German Boy Names
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Berlin
German
"borderline"
Edgy German capital with definite possibilities as a baby name.
Bern
German
"bear"
Hip short form of Bernard, also Swiss place-name.
Benno
German
"bear"
Benno is a cool name in its own right -- there was a tenth century Saint Benno -- though it is also used as a lively nickname for Benjamin. Saint Benno of Meissen is the patron saint of anglers and…
Bauer
German
"farmer, tiller of the soil"
A surname name with an occupational background, but although it derives from the German language it is not used as a first name there as it has pejorative connotations – sometimes used as slag for an…
Alvar
German
"elf warrior"
This name woould be hard to picture in a contemporary kindergarten, though it does have some cultural cred via Finnish architect and furniture designer Alvar Aalto. Aalto would actually make a more…
Bertram
German
"bright raven"
Last in fashion in the 1930s, Bertram might once have been firmly in the best left in the past category, but with sweet nickname Bertie and the cool option of Bram, Bertram might just be one to…
Bartol
Bartol is a masculine name with Slavic and Germanic origins, primarily found in Central and Eastern European countries like Croatia, Slovenia, and Germany. It likely developed as a diminutive or…
Alois
Variation of Aloysius, Latin
"renowned warrior"
Alois and Aloysius are variation of Louis. Alois ranked in the US Top 1000 until the 1930s, and still ranks in the Top 1000 in Germany. Last year in the US, only seven baby boys were named Alois.
Adalrich
Adalrich is a masculine name of Germanic origin, combining the elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'aristocratic' and 'rich' meaning 'ruler' or 'powerful.' This ancient name was common among nobility…
Barthel
Barthel is a masculine name of Germanic origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Bartholomew, which comes from the Aramaic 'bar-Talmay' meaning 'son of Talmai'. This name was most common in…
Bertel
Bertel is a masculine name of Scandinavian and Germanic origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Berthold or Bartholomew. In Scandinavian countries, particularly Denmark and Norway, Bertel has…
Alfrid
Alfrid is a masculine name with Germanic origins, related to the Old English name Alfred, which means 'elf counsel' or 'wise elf.' The name has historical connections throughout Northern Europe,…
Baldwin
German
"brave friend"
One "bald" name we can get behind, thanks to pioneering African-American author James Baldwin – though the name is now also associated with the Baldwin brothers, particularly Alec.
Freddy
Diminutive of Frederick
"peaceful ruler"
Another old-school nickname getting new attention thanks to TV's Mad Men . Names like Fred, Pete, and George have been out so long it's time for them to come back in. It reentered the US Top 1000 in…
Ullric
Ullric is a masculine name with strong Germanic roots, derived from elements meaning "wolf power" or "wolf ruler." A variant of Ulrich or Ulric, this name carries ancient associations with strength…
Adolph
German
"noble wolf"
World War II stamped a permanent verboten on Adolph.
Abelard
German
"noble, steadfast"
Abelard brings to mind Peter/Pierre Abelard, the great twelfth century Breton scholastic philosopher and theologian, who was equally celebrated for his tragic love affair with Heloise--one of the…
Baldemar
German
"bold and renowned"
The name of a monk who is the patron saint of blacksmiths -- not a twentieth-century occupation or baby name.
Baer
German
"bearlike, dweller at the sign of the bear"
Reversed vowels make it seem less fierce.
Alfreck
Alfreck is a masculine name that appears to be a rare variant or elaboration of the traditional Germanic name Alfred, which means 'elf counsel' or 'wise elf.' This uncommon variation may have emerged…