German Names
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Odila
Odila is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from the root 'od' meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune.' It's the feminine form of Odilo, and is related to names like Odilia and Ottilie. The name…
Odiel
Odiel is a feminine name of Dutch origin, though it remains quite rare even in the Netherlands. It likely derives from Germanic elements, possibly related to 'odel' meaning 'inheritance' or…
Olympie
Olympie is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from 'Olympia', the sanctuary site of the ancient Olympic Games. The name carries associations with Mount Olympus, the mythical home of the Greek…
Otthild
German
"prospers in battle"
Wears long blonde braids, carries a spear, and sings duets with Brunhild. But variations Ottilie, Ottiline, or Ottoline are both unusual and chic.
Ramonda
Ramonda is a feminine name with Spanish and Italian roots. It is the feminine form of Raymond, which derives from Germanic elements meaning 'advice' and 'protection.' The name has connections to…
Raymonda
German
"wise protector"
More out of style than Raymond.
Klarissa
Klarissa is a feminine variant of Clarissa, derived from the Latin word 'clarus' meaning 'bright, clear, or famous.' This spelling with a 'K' gives the classic name a modern twist while maintaining…
Rebekka
Variation of Rebecca, Hebrew
"servant of God"
Rebekka is a more creative spelling -- at least in some people's opinion -- of the biblical favorite Rebecca. Rebekka is also the usual German version. The Rebekkah spelling was commonly used in…
Elissa
Variation of Alice or Elizabeth
The Elissa version of a long-popular name is fading in favor of Alyssa, Eliza and other variants. The legion of other forms and spellings includes Alissa, Allissa, Allyssa, Alyssa, Elissah, Ellisa,…
Reinhilda
Reinhilda is a feminine Germanic name combining the elements 'regin' meaning 'counsel' or 'power,' and 'hild' meaning 'battle' or 'conflict.' This powerful combination creates a name that…
Reinhilde
Reinhilde is a feminine name of Germanic origin, combining 'rein' meaning 'pure' or 'clean' and 'hild' meaning 'battle' or 'conflict.' This powerful combination creates a meaning along the lines of…
Renate
Latin
"to be born again"
Common French and German alternative to Renata.
Adolpha
German
"noble wolf"
Nein.
Rheta
Greek
"eloquent speaker"
See RETA.
Jette
Dutch diminutive of names ending in jette or iette
Many popular Dutch short forms are drawn from the middle or end of their proper name: Sanne from Susanne, Bas from Sebastian. Jette could be from a name like Henriette or Mariette.
Rilla
German
"small brook"
Rilla dropped out of the US Top 1000 in 1915, but it's starting to feel like an intriguing possibility again in this age of short, sweet, a-ending names for girls. It is traditionally a short form…
Ivara
German
"yew tree, archer"
Similar to Ivana but less personality-driven.
Robertha
Robertha is a feminine name derived from the masculine Robert, which comes from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright), meaning 'bright fame' or 'famous brilliance.' This feminine…
Isobelle
Isobelle represents an elegant variation of the classic name Isabel or Isabella, featuring the distinctive French-influenced spelling. This feminine name has deep historical roots, ultimately…
Christiane
German and French feminine form of Christian
There are not one but two notable modern women with this name: journalist Christiane Amanpour and physician/author Christiane Northrup. In Germany, the pronunciation is kris-tee-AH-na while in…