German Baby Names
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German Girl Names
Lorelai#333 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Lorelei, from German, combining 'lore' (murmuring) and 'ley' (rock), referrHeidi#340 in the U.S.Swiss German diminutive of Adelheid (Adelaide), from the Old German 'adal' (noble) and 'heid' (Annalise#409 in the U.S.Combination of Anna (from Hebrew Channah meaning grace or favor) and Lise (Scandinavian and GerLorelei#441 in the U.S.From the German place name Loreley, a Rhine cliff, derived from Old High German 'lureln' (murmuEmmy#445 in the U.S.Pet form of Emma or Emily; Emma derives from Germanic 'ermen' meaning whole or universal; EmilyAdelynn#447 in the U.S.Modern compound of Adel- (from Germanic 'adel' meaning noble) and -lynn (from Welsh 'llyn' meanAlyssa#453 in the U.S.Variant of Alicia/Alice, from Old High German 'adal' (noble) and 'heit' (kind, type); also connAlicia#460 in the U.S.Latinized form of Alice, from the Old High German name Adalheidis composed of 'adal' (noble) anAlison#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 mLottie#528 in the U.S.Pet form of Charlotte, itself the French feminine of Charles, which derives from Old High GermaFrankie#552 in the U.S.Pet form of Frances or Frank, ultimately from Old High German Frank meaning 'a Frank' (member oEmerie#553 in the U.S.Feminine form of Emery, from Old High German Amalric, composed of amal (referring to the Amal dMina#597 in the U.S.From Persian mina meaning 'blue glass' or 'enamel,' also used as a diminutive of Wilhelmina (frRomy#698 in the U.S.Citizen of Rome; short form of Rosemarie or Romilda, combining the Roman place name Roma and GeRamona#733 in the U.S.Spanish feminine form of Ramon, which derives from Raimund, from Old High German Raginmund, comJohanna#871 in the U.S.Feminine form of Johannes (Latin form of John), from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracioGreta#908 in the U.S.German and Scandinavian short form of Margareta/Margaret, from Greek Margarites meaning pearl; Elisabeth#925 in the U.S.From Hebrew Elisheba, composed of El (God) and sheba (oath, promise, or seven, suggesting fullnLeni#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 GodJana#1335 in the U.S.God is graciousZinnia#1349 in the U.S.The zinnia flower, named for botanist Johann ZinnAnneliese#1405 in the U.S.Grace plus God's oath; gracious and devoted to GodSofie#1461 in the U.S.Wisdom, wise onePetra#1486 in the U.S.feminine form of Peter, from Greek petra meaning "stone, rock"Marlene#1551 in the U.S.Blend of Maria and Magdalena (Mary Magdalene)Nadine#1582 in the U.S.French diminutive of Nadia, ultimately from Russian Nadezhda meaning 'hope'.Larissa#1615 in the U.S.From the ancient Greek city Larissa, of uncertain meaning, sometimes linked to a word for 'citaAgatha#1618 in the U.S.from Greek 'agathos' meaning 'good, honorable'Sarina#1795 in the U.S.Princess (elaboration of Sarah)Wilhelmina#1817 in the U.S.Will helmetPhilomena#1833 in the U.S.To be lovedRosemarie#1843 in the U.S.Dew of the seaSabine#1871 in the U.S.A SabineKaroline#1946 in the U.S.ManEvelin#2012 in the U.S.Holy, saintlyDorothea#2066 in the U.S.From Greek 'doron' (gift) + 'theos' (god): 'gift of God'. The same elements reversed give TheodFia#2082 in the U.S.WisdomGrettel#2350 in the U.S.pearlLeonie#2443 in the U.S.lion, lionessRia#2494 in the U.S.Sea of bitternessEleonora#2558 in the U.S.The other Aenor Irma#2609 in the U.S.Whole, greatIna#2636 in the U.S.Bane, ruinPhilippa#2641 in the U.S.Friend of horsesSonja#2959 in the U.S.WisdomLennie#3137 in the U.S.Diminutive of Leonard or Lena/Helena. Through Leonard: from Old German 'leon' (lion) and 'hard'Gretel#3290 in the U.S.Pearl; German diminutive of Margarete, from Greek margaritesLenni#3463 in the U.S.Variant of Leni/Lennie, German pet form of Helena and Magdalena — Helena carrying the Greek 'toMarlen#3543 in the U.S.Variant of Marlene, a blend of Maria and Magdalene; in Latino use a popular short form, and hisMarlena#3544 in the U.S.Latinized form of Marlene, a blend of Maria and Magdalene — Magdalene from Magdala, 'tower'Gretchen#3591 in the U.S.German diminutive of Margarete (Margaret) — from Greek margarites, 'pearl'Lilo#3848 in the U.S.From Hawaiian lilo, often glossed 'generous one' or 'lost (to another)'; also a German pet formFrieda#3983 in the U.S.From Germanic frid, 'peace' — a short form of names like Friederike, 'peaceful ruler'Lilli#3998 in the U.S.German -i spelling of Lily/Lilli — from Latin lilium, the lily, symbol of purityAdalind#4028 in the U.S.From Germanic adal, 'noble', plus lind, 'soft, tender' (or 'serpent, shield of linden') — 'noblAmeliah#4033 in the U.S.-iah spelling of Amelia — from Germanic amal, 'work, industriousness'Leeba#4073 in the U.S.From Yiddish liebe/lib, 'love, dear, beloved' — a tender traditional nameLeyna#4075 in the U.S.Spelling linked to Lena (a short form of Helena/Magdalena) and Lana; routes layeredWilma#4100 in the U.S.Short form of Wilhelmina — Germanic wil, 'will, desire', plus helm, 'helmet, protection'Adelle#4107 in the U.S.-lle spelling of Adele — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Aletta#4111 in the U.S.From Latin aletta, 'winged' (little wing), and/or a diminutive of Adela, 'noble'; routes layereBianka#4119 in the U.S.K-spelling of Bianca — Italian for 'white', from Germanic blanc, 'white, bright'Marleny#4155 in the U.S.Latino -y form of Marlene — a blend of Maria and Magdalene (Mary of Magdala); routes layeredRozlyn#4170 in the U.S.Z-spelling of Roslyn/Rosalind — variously 'pretty rose' (Latin rosa) or Germanic 'gentle horse'Sharlotte#4175 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Charlotte — French feminine of Charles, Germanic 'free man', read 'little Verena#4180 in the U.S.Possibly from Latin verus, 'true', or veneranda, 'to be revered' — borne by an early Swiss sainAdelita#4185 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive of Adela — Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'little noble one'Edelyn#4209 in the U.S.Modern blend joining Ede/Adel (Germanic adal, 'noble') to the -lyn ending; Edeline linesEllanie#4210 in the U.S.Pet elaboration of Ella/Eleanor — variously 'all/other' (Germanic) or linked to 'light, bright'Elvie#4211 in the U.S.Pet form of Elvira/Elva — variously 'elf; truth' (Elvira) or 'elf' (Norse alfr); routes layeredJoselin#4232 in the U.S.Latino spelling of Jocelyn — from a Germanic name (Gauzelin), 'a member of the Gaut tribe'; rouLyndie#4241 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Lindy/Lyndi — from Linden ('linden tree') or Lynn ('lake'); routes layeredRoslynn#4261 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Roslyn/Rosalind — variously 'pretty rose' (Latin rosa) or Germanic 'gentleAline#4280 in the U.S.French/Portuguese short form of Adeline/Adelina — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Alycia#4283 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Alicia — a form of Alice, from Germanic adal, 'noble'Breindy#4291 in the U.S.Pet form of Breindel — a Yiddish name linked to Germanic 'brown' or 'sword/flame'; routes layerCharolette#4293 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Charlotte — French feminine of Charles, Germanic 'free man' — 'little free Ellah#4298 in the U.S.-ah spelling of Ella (Germanic 'all/other', or short for Eleanor) and Hebrew Elah ('terebinth tGisela#4302 in the U.S.From Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage' (a guarantee of a treaty) — feminineJoslynn#4315 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Joslyn/Jocelyn — from the Germanic Gauzelin, 'a member of the Gaut tribe'Royce#4347 in the U.S.From an English surname — possibly 'son of Royse' (Rohese, 'fame/rose') — also evokes Rolls-RoyAmeila#4372 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Amelia — from Germanic amal, 'work, industrious' (overlapping Latin AemiliaEmersen#4393 in the U.S.-en spelling of Emerson — 'son of Emery', from Germanic Emmerich, 'brave/whole ruler' or 'indusGretta#4397 in the U.S.Double-t spelling of Greta — a German/Scandinavian short form of Margaret, from Greek margariteJacelyn#4400 in the U.S.Modern spelling blending Jocelyn ('of the Gaut tribe') with a Jace-/-lyn sound; routes layeredJiselle#4406 in the U.S.J-spelling of Giselle — from Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage' (a noble treaty-guarantee)Adelynne#4459 in the U.S.-ynne spelling of Adelyn/Adeline — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Amery#4466 in the U.S.Spelling of Emery/Amory — from Germanic Emmerich, 'brave/whole ruler' or 'industrious'; here fo
German Boy Names
Brantley#499 in the U.S.English surname from German-derived 'brand' (fire, sword) and Old English 'leah' (woodland cleaHugh#732 in the U.S.From the Old French Hugues, from Old High German Hugo or Hug, meaning 'heart,' 'mind,' or 'spirMylo#737 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Milo, from the Old High German name Milo or the Latin miles (soldier); alsoRudy#739 in the U.S.Short form of Rudolf or Rudolph, from the Old High German Hrodulf, composed of hrod (fame, glorBruno#740 in the U.S.From the Old High German brun meaning 'brown' or 'bear'; a Germanic personal name associated wiFranco#747 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Frank or Francis, from the Old High German Franko or the Latin FranBode#748 in the U.S.From the Old Norse Bodi or Old High German Bodo, meaning 'herald' or 'messenger'; also possiblyKaiser#836 in the U.S.German title and given name from the Latin Caesar, the family name of Julius Caesar that becameAdler#871 in the U.S.From the Old High German adalar or modern German Adler, meaning 'eagle'; a surname derived fromGatlin#888 in the U.S.Possibly from Old English gad (fellow, companion) or a variant of the German surname Gätlin; exKellan#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 GermJakob#1122 in the U.S.Supplanter; he who grasps the heel; German and Scandinavian spelling variant of Jacob, from HebYohan#1160 in the U.S.God is gracious; a spelling variant of Johan/Yohann, the Hebrew/German form of John, from HebreDecker#1185 in the U.S.Thatcher; roofer; one who decks or covers; from Dutch/German Decker (one who covers roofs, a thNiklaus#1232 in the U.S.Victory of the people, people's triumphKaizer#1237 in the U.S.Emperor, ruler, CaesarEmil#1248 in the U.S.Rival, eager to excel, industriousHans#1324 in the U.S.God is gracious, God is goodKyzer#1396 in the U.S.Emperor, ruler, CaesarZeppelin#1400 in the U.S.From Count Zeppelin; the great airshipAnton#1477 in the U.S.Continental European form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain (likelyWolfgang#1534 in the U.S.from the Germanic elements 'wolf' ('wolf') and 'gang' ('path, way, journey'), meaning 'wolf patArnold#1681 in the U.S.From Germanic 'arn' (eagle) and 'wald' (power, rule), 'eagle power'.Karl#1688 in the U.S.German/Scandinavian form of Charles, from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free man, common man'.Oskar#1721 in the U.S.Form of Oscar, from Gaelic 'os' (deer) and 'cara' (friend), 'deer friend'.Stephan#1723 in the U.S.A variant of Stephen, from Greek 'stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.Johann#1792 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJustus#1807 in the U.S.Just, lawful, uprightWolf#1812 in the U.S.WolfFredy#1834 in the U.S.Peaceful rulerKassius#1895 in the U.S.Empty, vainKonrad#1896 in the U.S.Brave counselFynn#1919 in the U.S.Spelling variant of Finn (Irish Fionn), meaning 'fair, white, bright'.Armin#1965 in the U.S.Whole, universalLeopold#2082 in the U.S.PeopleKurt#2103 in the U.S.Brave counselSylvester#2108 in the U.S.Wooded, wildTheodor#2109 in the U.S.Gift of godOswald#2121 in the U.S.GodHagen#2153 in the U.S.EnclosureIsaak#2399 in the U.S.He will laugh; he laughs; German and Russian spelling of Isaac, from Hebrew Yitzhak (he will laKlaus#2405 in the U.S.Victory of the people; German short form of Nikolaus (Greek Nikolaos: nike victory + laos peoplArlin#2418 in the U.S.Pledge; oath; a variant of Arlen or Arlene, from German/Irish Arlin (eagle land) or from CelticHerbert#2482 in the U.S.ArmyTim#2514 in the U.S.Honouring GodFritz#2530 in the U.S.Peaceful rulerRainer#2615 in the U.S.Advice, counsel, decisionHendrik#2716 in the U.S.Home rulerThoren#2858 in the U.S.Origin uncertainLio#2891 in the U.S.LionBrix#2911 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKaspian#2922 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKassian#2968 in the U.S.Empty, vainLevin#3017 in the U.S.Dear friend; beloved friendJohannes#3064 in the U.S.The German and Scandinavian Latin form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning Yahweh is gracWitten#3091 in the U.S.English surname from Old English hwit (white) and tun (settlement), meaning white settlement; aEduard#3110 in the U.S.German, Romanian, Catalan, and other European form of Edward, from Old English Eadweard composeDiesel#3163 in the U.S.Modern word name taken from the diesel engine, itself named after German engineer Rudolf DieselBauer#3214 in the U.S.Farmer, peasant; a person who cultivates the landBrandt#3269 in the U.S.From a German and Scandinavian surname rooted in Old Norse brandr — 'fire, firebrand', and by pDietrich#3335 in the U.S.Ruler of the people; German form of Theodoric, from Germanic theud, 'people', and ric, 'ruler, Renner#3493 in the U.S.From German Renner — 'runner, racer, messenger' — an occupational surname turned modern first nTeller#3504 in the U.S.From the surname Teller — 'one who counts/tallies' or 'a teller of tales'; English/German occupMathis#3561 in the U.S.French and German form of Matthew — Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh' — also the surname of pMichel#3651 in the U.S.French (and German) form of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — the archangel's namNikolaus#3742 in the U.S.German form of Nicholas — Greek Nikolaos, nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'people'Sutter#3759 in the U.S.Occupational surname — 'shoemaker' (Latin sutor) — famous from Sutter's Mill, where the Gold RuKarsten#3921 in the U.S.Low German/Scandinavian form of Christian — 'follower of Christ' — fjord-crispRoczen#3953 in the U.S.From German motocross star Ken Roczen's surname — given-name use is fan-sparked; etymology infoAlbie#3976 in the U.S.Pet form of Albert ('noble and bright') or Alban ('white'); routes layeredGil#4000 in the U.S.From Hebrew gil, 'joy, happiness', or a short form of Gilbert, 'bright pledge'; routes layeredHewitt#4004 in the U.S.From a surname, 'little Hugh' — a diminutive of Hugh, Germanic hug, 'heart, mind, spirit'Johnhenry#4008 in the U.S.Combined name John ('God is gracious') plus Henry ('home-ruler') — a Southern double-name tradiRainier#4033 in the U.S.From Germanic Raginhari — ragin, 'advice, counsel', plus hari, 'army' — 'wise army, counsel-warReymundo#4038 in the U.S.Spanish form of Raymond — Germanic ragin, 'counsel', plus mund, 'protection' — 'wise protector'Rich#4039 in the U.S.Short form of Richard — Germanic ric, 'ruler, power', plus hard, 'brave, strong' — 'powerful ruAstor#4070 in the U.S.From a surname linked to Occitan astur, 'hawk', with an echo of 'star' (Latin astrum); routes lBrando#4076 in the U.S.From Germanic brand, 'sword, firebrand', with an -o ending — Italian-styled; also a famous surnBrenner#4077 in the U.S.From a German occupational surname — 'one who burns' (a charcoal-burner or distiller)Enrico#4095 in the U.S.Italian form of Henry — Germanic haimric, 'home-ruler, ruler of the estate'Gaston#4101 in the U.S.From French Gaston — likely 'from Gascony', or Germanic, 'guest, stranger'; routes layeredHeinrich#4104 in the U.S.German form of Henry — Germanic haimric, 'home-ruler, ruler of the estate'Jona#4120 in the U.S.German/Scandinavian form of Jonah — Hebrew Yonah, 'dove'Berlin#4195 in the U.S.From the city of Berlin — likely from a Slavic word for 'swamp/marshland'; etymology debatedHolstyn#4226 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Holstein — a German region ('forest dwellers') and cattle breed; -yn styJarell#4233 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ja- to -rell (echoing Darrell/Gerald, 'spear-ruler/brave'); no single fiKemper#4247 in the U.S.From a German surname — from Kemper/Kämpfer, 'a fighter, combatant, champion'Mattis#4268 in the U.S.Scandinavian/German form of Matthias — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'Norberto#4276 in the U.S.Spanish/Italian form of Norbert — Germanic nord, 'north', plus beraht, 'bright' — 'bright northRayner#4282 in the U.S.From Germanic Raginhari — ragin, 'counsel, advice', plus hari, 'army' — 'counsel-warrior, wise Ritchie#4285 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Richie — a pet form of Richard, from Germanic ric, 'ruler', plus hard, 'brave, Wilber#4299 in the U.S.-er spelling of Wilbur — from Germanic wil, 'will, desire', plus beraht, 'bright' (or beorht/buWilhelm#4300 in the U.S.German form of William — Germanic wil, 'will', plus helm, 'helmet, protection' — 'resolute protHarvin#4340 in the U.S.From a surname echoing Harvey ('battle-worthy') and Marvin/Mervin ('sea/army friend'); routes lRaine#4388 in the U.S.From Germanic ragin, 'counsel, advice' (as in Rainer), and/or the word 'rain'; here for boys; rRoque#4392 in the U.S.Spanish form of Rocco/Roch — from Germanic hrok, 'rest', or linked to 'rock'; St Roch, patron aRorik#4393 in the U.S.From Old Norse Hroerekr (Rurik/Roderick) — hrod, 'fame', plus rikr, 'ruler' — 'famous ruler'Wilkes#4404 in the U.S.From an English surname — 'son of Wilkin', a diminutive of William, 'resolute protector'Willy#4405 in the U.S.-y spelling of Willie — a pet form of William, from Germanic wil, 'will', plus helm, 'protectioAlfonzo#4417 in the U.S.Z-spelling of Alfonso — from Germanic adal, 'noble', plus funs, 'ready, eager' (or hild, 'battlAmory#4422 in the U.S.From Germanic Emmerich — amal, 'work, industrious', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'brave/industrious ruleBarret#4433 in the U.S.Single-t spelling of Barrett — possibly Germanic 'bear-strength/might' or Middle English 'quarrBecker#4434 in the U.S.From a German surname — Becker, 'a baker' (or 'dweller by a brook', from Bach); routes layeredDreux#4447 in the U.S.From the French town Dreux and the name Drogo — possibly Germanic 'to carry/bear' or 'ghost'; rGunther#4457 in the U.S.From Germanic Gunthar — gund, 'war, battle', plus hari, 'army' — 'battle-warrior, bold in war'Hendryx#4458 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Hendrix — a Dutch/Flemish surname, 'son of Hendrik (Henry)', from Germanic 'home-Hutchinson#4460 in the U.S.From an English surname — 'son of Hutchin', a diminutive of Hugh, from Germanic hug, 'heart, miJaeger#4465 in the U.S.From a German surname — Jäger, 'a hunter, huntsman'
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