German Baby Names

The names of Germans have a great sense of tradition, culture, and everlasting thrill. Many families elect these names because of the classic sound and depth of history that could be handed down to their child or children. What makes the German names truly worth mentioning is the fact that many people in a lot of cultures and countries love how strong and elegant they sound.

Although German names have changed over time, they still have their distinctive characteristics, and scope emerges. Bei den einen hält sich die Popularität wegen der königlichen oder literarischen Bekanntheit auf, bei den anderen durch aktuelle Verwendungen. They are known to be simple enough to be practical and elegant enough to be attractive for both boys and girls.

As a parent, to opt for a range of German baby names is the best way to honor your origins and flaunt style. Whether historical, artistic, or inspired by the outdoors, this makes for a name that's charming and time-tested. They are the very essence of beauty, culture, and individuality for generation after generation.

German Boy Names

Name Meaning
Kiff Christ-bearer, Love, Kith and kin
Klaus Victory of the people, Victorious
Kahn Priest, small boat
Jorre Farmer, land worker, Brave spear
Tim Honoring God, Famous people, famous nation
Ras Beloved, pleasant, Counsel
Hermus River Hermus, Warrior, fighter
Deke Dusty one, Servant, Messenger, People's Ruler
Nap Lion of the new city, To doze, to slumber
Brose Immortal, Nectar of the gods
Nicolaus Victory of the people
Ambros Immortal, Nectar of the gods
Andrick Mighty man, Man
Niklos Victory of the people
Leonidas Son of a lion, Brave as a lion
Willard Strong desire, Will, desire, Hard, brave, strong
Ormand Sea man, Spear man, Of Osmond, God's protection, Of Norman, Man from the North
Walter Commander of the army
Abert Noble, bright, and famous
Durk Dark
Ludie Famous warrior
Neander New man, new human
Ota Wealth, Large rice paddy
Charls Free man
Sigfred Victorious peace
Guy Wood
Major Council-spear, Greater
Rolfe Wolf
Andric Manly, Strong and courageous, Warrior, Fervor, zeal, powerful, strong, mighty, King
Bruno Brown, dark, dusky, Armor, protection
Dolphus Noble or majestic wolf
Lyam Will helmet or protection
Orwin Army friend, Boar friend
Eldrige Sage ruler
Arch Truly brave
Barret Strife, Mighty bear
Berne Bear
Hubie Bright or shining intellect
Leonides Son of the lion, Lion strength
Rudy Famous wolf
Wolf Wolf
Bernd Strong and brave bear
Maynor Brave strength, Strong army
Reginald Advice of the sovereign, Ruling with power
Seibert Bright victory, Famous victory
Aubert Noble bright
Erwin Army friend, Boar friend, Sea friend
Hedrick Combatant ruler, Ruler of the heathland
Erman Soldier
Jaeger Hunter
Roddie Famous ruler, Hroda’s island
Gerard Spear ruler, Brave spearman, Strong with spear
Gilbert Bright pledge
Hanns God is gracious
Henrik Ruler of the home, lord of the house
Humberto Shining intellect, Bright, Famous, renowned warrior
Raylen Advice, counsel, Protection
Will Desiring protection, Helmet protection
Bernis Strong, brave bear
Ervin Army friend, Wild boar friend, Sea friend, Fresh green water
Hamlin Loves the little home, Little home-lover
Leopold Brave people
Nesterio Homecomer, returner, Home, nest

German Girl Names

Name Meaning
Elsa My God is an oath, My God is abundance
Jenis Genesis, the beginning
Kallie Most beautiful, fairest, Free man
Odelia I will praise God, Ode, Heritage, Wealth, fortune
Adalia God is my refuge, Noble one
Aleena Light, Bright, Torch, Soft, Delicate, Noble
Alisa Great happiness, joy, Nobleness
Jeree The Lord is exalted, Spear ruler
Delia Of Delos, Noble, The exalted one
Jolene God is gracious
Alize Joyful, Nobility, Trade winds
Avah Source of life, Desired, Voice, Water
Berri Victory bringer, Light green semi-precious gemstone
Sharil Free person, Cherry fruit, Green gemstone
Deliana Visible, Nobility, Of Delos
Lenor Light
Aleshia Truthful, Noble
Allysa Not madness, Noble, Wanderer
Melina Honey, Bravery
Anda Angel, messenger, Manly, Bold journey, Daring peace
Adalee I shall be drawn up of Jah, Noble, Meadow, clearing
Adeena Righteous, obedient, virtuous, Cheerful, Delicate, Noble
Gretal Pearl
Analie Grace, God showed favor, God is abundance, God is my oath
Adala God is my refuge, Noble one
Bernette Strong, Brave bear, Victory bringer
Liset God is my oath, God's promise
Alene Torch, Moon, Noble, Of Magdala, Tower
Neera New rising, Fresh, young, youthful, Lift, raise up, One who saves and preserves honor
Elyssa My God is my oath, Noble-kind
Nann Of Hannah, Favor, grace, Courage
Oda Praise God, Wealthy one
Berni Victory bringer, Brave bear
Ellie Light, Noble, God is my oath
Alfa Beginning, Elf, Noble wolf, Beautiful elf
Io Glorious in battle, famous warrior
Adoria Gift, Beloved, adored
Allyna Precious, Child, Awakening, Sun ray, Noble
Alona Oak tree, Noble, Deer, Little rock, Handsome, Offering, Awakening, Floating
Benny Son of the right hand, Son of the south, Blessed, Brave bear
Meli Honey, Bee, Vigorous, unceasing
Bernessa Bringing victory, Brave bear
Gaynell Happy, Shiny, Torch, Moon, Luminous, radiant
Idalia Hardworking
Jutta Jewish woman, woman of Judea, He will be praised
Kallee Beautiful, lovely, One with beautiful eyes, Virtuous, Free man
Liese God's promise
Dalanna Of Magdala, Noble, Connection, Hall, Apartment
Geren Ancient town, Poseidon's son, Protection shelter, guard, Spear lance, Wedge-shaped plot
Dori A gift, Adored
Idette Hardworking
Elena Sun ray, shining light, Moon
Alisah Of Adalheidis, Of Alice, Noble
Hermina Messenger, Army man, Cairn, stone heap, Boundary marker
Idalina Hardworking, Industrious one
Alithia Truth, Nobility, noble kind
Bertha The bright one, Famous
Karoline Free man
Leisa God's promise
Gerta Spear of strength
Jamielee A supplanter, Holder of the heel, Clearing, Woodland, Meadow
Kristiane Follower of Christ, Messiah, Anointed
Leonila Of Leonarda, Lion-hearted, lion strength
Andera Strong and manly
Elissia From Elysium, Noble, exalted
Leonie Lion
Ellinore Sun ray, Other, foreign
Henna Home ruler, Blessed
Oletta Ancestor's descendant, Nobility, Nobleness
Sharlane Free man
Minetta Will helmet, Resolute protection
Harriot Home ruler
Willene Determined protector
Alise Of noble kin, Great happiness
Greta Pearl
Leizel God's promise
Mady Woman from Magdala, High tower, Strength in battle, Daughter of Maud
Roline Free man, Famous land
Alysia Nobility
Benilda Bear battle, Battle wound
Clothilda Famous battle
Hermine Army man, Entire, Complete
Raschel Of Rachel, Of Raschelle, Ewe, One with purity
Rosalynn Fair rose, Gentle horse
Rut Companion
Elbertha Noble
Raynelle Ewe, female sheep, Mighty, Queen
Thilda Strength in battle
Adali Noble
Audris Fortunate, lucky, Wealthy
Elly Torch, Moon, My God is an oath
Elouise Famous warrior, Healthy, whole, Wide
Heidy Nobility, the noble one
Marlies Sea of bitterness, Beloved, Wished for a child, My god is an oath
Rosaleen Gentle horse, little rose
Steffi Crown, Garland, Wreath
Trude Strong spear
Bernina Strong, brave bear
Ilse Oath of God
Karla Free man
Liezl Oath of God, God is abundance
Rupa Bright fame, Silver, beautiful
Tilly Mighty in battle
Walda Ruler
Adena Delicate, gentle, Noble
Joseline A Geat, a Goth, He will add, He will increase
Robenia Bright fame
Eleen Bright, the bright one, Desired, beauty
Ellenore Sun ray, Other, foreign
Eloisa Famous warrior, Sun
Idea Thought, To see, Industrious, hardworking
Lenna Strong as a lion, Brave lion, Dwelling, Temptress, Illustrious, Light
Lorelei Relating to a rocky cliff on the Rhine river
Petronelle Of Petra, Rock
Terrilyn Of Theresa, Harvester, reaper, Of Terry, Ruler of the people
Waldena Ruler, Mighty
Aliki Noble, Nobility, Scarlet
Chriselda Of Chris, Of Griselda, Bearing Christ, Strong, Gray battle
Etta Home ruler
Jorena Pearl, Peace, Farmer, Alert
Louisa Famous warrior
Lyzette God's promise, God is my oath
Marilda Famous battle maid, Emerald
Mina Love, Will helmet, Fish, Starling, Azure, Daisy, Enamel
Selma God's helmet, Peaceful, Safe
Walterine Of Walter, Army ruler
Willia Determined protector, Strong-willed warrior
Alesia Nobility, Nobleness, Defender, Helper
Alis Noble
Ascher Of Asher, Blessed, Happy, Of the ash grove
Avila Bird, Desired
Berte Noble, Bright
Emmelyn Of Emma, Universal, Of Lynn, Living near a lake
Gisel Pledge, Hostage
Linza Soft, tender, Flexible, Beautiful
Wilma Will helmet
Alli Nobleness, nobility
Elender Stranger, Foreigner
Emalyn Strong, whole, great, Unceasing, vigorous, brave
Joslyn Gaut, Geat, Goth
Maggi Pearl
Noma Northman, Fate, Resembling someone, Mercy, pity
Norberta Bright north
Adie Noble, From Hadria
Aldea Old
Alyson Little Alice, noble
Berthe Bright, Shining one, Famous

German Unisex Names

Name Meaning
Nicol Victory of the people
Meda Prophetess, One who is very powerful, Cunning, Ruler, Border
Kari Fortunate, blessed, Free man
Nix Night, Wash
Beren She who brings victory, Of Bernhard, Brave, Strong bear, Strong, Smart
Edin Pleasure, delight, Plain, Rich friend, Guard of prosperity, Servant of Allah, Religion
Raye Ewe, Advice, Protection
Aza Powerful, strong, Man, Earth, Yahweh has helped, Noble, glorious, Father, Heathen god, Dry
Jonatha Yahweh has given, gift of God, Dove
Randi Shield-wolf, Admirable, wonderful, Beloved counsel
Robin Bright, shining, famous
Becker Baker
Brook Water, small stream
Laray Ewe, Lion strength
Berrie Noble and bright, A fortified place
Keryl Free man, Song, hymn
Karman Garden, orchard
Addie Nobility, Nobleness, Son of Adam
Lenny Brave as a lion, Shining, bright one
Norm Northman
Randey Wolf shield, Admirable, wonderful
Berlin Bear, River rake, Marshy place
Beck Brook, stream, To join, to tie
Harrie Home ruler
Brooks Water, small stream
Charlie Free man
Gerd Garden, enclosure, Strong with the spear, brave with a spear
Quest Ask, seek, A long or arduous search for something, Tuft, tassel, brush
Addy Noble, Man, Red, Made from earth
Elice Of Eliana, My God has answered, Of Ellis, Kind, benevolent, Of Alice, Noble
Robinn Bright fame
Rudi Famous wolf
Willy Determined protector, Will-helmet, Resolute protector
Amerie Unceasing, vigorous, Brave, Ruler, At the edge of plowed land
Hendrix Estate ruler
Jocelyn A member of the German tribe, the Gauts
Karter One who uses a cart, Someone who prepares wool for spinning
Caro Free man, Beloved, dear
Charleigh Free man, Wood clearing
Mendell Person from Bavaria