2965 Graceful German Baby Names

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.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Olivia		Girl	Peace; Olive tree
Charlotte		Girl	Free person; Petite
Amelia		Girl	Hard working; Industrious
Ava		Girl	Desire; Life; Bird-like; Voice; Sound
William		Boy	Will; Protector
Benjamin		Boy	Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Isabella		Girl	God is my oath
Mia		Girl	Mine; Dear; Darling
Henry		Boy	Home ruler
Alexander		Boy	Defender of mankind
Daniel		Boy	God is my judge
Mila		Girl	Gracious; Dear
Nora		Girl	Light; Bright; Honorable
Joseph		Boy	He will add; Praise
Emilia		Girl	Rival; Laborious; Eager
Luca		Boy	Bringer of light
Victoria		Girl	Victory
Hannah		Girl	Grace; Favor; God has favored me
Everly		Girl	From the wild boar meadow
Elena		Girl	Torch; Shining light
Adrian		Boy	Man from Hadria
Alice		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility
Aaron		Boy	Exalted; High mountain
Valentina		Girl	Strong; Vigourous; Healthy
Josephine		Girl	God shall grow; Jehovah increases
Axel		Boy	Father is peace
Caroline		Girl	Man; Independent woman
Everett		Boy	Strong like a wild boar
Sarah		Girl	Princess; Noblewoman
Everleigh		Girl	From the meadow of boars
Eloise		Girl	Famous warrior
Isabelle		Girl	Devoted to God
Adalynn		Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Harrison		Boy	House ruler; Son of Harry
August		Boy	Respected; Esteemed; Venerable; Exalted
Alina		Girl	Noble; White; Bright
Enzo		Boy	Ruler of an estate or a house
Adalyn		Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Isabel		Girl	God is my oath
Ryker		Boy	Rich; Wealthy; Ruler
Arthur		Boy	Bear king; Bear
Georgia		Girl	Farmer; Land worker
Alexandra		Girl	Defender or helper of the people
Kevin		Boy	Handsome by birth; Gentle; Lovable; Fair; Peace
King		Boy	Monarch; Ruler
Aubree		Girl	Elf ruler; King of the elves
Felix		Boy	Blessed with good fortune; Succesful
Beckett		Boy	Beehive; Stream
Juliana		Girl	Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove; Youthful; Juvenile
Richard		Boy	Brave ruler; Mighty king; Firm ruler
Lilly		Girl	Lily; Pure; Innocence
Rachel		Girl	Ewe; Female sheep
Elise		Girl	God is my oath
Adelyn		Girl	Noble
Louis		Boy	Famous warrior
Paul		Boy	One who is humble and small
Lane		Boy	Narrow lane; Path; Meadow
Daniela		Girl	God is my judge
Brantley		Boy	Fire; Steep meadow
Walter		Boy	Army ruler
Adaline		Girl	Noble; Kind
Lena		Girl	Torch; Bright shining light
Derek		Boy	The people's ruler
Martin		Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Lia		Girl	Weary; Relaxed
Camilla		Girl	Religious attendant; Priest's helper
Manuel		Boy	God is with us
Nina		Girl	Little girl; God is gracious
Adelynn		Girl	Noble
Mario		Boy	Warlike; Mars; Male
Willa		Girl	Resolute protection
Fernando		Boy	Adventurous; Bold journey
Giselle		Girl	Pledge
Marshall		Boy	Horse-keeper; Master of horses; Stable boy; Keeper; Servant; Military chief commander
Annalise		Girl	Graced with God's bounty; My God is an oath
Celine		Girl	Heavenly
Laura		Girl	Laurel; Victory
Heidi		Girl	Noble birth; Nobility
Baylor		Boy	One who delivers goods; Measuring stick
Addilyn		Girl	Nobility; Kind; Noble
Elisa		Girl	My God is an oath; My God is fullness
Jeffrey		Boy	Pledge of peace
Hank		Boy	Home ruler; God is gracious
Hugo		Boy	Mind; Spirit; Thought
Astrid		Girl	Godly strength; Divine beauty
Mathias		Boy	God's gift
Frank		Boy	Free person; Open-hearted; Germanic tribe
Lorelei		Girl	Murmuring rock; Alluring temptress
Matthias		Boy	God's gift
Hattie		Girl	Home or land ruler
Dax		Boy	Name of a town in France; Leader; Badger
Armani		Girl	Son of Ermanno; Army man; Soldier; From the palace; Hope; Wish
Mira		Girl	A wonderous beauty; Peace; Sea; Ocean
Averie		Girl	Elf counsel; King; Rich
Edith		Girl	Prosperous in war
Carolina		Girl	Freeholder; Free woman
Emanuel		Boy	God is with us
Helena		Girl	Torch; Shining light
Mylah		Girl	Merciful; Gracious
Jalen		Boy	Supplanter; Brave lion