Heinz has become a cartoonish German name, prone to ketchup teasing.

Less commercial-sounding than Brand.

Agna is a feminine name with ancient roots spanning multiple cultures. In Latin contexts, it relates to 'agnus' meaning 'lamb,' symbolizing gentleness and purity. The name also appears in Indian traditions, particularly in southern regions, where it may have different etymological origins. Historically, Agna has connections to early Christian traditions and appears occasionally in medieval European records. Though rare in contemporary usage, the name has maintained a quiet presence across generations, particularly in parts of Europe and India. Agna has a delicate, dignified quality with its soft beginning and open ending. The simplicity of the name, with just two syllables and four letters, gives it an accessible, universal quality despite its uncommon status.

In Germany, Jannis outranks its parent name, Johannes. Virtually no American babies were given the name in the last year on record.

If Braden and Caden, why not Baden?

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.

We like Matti in theory, but in practice it’s likely to get confused for the girlish Maddie.

Whether spelled Raffaela, Rafaela, Raffaella, or Raphaela, a euphonius name with a dark-eyed, long-flowing-haired image. Like Gabriella and Isabella, is beginning to be drawn into the American mainstream.

Spelling variation of Amalia, rising in popularity throughout Europe.

Fiete is an extremely popular German name for boys that has not migrated to the English-speaking world. But it ranks among Germany's Top 100 boy names.

Tatjana is an interesting twist on an already uncommon name, borne by German-born supermodel Tatjana Patitz. Note that as j is pronounced as y in German, the name is spoken just like sisters Tatiana and Tatyana.

The enduring form of Nicholas in countries that speak predominantly Germanic languages.

A twee German name likely originating as a diminutive of the word frau, meaning "lady, woman, wife".

See LOUISE.