German baby names

Mountain

Strength and Shield, Fight, Might

Fight, Struggle, Battle, War

Merry, Form of Hilary, Cheerful, Happy

Girl of the Sea, Nature Name, Maiden, Coral

Charity

God is Gracious, Female Version of John, Little Jean

Fortunate, The Lucky, Form of Felicia, Enjoying Good Luck

Rich Hill

Rich, Powerful, Protection, Power

Rule, One Who Governs, Ass, Divinely Powerful

Variant of Anne, Graceful, Mercy, Favour

Protection, Form of Willamina, Helmet, Will

Meaning “from Scotland,” this name peaked mid-century and still honors Celtic heritage.

The Torch, Flanks, Shining

Form of Dustin, Valiant Fighter, Thor's Stone

Golden, Made of gold

Noble, Protector, Honorable

The Pure

Feminine of Eugene, Noble, Well-Born, Sweet Spoken

Yew, Young Archer

Folk, Ruler, First of the People

World Ruler, Inherited Property, Wolf and King, Noble Leader

Form of Ernest, Serious, Battle to the Death, Sincere

Pure, The Pure

Pleasant Community, Enchanting, A Chame, Cool Breeze

Place Name, Small Stream, Brook

Sword, Firebrand

White, Blonde, Pale-skinned, Dark

Loud, Fight, Heroine, Famous Warrior

Majestic, Great, Worthy of Respect, Grandeur

Hound Lover, King, Wolf, Ulster

Bound, One who Snares, Tie, Beguiling

Protrude, Man, Virile, Warrior

Farmer, Tied to the Land

Bean, Artisan

Gift of God, Gilded, Brooding

Derived from Greek roots, this vintage nickname means “defender” and works across all genders.

Freedom, Independence, Liberty

Resolute Protector, Will Desire, Protect, Will-helmet

Shining Light, Sun, Variant of Helen, Foreign

Small Stream, Brook, Place Name

Lime-Wood Shield, Fame, Lime, Linden

Glory and Wolf, Fame

Rich, Elf Power, Peace, Protection

Hound of the Plain, Way Stubborn

Pearl, Tie, Beguiling

God is Fullness, Strangers, The Foreign

God is Gracious

Elf, Protection, Safety, Rich

Light, Crown, Rough Island, My Joy

Spear of Strength

Husband, Strong and Manly, Man, Form of Charles

Grandmother, Delight, Rich Battle, Rejuvenation

Highborn, Noble, Bright, Brilliant

Regal, King, The Red

Born In the Fifth Month

Bright Red, Army, Scarlet Cloth, Free Man

Love Child, Sword Tip

Lament, Lin, Grief, Mourn

Female Version of Elvin, Everything and Friend, Blond, Height

Protection, Powerful, Rich, Peace

Princess, Leader, Rose, Flower

Guardian of Property, Spear, Possession

Diamond, Bright Guardian, River, Of the Tiber

Struggle, Fight, Army, Warrior Lord

Round Hill, Log in Water to be Still and at Peace, Little Cave, Finnian's Servant

Muddy from / Dark Place to Come, The Field Near Town

Mistress, Lady

Industrious, Home and Sweet, Brave, Hardworking

Well-Known, Will-helmet, Honorable, God's Protection

To Help, The Exalted One, Strength, Sublime

Sanctuary, Young People, Youthful One, Safe Harbor

Strong, Brave as a Lion, Lion-bold, Flute

Bitterness, Pearl

From the Same Blood, The Teuton

Gentle, Lake, Friendly, Church

One Who Governs, God's Power, Name of a Nordic Divinity, Rule

Fisherman

The Lord is Gracious, Merciful

Son, Saved from the Waters

Fair, The Just, Upright, Righteous

Brave as a Lion, Leo, Form of Leonard, Strong

Gravity, The Serious, Sincere, A Son

People, Supreme Gift, Of Noble Figure

Beraht, Filu

The Tiara, Crown, Life, Royalty Jewels

Capricorn, Mountain Goat, Lord God

Ewe, Lamb, Female Sheep

Rule, Joy, Rules with Good Judgment, Crooked Nose

Honorable, Wolf

Disciple of Christ, Anointed Christian, Christ-bearer

Outcry, Dedicated to Mars, From the Celtic Name Tristan, Tumult

Foreign, Flower, Native of Larissa, Laurel Wreath

Elf, Council, Natural Spirit, Inspired Advice

Polish variation of Casper, meaning “bringer of treasure,” tied to ancient wisdom and one of the Three Magi.

From the Little Home, House

Birth, Young Girl, Christmas Babies, A Short Form of Natsha

Judge is God

Robert Burns the Poet, Bright, Glory and Brilliant, A

God Adds, Form of Joseph, He (God) Will Add

Truthful, Of Noble Figure, Nobel, Small Winged One

Hanne, Lore

Rich, Homeland, Ruler, Power

Watchman, Guardian, Warden, High Guard

Guarantor, Hostage, Arrow, Pledge

Dove, Peace-Loving, Pigeon

Bear-strength, Bear-like, Bonnet, Bear

Possession, Wealth

Little Frenchman, Free Condition

Warrior, Warni, Warn, Army

Brilliant and Raven, Will, Shining Pledge, Bright Warrior

Pleasing, Innocent, Pure, Clear

Battle-mighty, Fight, Strength, Powerful Battler

Carl, Little One Dark Haired, Manly, Feminine Variant of Charles

Joy, Jovita, Joie De Vivre, Dedicated to Jove

God is Gracious, Son of Jack, One Who Supplants

Advice, Famous, Counsel, Well-Known

Worthy of Love, The Lovely, Gracious, Lovable

Small, Little One

Bear and Strong, Hardy, Brave

Pig

Dainty, Cute

The Exalted One, Sublime

From Wales, Foreign, Stranger, Welsh Root End

Happy, was Thus Popular In Medieval Europe Especially Among Roman Catholics, The Same Latin Root Word As the Catholic Concept of Beatification

Immerse, The Baptist

Hardy, Spear Brave, Mighty Spearman

Woman of Magdala, Light, Palm Tree, Mild

Man from Sebaste, Honored, Exalted

From Isauria

Fight and Know

Stone

Venice, From Venetia

Power, Home, Powerful, Homeland

Lightning, Enlightenment, Sea

Quiet and Frisky

The Lion, Brave as a Lioness, Feminine of Leon

Son of Walter

Broad Meadow, Wide Forest Clearing, Big Clearance Sale

Courteous, Court-dweller, Audacious and Council, Short

Glorious Shining, Bright Famous One, Abbreviation of Robert Famed

Small One, Living, Prophet Mohammads Wife, Life

Sensible Girl, Righteous

God with Us, The Lord is Among us

Cloud, Acquirer, Like a Horn, Thanks

Child, Companion, Pearl, The Page

Foreign, Wealth

The Blessed

Wolf, The Element Wulf Which is of the Meaning Wolf

War Cry, Stone Camp, Dweller by the Rock, Roar

Glory and Shining, Son of Robin, Inspired By a Family Name, Bright Fame

The Lion, Leo, Form of Leonard

Thor's Protection, Thors Protection

Lion Cub Son of the Lion

Little Hearts, Maiden, Too: the Latest Developed, Virgin

Wide Fame, Glory and Brilliant

Disciple of the Christ, The Anointed One, Christ-bearer, Christian

Countryman, Pagan, Rustic Villager, Compatriot

Cheerful, Stranger, Pleasant, Foreigners

Emma, Lyn

Pure

Courageous Like God, Glorious Warrior

Form of Clement, Gentleness, Merciful, Gentle, Merciful

God is Merciful, Homeland, Ruler, Powerful

Well-born, Well Born, Form of Eugene, Noble

Assembly, Lives in the Valley, Gathering

Royal Kingly, King Like, Basil the Herb, The Great

Lame, Limping, Preserving, Disabled

House and King, Powerful, Homeland, Rich

Spear Hard, Hardy, Brave

The Roman, Romans

Near the Stream or Brook, Running Water, Son of Brooke

Most Venerable, Woman from Hadria, From Adria, Holy

Flowering, Flowered

A name with Roman roots, has been popular in England since the 1950s and is known through figures like Adrian Monk and actor Adrian Grenier. While its similarity to Adrienne once led to neglect, it's now a winning choice.

Nobleman, Noblewoman, Noble, Abbreviation of Patricia

English, Lion Cub Son of the Lion

Not Born, Unborn, High Priestess of Mecca, Fire