German Names
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Emeline
French form of German Amelina
"work"
An old name, with a history separate from Emily and Emma and a different kind of vintage feel, that's a possible alternative to top-of-the-pops names. More common spelling is Emmeline.
Berger
German, Dutch, and Swedish
"lives on a hill"
No kid would want to be open to all those burger jokes.
Aurik
Aurik is a rare masculine name that may have several possible origins. It could be a variation of Auric, relating to gold (from Latin 'aurum'), giving it connotations of wealth and value.…
Bern
German
"bear"
Hip short form of Bernard, also Swiss place-name.
Bernard
German
"strong, brave as a bear"
Bernard is obviously a saint's name, but how did it get to the big, benevolent dog? The eleventh century monk, patron saint of mountain climbers, who lived in the Alps, was famed for setting up safe…
Bernhart
Bernhart is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant spelling of Bernhard or Bernard. The name combines the elements 'bern' (bear) and 'hart' (strong or brave), creating the…
Aurick
Aurick is a masculine name with Germanic roots, likely a variation of names like Ulrich, Auric, or Eric. The name carries connotations of strength and nobility, with some interpretations linking it…
Bernhard
German
"strong, brave as a bear"
Popular throughout Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Scandinavia, Bernhard has maintained its classic appeal for centuries. Several notable figures have carried this distinguished name, including…
Berend
Berend is a masculine name primarily found in Dutch and German-speaking regions, derived from the Germanic elements "bern" meaning "bear" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "strong." The name essentially…
Berthold
German
"bright strength"
One bright spot: famous namesake Threepenny Opera playwright Berthold (later known as Bertolt) Brecht.
Bertrand
French from German
"magnificent crow"
This name of famed philosopher, mathematician and Nobel laureate Bertrand Russell becomes slightly more plausible with the French pronunciation, bare-TRAHN. Another noted bearer is French director…
Bing
German
"kettle-shaped hollow"
When Kate Hudson named her second son Bingham and announced that she would be calling him Bing, it put this zingy nickname name out on the table. Before that, there was only one, further nicknamed…
Blasius
Blasius is a venerable masculine name with ancient Roman roots, derived from the Latin 'blaesus' meaning 'lisping' or 'stammering.' It gained prominence through St. Blasius (also known as St.…
Blasi
Blasi is a masculine name with Mediterranean origins, primarily connected to Italian and Catalan naming traditions. It functions as a variant or diminutive form of Blasius or Blaise, which derive…
Gisela
German; Dutch; Spanish; Portuguese
"pledge, hostage"
A variation of Giselle.
Ullrich
Ullrich is a masculine name of German origin, derived from the Old High German elements 'uodal' meaning 'heritage' or 'homeland' and 'rihhi' meaning 'ruler' or 'powerful.' It's essentially a variant…
Bonifaz
Bonifaz is a masculine name of Latin origin, deriving from 'Bonifatius' meaning 'good fate' or 'good fortune.' This name has historical significance through several popes and saints named Boniface,…
Brahms
German surname from Abraham, Hebrew
"father of multitudes"
A melodic choice for lullaby-lovers. Brahms might also make a trendy s-ending nickname for Abraham.
Brant
German
"sword"
Brant, a no-nonsense one-syllable name, had some popularity in the early 1970s, but has been off the lists for a decade. Now, with similarly brisk names like Chase, Jace, Bryce, and Grant finding…
Alarich
Alarich is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning 'ruler of all' or 'all-powerful ruler.' Historically significant, Alaric I was the first King of the Visigoths who…