German Names that Start With S
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Stefani
Spelling variation of Stephanie
Germans spell Stephanie with an f though the i ending is not traditional. Lady Gaga dropped the Stefani and No Doubt's Gwen sports is as a surname. Despite the celebrity connections, we say if you…
Stefanie
Stefanie is a feminine name that represents a German and Dutch variation of Stephanie, ultimately derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland." This elegant name carries…
Selma
German
"godly helmet"
Selma has recently been given a more youthful spin via actresses Selma Blair and Salma Hayek. But while Selma has not yet become popular again in the US, it is widely used in both Sweden and Norway.…
Silvester
Latin, "wood, forest"
"wood, forest"
More commonly spelled as Sylvester in English speaking countries, Silvester is closer to its Latin origins silva . Sharing a root with Silas, Sylvia, and Sylvie, this form saw occasional use in the…
Sigmund
German
"victorious protection"
The connection to Freud is a strong one, but this German name has a strong and interesting sound and great nickname potential: Ziggy, Iggy, Sim, Sid...
Susanne
Susanne is a feminine name representing a French and German variation of Susan, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Shoshana meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' With its elegant double 'n' and silent 'e'…
Stefan
German, Scandinavian, Polish, and Russian variation of Stephen
An elegant, continental name for the post-Steve era. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 1949 and has been on the list every year since except for a year off in 2008.
Saxon
German
"people of the dagger"
Saxon is unusual word name that nevertheless feels right on trend, with that sharp X in the middle and that two-syllable-ending-in-n pattern. Reminiscent of Roman but not yet so popular, Saxon is one…
Selig
German
"blessed, happy in life"
Selig comes from the Yiddish vocabulary word meaning 'happy, fortunate, blessed.' Most of us are more familiar with its Woody Allen variation, Zelig.
Severin
French variation of Severus; Latin
"stern, serious"
Severin is an ancient Roman family name borne by several early saints. It's still alive throughout Europe, and could be ready for import here. Severin Winter is a wrestling prodigy character in John…
Shermon
Shermon is a variant of the more common name Sherman, which has English origins derived from the Old English occupational surname meaning 'shearer of cloth' or 'cloth cutter.' The variation with an…
Siegfried
German
"victorious peace"
Also spelled Sigfrid, this hefty German name has an appropriately majestic meaning: "victorious peace". Fittingly, a famous bearer was the English World War I poet and pacifist Siegfried Sassoon.…
Seifried
Seifried is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from old German elements. It likely combines 'sieg' meaning 'victory' and 'fried' meaning 'peace' or 'protection,' creating a powerful meaning…
Seifert
Seifert is primarily a German surname that occasionally appears as a masculine given name. Deriving from Middle High German, it combines elements meaning 'victory' and 'peace' or 'protection.' As a…
Siegmund
Siegmund is a masculine German name with ancient Germanic roots, combining the elements 'sieg' meaning 'victory' and 'mund' meaning 'protection' or 'hand.' This powerful name appears in Germanic…
Silvan
Silvan is a masculine name derived from Latin 'silva' meaning 'forest' or 'woodland.' It relates to the Roman deity Silvanus, who was the god of woods and wild fields. The name carries nature-based…
Salomo
Salomo is a masculine name that represents a variation of Solomon, which comes from the Hebrew name Shlomo meaning 'peace' or 'peaceful.' This particular form of the name is common in Finnish,…
Stanislav
Slavic
"someone who achieves glory or fame"
A long-haired classical conductor name, which could appeal to parents looking for a Laszlo-like appellation. A name of Slavic origin, it has a powerful and uplifting meaning. Stanislav has a variety…
Strom
German
"stream"
Irrevocably tied to long-lived, controversial South Carolina senator Strom (born James) Thurman; Strom, which sounds like an anagram of Storm, was his mother's maiden name. With a stretch, you might…
Simmy
Simmy is a playful masculine name that typically functions as a diminutive of Simon, Simeon, or similar names derived from the Hebrew 'Shimon,' meaning 'he has heard.' With its cheerful '-y' ending,…
