German names blend robust sound with cultural significance. Heinrich stands for a home ruler, while Greta channels refined elegance. Many of these picks draw from a rich history of literature, music, and philosophy, reflecting values of discipline and innovation. Whether leaning traditional or updated for modern tastes, this list offers a glimpse into a heritage shaped by centuries of art, science, and exploration.
The name Achim is of Hebrew origin and means "God will establish" or "God raises up."
Joyous beauty
Adalaine means "noble" or "nobility."
Adaleena is a variant of the name Adalina, which means "noble" or "nobility."
Noble shield
The meaning of Addelyne is "noble" or "nobility."
Of German origin, meaning "noble" or "elite."
Adelais means "noble" or "nobility."
Adelheid means "noble kind" or "noble sort."
Adelinn is a variant of the name Adeline, which means "noble" or "nobility."
The meaning of the name Adely is "noble" or "nobility."
The meaning of the name Ahnest is "pure."
Ruler of all
Albie is a diminutive form of Albert, which means "noble" or "bright."
Alice means "noble" or "of noble kind."
Alois means "famous warrior."
Aloisa means "famous warrior."
Alric means "ruler of all" or "noble ruler."
Alrik means "ruler of all" or "noble ruler."
Alruna means "secret" or "mystery."
Power of an eagle
Anders means "man" or "warrior".
Anelie means "grace" or "favor."
The name Arland means "pledge" or "oath".
Arlow means "hill" or "fortified hill."
The name Armell means "bear prince" or "stone prince."
Arminius means "universal" or "whole."
Arthas means "righteous" or "bearer of virtue."
The name Arthur means "noble" or "bear."
Arwin means "friend of the people."
Astor: Hawk
Noble, majestic
The name Augie means "great" or "magnificent."
Augusten means "great" or "venerable."
Aylen means "joy" or "happiness."
The meaning of the name Bahr is "sea" or "ocean."
A diminutive of Sebastian, meaning "from Sebastia."
The name "Beck" means "brook" or "stream."
Beckman: "Beck's man" or "man living by a stream."
The name Becks is of English origin and means "from the brook" or "stream."
Beckum means "by the stream" in German.
Behati means "blessed" or "she who brings happiness."
Benni is often a diminutive of the name Benjamin, which means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south."
Benni means "blessed" or "son of the right hand."
The meaning of Benno is "bear."
Benny is a diminutive of the name Benjamin, which means "son of the right hand" or "favored son".
The name "Benz" is often associated with strength and bravery.
Beorn means "bear" or "warrior."
Beren means "strong" or "brave."
Berend means "brave as a bear."
Bertie means "bright" or "shining."