German names
Names of German origin we cover in depth, each with meaning, etymology, and popularity data back to 1880.
- EmmaFrom the Germanic element ermen or irmin, meaning "whole" or "universal," originally a short form of longer names such as ErmentrudeGerman#3
- AmeliaFrom the Germanic name Amalia, from the root amal ("work, vigor"), though in English use it has long blended with the unrelated Latin EmiliaGerman#4
- HenryFrom the Germanic name Heimirich, "home ruler," built from heim ("home") and ric ("ruler, power")German#5
- AvaA medieval Germanic name of uncertain meaning, in modern use often associated with Eve or with Latin avis, "birdGerman#11
- EmeryFrom a surname and medieval given name derived from the Germanic Emmerich, whose first element is debated but whose second element, ric, means "ruler" or "powerGerman#74
- RobertFrom the Germanic name Hrodebert, meaning 'bright fame,' from hrod 'fame' and beraht 'brightGerman#92
- MiloA widely debated name, possibly derived from the Latin 'miles' meaning 'soldier', or from Old Slavic 'milu' meaning 'dear, gracious'German#119
- AdalineOf uncertain originGerman#208
- AdaA Germanic short form of names containing adal, "noble," such as AdelaideGerman#219
- RichardBrave ruler or powerful leader, from Germanic elements 'ric' (ruler, power) and 'hard' (brave, hardy)German#234
- LouisThe name Louis means 'famous warrior' or 'renowned in battle', derived from the Germanic elements 'hlud' (fame) and 'wig' (warrior)German#249
- Walterruler of the armyGerman#251
- OttoWealth, fortuneGerman#277
- AdelaideOf noble kindGerman#289
- AdelinaOf uncertain originGerman#304
- LorelaiDerived from the German mythological Lorelei, a siren associated with the Rhine RiverGerman#333
- HeidiNoble one or of noble kindGerman#340
- Matildamight in battleGerman#364
- HugoMind, intellect, or spiritGerman#377
- Gisellepledge, hostageGerman#382
- RaymondWise protector, from the Germanic elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'mund' (protection)German#394
- AnnaliseGraced with God's bounty or favorGerman#409
- ConradBold counsel or brave in counselGerman#417
- Frederickpeaceful rulerGerman#435
- LoreleiAlluring, enchantingGerman#441
- FrankFree manGerman#513
- JeffreyA variant of Geoffrey, ultimately of Germanic origin meaning "pledge of peace" or "God's peaceGerman#552
- AmaliaAmalia means 'work' in Germanic or 'bitter' in Hebrew (as a variant of Naomi)German#566
- RolandFamous throughout the landGerman#607
- AlbertNoble and brightGerman#614
- Leonardbrave lionGerman#637
- OtisWealth, fortune, or a variant of the Old German name Odo, implying prosperityGerman#652
- HughMind, intellect, or spiritGerman#732
- RudyFamous wolfGerman#739
- BrunoBrown (referring to hair or complexion)German#740
- Adelenoble, kindGerman#751
- KarlaFree womanGerman#799
- Rogerfamous spearGerman#832
- Zeldablessed, happy, or gray battleGerman#832
- KaiserEmperor, a title derived from the Roman imperial title CaesarGerman#835
- AdlerEagle, a bird of prey known for its strength and keen visionGerman#871
- GretaPearl, from the German word for pearlGerman#908
- BernadetteBrave as a bearGerman#1,034
- Alaricruler of allGerman#1,063
- ElsaNoble, or pledged to GodGerman#1,104
- IdaIndustrious oneGerman#1,120
- CarlFree man, or of Germanic origin meaning 'man' or 'warrior'German#1,132
- AdelaNoble or of noble birthGerman#1,150
- LeniShort form of Helena or Magdalena, meaning 'bright, shining light' or 'of Magdala'German#1,173
- GeraldSpear rulerGerman#1,204
- AnnelieseGrace of GodGerman#1,207
- MarleneA blend of Mary and Magdalene, often interpreted as 'from Magdala' or 'star of the sea'German#1,261
- KaizerEmperor (from the German title Kaiser, derived from the Roman title Caesar)German#1,297
- HansGod is graciousGerman#1,323
- AdalinaOf uncertain originGerman#1,341
- EmaThe name is a variant of Emma, traditionally meaning 'whole' or 'universal' from the Germanic root 'ermen-'German#1,348
- BernardBrave as a bearGerman#1,362
- LutherFamous warriorGerman#1,459
- ArnoldEagle power or strong as an eagleGerman#1,477
- ZiggyDerived as a diminutive of names beginning with the element 'Sieg-' meaning 'victory', or as a playful coinage from the German 'sieg'German#1,486
- ZeppelinA German surname derived from 'Zepelin,' a place name of uncertain origin, famously associated with the dirigible airships invented by Count Ferdinand von ZeppelinGerman#1,499
- Wilhelminaresolute protectorGerman#1,512
- WolfgangWolf path or wolf journeyGerman#1,514
- RosalindA compound of the Germanic elements 'hros' meaning 'horse' and 'lind' meaning 'soft, tender', often interpreted as 'gentle horse' or 'tender mare'German#1,518
- FridaBeloved or peaceGerman#1,561
- EmericOf debated originGerman#1,571
- KarlFree man, or a common Germanic name element meaning 'man' or 'husband'German#1,585
- HanselGod is graciousGerman#1,634
- EmmiShort form of names beginning with Em-, often associated with 'universal' or 'industrious'German#1,666
- MeyerOf uncertain originGerman#1,688
- GerardSpear-braveGerman#1,708
- KarolineFree woman or strong (from Germanic)German#1,710
- AdaliaOf uncertain originGerman#1,721
- FredrickPeaceful rulerGerman#1,728
- RoderickFamous rulerGerman#1,743
- JohannGod is graciousGerman#1,852
- MayerMayor, one who holds high officeGerman#1,886
- WolfA name derived from the animal, symbolizing strength and ferocityGerman#1,886
- HeidyOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Heidi, itself a diminutive of Adelheid (German for 'noble kind') or derived from the name Heidrun (Old Norse 'heath' + 'secret lore')German#1,911
- FredShort form of Frederick, meaning 'peaceful ruler'German#1,932
- Kolbeof uncertain originGerman#1,932
- LeopoldBold peopleGerman#1,992
- KonradBold counsel, from the Germanic elements "kuoni" (bold) and "rat" (counsel)German#2,006
- ArminPossibly derived from an Old German element meaning 'whole, universal' or from the name of the ancient Germanic warrior ArminiusGerman#2,035
- HagenSon of the watchman or enclosed pastureGerman#2,035
- AnnalieseA combination of Anna and Liese, meaning 'grace' and 'God is my oath'German#2,064
- Adelianoble, of noble kindGerman#2,117
- VonDerived from German and Dutch noble particles indicating 'from' or 'of', used as a forenameGerman#2,125
- WendellOf uncertain meaningGerman#2,145
- FischerOf uncertain originGerman#2,207
- KlausVictory of the peopleGerman#2,230
- KurtShort form of Conrad, meaning 'brave counsel'German#2,258
- AnaliseGrace or favor, a variant of Anneliese combining Anna and LieseGerman#2,276
- HermanArmy man, warriorGerman#2,363
- Erwinfriend of the boarGerman#2,390
- BauerA farmer or peasant, literally 'builder' or 'dweller' in GermanGerman#2,480
- AleidaFrom a Germanic element meaning 'noble' or 'of noble kind'German#2,542
- HerbertBright army or famous warriorGerman#2,641
- HershelOne of debated originGerman#2,676
- Fritzpeaceful rulerGerman#2,718
- AnnemarieA compound of Anne (grace) and Marie (beloved or bitter), thus often interpreted as 'graceful beloved'German#2,933
- OttilieProsperity, fortuneGerman#2,933
- FredericPeaceful rulerGerman#2,941
- EmerickOf debated originGerman#2,991
- FraidyOf uncertain originGerman#3,100
- EduardWealthy guardianGerman#3,128
- Irmanoble, greatGerman#3,167
- GretelLittle pearlGerman#3,249
- Griseldagray battleGerman#3,296
- Waltruler of the army, commanderGerman#3,314
- HerschelLittle deer, from a Yiddish diminutive of a Germanic root meaning 'deer' or 'hart'German#3,379
- HubertBright heart or bright mindGerman#3,379
- Rainercounseling armyGerman#3,379
- CarliFeminine form of Carl, meaning 'free man'German#3,389
- KesslerOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Kessler, an occupational German surname meaning 'coppersmithGerman#3,583
- Wilmaresolute protectionGerman#3,645
- BrandtDerived from the German surname Brandt, meaning 'sword' or 'fiery torch', often used as a given nameGerman#3,658
- MennoOf uncertain origin, possibly a Frisian short form of Germanic names beginning with 'megin' meaning 'strength'German#3,658
- ArnulfoEagle wolfGerman#3,757
- DietrichRuler of the people, from the Old High German elements 'diot' (people) and 'rihhi' (ruler)German#3,757
- FrederikPeaceful rulerGerman#3,757
- FriedrichPeaceful rulerGerman#3,757
- RupertBright fame, derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright)German#3,757
- GretteluncertainGerman#3,832
- Adalenanoble or of noble kindGerman#3,903
- AmalieWork or industriousGerman#3,903
- Giselapledge, hostageGerman#3,903
- IlseGod is my oath, or my God is abundanceGerman#3,903
- LilliGod is my oath, or noble, or possibly lily flowerGerman#3,903
- ArnoOf uncertain originGerman#3,949
- DarekPossibly a variant of Derek, meaning 'ruler of the people' or 'gifted ruler', of German originGerman#3,949
- FriedaPeaceGerman#3,975
- WilhelmWill, desire, and helmet, protectionGerman#4,050
- BeckerBread baker or from a place named Becker, often a German occupational surnameGerman#4,139
- KeplerNamed after the astronomer Johannes KeplerGerman#4,139
- RudolphFamous wolfGerman#4,139
- FerdinandBold peaceGerman#4,249
- HenrykHome rulerGerman#4,249
- RodrickFamous rulerGerman#4,249
- GretchenLittle pearl, a German diminutive of MargareteGerman#4,265
- Lieslpledged to GodGerman#4,265
- GizelleHostageGerman#4,352
- MathildaMighty in battle, or strength in warGerman#4,352
- JaegerHunter, from the German word for hunterGerman#4,396
- ReinerMighty armyGerman#4,396
- BrennerBurned clearing or burnt landGerman#4,539
- Emmerichruler of the homeGerman#4,539
- AdalaideNoble kind, of noble sortGerman#4,546
- BerthaBright, famousGerman#4,546
- GisselOf uncertain originGerman#4,546
- MinnaOf uncertain originGerman#4,661
- HeinrichHome rulerGerman#4,707
- RaymonWise protector or counsel protection, a variant of RaymondGerman#4,707
- RaynerAdviceGerman#4,707
- AdelleNoble, of noble kindGerman#4,758
- LieselDiminutive of ElisabethGerman#4,758
- AloysiusFamous warriorGerman#4,857
- BehrProbably derived from the German word for 'bear', suggesting strengthGerman#4,857
- Rommelof uncertain originGerman#4,857
- WilbertBright willGerman#4,857
- MatildeBattle-mighty, from Germanic words meaning 'might' and 'battleGerman#4,878
- EmelieRivalGerman#5,099
- TrudyDiminutive of Gertrude, meaning 'spear strength'German#5,099
- ArmondOf debated derivationGerman#5,208
- Ermaof debated origin, possibly a variant of Irma or a short form of names beginning with Erm- (eGerman#5,238
- MitziProbably a pet form of Mary or Maria, sometimes associated with 'bitter'German#5,238
- AldricOld ruler, or old and powerfulGerman#5,399
- FranzOf debated origin, possibly derived from the Germanic element 'frank' meaning 'free'German#5,399
- Guntherbattle warriorGerman#5,399
- Kleinsmall or little, from the German and Yiddish word for 'small'German#5,399
- RolanPossibly from the German name Roland, meaning 'famous land', or a variant of the Irish name RoelánGerman#5,399
- UlrichProsperity and powerGerman#5,399
- NixieWater spriteGerman#5,410
- IlsaOf disputed origin, possibly from an Old German element meaning 'noble' or a shortened form of ElisabethGerman#5,554
- BerlOf uncertain originGerman#5,608
- WallyDiminutive of Walter, meaning 'ruler of the army'German#5,608
- BenniShort form of Benedikt or BenjaminGerman#5,722
- MathildeMighty in battleGerman#5,722
- ValeskaOf uncertain originGerman#5,722
- AlarickRuler of all, or all-powerful rulerGerman#5,861
- BaerBear, a strong and courageous animalGerman#5,861
- ErichEver ruler, or ruler of allGerman#5,861
- Harmonone who is a member of the armyGerman#5,861
- HaydnOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'fire' or associated with the composer Joseph HaydnGerman#5,861
- RoberthBright fameGerman#5,861
- AidelGentle, delicate, or nobleGerman#5,917
- Gisellapledge, hostageGerman#5,917
- Dedrickpossibly a variant of Derrick, meaning 'people's ruler' or 'power of the tribe'German#6,143
- FreidaPeaceGerman#6,325
- OtiliaWealth, fortuneGerman#6,325
- ChristophBearer of ChristGerman#6,446
- EdelNoble or of noble kindGerman#6,446
- HossProbably a variant of the biblical name Hoshea, meaning 'salvation' in Hebrew, or a German nickname meaning 'hare'German#6,446
- RollieDiminutive of Roland, meaning 'famous land' or 'famous throughout the land'German#6,446
- Rollinfamous wolfGerman#6,446
- Gertrudespear of strengthGerman#6,546
- HeydiOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant spelling of Heidi, which is a diminutive of Adelheid, meaning 'noble'German#6,546
- TildaShort form of Matilda, meaning 'battle-mighty' or 'strength in battle'German#6,546
- Lambertland bright, referring to a bright land or famous landGerman#6,803
- LudwigFamous warriorGerman#6,803
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