German Boy Names
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Wagner
German occupational name
"wagon maker"
Whether pronounced like the wag of a tail or as the correct German VAHG-ner, this might be something a devoted opera buff could consider as a middle name.
Walden
English
"valley of the Welsh"
Walden is a recent entrant to the en-ending boys' names trend, a name that summons up placid images of Thoreau's two-year stay contemplating nature near Walden Pond. A quite different image came into…
Walt
German, diminutive of Walter
A straightforward, down-to-earth nickname many Walters, from Whitman to Disney, have chosen to go by.
Walder
German
"army ruler; famous authority"
A surname style choice, likely of Germanic origin, relating to Walter ("army ruler") or Waldemar ("famous authority"), though it could also relate to the Old English Walden ("valley of the Welsh").…
Waltili
Waltili is an uncommon masculine name with likely Germanic origins. It appears to be a diminutive or variant form derived from elements similar to those in Walter (from Germanic 'wald' meaning 'rule'…
Walton
English
"fortified town"
Slightly more modern than Walter, but only just.
Walther
Walther is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant spelling of Walter. The name derives from the Old German elements 'wald' meaning 'rule' or 'power' and 'hari' meaning 'army,'…
Walten
Walten is a masculine name that serves as a variant of the more common Walter, which derives from Germanic elements meaning 'ruler of the army' (from 'wald' meaning rule and 'hari' meaning army).…
Walli
Walli is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Germanic traditions, it likely developed as a diminutive of names containing the element 'wald' meaning 'rule' or 'power.' In Arabic…
Aronne
Aronne is a masculine name with both Italian and Hebrew origins. It's primarily derived from Aaron (or Aron), the biblical figure who was Moses' brother and the first High Priest of the Israelites.…
Wendell
German, English
"wanderer; to travel, to proceed"
This name has hardly been used since Wendell Willkie ran for president in 1940, and it may not quite be ready for revival yet. Still, clunky grandpa names like Lionel, Douglas, Benedict, Carl, and…
Werner
German
"protecting army"
Formal name lacking any sparkle or sheen.
Wetzel
Wetzel is a masculine surname that has occasionally transitioned to first-name usage. It derives from German origins, specifically from a diminutive form of the name Werner, meaning 'army defender'…
Werther
German
"worthy warrior"
In literature identified with The Sorrows of Young Werther -- not much to wish on a child.
Wilbur
English, German
"wild boar"
Clunky yet cuddly, Wilbur is a stylish name in the UK where it currently sits in the Top 600, as cool as Rupert or Wilfred. Its merits are starting to be rediscovered in the US, where it was last…
Wilbart
Wilbart is a masculine name with Germanic roots, likely a variant of Wilbert or Gilbert. These names combine elements meaning "will," "bright," "brilliant," or "noble." Wilbart has a distinguished,…
Willi
Willi is a masculine name primarily used in German-speaking countries as a diminutive form of Wilhelm, which derives from Germanic elements meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'helmet' or 'protection.'…
Wilfrid
Spelling variation of Wilfred, English
"desires peace"
Wilfrid is a distinguished masculine name of Anglo-Saxon origin, combining the elements "will" (determination or desire) and "frid" (peace), creating the meaningful combination "desires peace" or…
Willifred
Willifred is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variation or combination of the classic names William and Wilfred. William, of Germanic origin, means 'resolute protector' or 'determined…
Wilhelm
German variation of William
"resolute protection"
This dignified German form of William belonged to two German Emperors and Kings of Prussia, as well as a host of other important historical figures. These include composer (Wilhelm) Richard Wagner,…