German Names

Josepha

Feminine variation of Joseph, Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

Josepha is less heard in this country than in other parts of the world, seen as a slightly awkward feminization a la Ricarda and Benjamina. In the U.S., Josephine or Joanna is the more usual feminine…

Johannah

Johannah is a feminine name that serves as an elaborated form of Hannah, which comes from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' This elegant variation combines elements of Hannah with…

Clarissa

Elaboration of Clara

"bright, clear"

Clarissa, the daintier version of Claire, has a long literary history of its own, having been featured in the novels of Samuel Richardson, Charles Dickens, and Virginia Woolf—Clarissa was the title…

Jutta

Jutta is a feminine name with Germanic origins, functioning as a medieval German form of Judith. The name Judith comes from Hebrew, meaning "woman from Judea" or "praised." Jutta has been used in…

Juliane

Latin

"youthful or sky father"

Variant of Julianne

Katja

German; Scandinavian; Finnish; Dutch; Slovene; Croatian, from Greek

"pure"

A sweet and international short form of Catherine, pronounced like Katya and used in various European languages.

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…

Katrina

German variation of Katherine

"pure"

The hurricane blew this one out of the realm of possibility.

Kristin

German and Norwegian variation of Christina

"a Christian"

A crystalline name that retains its loveliness far past its prime. Its biggest downside: Eternal confusion over spelling and pronunciation. Kristen? Kirsten? It can be so confusing that many parents…

Laurice

Laurice is a feminine name with connections to the Latin word 'laurus,' meaning 'laurel tree' or 'sweet bay tree.' It can be considered a variation of Laura, Lauren, or Laurel, with the distinctive…

Lora

Spelling variation of Laura, Latin

"from Laurentum or bay laurel"

A succinct and stripped back form of Laura, that also doubles up as a Portuguese diminutive of Lorena ("from the kingdom of Lothar") and as a German and Scandinavian short from of Eleanora. In the…

Lorita

Lorita is a feminine name with Latin roots, functioning as a diminutive of Lora or Laura, ultimately derived from 'laurus' meaning 'laurel tree' or 'sweet bay tree.' In ancient Rome, laurel wreaths…

Lauris

Lauris is a feminine name with diverse European roots, appearing in Latvian, French, and Scandinavian naming traditions. In Latvia, it functions as both a feminine name and occasionally a masculine…

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,…

Leni

German or Spanish diminutive of Lena, Elena, or Helen, Greek

"shining torch"

An up-and-coming nickname-style name, hugely popular in Germany and on the rise in the UK, Leni is stylish but sweet. Chosen for her daughter by high-profile German supermodel Heidi Klum back in…

Lilli

Lilli is a charming feminine name with multiple origins. It's primarily considered a diminutive of Elizabeth or Lillian, but also stands as a name in its own right in many European countries,…

Lili

Spelling variation of Lily or diminutive of Lilian

Lili has been blooming in many forms for a couple of decades now. The Lili version will surely get more attention now that the Duke and Duchess of Susses, aka Harry and Meghan, are using is as a…

Lilo

German, diminutive of Liselotte; Hawaiian

"God is my oath + freeman; generous one"

Lilo is the name of the spunky little Hawaiian girl character in the Disney movie Lilo & Stitch -- and is also Lindsay Lohan's nickname. Multi-cultural, it can be found in Hawaiian, German and Hebrew…

Adolpha

German

"noble wolf"

Nein.