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
Daschle		Unisex	someone who comes from a place called Dashaus or Daschle
David		Boy	Beloved
Dearil		Boy	Call of death; red haired
Deckard		Unisex	Roofer; Carpenter
Decker		Boy	One who works as a carpenter; roofer
Deiter		Boy	One who lives for the people; strong individual
Dej		Unisex	Diminutive of Deja
Delaina		Girl	One who protects; Gentle being
Delana		Girl	One from humid place
Delina		Girl	Noble
Delinda		Girl	A soft-spoken person; flower
Della		Girl	Noble; Delicate
Delli		Girl	One who is a born genius and kind
Delly		Girl	A noble and kind person
Delma		Girl	A person who came out of the sea
Delmar		Boy	Of the sea
Deloise		Girl	A loud, mighty, and famous warrior
Denica		Girl	A stable and broadminded person
Denzill		Boy	One who follows truth and justice
Denzin		Boy	One who follows the truth no matter what
Derek		Boy	The people's ruler
Derick		Boy	Ruler, strong, brave
Derrer		Boy	Occupational name; Flax or hemp worker
Derringer		Unisex	Gun; Small; Compact
Diaval		Unisex	Gift of God
Dicca		Boy	One who has a caring and daring personality
Dicel		Boy	People of a certain race; pet form of Mathias
Dick		Boy	A brave and powerful person; One who rules
Dickinson		Boy	A powerful ruler; pet form of Richard
Dicky		Boy	One who has immense power and is strong
Didrika		Girl	Place where the folk rules; harmony
Didyu		Boy	A priceless gift of God
Diederich		Boy	One who is born to rule people
Diedrich		Boy	A mighty ruler of the general people
Diedrick		Boy	A gifted ruler who is born to rule
Dierck		Boy	A passionate being
Diesel		Boy	One who beongs to a certain race of people
Dietbald		Boy	One who can take any challenge
Dieter		Boy	One who can fight for his people
Dietmar		Boy	A famous personality; who can rule
Dietrich		Boy	A true leader of the common people
Dietz		Boy	One who has taken birth to rule
Dik		Boy	A unique, strong, and powerful ruler
Dillinger		Boy	A hill slope; Feeling of love; Joy of God
Disler		Boy	Occupational name for a maker of poles, frames, or wagons; Shaft
Dolf		Unisex	Noble wolf; They are responsible and kind people
Dolphus		Boy	Majestic Noble Wolf; determined and noble
Donar		Boy	God of thunder
Dorn		Unisex	Thorn
Dresden		Boy	One who lives beside the riverside
Drexel		Boy	Likes to make things unclear; To turn around
Drexler		Boy	Cloth maker; Weaver
Drey		Unisex	Strong; Creative; Unique
Drogo		Boy	One who can bear or carry the load
Drud		Boy	Strength
Due		Girl	One who belongs to a tribe; wolf power
Durr		Boy	A gaunting and dry individual
Dust		Boy	Habitation name; bush
Dustan		Unisex	A brave warrior
Dustin		Boy	Thor's stone
Eadaion		Girl	Friendship
Eadwin		Boy	A person who is a blessed friend and valued in the society
Eagle		Girl	Educated and noble person; Attentive
Eamma		Girl	Universal
Earda		Boy	Derived from the word erda which means European earth goddess
Earnest		Boy	Serious minded and spiritual being
Earnestine		Girl	One who has vigor and is serious minded
Eartha		Girl	The mother Earth
Eatta		Girl	Little one
Eawart		Boy	A very brave and courageous person
Ebba		Girl	Strong
Eberhard		Boy	As strong and courageous as wild boar
Eberhardt		Boy	Derived from the word eberhart it means Brave or Strong
Eberhart		Boy	Brave or strong
Eberly		Boy	A pet form of Eberhardt, meaning brave or hardy
Ebersold		Boy	Swiss variant of Ebersol, meaning wild boar or wallow
Ebert		Boy	Brave or Strong
Eberta		Girl	Intelligent; Bright; Brilliant
Eburhardt		Boy	An inspirational saying for being strong; has Boar strength
Eby		Unisex	Descendent of
Ecgmund		Boy	Strong protector; one who is thoughtful and systematic
Ecgwald		Boy	Brought up by nature or in the environment of forest; ruler of law
Ecgwulf		Boy	A clever being; has extravagant nature
Eckard		Boy	One who is strong like a sword
Eckardt		Boy	A brave; edge point
Eckart		Boy	An edge; one who is powerful and brave
Eckbert		Boy	A bright sword; shiny metal or weapon
Ecke		Boy	An edge or corner of any space
Eckehard		Boy	A German saying to motivate means be strong through the sword
Eckehardt		Boy	A corner or a hidden edge
Eckerd		Boy	One who is sacred and connected with god
Eckert		Boy	Strong and pointed as brave
Eckhard		Boy	Strong as sword and sharp as a sword's edge
Eckhardt		Boy	A pointed edge; brave and strong
Eckhart		Boy	To keep on point that is able to cut or pierce
Eda		Girl	A wealthy guardian angel who is well mannered; To strive for wealth
Edda		Girl	One with a clear vision; Great grandmother inheritance
Edel		Boy	The noble one who is also bravely hearted
Edelgard		Girl	Noble; Protection
Edelhard		Boy	Hardy; a noble and strong being

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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