German Names that Start With W

Wisse

Dutch, Germanic

"wise; leader; forest; wide"

Wisse is a Dutch diminutive of a variety of Old Germanic names ranging from Wizo, Altwidus, and Witold, to Wisamar, Wissebert, Alawis, and Wisgard. It has been used for names that contain the…

Wilmot

Manx variation of William, German

"resolute protection"

Wilmot has the sort of old-school bookish charm of other surname-sounding names like Beckett, Everett, Griffith and Weston. This could be a good choice for families wanting to honor that special…

Wilkins

English, German

"son of Wilkin; resolute protection"

Wilkins is a surname style name, derived from Wilkin, itself a diminutive form of the strong classic William. Used quietly in the US across the 19th century, it may be one to consider if you want…

Wilkin

English, German

"son of Wilkin; resolute protection"

Probably too odd and elven for mainstream success, but there are certainly circumstances in which this would make a nice boys' name. It might be a nice way to honor a William from your family tree,…

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'…

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…

Wenzeslaus

Wenzeslaus is an elaborate masculine name of Czech origin, representing the Latinized form of Wenceslaus or Václav. This regal name derives from the Old Slavic elements "ventie" (greater) and "slava"…

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.

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…