German names
The 90 most-given names of German origin in the US today.
- Axelboy · Scandinavian/German form of Absalom#80 · 4,140
- Rykerboy · Dutch/Low German surname meaning 'rich' or 'powerful'#192 · 2,003
- Lorelaigirl · Variant of Lorelei, from the German rock headland Loreley on the Rhine, of uncertain meaning, though the second element is probably old German ley (rock)#210 · 926
- Heidigirl · German diminutive of Adelheid#330 · 894
- Annalisegirl · Compound of Anna (Hebrew 'grace') and Lise (French/German form of Elizabeth, 'pledged to God')#256 · 764
- Loreleigirl · From German Loreley, the name of a Rhine rock headland of uncertain meaning, though the second element is probably old German ley (rock)#210 · 699
- Minagirl · Multiple origins: Persian for 'enamel/azure', German diminutive of Wilhelmina, Japanese with kanji-dependent meaning#583 · 491
- Romygirl · German short form of Rosemarie or Romana#366 · 407
- Kaiserboy · German for 'emperor', from Latin 'Caesar'#522 · 296
- Gretagirl · German and Scandinavian short form of Margareta, from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl#817 · 291
- Adlerboy · German surname and given name meaning 'eagle'#805 · 275
- Krueboy · Modern short form inspired by German surname Krueger meaning innkeeper - bold one-syllable American coinage#605 · 251
- Annelisegirl · Germanic compound of Anna (grace, favor) and Lise (Elizabeth, God is my oath)#256 · 226
- Elsagirl · Short form of Elisabeth (German/Scandinavian), ultimately from Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is my oath#957 · 216
- Erikagirl · Feminine form of Erik, from Old Norse 'Eirikr' meaning 'ever-ruler' or 'eternal ruler'#634 · 213
- Lindenunisex · From Old English and German, referring to the linden (lime) tree#1,255 · 210
- Lenigirl · German diminutive of Helena or Magdalena, meaning 'light' or 'tower' - known via Leni Riefenstahl and Leni Klum#866 · 197
- Anneliesegirl · German compound of Anne ('grace', Hebrew) and Liese (short form of Elisabeth, 'God is my oath')#256 · 188
- Anselboy · German from 'ans' god + 'helm' helmet meaning 'divine protection' - known from photographer Ansel Adams#1,012 · 186
- Kilianboy · From Irish Cillian, possibly meaning 'church' or 'strife' - name of 7th-century missionary saint#265 · 177
- Marlenegirl · German blend of Maria and Magdalene#1,063 · 177
- Kaizerboy · Modern respelling of German Kaiser meaning 'emperor' (from Caesar) - bold title-style name#522 · 150
- Hansboy · German/Scandinavian short form of Johannes (John)#1,149 · 146
- Wilhelminagirl · Feminine German form of Wilhelm, from Old High German will + helm meaning resolute protector - vintage royal name#1,216 · 141
- Ziggyunisex · Diminutive of Sigmund/Siegfried meaning 'victorious protection' - popularized as nickname by Bowie#4,702 · 139
- Jakobboy · German/Scandinavian spelling of Jacob#46 · 135
- Zeppelinunisex · From German surname of airship inventor - bold modern word name linked to Led Zeppelin#5,991 · 132
- Karolinegirl · German and Scandinavian form of Caroline meaning 'free woman' - classic royal spelling#118 · 119
- Deckerboy · Occupational surname meaning 'roofer' (Low German 'Decker')#1,279 · 117
- Kyzerboy · Modern American respelling of Kaiser, German for 'emperor' - bold invented masculine name#522 · 117
- Zellagirl · German short form of Marcella (Latin 'warlike') - used independently in the US since the 19th century#1,358 · 117
- Rosemariegirl · Compound of Rose (Latin: rosa) and Marie (beloved)#1,380 · 115
- Wolfgangboy · From Old High German 'wolf' + 'gang' path - classic German name famed via Mozart#1,291 · 115
- Rugerboy · From American firearms maker Ruger, from German surname - modern macho masculine choice#1,315 · 111
- Luanagirl · From Hawaiian meaning 'enjoyment', also Luisa+Ana blend - popular in Brazil, Portugal and Hawaii#1,421 · 110
- Hanselboy · Little Hans, 'God is gracious' - German diminutive made famous by Hansel and Gretel tale#1,372 · 103
- Heidygirl · Variant spelling of Heidi#330 · 101
- Romeegirl · Modern American respelling of Romy, German-French diminutive - evokes Rome and adds feminine -ee ending#366 · 98
- Meyerboy · From German surname Meier meaning 'steward, estate manager' - now used as a first name#1,027 · 97
- Augustinboy · French and German form of Latin Augustinus, meaning 'great, venerable' - classic saint's name#1,448 · 93
- Oskarboy · German/Scandinavian form of Oscar - Irish 'deer lover', a royal and artistic classic#231 · 93
- Annaliesegirl · German compound of Anna (grace) and Liese (pledged to God)#256 · 91
- Johannboy · German form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'God is gracious' - classic across Central Europe#495 · 85
- Kasperboy · German and Scandinavian form of Caspar, from Persian meaning 'treasurer' - name of one of the Magi#677 · 84
- Mayerboy · German surname meaning 'steward, mayor' - also Yiddish given name, variant of Meyer#1,027 · 83
- Analisegirl · Variant of German Annalise combining Anna 'grace' + Lise 'God is my oath' - modern streamlined spelling#256 · 80
- Kolbeboy · From German surname meaning 'club, cudgel' - adopted as modern masculine first name in the US#1,568 · 80
- Hershyboy · Yiddish pet form of Hersh meaning 'deer' - familiar in Hasidic communities, also linked to Hershey#1,601 · 77
- Kellerboy · German occupational surname meaning 'cellar keeper' - transferred to first name in the US#1,615 · 76
- Leopoldboy · From Old High German 'brave people' - royal name of Belgian kings and literary classic#1,616 · 76
- Theodorboy · German and Scandinavian form of Greek Theodoros 'gift of God' - classic royal name#6 · 76
- Konradboy · From Old High German kuoni-rat 'bold counsel' - German form of Conrad, borne by kings and saints#386 · 75
- Hindagirl · Yiddish form from German 'Hinde' meaning 'hind, female deer' - traditional Ashkenazi name symbolizing grace#1,882 · 69
- Vonboy · German 'from, of' - used as a given name, often a short form of longer Von- names#856 · 68
- Inagirl · Diminutive meaning 'little one' - long used in German and Scandinavian for names ending in -ina#1,683 · 66
- Fynnboy · Variant spelling of Finn from Irish 'fair, white'#222 · 65
- Annaliegirl · Diminutive of Anna (Hebrew 'grace') - popular German/Dutch blend of Anna + Liese#677 · 65
- Loraleigirl · Variant of German Lorelei, Rhine siren legend - means 'murmuring rock'#210 · 65
- Fischerboy · German occupational surname meaning 'fisherman' - crisp surname-first-name with traditional spelling#656 · 64
- Klausboy · German short form of Nikolaus meaning victory of the people - classic German name familiar via Santa Claus and literature#1,782 · 63
- Dieselboy · From German surname Diesel, meaning fuel#1,841 · 59
- Berlinunisex · From the German capital city name - adopted as modern unisex name evoking travel#2,703 · 58
- Annemariegirl · German compound of Anne (Hebrew: 'grace') + Marie (Latin: 'sea') - classic double name#1,123 · 57
- Blimagirl · Yiddish 'blime' meaning 'flower, blossom' from German 'Blume' - traditional Ashkenazi women's name#2,116 · 57
- Ottiliegirl · German/French feminine of Otto, 'wealth, fortune' - vintage name revived in recent years#2,122 · 57
- Marlenagirl · Blend of Maria (Hebrew: 'beloved') and Magdalena ('of Magdala', meaning 'tower')#2,141 · 56
- Bauerboy · From German word meaning 'farmer, peasant' - occupational surname turned strong first name, boosted by TV's Jack Bauer#1,956 · 54
- Johannesboy · From Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious', via Latin - classic form of John in German and Nordic lands#1,966 · 54
- Adelunisex · From Arabic 'adl' 'just, noble' and German 'adal' 'noble' - cross-cultural short name#3,144 · 53
- Nicolaiboy · Scandinavian and German form of Nicholas (Greek 'victory of the people') - variant of Nikolai#550 · 51
- Willemboy · Dutch and German form of William, 'resolute protector' - classic in Netherlands and Belgium#2,036 · 51
- Hendrikboy · Dutch and German form of Henry, from Old High German 'home ruler' - long used across Northern Europe#1,209 · 50
- Lulugirl · German diminutive of Louise and Arabic 'pearl' - vintage nickname now used as an independent name#2,272 · 50
- Lilounisex · Hawaiian 'lilo' meaning 'generous one' - also German nickname for Liselotte#2,299 · 49
- Isaakboy · Variant of Isaac, from Hebrew 'Yitzhaq' meaning 'he will laugh'#49 · 48
- Gretelgirl · German diminutive of Margarete, from Greek 'pearl' - forever linked to the Hansel and Gretel fairy tale#1,640 · 48
- Fritzboy · German diminutive of Friedrich meaning 'peaceful ruler' - long used as independent given name#2,126 · 47
- Janboy · Continental European form of John#2,129 · 47
- Jonatanboy · Scandinavian and German form of Hebrew Jonathan meaning 'God has given' - biblical name with global spelling#81 · 47
- Gittelgirl · From Yiddish 'gite' meaning 'good' - traditional Ashkenazi feminine name, also spelled Gitel#2,441 · 45
- Josefboy · Central European form of Joseph#34 · 44
- Marlengirl · Contracted form of Marlene, a blend of Maria and Magdalene#2,591 · 42
- Millagirl · German short form of Camilla and Millicent, Latin 'attendant' and Germanic 'gentle strength' - sweet vintage name#24 · 39
- Grettelgirl · Diminutive of German Margarete meaning 'pearl' - variant spelling of Gretel from Hansel and Gretel tale#1,640 · 38
- Lilligirl · German short form of Lillian - Latin 'lilium' lily flower, sweet vintage variant#15 · 37
- Anjagirl · German, Scandinavian and Russian form of Anna (Hebrew 'grace') - pronounced AHN-ya#2,922 · 35
- Kemperunisex · From Dutch/German surname Kemper meaning 'peasant farmer' - adopted as unisex first name in US#4,430 · 35
- Mathisboy · French and German form of Matthew (Hebrew 'gift of God') - long-established in France and Germany#1,604 · 35
- Annalysegirl · Modern blend of Anna + Analise (German 'grace + oath') - creative form of Annalise#256 · 33
- Gretchengirl · German diminutive of Margarete, from Greek 'margarites', meaning 'pearl'#3,089 · 33
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