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German Baby Names

1030 German names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

German names are built to last — solid, handsome and full of old-world craftsmanship. German baby names gave English many of its sturdiest classics, and the modern crop has a satisfying crispness that fits right in with today’s taste for strong consonants and no-nonsense sound.

Popular German Girl Names

Lorelei and Lorelai are romantic and a little mysterious, while Annalise and Adelynn feel elegant and current. For vintage warmth there is Lottie, Emmy and Frankie.

Strong German Boy Names

Tanner, Kellan and Brantley lead the modern pack, with Kaiser, Decker and Kolter for real edge. Traditional and handsome: Jakob, Anton, Luther and Hans.

Names Made From Trades

A great many German names began as occupations — a tanner, a decker, a baker. That working-hands origin is exactly why they sound so grounded and why they pair so well with almost any surname.

Every name below links to its own page with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation — so you can hear it before you choose.

German Girl Names

Lorelai#333 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Lorelei, from German, combining 'lore' (murmuring) and 'ley' (rock), referr▶Annalise#409 in the U.S.Combination of Anna (from Hebrew Channah meaning grace or favor) and Lise (Scandinavian and Ger▶Lorelei#441 in the U.S.From the German place name Loreley, a Rhine cliff, derived from Old High German 'lureln' (murmu▶Emmy#445 in the U.S.Pet form of Emma or Emily; Emma derives from Germanic 'ermen' meaning whole or universal; Emily▶Adelynn#447 in the U.S.Modern compound of Adel- (from Germanic 'adel' meaning noble) and -lynn (from Welsh 'llyn' mean▶Alyssa#453 in the U.S.Variant of Alicia/Alice, from Old High German 'adal' (noble) and 'heit' (kind, type); also conn▶Alicia#460 in the U.S.Latinized form of Alice, from the Old High German name Adalheidis composed of 'adal' (noble) an▶Alison#476 in the U.S.Medieval French diminutive of Alice (Aliz), from Old High German Adalheidis, composed of 'adal'▶Aubree#489 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aubrey, from the Old French name Aubri, which derives from Old High German ▶Charli#496 in the U.S.Feminine variant spelling of Charlie/Charles, from Old High German 'Karl' meaning man or free m▶Lottie#528 in the U.S.Pet form of Charlotte, itself the French feminine of Charles, which derives from Old High Germa▶Fernanda#551 in the U.S.Feminine form of Fernando, a Spanish and Portuguese form of the Germanic name Ferdinand, compos▶Frankie#552 in the U.S.Pet form of Frances or Frank, ultimately from Old High German Frank meaning 'a Frank' (member o▶Emerie#553 in the U.S.Feminine form of Emery, from Old High German Amalric, composed of amal (referring to the Amal d▶Della#563 in the U.S.Short form of Adela or Adeline, from Old High German adal meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'; also u▶Mina#597 in the U.S.From Persian mina meaning 'blue glass' or 'enamel,' also used as a diminutive of Wilhelmina (fr▶Johanna#871 in the U.S.Feminine form of Johannes (Latin form of John), from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracio▶Leni#1243 in the U.S.Bright; shining; German/Scandinavian short form of Helena (from Greek helene: bright, shining),▶Annelise#1321 in the U.S.Grace plus God's oath; gracious and devoted to God▶Jana#1335 in the U.S.God is gracious▶Zinnia#1349 in the U.S.The zinnia flower, named for botanist Johann Zinn▶

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German Boy Names

Tanner#475 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Middle English 'tannere' meaning a person who tans animal hid▶Brantley#499 in the U.S.English surname from German-derived 'brand' (fire, sword) and Old English 'leah' (woodland clea▶Ozzy#549 in the U.S.Pet form of Oswald or Oscar (and sometimes Ozymandias); Oswald derives from Old English os ('go▶Armando#556 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Herman or Armand, from Old High German Hariman or Hartman, composed▶Kolter#600 in the U.S.Variant of Coulter or Colter, from Old English culter or Latin culter meaning 'knife' or 'ploug▶Kaiser#836 in the U.S.German title and given name from the Latin Caesar, the family name of Julius Caesar that became▶Kellan#919 in the U.S.Powerful; possibly from Irish Gaelic Caoilfhinn (caol: slender + fionn: fair/white) or related ▶Kellen#1030 in the U.S.Slender; possibly from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) or German Kellen (ladle, turner; also a Germ▶Jakob#1122 in the U.S.Supplanter; he who grasps the heel; German and Scandinavian spelling variant of Jacob, from Heb▶Decker#1185 in the U.S.Thatcher; roofer; one who decks or covers; from Dutch/German Decker (one who covers roofs, a th▶Kaizer#1237 in the U.S.Emperor, ruler, Caesar▶Hans#1324 in the U.S.God is gracious, God is good▶Kyzer#1396 in the U.S.Emperor, ruler, Caesar▶Zeppelin#1400 in the U.S.From Count Zeppelin; the great airship▶Anton#1477 in the U.S.Continental European form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain (likely▶Luther#1499 in the U.S.Army of the people (Germanic origin)▶Wolfgang#1534 in the U.S.from the Germanic elements 'wolf' ('wolf') and 'gang' ('path, way, journey'), meaning 'wolf pat▶Keller#1621 in the U.S.from a German occupational surname meaning "cellar keeper, steward"▶Hansel#1661 in the U.S.German diminutive of Hans (from Johannes), from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious'.▶Fred#1686 in the U.S.A short form of Frederick, from the Germanic 'frid' ('peace') + 'ric' ('ruler, power'), meaning▶Karl#1688 in the U.S.German/Scandinavian form of Charles, from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free man, common man'.▶

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Frequently Asked

What are popular German girl names?

Popular German girl names include Lorelei, Annalise, Adelynn, Lottie and Emmy.

What are strong German boy names?

Strong German boy names include Tanner, Kaiser, Kellan, Jakob and Anton.

Are German names popular in the U.S.?

Many are — German roots run deep in American naming, and Tanner, Brantley and Lorelei all appear in current U.S. charts.

How many German baby names are on More4Kids?

More4Kids lists 1030 German baby names, each with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.