German Names
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Ottomar
Ottomar is a rare masculine name with Germanic origins. It combines the elements 'ot' or 'otto' meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity' and 'mar' meaning 'famous' or 'renowned,' creating the meaning 'famous…
Ottocar
Ottocar is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the elements 'ot' meaning wealth or fortune and 'gar' meaning spear. This noble name has historical significance as it was borne by…
Otfried
Otfried is a masculine name of Germanic origin, combining the elements 'ot' meaning wealth or fortune and 'fried' meaning peace. This traditional name dates back to medieval times and was popularized…
Paulin
German and Polish variation of Paul
Paulin's -in suffix and two-syllable rhythm make this a fashionable alternative to the original, though it looks like an abbreviation of Pauline.
Penrod
German
"famous commander"
This name of a famous Booth Tarkington novel is alien in today's world.
Pepin
German
"awe-inspiring"
Most famous as the name of King Pepin the Short, this choice might feel somewhat belittling. The even-shorter form is Pippin, a name adopted for musical theater, and the Dutch form Pepijn is in that…
Pfeffer
Pfeffer is a masculine name that originated as a German surname meaning 'pepper' or 'pepper merchant.' Historically, it would have been an occupational surname for someone who traded in or worked…
Philipp
Philipp is a masculine name representing the German, Scandinavian, and Eastern European spelling of Philip, which derives from the Greek name Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses.' This two-p spelling…
Pippin
Variation of Pepin
"awe-inspiring"
Super-sweet name that was the title of a Broadway play -- but best known as a type of apple. The Dutch variation is Pepijn is finding some popularity in that country, where short nickname names are…
Poldi
German diminutive of Leopold
If you must name your child Leopold, at least call him Leo.
Rainier
French, German
"wise army"
A royal, European name, and a relation of Rayner and Ragnar, Rainier is also associated with the majestic mountain in Washington state. Traditionally pronounced as REH-NYEH in French and as ray-NEER…
Rainer
German
"wise army"
Rainer is one of those baby names that is still under-the-radar but has been quietly gaining traction: The number of boys who've received the name has doubled in the past decade, to just under 50.…
Reinhold
Reinhold is a masculine name of Germanic origin meaning 'wise ruler' or 'counsel ruler,' derived from the elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'wald' (rule). This traditional name has deep historical roots…
Raimund
Raimund is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'ragin' meaning 'advice' or 'counsel' and 'mund' meaning 'protection.' It's the German variation of Raymond, which became…
Reimund
Reimund is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a traditional form of Raymond. The name combines the Germanic elements 'ragin' meaning 'counsel' or 'decision' and 'mund' meaning…
Reinwald
Reinwald is a Germanic masculine name composed of two elements: 'regin' meaning 'counsel' or 'advice' and 'wald' meaning 'rule' or 'power'. Together, these elements create a name that suggests a…
Reinald
Reinald is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'ragin' meaning 'counsel' or 'decision' and 'wald' meaning 'rule' or 'power.' This combination creates a meaning along the…
Reynard
German
"powerful advice"
Associated with Reynard the cunning fox in medieval European animal tales. Reynard can make an unusual yet historic choice for a modern boy, a modern day Richard or Robert. Reynard "Reynie" Muldoon…
Richart
Some older sources list this as a German variation of Richard, though modern Germans spell Richard just like we do.
Richie
Short form of Richard, English, German
"dominant ruler"
Richie was once a popular enough nickname for Richard that it made the Top 1000 all by itself, blending in with Ronnie, Reggie, Robbie, and Randy. In the US, it last appeared in the charts back in…