German Boy Names
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Moritz
German form of Maurice
"dark-skinned"
The unusual-to-the-English-ear Moritz is a Top 25 name in Austria and a form of Maurice or Morris, which are modern variations of the ancient Roman Maurus. There were several early saints named…
Mozart
German musical name
A daring middle name possibility for classical concertgoers. Alternatives are Wolfgang and Amadeus.
Nagel
German occupational name
"maker of nails"
Only if it's a family name, and then, best in the middle.
Norbert
German
"bright or renowned north"
A medieval German saint's name which remained popular in Germany until the middle of the 20th century. It is still in relatively wide use in other European countries, including Poland and Hungary.…
Odilio
German
"possessor of enormous wealth"
German name with a Latin rhythm.
Oskar
German variation of Oscar
Oskar is to Oscar as Jakob is to Jacob: more distinctive and continental.
Waldo
German, pet form of names such as Waldemar
"to rule"
Its jaunty o-ending makes this name more appealing than most of its Germanic brothers, and we hope we're beyond the constant response to his name being "Where's Waldo?" The weighty reputation of…
Otho
Otho is a masculine name of Germanic origin that carries ancient historical significance. The name traces back to Old Germanic roots meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity.' Notably, it was borne by several…
Ottomar
Ottomar is a rare masculine name with Germanic origins. It combines the elements 'ot' or 'otto' meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity' and 'mar' meaning 'famous' or 'renowned,' creating the meaning 'famous…
Ottocar
Ottocar is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the elements 'ot' meaning wealth or fortune and 'gar' meaning spear. This noble name has historical significance as it was borne by…
Otfried
Otfried is a masculine name of Germanic origin, combining the elements 'ot' meaning wealth or fortune and 'fried' meaning peace. This traditional name dates back to medieval times and was popularized…
Paulin
German and Polish variation of Paul
Paulin's -in suffix and two-syllable rhythm make this a fashionable alternative to the original, though it looks like an abbreviation of Pauline.
Penrod
German
"famous commander"
This name of a famous Booth Tarkington novel is alien in today's world.
Pepin
German
"awe-inspiring"
Most famous as the name of King Pepin the Short, this choice might feel somewhat belittling. The even-shorter form is Pippin, a name adopted for musical theater, and the Dutch form Pepijn is in that…
Pfeffer
Pfeffer is a masculine name that originated as a German surname meaning 'pepper' or 'pepper merchant.' Historically, it would have been an occupational surname for someone who traded in or worked…
Philipp
Philipp is a masculine name representing the German, Scandinavian, and Eastern European spelling of Philip, which derives from the Greek name Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses.' This two-p spelling…
Pippin
Variation of Pepin
"awe-inspiring"
Super-sweet name that was the title of a Broadway play -- but best known as a type of apple. The Dutch variation is Pepijn is finding some popularity in that country, where short nickname names are…
Poldi
German diminutive of Leopold
If you must name your child Leopold, at least call him Leo.
Rainier
French, German
"wise army"
A royal, European name, and a relation of Rayner and Ragnar, Rainier is also associated with the majestic mountain in Washington state. Traditionally pronounced as REH-NYEH in French and as ray-NEER…
Rainer
German
"wise army"
Rainer is one of those baby names that is still under-the-radar but has been quietly gaining traction: The number of boys who've received the name has doubled in the past decade, to just under 50.…