German Boy Names
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Tancred
German
"thoughtful counsel"
More familiar to most English speakers in its Italian form, Tancredo, this Old School name is one to consider if you want something both authentic and highly unusual.
Terenz
Terenz is a masculine name that serves as a Germanic or Eastern European variant of Terence (Latin Terentius). The original name has ancient Roman roots, derived from an Etruscan word possibly…
Theobald
German
"courageous people"
This is one of the least known or used of the Theo names, quite possibly because of its last syllable. In Samuel Butler's 1903 novel The Way of All Flesh , there is a clergyman character named…
Tewdor
Tewdor is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Tudor, which has deep Welsh and historical roots. The name originally derived from the Welsh name 'Tudur,' meaning 'gift of God' or…
Theodor
Theodor is a classic masculine name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God," derived from the elements "theos" (God) and "doron" (gift). This spelling variant is particularly popular in Germanic and…
Theodoric
German
"people's ruler"
Theodoric feels prehistoric, though with short form Theo one of the hottest names around, this old German names for boys may soon feel new again.
Till
German diminutive of Dietrich or Theodoric
"people"
The modern name Till is in the German Top 100. Used in contemporary terms on its own, it's traditionally a short form of names beginning with Diet such as Deitrich, which is itself a form of…
Timo
Norwegian, Finnish, German, and Dutch variation of Timothy
"honoring God"
Popular in its own right in Germany and definitely makes a more intriguing and grownup short form of the classic Timothy than Timmy or even Tim.
Timotheus
Timotheus is the original Greek form of Timothy, derived from the elements 'timao' meaning 'to honor' and 'theos' meaning 'God,' thus translating to 'honoring God' or 'honored by God.' This masculine…
Uli
Uli is a concise masculine name with multicultural origins. In German, it serves as a diminutive of Ulrich, meaning 'heritage ruler' or 'wolf ruler.' In Scandinavian countries, it can be short for…
Ulz
Ulz is an extremely rare masculine name of uncertain origin. It may be a shortened form of names beginning with 'Ul-' such as Ulrich (meaning 'wolf ruler' in Germanic languages) or possibly a variant…
Utz
Utz is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic origins. Primarily found in German-speaking regions, it developed as a shortened form of names containing the element 'uodal' or 'ulrich', meaning…
Urbanus
Urbanus is a masculine name with Latin origins meaning "of the city" or "refined and polished," reflecting the Roman concept that city dwellers were more sophisticated than rural inhabitants. It…
Waldemar
German
"famous ruler"
The American child given this name of four kings of Denmark, not to mention one so similar to that of the Harry Potter archvillain Lord Voldemort, might have to pay a large emotional import tax.
Velten
Velten is a masculine name with German origins, functioning primarily as a shortened form of Valentine or Valentin. These names ultimately derive from the Latin 'Valentinus,' meaning strong, healthy,…
Valter
German and Scandinavian variation of Walter
Vill always sound as if you're pronouncing Walter with an affected accent.
Vilhelm
German variation of William
The way Wilhelm is pronounced anyway, so a pointless spelling variation.
Vincens
Vincens is a masculine name with Latin origins, representing an older variant of Vincent. Derived from the Latin 'vincens' meaning 'conquering' or 'prevailing,' it embodies qualities of triumph and…
Vischer
German
"fisherman"
If you're German and you love to fish -- then maybe.
Volney
German
"spirit of the people"
Has a rather heavy surname feel.