German Names that Start With V

Valentin

French, German, Russian, Czech, Scandinavian variation of Valentine

"strength, health"

Romantic name used throughout Europe, though sure to lead to pronunciation problems here. Though it's never been too widely used in the US, it's quite popular in Switzerland, France, Austria, and…

Veit

Veit is a masculine German name derived from the Latin name Vitus, which means 'lively' or 'full of life.' With ancient roots, this name has been used since medieval times, particularly in…

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.

Verlin

Latin

"true"

Verlin is an obscure name that found some use in the US in the early part of the 20th century, but now it and variation Verlyn are extinct, given to no baby boys in the US last year. Verlyn…