German Names – Meanings

Finding a name with a certain Heritage has become part of the baby naming experience. Here you will find a list of German names and their meanings to help you select just the right name for your baby.

German Baby Names

Abelard – resolute, keeper of the abbey larder
Adalgisa – noble hostage
Adalgiso – noble hostage
Adalia – refuge of God, just, noble one
Adelbert – famous for nobility
Adelfried – who protects the descendants
Adelina – noble
Adelino – noble
Adelmo – noble protector
Ademaro – glorious in battle
Adler – eagle
Adolfina – noble wolf, noble hero
Adolph – noble wolf, noble hero
Agneta – pure
Ahren – eagle
Alaric – noble ruler
Albert – noble and bright
Alberta – noble and brigt
Aldous – old wealthy
Alger – noble warrior
Alice – noble, truth
Alphonse – noble estate, eager
Amara – bitter, eternal, immortal, steadfast, beloved
Ancel – diety, servent, divine Helmt
Antje – grace
Arabelle – beautiful eagle
Arnold – eagle, powerful
Aubrey – elf rule
Ava – a bird
Baldwin – bold friend
Barend – bear
Bergen – mountain dweller
Berit – bright, glorious
Bernadette – bold as a bear
Bernard – bold as a bear
Berta – glorious, learning
Bertram – bright
Bingham – kettle-shaped hollow
Blaz – unwavering protector
Bluma – a flower, bloom
Brandeis – dweller on a burned clearing
Burke – birch tree
Callan – chatter
Carleigh – freeholder
Caroline – strong, melody, song
Cecania – free
Chay – man
Chloris – pale
Clay – adhere, mortal
Conrad – brave counsel
Cort – bold
Dagmar – joyous day, bright, joy of the Danes
Dagna – a splendid day
Dagobert – shining sun
Dame – lady
Derek – ruler
Dieter – the people’s ruler
Dustin – valiant fighter, dark stone
Dutch – the German
Ebba – strength, return of the tide
Eberhard – strong wild boar
Edwin – prosperous friend, heir’s axe
Edwina – prosperous friend, heir’s axe
Egbert – sword, famous, shiny
Egmont – weapon, defender
Eldwin – old friend
Elisabeth – God’s oath
Ellery – one who lives near the elder tree, cheerful
Emery – ruler of work, powerful home
Emil – industrious, to emulate
Emily – industrious, eager
Emma – universal, all-embracing
Erika – ever-powerful
Ernest – earnest, vigorous
Ernestine – earnest, vigorous
Faiga – a bird
Ferdinand – courageous traveler
Frederick – peaceful ruler
Frederika – peaceful ruler
Fremont – guardian of freedom
Frieda – peace, joy
Galiana – Supreme One
Garin – warrior
Geert – brave strength
Gerard – spear-brave
Gerda – protection
Giselle – a pledge
Gretchen – little pearl
Hackett – little woodsman
Hahn – rooster
Hank – ruler of an estate
Hastings – swift one
Heidi – noble, kind
Heller – the sun
Helmuth – helmet, protector, courage
Henrietta – ruler of the home
Henry – ruler of the home
Herman – man of the army
Idonia – industrious
Ilse – Short for Elizabeth
Imre – great king
Jarvia – spear-keen
Jarvinia – keen intelligence
Jenell – knowledge, understanding, kindness
Johann – God’s gracious gift
Kasch – like a blackbird
Kay – rejoicer; fort
Kellen – swamp
Kiefer – barrel-maker
Lamar – land
Lance – knight’s attendant; land
Lancelot – Land
Lear – of the meadow
Leonard – lion-hearted
Leonard, Leo, Leon – Bold Lion
Leopold – bold leader
Leopolda – bold leader
Leyna – little angel
Liese – beloved by God
Lorelei – from the Rhine River
Loring – Famous in War
Lorraine – where Lothar dwells
Louis – famed warrior
Louis, Lewis – Warrior
Louise – warrior maiden
Luther – warrior
Madison – son of a mighty warrior; son of Maud
Mallory – army counseler, without good fortune
Manfred – man of peace
Marlene – child of light, bitter
Mathilda – battle maiden, strength
Maud – strength in battle
Mayer – farmer; greater; bringer of light
Merrill – famous; of the sea
Meyer – a farmer
Millicent – industrious, strength
Minna – love; mother; bitterness
Morgen – morning
Nevin – worshiper; middle; nephew
Nixie – water sprite
Norbert – blond hero
Norberta – blond hero
Nordica – from the north
Odelia – little wealthy one; praise God
Odell – little wealthy one; ode; otter
Olinda – protector of property
Omar – first son, disciple; gifted speaker; famous
Orlantha – from the land
Otis – acute; wealthy
Penrod – esteemed commander
Pepin – perseverance
Raymond – worthy protector
Raynard – brave one; mighty army
Redmond – adviser
Richard – powerful ruler; brave one
Richelle – powerful ruler; brave one
Ring – a ring
Ritter – knight
Roderica – famous one
Roderick – famous one
Roger – famous spearman, quiet
Roland – from the famous land
Roth – red-haired
Rudolph – wolf
Schmetterling – butterfly
Senta – assistant
Serilda – armed maiden of war
Sonnenschein – sunshine
Stein – stone
Strom – stream; tree
Tab – briliant, drummer
Theobold – the boldest
Ula – sea jewel, inherited estate
Ulbrecht – Form of Albert
Ulrika – wolf ruler
Ulva – Wolf
Unna -Woman
Uta – fortunate maid of battle
Varick – Protecting Ruler
Verner – Defending Army
Vid – sylvan man
Vilhelm – Form of William
Viveka – little woman, of the strong fortress
Waggoner – Wagon Maker
Walter – powerful warrior, rule amry
Wanda – wanderer
Warner – defending army
Warren – watchman, game keeper, enclosure, from La Varenne
Yale – one who pays or produces, corner of land
Yohann – Form of Johan
Zelda – gray warrior
Zelig – the blessed one
Zelinda – shield of victory
Zelma – Form of Selma

French Baby Names

Database for French names mentioned below. We have meanings to go with the name when looking for French baby names.

French Names and Meaning

Adora – beloved one
Alavda – lark
Aleron – knight armor
Algernon – mustachioed
Amarante – flower name
Ancel – diety, servent, divine Helmt
Andrew – manly, valiant, courageous
Angevin – angel of wine
Armand – of the army
Audric – old and wise rule
Babette – stranger,lovely
Bailey – bailiff, fortification, able
Bari – spear thrower, son of Harry, marksman
Barry – spear thrower, son of Harry, Marksman
Bayard – bay horse, red-brown hair
Beau – handsome, beautiful
Beaumont – from the beautiful mountain
Bebe – baby
Bedelia – strength
Bellamy – handsome friend
Belle – beautiful
Belle, Bella – Beautiful
Berenger – courage of a bear
Boden – herald
Bogart – strong as a bow
Bonamy – good friend
Boswell – forested town
Boyce – woodland
Bret – Native of Brittany
Briand – castle
Brie – region in France
Brier – heather
Bruce – thicket, woodlands
Byron – from the cottage, bear
Cable – rope
Campbell – beautiful field
Carel – strong
Caresse – beloved
Carissa – Tender Touch
Caron – pure
Carrie, Caroline – Song of Joy
Case – chest
Chancellor – secretary
Chandler – candle maker
Chanel – canal
Chaney – oak-wood
Chantal – a song, stony place
Chapin – clergyman
Charlene – Small Beauty
Charlotte – petite and feminine
Chase – hunter
Cheney – from the oak forest
Cheryl – beloved, dear
Chevalier – knight, chase, hunt
Ciel – from heaven
Corbin – raven, black hair
Crescent – one who creates
Cyprien – cypriot
Dacio – from arcy
Darell – Beloved
Dartagnan – leader
Deja – before
Delano – of the night
Delmar – Mariner
Demi – half, small
Destinee – destiny
Destry – war horse
Diamanta – like a diamond
Dominique – Belonging to God
Donatien – gift
Doreen – golden
Dori – Golden-Haired
Drew – sturdy, vision
Egil – the edge or point, a sting
Elaine – light
Elise – Form of Elizabeth
Elita – special one
Eliza – The Chosen
Elle – woman, girl
Eloise – intelligent, smart
Etienne – Estienne, Ettie, Etta
Fantine – childlike
Fawne – young deer
Faye – fairy
Fayme – held in high esteem
Felicite – fortunate
Flannery – sheet of metal, flat land
Fleur – Flower
Forest – out of the woods
Foster – forest keeper
Frank – Free
Franklin – free man
Fraser – strawberry
Frasier – Strawberry
Gareth – gentle; enclosure; watchful
Garland – wreath
Gay – merry
Gaye – Lighthearted
Gaylord – brave strength
Geneva – juniper berry
Genevieve – white wave
Germain – from Germany; bud
Ghislaine – sweet pledge
Granville – from the big town
Grosvenor – Mighty Huntsman
Guy – guide; wood or wide
Hamlin – little home-lover
Harcourt – Residence Name
Iolanthe – violet
Jaimie – I love
Jamari – warrior
Javier – January, enlightened
Jean – God is gracious
Jeanne – Form of Joan
Jenay – name of a plant
Jolie – pretty, merry
Lacy – place name
Lance – knight’s attendant; land
Laverna – Vernal or Springlike
Laverne – from the alder grove, spring-like
Leala – loyal one
Leroy – the king
Liana – vine, to bind; youth
Linette – linnet bird, flaxen
Linus – flaxen-haired
Lionel – young lion
Lyle – island
Mabel – my fair maid; lovely
Macy – from Matthew’s land; club
Magnolia – a flower
Mala – bad one; meeting hall
Marcel – little hammer
Margot – Variant of Margaret
Marguerite – Pearl
Marian – Form of Mary
Marianne – little Mary
Marie – Form of Mary
Marjorie – pearl
Marlon – little hawk
Marshall – keeper of the horses; steward
Marvelle – miracle
Maslin – little twin
Mason – stoneworker
Maurice – moorish; dark; moor land
Mercy, Merci – Compassionate
Michelle – Feminine of Michael
Mignon – dainty, petite
Montague – steep mountain
Montgomery – mountain hunter
Mortimer – still water
Musetta – a ballad
Neville – from the new farmland
Noel – Christmas
Noelle – Born on Christmas
Norman – man from the north
Norris – Caretaker
Odelette – Little Song
Odetta – melody
Odette – happy home
Odil – rich
Olive – kind one; olive tree, peace
Oliver – kind one; olive tree, peace
Orane – rising
Oriel – golden, angel of destiny
Orville – from the golden village
Page – young attendant
Pansy – thought
Papillon – butterfly
Pascal – born at Easter
Pascale – born at Easter
Percival – pierce the veil
Percival, Percy – The Valley-Piercer
Pierre – Form of Peter
Porter – gatekeeper, carrier
Prewitt – valiant one
Purvis – provide
Quennel – dweller by the oak tree
Quennell – Small Oak
Questa – Searcher
Quincy – estate belonging to Quintus
Quiterie – tranquil
Raissa – thinker; rose
Rance – a kind of Belgian marble
Ranger – dweller in the field
Ray – kingly
Remy – from Rheims
Riva – river
Rochelle – from the little rock
Roslin – little red-haired one
Roy – regal one, red
Ruby – red gem
Rush – red-haired
Russel – red-haired; fox-like
Sargent – officer, to serve
Searlait – petitet
Seaton – from Baron’s estate; sea town
Sennett – wise one
Seymour – marshy land near the sea; taylor
Shannelle – channel
Shantay – enchanted
Sigourney – daring king
Sinclair – Saint Clair
Sinjon – Saint John
Solange – rare juwel
Soleil – sun
Sumner – summoner
Sydney – from city of St. Denis
Talbot – reward
Tayce – silence
Taylar – to cut
Tempest – storm
Tiffany – appearance of God
Tracy – path, road
Travis – crossing
Travis, Travers – At the Crossing
Troilus – place name
Troy – place name
Tyson – son of a German, son of Ty
Vachel – cow tender
Vail – from the valley
Valeray – valor, strong
Valerie – valor, strong
Vallis – From Wales
Varden – from the green hill
Vardon – Green Knoll
Vedette – Watch Tower
Verney – Alder Grove
Vernon – alder tree, springlike
Voletta – The Veiled
Warren – watchman, game keeper, enclosure, from La Varenne
Yvonne – Young Archer

Chinese Baby Names

Below we have a list of Chinese names to help you with naming your baby. Chinese baby names and meanings are listed beside each name.

Chinese Names and Meaning

An – Chinese: Peace. Vietnamese: Safety
Bo -Old Norse: A householder. Chinese: Precious
Chan – A Chinese clan name
Chen – Great or vast
Chung – The wise one
Chow – Summer
Guan-yin -The goddess of mercy
Ho – Goodness
Hua – A flower
Hsin – After an ancient dynasty
Jin – Chinese: Golden. Korean: A jewel
Jun – The truth
Li – Strength
Lian – A graceful willow
Liane – Bond, willow
Lien – A lotus
Manchu – Pure
Mee – Beautiful
Ming – After a dynasty
Qing – Blue
Quon – Bright
Shen – A deep thinker
Sun – Chinese: Bending, or decreasing. Korean: Goodness
Tao – Long life
Ushi – Ox
Wang – Kingly
Wen – Cultured, or ornamental
Xiang – Fragrant
Xin – Beautiful
Yuan – The original
Zan – Praise

Arabic Baby Names

To help you in your search for Arabic names, we have put together this extensive list to help you name your baby. Included are baby name meanings. Enjoy!

Arabic Names and Meanings

Aaliyah – high exalted, to ascend
Aaron – shining light, high mountain, messenger
Abbott – father
Abdel – servent
Abdul – Servant of
Abia – Great
Adalia – refuge of God, just, noble one
Adara – beauty, virgin
Adiva – pleasant, gentle
Aiesha – Woman
Ain – precious, eye
Akil – intelligent, logical
Akilah – intelligent, logical
Aleser – lion
Ali – God, little, the highest
Alim – wise, learned
Alima – wise, learned
Almira – Princess
Altair – bird, star
Alzena – the woman
Amber – yellow-brown, precious jewel
Ameerah – princess
Amir – prince
Anan – clouds
Anisa – friendly
Atifa – affection
Azalea – Democracy
Banan – fingertips
Barakah – white one
Basil – royal, brave
Basimah – smiling
Beulah – married
Bilal – first convert of muhammad
Burhan – proof
Cala – castle
Cantara – small bridge
Carna – horn
Cemal – beauty
Coman – noble
Emir – charming prince
Fatima – daughter of muhammad
Fatin – captivating
Ferran – baker
Gadil – God is my wealth
Gamal – camel
Ginton – a garden
Givon – hill, heights
Habib – beloved one
Hadi – guiding to the light
Hadiya – guide to righteousness, gift
Haifa – slender
Hamal – lamb
Hanan – mercy
Hasna – beautiful
Hassan – handsome
Hussein – handsome one
Iman – faith, belief
Israt – affection
Jabir – comforter
Jala – charity
Jaleel – great, fine
Jamal – beauty
Jamilah – beautiful
Jana – God’s gracious gift; a harvest of fruit
Jed – the hand
Jehan – beautiful flower
Jibril – archangel Gabriel
Kadin – friend, companion
Kalb – dog
Kalil – good/best friend
Kalila – beloved
Kamil – perfection
Kamilah – the perfect one
Kardal – mustard seed
Karida – untouched, virgin
Kateb – writer
Khalid – immortal
Khalidah – immortal
Khoury – priest
Laith – lion
Leila – dark as the night
Leron – the song is mine
Lila – night
Lina – tender
Mahala – tenderness
Malik – master
Mansur – divinely aided
Martha – a lady
Matana – gift
Muhammad – praised one
Myiesha – Life’s blessing
Nafeeza – precious thing
Naimah – living a soft, enjoyable life
Nassir – protector
Nazirah – equal, like
Nimah – blessing, loan
Noya – beautiful, ornamented
Nuri – fire
Omar – first son, disciple; gifted speaker; famous
Qabil – Able
Qadim – Ancient
Qadir – Powerful
Qadira – Powerful
Qamar – Moon
Qamra – moon
Qasim – Divider
Qitarah – Fragrant
Quasim – one who divides goods among his people
Qubilah – Agreeable
Qudamah – Courage
Rihana – sweet basil
Rimon – pomegranite
Sabirah – patient
Sabra – thorny cactus; to rest
Sadira – ostrich returning from water
Sahara – the moon
Saida – fortunate one
Sakinah – god-inspired peace-of-mind, tranquility
Salimah – safe, healthy
Salman – protector, conqueror
Salwa – solace; comfort
Samien – to be heard
Samirah – entertaining companion
Samma – sky, skye
Sammon – grocer
Saree – most noble
Seif – sword of religion
Selima – peace
Shakar – grateful
Shakira – grateful
Shammara – he girded his loins
Shunnar – pleasant
Siham – arrows
Sumehra – beautiful face
Tahir – chaste, pure
Tahirah – chaste, pure
Tamir – pure, tall stately
Tariq – star, path
Thana – gratitude
Thara – wealth
Ubadah – Serves God
Ubaid – Faithful
Ulima – Astute, Wise
Uthman – Companion of the Prophet
Utt – wise and kind
Vega – falling star
Widjan – ecstacy
Xavier – bright, new house
Xaviera – bright, new house
Yardan – King
Yasin – Prophet
Yasir – to be rich, to be easy
Zafina – Victorious
Zafir – Victorious
Zafirah – Successful
Zahara – shining, luminous
Zahid – Self-denying
Zahir – Shining, Bright
Zahra – white, flowers
Zaida – fortunate one
Zaim – Brigadier General
Zaira – rose
Zakariyya – Prophet
Zaki – Bright, Pure
Zara – dawn, princess
Zaria – rose
Zarifa – Successful
Zaynah – Great
Zaza – movement, flowery
Zeke – the memory of the lord
Zimraan – Praise
Zuleika – fair-haired
Zulema – peace

Unique Baby Names

A list for unique names can often be difficult to find. Here we’ve gathered a list of unusual and unique baby names to help you in your baby naming process.

Unique and Unusual Baby Names

Abacus
Abianne
Acacia
Acanthus
Admire
Affinity
Air
A’Janae
Akia
Alchemy
Alliance
Amaryllis
Ambrosia
Amiable
Analogy
Anchor
Anemone
Angora
Answer
Antiquity
Arbor
Arcadia
Archer
Aria
Armor
Arrow
Ash
Atiyana
Auburn
Auster
Avalanche
Axiom
Azalea
Azure
Bay
Baylyn
Beech
Benevolent
Bettina
Beyonce
Birch
Blade
Blaze
Bliss
Blithe
Blue
Botany
Boundary
Boxer
Braelyn
Branch
Bridge
Brown
Burr
Cadence
Calico
Calliope
Calyx
Cameo
Camera
Camisha
Canoe
Cantata
Canyon
Caraway
Carnelian
Cascade
Cashmere
Cassia
Castle
Catalpa
Catcher
Cayenne
Cedar
CeeJay
Chamomile
Chance
Chavonne
Chinyere
Ciliza
Cinnamon
Citron
Clarity
Cloud
Cobalt
Columbine
Comet
Comfort
Confidence
Contemplate
Coralee
Corona
Crimson
Damario
Damonica
Dance
Dancer
Darilynn
Dashawna
Davonte
Dawan
Declare
Dedicate
Democracy
Demontay
Dewayne
Diamond
Diplomacy
Discovery
Distance
Diversity
Divinity
Doneshia
Doubt
Drake
Dream
Eccentricity
Echo
Efficiency
Elegant
Eleven
Elm
Eloquent
Emotion
Endeavor
Energy
English
Enterprise
Enthusiasm
Essential
Eternity
Ethereal
Ethical
Even
Ever
Every
Excellence
Exceptional
Experience
Explorer
Fable
Fantasy
Fascination
Fast
Fauna
Favorite
Fennel
Festival
Field
Fielder
Finch
Five
Flame
Flint
Flower
Forest
Forever
Forsythia
Fortune
Forward
Fox
Free
Freedom
Freesia
Friend
Frost
Fury
Future
Gage
Galaxy
Gallant
Gardener
Generous
Gentle
Gillus
Glade
Glass
Glimmer
Graceanne
Granite
Gravity
Green
Grove
Guardian
Guide
Halcyon
Harbor
Harmony
Hermetta
History
Hoby
Holiday
Horizon
Illuminate
Imagine
Indigo
Infinity
Inspiration
Integrity
Irony
Jae’won
Jamari
Jaquelle
Jewel
Justice
Katrita
Kayleigh-Ann
Keever
Keneisha
Keveen
King
Kismet
Lake
Lamond
Lanien
Laquan
Lark
Leaf
Legend
Liberty
Lilac
Lively
Love
Lyric
Mahogany
Makayla
Maleaka
Marcoe
Meadow
Memory
Mercury
Merilynn
Meteor
Mialyn
Mica
Mikki
Mimosa
Miracle
Muse
Music
Myeisha
Mystery
Nakeisha
Navigator
North
Nuesha
Oak
Ocean
Opera
Osment
Pace
Painter
Palace
Peace
Philosophy
Pike
Pilot
Pine
Pleasant
Power
Prairie
Precious
Promise
Prosper
Pyramid
Quantiko
Quarry
Quianna
Quintessence
Racer
Rain
Ranger
Red
Remember
Reshawn
Rhythm
River
Rontae
Rule
Rush
Safari
Sage
Sailor
Science
Scout
Secret
Serendipity
Serenity
Sesame
Seven
Shade
Shaquan
Shatrina
Shawntika
Silver
Simplicity
Sincerity
Singor
Sky
Skylar
Slate
Snow
Society
Sonnet
Spirit
Spruce
Star
Steel
Sterling
Stone
Storm
Story
Strategy
Taffeta
Taheesha
Tamarind
Tarragon
Teal
Temperance
Tender
Theatre
Thunder
Timber
Traveler
Trinity
Wolf

Popular Boy Baby Names

Do you remember this saying about little boys? This is what I think about when I think of cute baby boy names.

What are little boys made of?
Slugs and snails
And puppy-dogs’ tails,
That’s what little boys are made of.

Look through our list of the 100 most popular baby boy names to help you in your baby naming efforts.

 

Most Popular Baby Boy Names

1. Jacob
2. Michael
3. Joshua
4. Matthew
5. Ethan
6. Joseph
7. Andrew
8. Christopher
9. Daniel
10. Nicholas
11. William
12. Anthony
13. David
14. Tyler
15. Alexander
16. Ryan
17. John
18. James
19. Zachary
20. Brandon
21. Jonathan
22. Justin
23. Christian
24. Dylan
25. Samuel
26. Austin
27. Jose
28. Benjamin
29. Nathan
30. Logan
31. Kevin
32. Gabriel
33. Robert
34. Noah
35. Caleb
36. Thomas
37. Jordan
38. Hunter
39. Cameron
40. Kyle
41. Elijah
42. Jason
43. Jack
44. Aaron
45. Isaiah
46. Angel
47. Luke
48. Connor
49. Luis
50. Isaac
51. Brian
52. Juan
53. Jackson
54. Eric
55. Mason
56. Adam
57. Evan
58. Carlos
59. Charles
60. Sean
61. Gavin
62. Alex
63. Aidan
64. Bryan
65. Nathaniel
66. Jesus
67. Ian
68. Steven
69. Cole
70. Timothy
71. Cody
72. Adrian
73. Seth
74. Sebastian
75. Devin
76. Lucas
77. Richard
78. Blake
79. Julian
80. Patrick
81. Trevor
82. Jared
83. Miguel
84. Chase
85. Dominic
86. Antonio
87. Xavier
88. Jeremiah
89. Jaden
90. Alejandro
91. Jeremy
92. Jesse
93. Garrett
94. Diego
95. Mark
96. Owen
97. Hayden
98. Victor
99. Bryce
100. Riley