Choosing a name for your new baby is an exciting decision that carries significant meaning. German baby names are renowned for their deep historical significance, cultural richness, and melodious sounds. Whether you are looking for a traditional name or prefer something unique, our collection offers a diverse range of names that are both classic and contemporary.
In our comprehensive list, you will find the top names for German babies, complete with meanings, popularity, and correct pronunciations. Each name is carefully selected to not only convey the beauty of the name but also the deeper significance that accompanies it.
From timeless classics to modern discoveries, discover the names that have inspired generations of families. Let our directory of German baby names inspire you and find the perfect name that reflects your child’s personality and heritage.
Prosperous in War; Spoils of War; Prosperity; Rich Battle; Rich Fortune
Prosperous in War; Form of Edith; Prosperity; Battle; Rich Battle; Rich Fortune
Star; Melodious Talk; Pleasant Speech; Sweet Spoken; Of Fair Fame; Well Spoken
Very Fruitful; Form of Ephraim; Twice Fruitful; Double Land; Twin Land
Ardent; Fiery; Forceful
Bright Sword; Name of a King
Brilliant Sword
Edge of the Sword; Brave; Hardy; Strong Point of a Sword
Shield Bearer; Young Goat; Kid
Protection; Peace
Goodness; Compassion; In God Grace; Worthy
Edge of the Sword; Brave; Hardy; Strong Point of a Sword
Edge of the Sword; Brave; Hardy
Light; Form of Eino
Strong with a Sword
Strong with a Sword
Point of a Sword
Forever Strong; Ever Ruler
Dragon
Pure
Barren; Feeble
Sacred
Sacred
Peaceful Ruler; Island Ruler; Lone Warrior; Battle Leader
Shining; Variant of Helen; Torch; Bright Light; Light
High-born; Brilliant; Shining; Bright; Famous; Bright Nobility
Battle; Wise or Prudent Adviser; Of Old Age; Warrior
Old and Wise Protector; Old Friend; Older
Old
Foreign Hill; Ella's Mound; Old Friend; From the Sacred Hill; From the Old Settlement; Old; Ella's Hill
Old Counsel; Old Advisor
Sage Ruler
Sage Ruler
Wise Adviser; Old Counsel
Old Adviser; Old Leader; Sage Ruler; Noble Ruler
Sage Ruler
Light; Variant of Helen; Shinning Light; Sun Ray; Torch
Light; Form of Eleanor; Sun-ray; Shinning Light; Variant of Helen; Foreign
The Lord will Help
Light; Sun Ray; Shining; Form of Eleanor; Variant of Helen; Feminine of Alexander; Defender of Mankind; Sun; The Bright One; Excellent
Light
Light; Bright One; God is My Light; Foreign
Light
Shining Light; Light; Sun; Foreign; The Other; Strange; Variant of Helen
Shining Light; Similar to Helen
Peaceful Ruler; Good Counsellor; Elf; Power
Peace; Elf Strength
Spear from the Elves; Shining Spear; Elf Spear
Uplifted; Elevation; The Lord will Help; The Lord is My God; Ascend; My God; Ascent; Defender of Mankind; Offering
Jehovah is God; The Lord is My God; Succeed
God is Family; The Lord is My God
Daughter of the Sun; Jehovah is God
The God is My Lord; Jehovah is God; Variant of Hebrew Elijah; The Lord is My God; Name of one prophet; God is God
Noble; God is My Oath
Abbreviation of Elisabeth
Form of Eleanor; Light
Slim; Tall; First
My God is Jehovah; Variant of Hebrew Elijah
Noble; Famous
Torch; Shining; Brightness; Moon; Moon Elope; Similar to Helen
Woman with Intelligence; Pure; Intelligent; Light; Torch; Moon; Moon Elope; Soft; Good Student; Brilliant
Noble; Nobility; Jehovah is God
Light
Pledged to God
God is My Oath; The Oath; Fullness of God; Consecrated to God
God is My Oath; Consecrated to God Abbreviation of Elisabeth; Pledged to God; Form of Elizabeth
God is My Oath; Noble; Nobility; Form of Elizabeth
God is My Oath; Consecrated to God; Form of Elizabeth; Pledged to God; The Chosen; Unique; Precious
God's Promise; God is My Oath; My God is Bountiful; God of Plenty; Form of Elizabeth
God is My Oath; My God is Bountiful; God of Plenty
Similar to Alice; Noble; Nobility; God is Perfection; God has Created; God is Zealous; God is My Oath
Noble; Nobility; Form of Alexander; Helper and Defender of Mankind; Similar to Alice; God is My Oath
Light; Foreign; Beautiful Fairy Woman; True to All; Little Ash-girl; The Name of a Fairy-tale Heroine; All; Completely; Torch; Bright Light
All; Completely; Light
Shining; Brightness; Variant of Helen
Brave; Noble; Noble and Valorous
Sun Ray; Shining; Form of Eleanor; Variant of Helen; Brightness; Mercy; Torch; Moon Elope; Moon
Light; Most Beautiful Woman; Feminine of Alexander; Defender of Mankind
Light; Most Beautiful Woman; Variant of Helen; Shining; Brightness
Bright; Shining; Torch
Light
Light
From the Elder Tree Island; One who Lives Near the Elder Tree; Cheerful
Jehovah is God; Greek Form of Elijah; Variant of Helen; Shining; Brightness
Light; Nobility; All; Completely; Exalted; Sun Ray; Shining Light; Foreign; Famous Warrior
Light; Variant of Helen; Shining; Brightness
Bright; All; Completely
Mercy; God is My Light; Bright; Shining; Torch
Light
Believes in God; Form of Elijah; Jehovah is God; The Lord is My God; My God is the Lord; Old Welshman
The Lord is My God; Kind; Form of Elijah; Peaceful Ruler
Noble; Kind
Will; Helmet; Protection
Noble; Highborn and Renowned
Noble; Kind
Light; Abbreviation of Eleanor and Ellen; All; Completely; Sun Ray; Shining Light; Other; Foreign
Light; Torch; Most Beautiful Woman; Variant of Helen; Shining; Brightness
Will; Desire; Helmet; God's Protection; Will-helmet; Apple; Protection
Elm Tree
Famous Nobleman; Awe Inspiring; Noble; Famous