German Pet Names

Male Names
  • Adalwolf (German) - Noble wolf
  • Adne (German) - Eagle
  • Adolph (German) - Noble wolf
  • Alarik (German) - Noble leader
  • Aldrik (German) - Noble friend
  • Alfonso (German) - Ready
  • Alhsom (German) - Sacred fame
  • Alrick (German) - Rules all. The historical Gothic king who plundered Rome in A.D. 410.
  • Altmann (German) - Wise man
  • Alvar (German) - Truth-speaker or guardian.
  • Amaud (German) - Power of an eagle
  • Amdt (German) - Power of an eagle
  • Amell (German) - Power of an eagle
  • Amery (German) - Divine
  • Amett (German) - Power of an eagle
  • Ami (German) - Eagle
  • Amoll (German) - Power of an eagle
  • Amory (German) - Divine: Brave: powerful. See also Emory.
  • Ansell (German) - God's protection.
  • Archard (German) - Strong
  • Arik (German) - Noble leader
  • Augustine (German) - Majestic dignity: grandeur.
  • Aurick (German) - Noble leader
  • Baldrik (German) - Bold
  • Baldwyn (German) - Bold friend
  • Bannruod (German) - Famous commander
  • Behrend (German) - Variable of Berend: brave as a bear
  • Benat (German) - Brave as a bear
  • Berg (German) - Mountain
  • Bernard (German) - Brave as a bear
  • Bernardyn (German) - Brave as a bear
  • Bogart (German) - Bowstring
  • Brand (German) - Fiery torch: beacon. Also a variant of Brandon. Brandt: (German) Fiery torch: beacon.
  • Brandeis (German) - Dwells on a burned clearing
  • Brunon (German) - Brown
  • Burhardt (German) - Strong as a castle
  • Burkhart (German) - Strong as a castle
  • Caden (German) - German surname which is derived from a place-name meaning fen (marshy land)
  • Clovis (German) - Renowned fighter. Variant of Louis.
  • Conradin (German) - Honest advisor
  • Conrado (German) - Honest advisor
  • Cord (German) - Honest advisor
  • Dedrik (German) - People's ruler
  • Derick (German) - Gifted ruler. From Theodoric.
  • Derrik (German) - Gifted ruler. From Theodoric.
  • Dietrich (German) - People's ruler
  • Drud (German) - Strong
  • Drugi (German) - Strong
  • Dutch (German) - A German
  • Eginhardt (German) - Strong with a sword
  • Einhard (German) - Strong with a sword
  • Ely (German) - Famous fighter
  • Enando (German) - Bold venture
  • Englebert (German) - Bright angel
  • Ernest (German) - Serious: determined.
  • Evert (German) - Hardy: brave.
  • Ewart (German) - Hardy: brave.
  • Falke (German) - Surname relating to falconry.
  • Fonzell (German) - Abbreviation of Alfonso.
  • Fred (German) - Variant of Frederick peaceful ruler.
  • Fremont (German) - Noble protector
  • Fritz (German) - German form of Frederick
  • Garrison (German) - Spear-fortified town.
  • Gerald (German) - Rules by the spear.
  • Gerard (German) - Spear strong. See also Jerard.
  • Gere (German) - Form of Gerald rules by the spear.
  • Geron (German) - Guards: guardian.
  • Gerrald (German) - Form of Gerald rules by the spear.
  • Gilleasbuig (German) - Bold
  • Giomar (German) - Famous in battle.
  • Gofried (German) - Peaceful god
  • Gregor (German) - On the watch.
  • Gretel (German) - Pearl. Abbreviation of Margaret.
  • Hacket (German) - Little hacker
  • Hamlet (German) - From the little home
  • Hamlin (German) - Loves the little home
  • Hans (German) - Male
  • Hanz (German) - Gift from God
  • Henry (German) - Rules his household. Oft-used English and French royal name. The second son of Charles Prince of Wales is named Henry.
  • Hernando (German) - Adventuresome
  • Hewlett (German) - Little Hugh
  • Hobart (German) - High or bright
  • Hoh (German) - High
  • Howe (German) - High
  • Hubert (German) - Bright: intelligent.
  • Humphrey (German) - Peaceful Hun
  • Ingalls (German) - Angel
  • Jaecar (German) - Hunter.
  • Jarman (German) - A German
  • Jesaja (German) - God will help.
  • Johanna (German) - German form of Joanna
  • John Mayer (German)
  • Joselito (German) - May God give increase.
  • Josias (German) - Form of Josiah Jehovah has healed.
  • Kaven (German) - Handsome
  • Koko (German) - Night (Black Foot)
  • Kollyn (German) - Victory of people
  • Konni (German) - Honest advisor
  • Kora (German)
  • Kristalyn (German) - Variant of Crystal. Sparkling. K from the Greek spelling of krystallos.
  • Kutta (German)
  • Lamond (German) - Clan name. Surname.
  • Leonard (German) - Lion-bold.
  • Louise (German) - Renowned warrior
  • Luella (German) - Famous elf
  • Luis (German) - Form of Louis.
  • Malmuirie (German) - Dark skinned
  • Manley (German) - From the hero's meadow
  • Markus (German) - Of Mars. The Roman fertility god Mars for whom March was named.
  • Marlaine (German) - Bitterness, Sea. Variant of Marlaina.
  • Maximus (German) - Greatest.
  • Mayir (German) - Enlightens
  • Meinyard (German) - Firm
  • Mejra (German)
  • Odiane (German) - Elfin spear
  • Oliver (German) - The olive tree. The biblical olive tree symbolizes fruitfulness and beauty and dignity. Extending an olive branch signifies an offer of peace.
  • Ord (German) - Spear
  • Orlena (German) - Gold
  • Otilie (German) - Fortunate heroine
  • Ourson (German) - Little bear
  • Pepe (German) - Spanish form of Joseph He shall add
  • Raleigh (German) - From the roe deer meadow
  • Ramiro (German) - Judicious
  • Raymundo (German) - Guards wisely.
  • Reginald (German) - Strong Counselor-ruler. Form of Reynold.
  • Remi (German) - Abbreviation of Remington.
  • Reynald (German) - Counselor-ruler.
  • Richelle (German) - Powerful ruler, Brave one.
  • Riley (German) - Island meadow. Variant of Ryley. Surname.
  • Roanne (German) - Rugged Land. Alternate Spelling: Rowann, Roann, Rowanne, Roanne.
  • Robb (German) - Abbreviation of Robert Famed: bright: shining.
  • Robbie (German) - Abbreviation of Robert Famed: bright: shining.
  • Robby (German) - Abbreviation of Robert Famed: bright: shining.
  • Roddrick (German) - Variant of Roderick famous ruler.
  • Rodel (German) - Famous ruler.
  • Roderiga (German) - Notable leader
  • Rollan (German) - Renowned in the land. Roland was a legendary hero who served Charlemagne.
  • Rollie (German) - Renowned in the land. Roland was a legendary hero who served Charlemagne.
  • Rollo (German) - Renowned in the land. Roland was a legendary hero who served Charlemagne.
  • Roth (German) - Red. Surname.
  • Rudyard Kipling (German)
  • Rupette (German) - Famous
  • Rutledge (German) - From the red pool
  • Saarah (German) - Princess.
  • Schmaiah (German) - God hears
  • Selma (German) - Comely
  • Sigwald (German) - Victorious ruler
  • Sike (German) - He sits at home (Navajo)
  • Steiner (German) - stone.
  • Stephen King (German)
  • Tahu (German) - Pure
  • Teriana (German) - Abbreviation of Teresa which is a popular saint's name of uncertain meaning.
  • Trenton (German) - Refers to the English river Trent. Surname.
  • Ulrich (German) - Noble leader
  • Ulz (German) - Noble leader
  • Vemados (German) - Courage of a bear
  • Volney (German) - People's spirit
  • Waldemar (German) - Famous ruler
  • Waldhramm (German) - Ruling raven
  • Wallace (German) - A Welshman
  • Wallache (German) - A Welshman
  • Walthari (German) - Powerful ruler
  • Warner (German) - Defending warrior
  • Webber (German) - Weaver
  • Wilbart (German) - Resolute or brilliant
  • Wilburn (German) - Willful: bright.
  • Wilfred (German) - Resolute or peaceful
  • Wilfrid (German) - Resolute or peaceful
  • Wilhelm (German) - German form of William
  • William (German) - Resolute protector: will. For a long time after the Norman conquest in A.D. 1066 many English boys were given some form of William the Conquer's name. William. The firstborn son of Prince Charles is named William.
  • Williams (German) - Resolute protector: will. Surname.
  • Willifrid (German) - Resolute or peaceful
  • Willmar (German) - Resolute or famous
  • Wolfgang (German) - Advancing wolf
  • Wolfrik (German) - Wolf ruler
Female Names
  • Adalheida (German) - Sweet or noble
  • Adalie (German) - Of the nobility. Noble.
  • Adela (German) - Pleasant: Of the nobility. Noble.
  • Adelheide (German) - Sweet or noble
  • Adriane (German) - Dark
  • Ailse (German) - Sweet
  • Albertyne (German) - Intelligent
  • Aldona (German) - Archaic
  • Alicia (German) - Sweet
  • Alison (German) - Sweet
  • Aliz (German) - Sweet
  • Alonsa (German) - Eager
  • Aloysia (German) - Famous fighting
  • Alvie (German) - Army of elves
  • Amalasanda (German) - Industrious
  • Arabella (German) - Eagle heroine
  • Ararinda (German) - Tenacious
  • Arleigh (German) - Meadow of the hare.
  • Baldhart (German) - Bold or strong
  • Ballard (German) - Bold or strong
  • Berdine (German) - Glorious
  • Berit (German) - Intelligent
  • Bertha (German) - Intelligent: Bright.
  • Binge (German) - From the kettle shaped hollow
  • Blas (German) - Firebrand
  • Bruna (German) - Of the dark hair
  • Brunhild (German) - Dark or noble
  • Clarimond (German) - Brilliant protectress
  • Claudelle (German) - Feminine of Claude.
  • Delmi (German) - Noble protector.
  • Eadaion (German) - Joyous friendship
  • Edda (German) - Pleasant. Strives. Variant of Hedda or Hedwig.
  • Edelina (German) - Gracious
  • Elsha (German) - Noble
  • Emestina (German) - Serious
  • Emily (German) - Industrious, eager
  • Emmylou (German) - Whole or complete.
  • Engelbertine (German) - Bright angel Note: This Database is Copyright Dogwood Technical Services Inc. 1995.
  • Eraman (German) - Honorable
  • Freddi (German) - Peaceful ruler. Feminine of Frederick.
  • Frederica (German) - Peaceful ruler. Feminine of Frederick.
  • Frederike (German) - Variant of Frederick. Peaceful ruler. Alternate Spelling: Frédérique, Frederika and Frederica.
  • Freida (German) - Female
  • Frieda (German) - Peaceful ruler. Feminine of Frederick.
  • Fritzi (German) - Nickname for Frederica. Peaceful ruler
  • Gaelle (German) - Stranger
  • Gerhardina (German) - Mighty with a spear
  • Gertrude (German) - From the protected farm
  • Gerwalta (German) - Mighty with a spear Note: This Database is Copyright Dogwood Technical Services Inc. 1995.
  • Gilberta (German) - Hostage
  • Gisela (German) - Pledge.
  • Gisilberhta (German) - Hostage
  • Greta (German) - Female
  • Gricelda (German) - Gray: gray-haired. Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio used the name for an exceptionally patient fictional wife - thus the expression patience of Griselda.
  • Griswalde (German) - From the gray forest
  • Gryselda (German) - Gray: gray-haired. Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio's used the name for an exceptionally patient fictional wife - thus the expression patience of Griselda.
  • Halfrida (German) - Peaceful heroine
  • Harimanne (German) - Warrior maiden
  • Hazen (German) - Considerate
  • Hedy (German) - Warfare. Variant of Hedwig.
  • Heidi (German) - Female
  • Helga (German) - Pious
  • Helma (German) - Protective
  • Hild (German) - Noble
  • Hilde (German) - Noble
  • Hildemara (German) - Glorious
  • Hildireth (German) - Battle counselor
  • Hulda (German) - Beloved: Warfare. In Scandinavian mythology Hildegard was a Valkyrie sent by Odin to escort battle heroes to Valhalla.
  • Idalie (German) - Active
  • Idette (German) - Hard working
  • Ilsa (German) - Abbreviation of Elizabeth.
  • Irmina (German) - War goddess
  • Isane (German) - Strong willed
  • Johannes (German) - German form of John
  • Karlen (German) - Womanly: strength. Feminine of Karl.
  • Karley (German) - Womanly: strength. Feminine of Karl.
  • Karlina (German) - Womanly: strength. Feminine of Karl.
  • Karlotta (German) - Tiny and feminine
  • Katherine Heigl (German)
  • Leotie (German) - Flower of the prairie
  • Lil (German) - Name of a saint
  • Linda (German) - Snake: Lime tree: linden tree.
  • Linddun (German) - Lives by the linden tree
  • Lou Lou (German)
  • Louvel (German) - Little wolf
  • Lucan (German) - Brother of Arthur
  • Lulu (German) - Pet form of the names Louise or Louella.
  • Luthais (German) - Famous warrior
  • MaddieLynn (German)
  • Magnus (German) - One who is great.
  • Margaret (German) - Name of a saint
  • Margret (German) - German form of Margaret (child of light: pearl)
  • Marhildi (German) - Famous battle maiden
  • Maria (German) - Bitter
  • Marlon (German) - A Form of Merle.
  • Mathilde (German) - Strong in war
  • Minnie (German)
  • Moriah (German) - God teaches. Biblical name of the mount of the Jerusalem's Temple of Solomon.
  • Nadim (German) - Friend
  • Noreis (German) - Caretaker
  • Odile (German) - Wealthy.
  • Otoahnacto (German) - Bull bear (Cheyenne)
  • Ottokar (German) - Happy fighter
  • Percival (German) - Pierce
  • Petunia (German)
  • Philips (German) - Son of Philip
  • Rachelle (German) - Lamb
  • Richlynn (German) - Powerful ruler, cascade of wealth.
  • Rillie (German) - Brook
  • Rina (German) - Joyous song
  • Rodney (German) - Island of reeds.
  • Rolando (German) - Renowned in the land. Roland was a legendary hero who served Charlemagne.
  • Ron (German) - Rules with counsel. Form of Ronald from Reynold.
  • Rushe (German) - Red haired
  • Seosaph (German) - God will multiply
  • Serilda (German) - Armored battle maiden
  • Serval (German)
  • Sigfriede (German) - Victorious
  • Sigiwald (German) - Victorious ruler
  • Swayn (German) - Knight's attendant
  • Thurle (German) - Strong fort.
  • Verina (German) - Protector
  • Viveka (German) - Little woman
  • Wande (German) - Wanderer
  • Wido (German) - Warrior maiden
  • Wilda (German) - Untamed
  • Wilde (German) - Untamed
  • Wilma (German) - Resolute protector. Feminine variant of William.
  • Winifride (German) - Peaceful friend
  • Yseult (German) - Ruler of ice
Gender Neutral Names
  • Adal (German) - Sweet or noble
  • Beeren (German) - Berries
  • Bier (German) - Beer