German Names

Timotheus

Timotheus is the original Greek form of Timothy, derived from the elements 'timao' meaning 'to honor' and 'theos' meaning 'God,' thus translating to 'honoring God' or 'honored by God.' This masculine…

Uli

Uli is a concise masculine name with multicultural origins. In German, it serves as a diminutive of Ulrich, meaning 'heritage ruler' or 'wolf ruler.' In Scandinavian countries, it can be short for…

Ulz

Ulz is an extremely rare masculine name of uncertain origin. It may be a shortened form of names beginning with 'Ul-' such as Ulrich (meaning 'wolf ruler' in Germanic languages) or possibly a variant…

Utz

Utz is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic origins. Primarily found in German-speaking regions, it developed as a shortened form of names containing the element 'uodal' or 'ulrich', meaning…

Urbanus

Urbanus is a masculine name with Latin origins meaning "of the city" or "refined and polished," reflecting the Roman concept that city dwellers were more sophisticated than rural inhabitants. It…

Waldemar

German

"famous ruler"

The American child given this name of four kings of Denmark, not to mention one so similar to that of the Harry Potter archvillain Lord Voldemort, might have to pay a large emotional import tax.

Valter

German and Scandinavian variation of Walter

Vill always sound as if you're pronouncing Walter with an affected accent.

Vilhelm

German variation of William

The way Wilhelm is pronounced anyway, so a pointless spelling variation.

Vincens

Vincens is a masculine name with Latin origins, representing an older variant of Vincent. Derived from the Latin 'vincens' meaning 'conquering' or 'prevailing,' it embodies qualities of triumph and…

Vischer

German

"fisherman"

If you're German and you love to fish -- then maybe.

Volney

German

"spirit of the people"

Has a rather heavy surname feel.

Wagner

German occupational name

"wagon maker"

Whether pronounced like the wag of a tail or as the correct German VAHG-ner, this might be something a devoted opera buff could consider as a middle name.

Walden

English

"valley of the Welsh"

Walden is a recent entrant to the en-ending boys' names trend, a name that summons up placid images of Thoreau's two-year stay contemplating nature near Walden Pond. A quite different image came into…

Walt

German, diminutive of Walter

A straightforward, down-to-earth nickname many Walters, from Whitman to Disney, have chosen to go by.

Walder

German

"army ruler; famous authority"

A surname style choice, likely of Germanic origin, relating to Walter ("army ruler") or Waldemar ("famous authority"), though it could also relate to the Old English Walden ("valley of the Welsh").…

Waltili

Waltili is an uncommon masculine name with likely Germanic origins. It appears to be a diminutive or variant form derived from elements similar to those in Walter (from Germanic 'wald' meaning 'rule'…

Walton

English

"fortified town"

Slightly more modern than Walter, but only just.

Walther

Walther is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant spelling of Walter. The name derives from the Old German elements 'wald' meaning 'rule' or 'power' and 'hari' meaning 'army,'…

Walten

Walten is a masculine name that serves as a variant of the more common Walter, which derives from Germanic elements meaning 'ruler of the army' (from 'wald' meaning rule and 'hari' meaning army).…

Walli

Walli is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Germanic traditions, it likely developed as a diminutive of names containing the element 'wald' meaning 'rule' or 'power.' In Arabic…