German Names
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Beatrisa
Beatrisa is a feminine name that represents a variation of Beatrice, which derives from Latin 'Beatrix' meaning 'she who brings happiness' or 'blessed.' This particular form shows Spanish or Eastern…
Belinda
Spanish or German
"pretty one, or, serpent"
Belinda, cousin of Linda and Melinda, enjoyed a brief return to the Top 1000 from 2005 through 2013, only to fall off again in 2014. A name that some may consider a modern spin on the midcentury…
Benedikta
Benedikta is the feminine form of Benedict, derived from the Latin name Benedictus, meaning "blessed." With roots in early Christianity, it gained prominence through St. Benedict of Nursia, the…
Bernadette
German
"brave as a bear"
Although feminizations ending in "ette" are not particularly popular now, Bernadette is a pleasant, feminine, but strong name that doesn't feel prohibitively dated. And though strongly associated…
Bernadine
German
"brave as a bear"
As dated as the old Pat Boone song.
Bernarda
German
"brave as a bear"
Too close in sound to the so-far-out-it-will-always-be-out Bernard.
Bernise
Bernise is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Bernice, which comes from the Greek name Berenice meaning 'bringing victory.' This alternate spelling gives the traditional name a…
Bernessa
German variation of Bernice, Greek
"she who brings victory"
Bernessa is a rare form of the old-fashioned biblical name Bernice, once stylish but now fallen from favor -- though according to the Hundred Year Rule, it could be time for a comeback. Bernessa…
Bertha
German
"bright, glorious"
Ever since Allied soldiers in World War I dubbed the enormous German cannon "Big Bertha", this name hasn't worked for a sweet little baby girl. But this was not always so. Hard as it might be to…
Bertina
Bertina is a feminine name with Germanic origins, serving as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. It can be considered a feminine variant of names…
Berrty
Berrty is an unusual feminine name that appears to be a creative variant spelling, possibly deriving from names like Bertie, Berta, or Berry. Its origins are somewhat obscure, likely representing a…
Berrta
Berrta is an uncommon variant spelling of Berta or Bertha, a feminine name with Germanic origins meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' The distinctive double 'r' spelling gives this traditional name a unique…
Berrti
Berrti is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Bertie, Bertha, or Berta. These names share Germanic origins from the element 'beraht,' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.'…
Bertilde
Bertilde is a feminine name with Germanic origins, combining the elements 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous' and 'hild' meaning 'battle.' This powerful combination creates a meaning along the…
Bettina
Diminutive of Elizabeth
"God is my oath"
Bettina is a dainty ballerina version of Betty, that has not been heard much since its 1950s-60s heyday. Bettina appeared in the Danielle Steele novel Loving, and in real life as one of Grace Kelly's…
Wilhelmina
German and Dutch, feminine variation of Wilhelm
"resolute protection"
Wilhelmina might once have been condemned as a clunky relic best left in the past, but a steadily increasing number of parents are dusting it off for their 21st century babies. A reasonably popular…
Wilma
Diminutive of Wilhelmina
"resolute protection"
In the US, Wilma is appears to be eternally fossilized in Bedrock as Fred Flintstone's wife, but in Sweden it's a Top 10 hottie. It did have its moment in the US--from 1912 to 1940 it was a Top 100…
Bluma
Yiddish
"flower"
This floral name, related to bloom and Blossom, is common in the Jewish community, but not often heard outside it. Other Yiddish nature names are Ita (star), Masha (rising water), and Mayim (water).
Gitta
Gitta is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It commonly functions as a diminutive of Brigitta or Birgitta in German, Swedish, and Hungarian usage. These names derive from the Celtic…
Hilda
German
"battle woman"
Short for Brunhilda, the operatic Valkyrie of Teutonic legend, Hilda still has not quite shaken off that image that image. Though with the resurgence of Matilda, she might just have a bit of a…