German Names that Start With K
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Kiefer
German
"barrel maker; pine"
Kiefer is a strong occupational surname associated with "24" star Kiefer Sutherland, but one that could well join the other 'er' surnames currently in favor. Keifer is a German surname transferred to…
Karla
German variation of Carla
Both Karla and Carla are sliding down the ranks, though Karla remains far more popular in the USA than Carla.
Kaiser
German
"Emperor"
Kaiser, as in roll and Wilhelm, appeared for the first time on the US Top 1000 in 2017. It fits the two-syllable -er ending style that's all the rage, and it lends itself to the short form Kai. But…
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…
Kellen
German; Irish
"swamp; slender"
Kellen is German in origin and Irish in spirit. Kellen has fallen a bit in popularity for boys since its peak in 2012, but it has possibilities for girls too. In fact, Kellen's similarity to such…
Kellan
Spelling variation of Kellen
"swamp; slender"
Kellan Lutz is the attractive young actor who plays Emmett Cullen in the Twilight series.
Katrina
German variation of Katherine
"pure"
The hurricane blew this one out of the realm of possibility.
Kurt
German, diminutive of Kurtis
"courteous, polite"
A name that defines itself, a bit more curt in the harder K version.
Kurtis
Kurtis is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Curtis, which originated as an English surname derived from the Old French 'courteis' meaning 'courteous' or 'refined.' This name…
Karl
German and Scandinavian variation of Charles
Manly almost to the point of macho.
Keil
German
"wedge"
Probably intended as a variant spelling of Kyle, this German word (meaning "wedge") is not used as a name there.
Kalman
Latin, short for Kalonymous
"gracious, good reputation"
This is a rarely heard multi-cultural name, related to a 14th century Jewish scholar named Kalonymous ben Kalonymous, who translated important texts from Arabic to Hebrew. It is also a Hungarian…
Käthe
German
"pure"
German diminutive of Katherine
Karsten
Spelling variation of Carsten
See CARSTEN.
Kasimir
Kasimir is a masculine name of Slavic origin, specifically from Polish and Russian traditions. Derived from the elements 'kazi' (destroy) and 'mir' (peace or world), it paradoxically means 'destroyer…
Krischan
Krischan is a masculine name of German origin, primarily found in northern Germany and Scandinavia. It represents a regional variant of Christian, ultimately derived from Latin 'Christianus' meaning…
Klemens
German and Swedish variation of Clement
Soft, gentle, and non-Germanic, but the final s almost makes it sound plural.
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.
Krystalle
Krystalle is a feminine name that represents an ornate variation of Crystal, which derives from the Greek word 'krustallos' meaning 'ice' or 'clear ice.' The distinctive spelling with 'K' and the…
Konstanze
Konstanze is the German form of Constance, derived from the Latin name Constantia, meaning 'steadfastness' or 'constancy.' This elegant feminine name has historical connections to royalty and…
