Baby Name Meaningz

Meaning :“serious”.

Meaning :“shining sword”.

Meaning :The name is a diminutive of Leopold. The meaning of the name is “patriotic.”

Meaning :A chic alternative to Trudy that means “fighting woman” in German.

Meaning :“slender”.

Meaning :Theodore is a strong, traditional German boy name, but shorten it to Theo and you’ve got an adorable name perfect for a little boy. This one is also popular in northern Germany.

Meaning :Stems from the Germanic name Hrodulf, and is derived from the elements hrod, meaning “fame” and wulf, meaning “wolf.” The name means “glory wolf.”

Meaning :“God is good”.

Meaning :“defender”.

Meaning :“spear ruler”, this is the name of recent German chancellor Gerhard Schröder.

Meaning :A more popular German baby name than many on our list, Gretta means “pearl” and is a diminutive of Margarethe or Margaret.

Meaning :“noble strength”.

Meaning :“brave”.

Meaning :“brilliant or bright”.

Meaning :“soldier”.

Meaning :“northern brightness”.

Meaning :name is the diminutive form of “Heinrich” and means “ruler of the home.”

Meaning :is a German occupational name that means “someone who carries something.”

Meaning :“shining sun”.

Meaning :“shoe-maker”.

Meaning :Stein is a surname of different origins derived from German and means “stone/rock.”

Meaning :“bear”.

Meaning :“brave as a bear”.

Meaning :As in Bogart, and also because it’s so unique and lovely. The traditional German name for boys means “peaceful warrior.”

Meaning :Place names are a fun, unique name choice for boys or girls, and that of the capital city of Germany is no exception!

Meaning :“victory of the people”.

Meaning :“resolute protector”.

Meaning :“stone”.

Meaning :“brave warrior”.

Meaning :Otto can be used as both a first name and surname, and it originates as an Old High German short name meaning “wealth and fortune.”

Meaning :“steward”.

Meaning :is the German translation of Solomon and means “peaceful one.” It’s a very strong biblical name that has connotations of wisdom.

Meaning :“treasurer”.

Meaning :“people’s ruler”.

Meaning :popular German boy name shortened from Gerhard and Gerardus that means “garden.”

Meaning :“noble and bright”.

Meaning :“wolf people”.

Meaning :“edge of a sword”.

Meaning :Old German equivalent to Baldavin means “brave, bold friend.” This was the personal name of the crusader, who in 1100 became the first Christian king of Jerusalem.

Meaning :original German boy name means “bright ruler.”

Meaning :“crown”.

Meaning :“free”.

Meaning :name has Germanic origins, probably originating as a hypocoristic form of women’s name. It means “powerful.”

Meaning :“God’s honor”.

Meaning :“noble friend”.

Meaning :“Thor’s stone”.

Meaning :“wolf shield”.

Meaning :“God’s staff”.

Meaning :German name for men that translates to “heritage of the people.”

Meaning :“eagle ruler”.

Meaning :“exalted”.

Meaning :Hiob is the German form of Job and means “persecuted or hated.” This may not be the preferred name for a child when parents think of the biblical story of Job.

Meaning :“man’s defender”.

Meaning :“village judge”.

Meaning :“earth”, a Hebrew name.

Meaning :An Old German name meaning “helmet” or “protection” traditionally trends male, but thanks to its whimsical sound, it’s certainly suitable for modern-day baby girls, too!

Meaning :Pronounced hehl-moot, this name means “healthy mind”.

Meaning :The German version of Magdalen translates to “high tower.”

Meaning :“warrior”.

Meaning :A classic German name meaning “free man”. It’s the German form of Charles.

Meaning :“follower of Dionysus”.

Meaning :A sassy diminutive of Siegfried or Sigmund, this German baby name has had its moment over the years, thanks to Ziggy Stardust and Ziggy Marley (not to mention, as a character name in Big Little Lies). Plus, it works for girls as well as boys!

Meaning :German name meaning “swordsman” or “brave edge” or “point.” It is the name of a character in the 1989 American superhero film Batman.

Meaning :“people’s victory”.

Meaning :“army defender”.

Meaning :The German take on Louisa. With a more lyrical vibe than Eloise, this unique German name for girls means “renowned warrior”…it’s the perfect blend of pretty and fierce.

Meaning :“army ruler”

Meaning :“blooming flower”.

Meaning :A showstopper that actually just means “Roman” but sounds a lot like it could mean romance; let that be the personal meaning to you if you choose this adorable German girl name.

Meaning :A beautiful choice if you’re naming a little girl after a Joseph or Josephine in the family, this unique German baby girl name means, “Jehovah increases.”

Meaning :“twin”.

Meaning :If you have a soft spot for cuddly names, consider this one for boys. Pronounced like the English word bear, this German name means “bearlike.”

Meaning :“gift of God”.

Meaning :Perhaps most commonly associated with the great photographer Ansel Adams, this popular German boy name translates to “with divine protection,” or “follower of a nobleman.”

Meaning :“noble”.

Meaning :A German baby name with a French feel, meaning “wise army.”

Meaning :From the Latin meaning “fortunate or happy”.

Meaning :name is of old Germanic origin and can mean “strong judgment” or “brave counsel.”

Meaning :“bright, shining one”.

Meaning :name is derived from the old German name “Theodoric” and means “people’s ruler.”

Meaning :“bright warrior”.

Meaning :“heritage”.

Meaning :“watchman”.

Meaning :name means “God’s power.” The name is associated with famous philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882).

Meaning :“barrel maker”.

Meaning :A “peaceful ruler” who can go by Freddie if he prefers! We adore this classic German boy name.

Meaning :“esteemed commander”.

Meaning :“deciding warrior”.

Meaning :“man from the forest”.

Meaning :“God will give”.

Meaning :is the shortened form of the name “Aldarich” and means “wise ruler.”

Meaning :A classic all over Europe, Paul is a Biblical name meaning “the little one”. What could be more perfect for a baby boy?

Meaning :is the German form of “Alvin,” and it means “noble friend.”

Meaning :“follower of Mars”.

Meaning :Stems from the Greek word “Loukas,” meaning “man from Lucania.” In German, the name translates to “bringer of light.”

Meaning :This German name for boys has a touch of a romantic vibe with the unavoidable Valentine’s Day association, and this bold pick’s meaning (“strength, health”) has merit in its own right.

Meaning :name of Old German origin means “wealth.”

Meaning :“from the sea”.

Meaning :The German occupational name means “roofer” and sounds very cool in English.

Meaning :“free”.

Meaning :The name Leo is the shortened form of the old German name Leopold, which means “lion.”

Meaning :“archer’s bow”.

Meaning :“noble and bright”.

Meaning :“wealthy friend”.

Meaning :“wolf counsel”.

Meaning :This very cute German name is still not super popular stateside—it hasn’t been in the Top 1,000 in the U.S. since the 1940’s. It means “powerful protector.”

Meaning :This name means “God is exalted.” It’s also a derivative of the name Jeremiah.

Meaning :More widely used in Europe than here in the States, we love this popular German name meaning “strong, brave as a bear.”

Meaning :“brave counsel”.

Meaning :name means “ruler” or “power.” In the Middle Ages, this was one of the most popular names in Germany.

Meaning :“peaceful ruler”.

Meaning :Exotic-sounding but easy to pronounce, Gisella means “pledge,” and will stand out as a unique German baby name.

Meaning :German name that translates to “covering.” When used as a surname, it’s the occupational name for a roofer, carpenter, or related tradesman.

Meaning :This very bold German name for boys has religious undertones and a stoic feel that will be adorable in preschool and look great on a resume, too. Godfrey means “God’s peace.”

Meaning :Ludwig is classic, old-fashioned German, but the French equivalent is much more popular these days.

Meaning :German boy name means “army or warrior.” It isn’t widely used and would be considered a rare and unusual pick.

Meaning :There’s no English equivalent, but Emilio, Emile, and the German Emil are all popular across Europe. This one is particularly popular in northern Germany.

Meaning :German male name means “God’s spear.”

Meaning :name means “manly and brave.” It is basically a jazzed-up version of Andrew and is commonly used across Europe.

Meaning :“armor”.

Meaning :The cute German version of Felicity, meaning “good fortune,” “happy.”

Meaning :“praiseworthy”.

Meaning :is the German equivalent of “Peter.” It’s a popular German name with biblical roots, meaning “rock” or “stone.” It’s considered an honor to be named after a disciple of Jesus.

Meaning :“precious promise” ‒ an unusual and unique German boy’s name.

Meaning :name is derived from the Old High German name “Sigmund.” It means “protection through victory.”

Meaning :“lover of peace”, this is a popular name in the south of Germany.

Meaning :“God is gracious”.

Meaning :is a German derivative of the Greek name “Nikolos” and means “conqueror of the people.”

Meaning :Male German name consisting of the elements sigi meaning “victory” and fridu meaning “peace” to create a name with a meaning of “protection and peace.”

Meaning :Less heard than Carl, but a nice alternative if you’re looking for a strong German name for your son. Carlin means “a man” in German and has the alternative Irish translation of “little champion,” which is very sweet.

Meaning :German male name meaning “sword’s hard edge.”

Meaning :“protective leader”.

Meaning :If you’re an Eleanor fan on the hunt for a pretty German name for your baby girl, consider this alternative. The German meaning is “the other.”

Meaning :“dear”.

Meaning :is the German version of “Michael.” It’s another popular name used in many languages and it means “who is like God. ” Naming a child for a famous archangel has its perks.

Meaning :More popular than many others here, Katrina is a beloved German name meaning “pure.” It is the German version of Katherine.

Meaning :“blessed”.

Meaning :name translates to “wild boar,” or “someone strong as a bear.”

Meaning :“eagle”.

Meaning :Despite a brief stint in the U.S. Top 1,000 in the early 2000’s, this pretty German girl name has dipped again. It has a storied past with various cultural references and the German translation is “pretty one.”

Meaning :“brave and powerful”.

Meaning :“follower of Mars”.

Meaning :A strong sounding German boys’ name with a spritely and lighthearted meaning—“dancer by the fig tree.”

Meaning :“God is gracious”, but it’s also the name of the dastardly prince from Frozen.

Meaning :Pronounced oo-veh, meaning “

Meaning :Elijah, Elia, and Elijahu are all popular variants of the Hebrew name meaning “God is Jehovah”. It’s a beautiful, ancient name.

Meaning :“edge of a sword”.

Meaning :“powerful law”.

Meaning :“follower of Christ”.

Meaning :Leonhard was a German name of old, but it has been replaced with the simpler and more international Leon, from the Latin meaning “lion”.

Meaning :Another baby name that has German roots yet feels modern enough for today’s parents. Gunther means “battle warrior.”

Meaning :“wolf”.

Meaning :“home ruler”.

Meaning :The meaning of this name is “kind, brave and bold.” It can also be translated to mean “kind-hearted individual.”

Meaning :The Italian form of Matthew, it’s a popular name in Germany, too.

Meaning :“from the famous land”.

Meaning :“young warrior”.

Meaning :This German boy’s name means “God is gracious.” It also has Danish and Hebrew roots.

Meaning :“power of the people”.

Meaning :“bold and peaceful”.

Meaning :“Northman”.

Meaning :German male name that means “powerful” or “the people’s ruler.”

Meaning :“renowned leader”.

Meaning :This German baby name is a popular choice among celebrity parents, including Sofia Coppola, even though the gender-neutral name isn’t a top choice in the States or in Germany. However, it’s currently ranked #71 in the Netherlands and #160 in France.

Meaning :This German baby name is the feminine version of Gerald and means “ruler with a spear.”

Meaning :means “ruler of the world” and is more popular in the Russian form “Vladimir.”

Meaning :This rarely heard German version of Christian is a nice pick for a baby boy or girl.

Meaning :“venerable”.

Meaning :German name means “army” or “warrior.” This is also the name of a semi-legendary 5th-century Burgundian king who appears in the Germanic saga during the Nibelungenlied.

Meaning :“father of peace”.

Meaning :name is the German variation of “Matthew” and means “gift of God.” It’s a very common name used by German parents, and it has biblical connections.

Meaning :This pretty German name for girls means “eloquent speaker.”

Meaning :“guardian of freedom”.

Meaning :“wealthy or bright”.

Meaning :“farmer”.

Meaning :Henry means “ruler of the house”. Might want to be careful with this one.

Meaning :The German diminutive of Elizabeth means “pledged to God” in Hebrew.

Meaning :common German name for boys that can also be spelled: Hacket, Hackit, and Hackitt. Means “rooster” or “estate ruler.”

Meaning :“elder tree”.

Meaning :Just as it sounds, this German baby name means “hard, strong man.” It’s a bold choice for a baby boy and a nice option if you’re naming a son after a Harry or Herman in the family.

Meaning :is the German version of “Nick” and means “victory of the people.”

Meaning :“light”.

Meaning :“powerful warrior”.

Meaning :Meaning “industrious,” Emery is a sweet German name for boys and girls. The similar name Emerson, or “son of Emery,” is another solid gender-neutral German name. Both have place name meanings for U.S. parents, and are rising in popularity here.

Meaning :“wealth”.

Meaning :is the German version of “Christian.” It’s a unisex name that means “anointed.”

Meaning :male name often means “first of the people,” “king of nations,” or “powerful and rich.”

Meaning :“God is gracious”.

Meaning :“warrior of the people”.

Meaning :“brave strength”.

Meaning :“peaceful ruler”.

Meaning :“cellar”.

Meaning :“treasurer”.

Meaning :The German spelling of Sasha is a solid selection for a boy or girl. The name means “defending warrior” and versions of it are popular in France and elsewhere throughout Europe.

Meaning :name means “bright raven.” The raven was the bird of Odin, king of the gods, according to Germanic mythology.

Meaning :A unique German baby name that’s easy to spell and pronounce, it means “goose” and is a way more fun alternative to either Garrett or Janet.

Meaning :“bear-like”.

Meaning :“farmer”.

Meaning :is a derivative of the Old Germanic form of Miles and means “soldier.” The name has additional glam, as it is the given name of the actor Milo Ventimiglia, the star of the TV show This Is Us.

Meaning :“gifted ruler”.

Meaning :In Old German, the name means “brave counsel.” Otherwise, it translates to “bold advisor.”

Meaning :“famous leader”.

Meaning :“rock”.

Meaning :name means “noble” or “bright.”

Meaning :“blessed and holy”.

Meaning :“little wealthy one”.

Meaning :Falling in popularity in the U.S., this pretty German girl’s name means “alluring, temptress. (Also, this name will have special meaning to Gilmore Girls fans!)

Meaning :“esteemed commander”.

Meaning :An Irish name, Oscar means “spear of the gods”. A favorite among west Germans.

Meaning :“God’s gift”.

Meaning :“olive” or “elf army”.

Meaning :“peace”.

Meaning :The German moniker translates to “man of Sebastia” or “venerable.” It can be used as a shortened version of Sebastian.

Meaning :A German take on Florence, the unique sounding, flowery name means “flourishing, prosperous.”

Meaning :Such a special and cute-sounding German name, Nixie means “water nymph.”

Meaning :Such a unique German boy name! It’s a derivative of the name Bade, and simply translates to “son of Bade,” so if you’re looking for an extra meaningful German name this probably isn’t the one for you. However, it sounds lovely and has an attractive, strong impact.

Meaning :“wagon-maker”.

Meaning :“home ruler”.

Meaning :This is a German variant of Christopher and means “He who holds Christ in his heart.” This name can be used as both a first name and a surname.

Meaning :“manly”.

Meaning :unisex name is the German derivative of Adel and means “noble” or “elite.”

Meaning :“protector”.

Meaning :“warrior”.

Meaning :is the German form of “Larry” and means “victory.”

Meaning :“bear spear”.

Meaning :German version of “Gerald” means “brave spearman.”

Meaning :“faith in God”.

Meaning :Derived from the Germanic elements hrod meaning “fame” and beraht meaning “bright.”

Meaning :“brook”.

Meaning :“horse lover”.

Meaning :Another strong name, Maximilian means “greatest”.

Meaning :“bright intellect”.

Meaning :This name ‒ which means “bringer of light” ‒ is popular worldwide, and is especially popular in southern Germany.

Meaning :“bright mind”.

Meaning :“hard bear”.

Meaning :The gender-neutral German baby name means “noble” or “bearlike.”

Meaning :“wolf”.

Meaning :This fresh German name appears in literature and movies more often than it seems to on kindergarten rosters, but we’re loving that it’s made its way back into the top 1,000 in the States. Zelda means “gray fighting maid.”

Meaning :More popular for boys but picking up speed for daughters too, this crossover German name means “brave boar.”

Meaning :name means “noble and steadfast.” Notably, it’s the name of the great 12th century Breton scholastic, philosopher, and theologian Pierre Abelard.

Meaning :name translates to “bright heart” or “bright mind.”

Meaning :“noble and famous”.

Meaning :“birch tree”.

Meaning :“noble”.

Meaning :medieval personal name means “hardy, brave, and strong.” It’s derived from the Germanic name Burkard. Saint Burkhard was a bishop who founded several monasteries in Germany in the 8th century.

Meaning :Meaing “prosperous wolf”.

Meaning :To be fair, the more popular version in Germany right now is Emelia at #4, but we love this less-used take on the common name, which means “work.”

Meaning :name is the English derivative of an Old High German personal name and cognate of Rognvaldr. The name means “advice/power.”

Meaning :“famous warrior”.

Meaning :shortened form of “Maximilian,” this name means “greatest.” This name was also borne by a 3rd-century saint in a region of Passau.

Meaning :An Irish name meaning “fair”, “bright”, or “blond”.

Meaning :“power of the wolf”.

Meaning :It’s a saint’s name that was more popular in the 1880’s, and appeared as a character in A Tale of Two Cities; but the vintage German name is feeling contemporary again with a hipster feel that’s hard to resist (consider it an alternative to the similar-sounding, more popular Jasper).

Meaning :is a lovely traditional German name for boys that means “brave.”

Meaning :“noble and bright”.

Meaning :name means “noble/bright” and is mainly used in German-speaking countries.

Meaning :“ruler of the people”.

Meaning :Currently ranked #6 in Germany for girls, this pretty moniker means “tender” and cracked the top 800 girls’ names in the United States in 2018.

Meaning :This is the German equivalent of “James” and means “may God protect.”

Meaning :After the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s little boy was given this cute take on an old-school British name (Archibald), the popularity skyrocketed. But many might not know that the shortened form, Archie, is a German baby name in its own right, meaning “truly brave.”

Meaning :“farmer”.

Meaning :This strong German name for boys means “eagle,” an animal reference that coincidentally gives the meaning an American twist. Even though it’s not super common, it doesn’t sound that different or unusual rolling off the tongue.

Meaning :“who is like God”.

Meaning :Meaning “bright” and “glorious” it’s a German name for girls bursting with hope and lightness. It also lends easily to the adorable nickname, Bertie.

Meaning :“brave friend”.

Meaning :The German origin of this name means “God will increase.” The only disadvantage is having this child think they are the favorite child, like Jacob’s son in the bible.

Meaning :“warrior”.

Meaning :“bright”.

Meaning :“wolf journey”. You can shorten this to Wolfie ‒ adorable!

Meaning :is a traditionally popular name in Germany. It is an Old High German name that means “wolf’s journey.”

Meaning :An old Germanic name derived from Od-brecht. It means “famed for your heritage.”

Meaning :is an old German name that means “noble at birth.” The pet name for this name is “Azzolino.”

Meaning :A “battle-mighty” name for your little girl with a fighting spirit! Matilda is just darling, and so are the nicknames Mattie and Tillie.

Meaning :“bright raven”.

Meaning :“people’s defender”.

Meaning :is originally a diminutive form of “Niklaus” and means “victory of people.”

Meaning :“son of George”.

Meaning :“wealthy”.

Meaning :“man of peace”.

Meaning :is the Germanic variant of “Charles” and means “strong, free man.”

Meaning :is a German surname that may refer to Adrienne Frantz (born 1978). It means “free man.”

Meaning :“God is gracious”.

Meaning :Once Germany’s most popular name, Ben can be short for Benedict or Benjamin.

Meaning :“brave spear”.

Meaning :Need we explain why your little girl will love growing up with this name? Princess connotations aside, it’s a darling German name for girls meaning “pledged to God.”

Meaning :Clarissa means “bright, clear.” It’s a more elaborate version of Claire and has literary ties with Charles Dickens and Virginia Woolf’s protagonist in Mrs. Dalloway.

Meaning :is the German form of “Anthony” and means “priceless.”

Meaning :“boldest people”.

Meaning :“famous wolf”.

Meaning :“bright promise”.

Meaning :A beautiful German girl name meaning “noble” or “nobility,” it’s currently in the top 300 in the U.S.

Meaning :“bearing Christ”.

Meaning :is an Old High German name meaning “ready for battle.” This name was commonly used in the 7th century.

Meaning :If you’re a lover of literature or poetry, you’re likely catching the Thoreau context here, but the lovely German boys’ name also means “powerful.”

Meaning :“God is my judge”.

Meaning :“strong counsel”.

Meaning :name is derived from Old High German “Adalbrecht” and means “noble and famous.”

Meaning :This unique German boy name translates to “shepard.” (Incidentally, Shepard is growing in popularity for boys in America!)

Meaning :popular German name is a variant of Geomar. It means “famous in battle.”

Meaning :“home ruler”.

Meaning :“eagle ruler”.

Meaning :The German version of John translates to “God is gracious.” It’s in the Top 600 in the U.S., making it just rare enough that you can be pretty sure your son will be the only one at school with this classic German boys’ name. The closest similar name in Germany’s top 10 right now is Jonas, a Greek name meaning “dove.”

Meaning :The name translates to either “yew tree” or “archer” since yew wood was commonly used to fashion bows.

Meaning :is a very common German surname, originating partly as an occupational name for a servant in the Emperor’s household. The name means “emperor.”

Meaning :A Biblical name meaning “one protected by God”.

Meaning :“noble”.