2850 German Baby Names With Meanings

Parents have become very experimental these days and are now more open to baby names from other regions and countries than they were a decade ago. If you also want an exotic and distinctive baby name for your child, why don’t you give some thought to German baby names? Even though the German language is known for being hard on the ears and twisting on the tongue, German names are truly beautiful. Personal names in Germany consist of one or more given names and a surname. A given name, or Vorname, as it is called in German, should be gender-specific. Selecting a name necessitates approval from the civil registry office. Formerly, it was common to name children based on their grandparents, yet this practice is diminishing in popularity. Conversely, Germans are progressively favoring English and other-origin names for their babies. And just like the naming conventions in most of Europe, even the Germans follow the order: given name followed by surname. Women often adopt their husbands’ names after marriage. They can even retain their maiden name by using a hyphen. In German naming customs, a distinct tradition assigns names: the eldest son inherits the paternal grandfather's name, the second son adopts the maternal grandfather's name, and the third son assumes his father's name. This practice extends to females. Another tradition is that a subsequent child is named after a deceased sibling. Sharing names among half-siblings is not uncommon. Baptismal sponsors, who are often close relatives or trusted friends, also influence children's names. Adding 'in' or 'en' to surnames signifies a female's identity in the German language (1). The German surnames are either derived from geography or occupations. Last names or surnames of products or objects are not acceptable. When parents are unwed during the child's birth, the mother's surname typically becomes the child's birth name. A child born to German parents outside the country may lack a German surname, even if the name is entered on a foreign birth certificate (2). Below is our compilation of German names with meanings. And these aren’t modern German names, but names with roots in German and Germanic languages.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Audwin		Boy	A noble friend
Auelina		Girl	A noble person
August		Boy	Respected; Venerable
Augustinus		Boy	August; Dignifies; Holy; A vairant of name Augustine
Aurick		Boy	Ruler of all; Noble Ruler; Ever Ruling; A variant of Alaric
Aurik		Boy	They are a noble leaders; To maintain harmony and balance
Austell		Boy	A Cornish place; A name of a famous Saint
Auster		Boy	An Oyster; settlement in the East
Austria		Unisex	Country in Central Europe
Autry		Boy	One who has noble strength and ancient power
Ava		Girl	Guarantee
Avah		Girl	Bird; Life; Water; Island
Avalee		Girl	Strength; Desired; Bird; Voice; Song; Sound; A variant of the name Ava
Avaleigh		Girl	A beautiful individual; Desired song
Avaley		Girl	One who is pretty as a bird with sound
Avalie		Girl	The one who has huge strength and desire
Avanda		Girl	One who has inspired wisdom and ability; sweet sound
Avas		Girl	A living bird; Sweet singing; Unique
Avaset		Girl	Birth
Aveson		Girl	A fantastic and generous being
Avia		Girl	Bird; Strength; Desired; Yahweh is my father; Bearer of good news; Modern blend of Ava and Ana
Aviana		Girl	Family
Aviance		Girl	Bird; Strength; Desired; Yahweh is my father; Bearer of good news; Modern blend of Ava and Ana
Avianna		Girl	Bird
Avicia		Girl	A desired and is a bird with lots of strength
Avie		Girl	A God who is the father of all; Beautiful voice
Avila		Girl	Island water
Avilina		Girl	A little bird who has a lot of strength; desire
Avlynn		Girl	Strength; Desired; Bird; Voice; Song; Sound; A variant of name Ava
Avys		Girl	One who has desired strength
Awilda		Girl	Willow tree; untamed
Axell		Boy	God the Father is peace; Defender of men; Variant of name Axel
Axil		Boy	God the Father is peace; Defender of men; Variant of name Axel
Aya		Girl	Design; Colorful
Aydia		Girl	The noble one who is also the first born female
Azelice		Girl	She who is noble
Azilis		Girl	A noble kind; of the noble sort
Bahr		Boy	A mighty and strong Bear
Baldemar		Boy	A famous ruler; Bold and renowned
Baldewin		Boy	A bold and brave friend
Baldewyn		Boy	A bold friend; The noble one
Baldhild		girl	A bold battle
Baldith		girl	High spirited and thoughtful
Baldovino		Boy	A brave and bold friend
Baldrik		Boy	Being bold or brave
Baldwin		Boy	Bold and brave friend
Baldwine		Boy	A bold and brave friend
Baldwynn		Boy	A bold and brave friend
Balldwin		Boy	Brave friend
Balsam		girl	A seller of spices; A variant of Balsel
Bamard		Boy	Brave as a bear
Bamey		Boy	Brave as a bear
Bannan		Boy	Commander
Bannruod		Boy	Famous Commander
Barbetta		Girl	A variation of Babette
Bardric		Boy	Ax ruler; Soldier who wields an ax
Barduwulf		Boy	An ax-weilding wolf
Barend		Boy	As brave as a bear
Baret		Boy	Bear strength
Barnard		Boy	Derived from Bernard; A strong and brave bear
Barnardel		Boy	Brave
Barnardo		Boy	Brave; Bear; Courageous
Barnhard		Boy	Brave; Bear; Courageous
Barnhardo		Boy	Brave; Bear; Courageous
Barnim		Boy	To Protect
Barny		Boy	Derived from Bernard; Hardy and brave
Baron		Boy	Noble man
Barrant		Boy	Power of the bear
Barrat		Boy	Bear-strength
Barratt		Boy	Strength
Barrett		Girl	Stong as a bear
Barrey		Boy	Bear-strength
Bartholome		Boy	Son of a farmer
Bartold		Boy	Furrow
Bas		Boy	Royal; Kingly; Derived from the Sam; Diminutive of Basil
Basilius		Boy	Kingly; Royal; Brave
Bastein		Boy	Short form of Sebastein; One who is revered
Bastian		Boy	From Sebastia; Revered
Bathilda		Girl	woman warrior
Bathilde		Girl	Heroine
Bau		Boy	live at a place
Baudric		Boy	Brave ruler; Heroic monarch
Bauer		Boy	Farmer or maker of barrels
Baumar		Boy	Bold and Renowned
Baumer		Boy	Bold and Renowned
Bawer		Boy	fellow citizen
Bayerd		Boy	One who Sings Ballads
Bearnard		Boy	Strong bear
Beat		Boy	Blessed
Beatrisa		Girl	A variant of Beatrice; Bringer of joy
Becks		Unisex	Diminutive form of the name Beck; Brook; Stream
Behren		Unisex	Bear
Belinda		Girl	Bright Serpent
Bellinda		Girl	Bright serpent
Beltran		Boy	Bright Raven
Beltrano		Boy	Vivid Raven
Belynda		Girl	Beautiful serpent
Bemot		Boy	Brave as a Bear
Ben		Boy	Son
Benedicto		Boy	Blessed; Those who live with God in Heaven

Infographic: Phenomenal German Baby Names

German baby names are believed to exude a sense of inspiration and prestige, embodying a rich cultural heritage. They are often tied to renowned historical figures that echo the literature and traditions of German-speaking regions. Explore the infographic below for distinctive German baby names that capture this essence and finalize your best-loved one for your child.

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