List of German Baby Names Meanings

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  • Keifer
    Kiefer is a strong occupational surname associated with "24" star Kiefer Sutherland, but one that could well join the other 'er' surnames currently in favor. Keifer is a German surname transferred to first name use, derived from two old Germanic words, kien and forhe, both of which mean "pine tree."
    Meaning: Barrel maker Origin: German
  • Keiffer
    Keiffer Name Meaning. Variant spelling of German Keifer. Altered spelling of German Kieffer (see Kiefer).
    Meaning: One who makes barrels Origin: German
  • Kelsey - KEL-see
    Kelsey (given name) ... The name most probably derives from an Old English given name Ceolsige, which meant "ship's victory", or it could be a place name meaning "Cenel's island". "Cenel's Island" is a combination of the Old English word "cenel", meaning "fierce", and "eg", meaning island.
    Meaning: A form of chelsea Origin: Germanic
  • Kiefer - KEE-fər
    Kiefer is a strong occupational surname associated with "24" star Kiefer Sutherland, but one that could well join the other 'er' surnames currently in favor. Keifer is a German surname transferred to first name use, derived from two old Germanic words, kien and forhe, both of which mean "pine tree."
    Meaning: One who makes barrels Origin: German
  • Kieffer
    Kiefer is a strong occupational surname associated with "24" star Kiefer Sutherland, but one that could well join the other 'er' surnames currently in favor. Keifer is a German surname transferred to first name use, derived from two old Germanic words, kien and forhe, both of which mean "pine tree."
    Meaning: One who makes barrels Origin: German
  • Kiel - KEEL
    Kiel is a surname or given name. As first name it is an alternate spelling of Kyle (kahyl). It can be pronounced like "Kyle" or "keel". It is also believed to be rooted in the Hawaiian for "lily of the valley".
    Meaning: Resembling he gardenia Origin: Germanic
  • Kolt
    The meaning of the name “Kolt” is: “Young male horse”.
    Meaning: A short form of koltan Origin: German
  • Kolten
    Kolten is an Americanized respelling of Colton which started out as an English surname derived from a place name. The name Colton comes from the Olde English words “col” (meaning charcoal) and “tūn” (meaning town or settlement) to identify a person who dwelled in or near a town where coal was produced.
    Meaning: A form of colton Origin: German
  • Koltin
    German Meaning: The name Koltin is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Koltin is: Coal town.
    Meaning: A form of colton Origin: German
  • Konrad - KAWN-raht
    Origin and meaning. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic name Konrad, from conja meaning "bold" and rad "counsel". It was the name of a 10th-century bishop of Constance, and became popular in post-medieval English and post-medieval French. It regained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 19th century.
    Meaning: Wise counsel or honest advisor Origin: Germanic
  • Korey
    Irish Meaning: The name Korey is an Irish baby name. In Irish the meaning of the name Korey is: Spear bearer. Also a From the hollow.
    Meaning: From the hollow, of the churning waters Origin: Germanic
  • Kori
    The different meanings of the name Kori are: Germanic meaning: God's peace. Celtic - Gaelic meaning: Dweller in or near a hollow; spear. English meaning: God's peace.
    Meaning: God's peace Origin: Germanic
  • Kory - KAWR-ee
    Origin of the name Corey: Borrowed from the Irish, Corey is a name of more than one derivation. It is the transferred use of the surname derived from the Gaelic coire (a cauldron, a seething pool, a hollow): hence, “dweller in or near a hollow.”
    Meaning: From the hollow, of the churning waters Origin: Germanic
  • Kramer - KRAY-mer
    Kramer Name Meaning. German (also Krämer), Dutch, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a shopkeeper, peddler, or hawker, from an agent derivative of Middle High German, Middle Low German kram 'trading post', 'tent', 'booth'.
    Meaning: A form of cramer Origin: German
  • Lamaar
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Lamar or Lamarr is a word with multiple origins. It is in use as a feminine Arabic name meaning "liquid gold". Its English use is primarily masculine and derives from an English and ultimately French surname that originated from a place name in Normandy meaning "the sea" (la mer).
    Meaning: From the renowned land / of the sea Origin: German, French
  • Lamarr
    French Meaning: The name Lamarr is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Lamarr is: Of the sea.
    Meaning: From the renowned land / of the sea Origin: German, French
  • Lance - LANTS
    Meaning & History. From the Germanic name Lanzo, originally a short form of names that began with the element land meaning "land". During the Middle Ages it became associated with Old French lance "spear, lance". A famous bearer is American cyclist Lance Armstrong (1971-).
    Meaning: Territory, land Origin: German
  • Leonard - LEN-ərd
    Leonard or Leo is a common English, German, Irish, and Dutch masculine given name and a surname. ... The name has come to mean "lion strength", "lion-strong", or "lion-hearted". It may also be from the Latin Leo ("lion"). Leonard was the name of a Saint in the Middle Ages period, known as the patron saint of prisoners.
    Meaning: Having the strength of a Origin: Germanic
  • Leonardo - lee-ə-NAHR-do
    Portuguese Meaning: The name Leonardo is a Portuguese baby name. In Portuguese the meaning of the name Leonardo is: Lion-bold. Leonardo da Vinci is considered by many to be the most brilliant and creative men who ever lived.
    Meaning: Strong as the lion Origin: Germanic
  • Leopoldo
    Italian Meaning: The name Leopoldo is an Italian baby name. In Italian the meaning of the name Leopoldo is: A bold man.
    Meaning: Bold people Origin: Germanic
  • Lewis - LOO-is
    This name is composed of the Germanic elements hlod and wig, meaning "fame" and "war". The name developed into the Old French Clovis, Clouis, Louis; as well as into the German Ludwig. The name Lowis spread to England through the Normans. Lewis has since become confused with other unrelated names.
    Meaning: Fame and war Origin: Germanic
  • Linden - LIN-dən
    Linden is an English given name referring to the Linden tree. In the United States, the name (along with variant Lyndon) was somewhat popular as a boys name from the 1930s to the 1960s.
    Meaning: A form of lyndon Origin: German
  • Lonnie - LAHN-ee
    Lonnie is a given name usually used for males. Its meaning is "ready for battle" derived from Old German.
    Meaning: Solitary Origin: Germanic
  • Lorelai
    Lorelai is a different spelling variation on Lorelei (mostly used by Americans). The traditional spelling is Lorelei, a name with two theorized etymologies. First, it's the combination of an Old German word “lureln” meaning “murmuring” plus a Celtic word “ley” meaning “rock”.
    Meaning: Murmuring rock Origin: German
  • Lorelei - LAWR-e-lie
    Lorelei is a feminine given name taken from the name of a rock headland on the Rhine River. Legends say that a maiden named the Lorelei lives on the rock and lures fishermen to their death with her song. Its Czech name day is 17 August.
    Meaning: From the rocky cliff, in mythology Origin: German
  • Louie
    The name Louie is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Louie is: Famous warrior, from the Old German 'Chlodovech'.
    Meaning: Fame and war Origin: Germanic
  • Louis - LOO-is
    The name Louis is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Louis is: Famous warrior, from the Old German 'Chlodovech'. Eighteen kings of France have borne this name, and Louis was used by the French royal family for hundreds of years. Famous Bearer: Jazz musician Louis Armstrong.
    Meaning: A famous warrior Origin: Germanic
  • Louisa
    Latin Meaning: The name Louisa is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Louisa is: Latin feminine form of Louis: Famous warrior. Famous Bearer: Louisa M. Alcott, who wrote 'Little Women'.
    Meaning: A familiar form of louise Origin: Germanic
  • Luis - LWEES
    Luis (and its variant forms) is the Spanish, Portuguese (Luís), Galician, Aragonese form of the Germanic given name Hludowig and Chlodovech (modern German Ludwig). The Germanic name is composed of the words for "fame" (hlūd) and "warrior" (wīg) which may be translated to famous warrior or "famous in battle".
    Meaning: Fame and war Origin: Germanic
  • Luisa
    Luisa (Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese) or Louise (French) is a feminine given name; it is the feminine form of the given name Louis (Luis), the French form of the Frankish Chlodowig (German Ludwig), from the Germanic elements hlod "fame" and wig "combat".
    Meaning: Fame and war Origin: Germanic