German baby names

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Updated: April 9th, 2024

In Germany parents follow a strict rule for naming their Child. For obtaining the birth certificate of a German baby, his/ her name must be approved by the civil registration office (Standesamt). Germanic baby names consist of one or more first names (Vornamen) followed by a surname (Nachname).

German babies' first name i.e. the Vornaman is usually gender-specific and mostly are taken from Biblical names such as John, George, or Jacob; or from Germanic names such as Frederick or Louis. German babies have several first names, out of which one designated as their "call name" also known as Rufname which is usually underlined on official documents. The Germanic surnames are derived either from occupations, family, bodily feature or from geographical origin. A woman traditionally adopted her husband's name and would occasionally retain their maiden name by hyphenation, in a so-called Doppelname. But in recent times, a married couple is allowed to choose the surname they want to use.

Check out the extensive list of over 7000 names given to babies in Germany.

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Name
Meaning
Trustworthy, Industrious, Work of the Lord, Fertile
Universal, Whole, Industrious, All
Man, Little and Womanly, Vigorous, Army
House and King, Power, Home Ruler, Lord of the Manor
Will Desire, Valley, Resolute Protector, Protection
Born of the Right Hand
God is Gracious, Son of Jack, One Who Supplants
Leo
The Lion, Leo, Brave, Strong
Hazelnut, Desired, Power, Life Giving
Warrior, Defender of Men, Protect and Man, Manly
Judge is God
Round Hill, Log in Water to be Still and at Peace, Little Cave, Finnian's Servant
Strong, Heaven, Durable, The Enduring
God's Help
Who is Like God?, Messenger of God
It will Enlarge, God Would Multiply, Yahweh Will Add, Jehova Increases
Gemini, Twin
Well-Born, Born of Yew, The Lord is Gracious, Youth
Dearly Loved, Beloved, Courageous Hero who Killed Goliath King of Israel
He will Laugh, Laughter, Laughing One, God Smiles
The Sea, Son of the Waves
Shining, Beautiful Fairy Woman, Foreign, Gabriella
Shining, Bringer of Light, Bright, From Lucania
Bright Red, Army, The Scarlet, Free Man
The Elements Wit Meaning Wide, Small Fighter, Fight, War
Pure, Gentle, Bluish Purple, Viola
Darling, Handsome, Strong, Husband
Praiseworthy, Priceless, Inestimable, Flower
My Father Rejoices, The Intelligent
God is Merciful, Yahweh is Gracious
the Other, Bringer of Light, Foreign, Honorable
Hazel, Leader, Hazelnut, Reddish Brown
Bold, Messenger, Whole Hearted, Faith
Free Man, Husband, Strong, Full-grown
New
Red Haired Surname, Name of a Tree, Red-haired
Midwife, Work, Wet Nurse, Durga
Light, Shining, Bright Born At Daybreak, Illumination
Rich, Woman from Hadria, Dark One
Eli
Ascent, The Lord will Help, Defender of Mankind, Height
Molded From, Humanity, A Prophet's Name, Man of Earth
Grace of God, Compassionate, Happy, Affection
(God The) Father is Peace
Fight, Variant of Wayland, Modern Singer Waylon Jennings, Brave
Feeble, Peaceful, Weak Poor, Tendon
Skill, Wisdom
Noble Sort, Nobility
The Descending, One who Descends, Olive Tree, Lead Colored
Sun, Variant of Helen, Excellent, The Bright One
Anointed Christian, Belonging to Christ
Strong, Hardy, Brave, Lion
Beautiful Gaze, Handsome, Pretty
Near the Stream or Brook, Running Water, Son of Brooke
Robert Burns the Poet, Bright, Glory and Brilliant, A
Yahweh has Given, Gift of Jehovah
Angel, The Barberry Tree, Fortified Hill
Son of Harry, Harry's Son
Blend of Lily and Ann, My God is Perfect, Beauty, Purity
The Blessed, Blessed
The August, Variant of Augustine, Helpful, Dignity
Strong as a Wild Boar, Everard
Intelligent, Hound, Wise, Strength
Max
Little Maximus, By the Great Stream, Greatest, A Short Form of Maxwell
Pearl, Daisies, Flowers Name, Eye of the Day
To be Born-from Natalia, Form of Natalie, Born on Christmas, Christ's Birthday
White, Blonde, Pale-skinned, Dark
Exalted, Summer, August, Revered
Genuine Courage, Brave, Form of Archibald, Very Bold
Form of Mildred, Gentle Strength, Honey, Bee
Hound Lover, King, Wolf, Ulster
Elder Brother, Mercy, Name of a King, Eagle
Power, The Noble Strong, Honorable, High and Royal
Wealthy Guardian, Guard of His Wealth
Halo, Aureole, First of Its Kind In Germany Popular, Corona, Halo
Natural Spirit, Rules with Elf-wisdom, Bearlike, Illustrious and King (Power)
Hard Working, Emma, An Ant, Industrious
Yahweh Remembers, Renowned by God, Whom Jehovah Remembered
Welcome, Intoxicating She who Intoxicates
Combination of Brook and Lynn, A Fresh Water Small Stream, Broken Land
From the Hedged Valley, The Rosy Meadow, Heathen
Ruler of Work, House and Powerful King
Rough-headed, Armoured Head, Helmeted Chief
Yahweh is Gracious, Born of Yew, Young Warrior, Right Handed
Girl, Cordula, Cornelia, Maiden
Powerful, Army Man, Ruler of an Enclosure, House
Forest, Choice, Whole, Wood
Luminous, Famous, Clear, Bright
Husband, Vigorous, Diminutive with Royal Connotations, Little and Womanly
Industrious Ruler, Brave, House and King, Mighty
Yahweh is Gracious, God is Merciful
Brightness, Sweet, Honorable, Nobility
Precious Green Stone, Jade
Holder of the Heel, Supplanter, One Who Supplants, Yahweh May Protect
Brave as a Lion, Leo, Form of Leonard, Strong
Struggle, Battle, War, Loud
Peace and King, Elf, Safety, Diminutive of Frederic
Lord Exists, Glorious Praise, Gods Gift, He (God) Beholds
Native of Magdala, From the High Tower, One who is Elevated
Laplander, The Element Fionn Which Means White Fair, Fair-haired Courageous One, Light Skinned
Ada
Elegance, The Oldest Daughter, Kind, Decorated
The Word Vivus with the Meaning Alive Lively, Vivid
Lucky, Name of a Saint, The Successful, Happy
Dark Red
Fight, Loud, Struggle, Renowned Warrior
Bald
Messenger, My Angel
Spear and Hard, Gravelly Place Gray House, Strong, Warlike
The Pearl, Variant of Margaret
Kind One, The Olive, Peace
Brave One, Composition from Rulers, Dominant Ruler, Powerful Leader
Myrtle Leaf, Like a Star, Sweet, Stampedding Horses
Pet Form of Mary, Bitterness, The Perfect One, Honey
My God is Yahweh, Eliane, Kind, Peaceful Ruler
Defender of Mankind, Splendid, Protector, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men
Noble, Little Rock, Peace, God of Shine
Composition Of: 'Power', Battle Maiden, Fight, Powerful Warrior
The Just, Righteous, Singer, Judicious
Cart Driver
Free Condition, Frankie is Occasionally Used for Girls, Of the Franks, French Man
Bright Sea, Sea-Born
Sole Ruler, Ever-powerful, Honor and Powerful King, Alone-Ruler
Heart, Spirit, Intelligent, Bright Mind
Emerald, Kind Defender, Esteemed
God the Honourable, Name of a Saint
Sorrow, Fickle, Carl, Goddess Lakshmi
Magnolia, Ornamental Tree with White Flowers, Fragrant
Feminine of Alexander, To Defend, Protect and Man, Manly
Bear-strength, Bear-like, Bonnet, Bear
Love, Lovable, Gracious, Who Deserves to Be Loved
White Wave, Race of Women, Jennifer, Soft
Outcry, Dedicated to Mars, From the Celtic Name Tristan, Tumult
Dominant Ruler, Brave, King and Strong, Hard
War, Famous, Battle, Renowned Warrior
Manly, A Man's Woman, Feminine Form of Andrew, Man Ones
Honorable, Noble
Daylight Babies, Light, Shining, From Lucania
A Son!, Behold
Victorious Person, Victory of the People
Darling Child, Rock, An Offering, Light and Buoy-any
Compassionate Friend, Friendship, Girlfriend, Refreshment
Orange
Boomerang
Precious Stone, Gemstone, Jewel, Gem
Peaceful Ruler, Magical Counsel, Power, Safety
To Protect, The Defender, Helper, Repel
Honorable, Bright through Nobility, Noble Famous, Highborn
Light, Divine, Daylight, Deity
Obscure, Flower, Bright, Variant of Xavier
Presumably Struggle, Eager for Battle, Army Warrior, Strong and Worthy
The Greatest
Dog, Loyalty
Easy to Love, Bella, Graceful or Beatiful, Beautiful
Small, Biblical Apostle and Evangelist Paul's Letters to Early Christians Comprise Many New Testament Books, Weak, Little
Henry
Little Seal
Powerful Warrior, To Govern and Loved, People of Power, Rule
Sailor
Rules with Elf-wisdom, Blond Ruler
Good News
Sea of Sorrow, Scraped, Prophetess, Drop
Noble and Fight, Shape, Secret
Born Eighth, Fortune, Famous, Possession
Little Lamb, The Ewe, Jacob's Wife, Gental
Peace, The Word Éire with the Meaning Ireland, Beauty
Held by the Heel, He who Supplants, God is Gracious, Supplanter
A Small Fresh Water Stream, Breaking Forth, Bach, Modeled on An English Place Names
Descendant of Cathasaigh, Brave
Noble, German, Joy, Sweet Angel
Messenger of God Angel
Beloved or Someone to be Loved, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, Tuberose
Lilitu Meaning of the Night, Ghost, Storm Goddess, Lily
Attendant for a Temple, Swiftness of Foot, Honorable Births, Acolyte
Of Noble Figure
Strength, Noble, Brave, Hill
The Black One, Goddess Kali, A Form of Durga, Blacknes
Sweet, Server, The Page, Young Servant
Vigorous, Strong, Man, Husband
Prosperous in War, Rich Gift, Battle, Joyous
Broad Meadow, Wide Forest Clearing, Big Clearance Sale
Victor, Young Creature, Dove, Abbreviation of Nicholas People's Victory
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