There are male German names known to the whole world, the bearers of which determined the glory of Germany for centuries. Johann Sebastian, Ludwig, Wolfgang, Berthold - humanity without these people would not be what it is today.

Glory to all mankind

Bach, Beethoven, Goethe, Brecht - the list goes on for quite some time. Robert, Peter, Gunther, Erich - these names are known, loved, they are common and popular. The most important thing, in any case, in this article, is that these are truly German names for men. In a global, cosmic sense, it is obviously not very important what name a genius has. But just as the names Ivan Turgenev and Pyotr Tchaikovsky sound to the Russian ear, so do the names of Heinrich Heine and Robert Schumann to the German ear.

Smiles of time

It is absolutely impossible to ignore the name Karl. And not only because Marx wore it (although most of humanity is certainly familiar with it). Charlemagne, king of the Franks, is no less famous. Faberge and Lagerfeld, a world-famous jeweler and king of fashion, are also not unknown. What to say about Karl Urban. He played the role of one of the heroes of The Lord of the Rings! All other Karls pale - who knows the growth of Marx or Faberge? Urban has grown to 185 centimeters. Any football fan knows the Karls-footballers - Rummenigge and Kort. And Papa Carlo is a symbol of an unsuccessful worker! In a word, the name is well-known, ancient, which has not lost its popularity even today.

old names

The same ancient German names include the names of the heroes of the national epic "The Song of the Nibelungs" - the blue-eyed and blond Siegfried, the symbol of a purebred Aryan, Sigmund, Alberich and others. Despite more than a respectable age, these names are in demand. Siegfried Schneider is a two-time Olympic champion, Siegfried Lenz is a popular film actor. Sigmund, thanks to Freud, is a legendary name. Augustine also belongs to the old ones, a name glorified through the ages by the Austrian folk song "Ah, my dear Augustine." Such male German names as Herman, Martin, Friedrich, Wilhelm, Gustav and Alfred are of considerable age, but are still popular today.

Availability and impact of information

Information flows are very large, the number of heroes that young people want to imitate is endless. The Internet has made the globe one home, there are a lot of favorite names in it, and you want to name a child after an idol. Therefore, sometimes they become the most in demand. At all times, fashion played an important role, it did not bypass the German ones. Modern ones clearly confirm the influence of the United States on the entire life of Western Europe. Ben (who topped the list of popularity) - when did this name become German? According to 2012 data, less than a third were included in the list of the most popular names for native German babies. There's nothing to be done - the modern child to live in society, and it dictates its terms. There are many examples in the literature when children lived with hated names, blaming their parents all their lives. An example is Publius Valerius, one of the heroes of the Forsyte Saga. His father named him so in honor of the horse that came first in the race. But this is definitely an extreme case.

Internationality of names

There are many French names on the list - Louis, Lucas, Leon. A lot of Scandinavian - Jan, Jacob, Johas, Nicholas, of course, American - Tom, Tim. But the name Noah is some kind of double. It is believed that this is a Hebrew female name, however, if it is translated as Noah, then surprise still does not go away. Noa is a popular Israeli singer. Probably, all the same, German boys are called so in honor of the American actor with Indian roots, the hero of the film "The Last Airbender" - Noah Ringer. Let's hope the French and American names combined with don't sound as wild as Harry Kravchenko. So, the most popular German names for today are Ben, Leon, Lucas, Luca (the song brought fame and love to this name). This only says that, despite the popularity of Berlinaria, there are a lot of American productions on the screens of German cinemas, as well as all over the world.

Names that have retained significance for contemporaries

Maybe Hansel sounds archaic, and it's better for a boy to live with the name Johas - the Germans will judge. It is pleasant to note Philip (a lover of horses) and Alexander (a courageous defender), who have not lost their popularity since ancient times. In the 2012 list, in addition to the above, there are such male popular German names as Felix, David, Henri. Times change and names change with them.

Names that have become household names

Every nation has names that represent it as a nation. Russian Ivan, American Uncle Sam, German Fritz. They have a negative stamp on them. "Fritz" was called during the war all the invaders. If we consider Fritz as shortened from the full name Friedrich, then the picture changes dramatically. It testifies to the greatness of Germany - Nietzsche, Engels, Schiller, Barbarossa. These were great people. The royal names Wilhelm and Heinrich are generally out of competition in terms of monumentality and grandeur. On the territory of Europe there were dozens of royal persons who wore them with honor. Heinrich Heine, the poet, added to his world fame. Given the wars unleashed by Germany in the 20th century, every German name, the most beautiful and noble, can belong to a war criminal. the head of the Gestapo, did not add human sympathies to him.

Typical German names

Erich, Gustav, Alfred, Heinrich, Wilhelm, Adolf, Friedrich - these are the most common German names. And the most typical. We can safely add Hermann and Otto to them, the most famous of which was Bismarck, the “Iron Chancellor”, who united the scattered German principalities into one state. But, people of the older generation also knew the handsome West German actor Otto Wilhelm Fischer and Otto Yulievich Schmidt.

Some male German names have undergone a well-deserved obstruction. Adolf was very unlucky. Derived from the ancient Germanic name Adalwolf (translated as "noble wolf"), it characterized a very decent person. Elegance, restraint, sociability, possession of will and intellect were inherent in him. And for the time being, it belonged to quite nice, talented people - Erichson (architect, master of Russian modernism), Andersen (the largest chess player), Dassler (founder of the Adidas company). Adolfs were the king of Nassau and Dobryansky-Sachurov, a prominent public figure, philosopher and writer. Thanks to Hitler, this name, like the name of King Herod, will personify and inspire horror and disgust for centuries.

Beautiful names

In Germany, as in any other country, there are beautiful German male names. Rarely anyone is now called Maximilian, and even before it was not very common. But a very beautiful name. And the West German actor was very handsome and talented. The name is translated as "descendant of the greatest", its bearers have many positive features. Erudite were Maximilian I - the German king, and Maximilian Voloshin - Russian encyclopedist. But aren’t the names Alfred (he was worn by the famous Musset), Arnold (maybe there were famous Arnolds, but Schwarzenegger eclipsed everyone), Martin (“Martin Eden”) not beautiful. In some sources, Altaf, which translates as "the cutest, most charming", and simply "handsome", refers to German names. Such male German names listed in reference books as Lorenz, Raphael, Walter are most likely just names often given to boys in Germany. They are definitely foreign.

rare names

Herman deserves special words, which in Latin means close, uterine, true, even brother. The name is so international and popular that the Germans consider it German, and the Russians - Russian. Pastor Kant, as well as the well-known Jesuit Buzembaum, speak in favor of the first version. In favor of the second - the hero of the "Queen of Spades", the cosmonaut Titov, the saints of Valaam, Constantinople, the hermit Solovetsky. All of them were Germans.

In Germany, as in any other country, there are rare German male names. There are a lot of them, from the noble Abelard to the bright Engelbert. These include Berndt, Villafried, Detlef, Etzel and many others.

Names - the image of Germany

In general, paying attention to male German names, you are amazed at the grandeur of the picture. No matter how many of them are listed, it is impossible to cover all the Germans who brought glory to their country and made their names immortal. Is it possible to ignore Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, if the screens of the world, one after another, come out pictures called "Amadeus". The names of philosophers, composers, writers - Liszt, Hegel, Kant and Schopenhauer - will always be the most famous for the Germans. And only they themselves can judge the significance and popularity of their names. I would like to believe that the time will never come when the names of geniuses will be known to mankind only as the nicknames of the turtle and the dog (Raphael and Beethoven), and no one will remember the bearers of these names.

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German female names and their meaning

German names, that is, the names common in Germany combined Roman (Latin), Greek, Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon names.

Female German names

Agna- chaste, holy

Agnetta- chaste, holy

Adelaide- nobility

Adelinda- noble snake

Alina– abbreviation of longer names ending in "...alina"

Albertina- bright nobility

Amalia- Job

Amelinda- work, snake, dragon

Amelia- diligent, industrious

Angelica– angelic

Aneli- usefulness, grace, God is my oath

Annamary- benefit, grace, beloved

Annie- mercy, grace

Astrid- goddess of beauty

Beata- blessed

Belinda- beautiful snake

Benedict- blessed

Bertha- magnificent

Brigitte (Bridget)

Bruna– brown

Brunhilde- warrior woman

Verena- sacred wisdom

Vibek- war

Wilda– wild

Vita- life

Volda- authority, rule

Gaby- strong from God

Henrietta- head of the house

heraldine- strong

Gertrude- strong spear

Gret (Greta, Greta)– pearl

Gretchen- small pearl

Griselda- gray girl

Dagmar– daytime

Jitta- majestic, majestic

Joseph- she will multiply

Dietrich- queen of nations

Ersel- little bear

Zelma- God's helmet

Zelda- gray girl

Zenzi- emerging, growing, flourishing

Yvette- yew bow

Yvonne (Yvonne)- yew tree

Ida- good

Idan- to love again

Isolde- ice rule

Ilma- helmet

Ilsa God is my oath

Indgeborg help, protection

Irma- dedicated to the god of war

Irmalinda- completely soft and gentle

Karla- free man

Carlin- free man

Carlotta- free man

Katarina– clean

Katherine (Katherine)– clean

Clotilde- famous battle

Korina- maiden

kristen- Follower of Christ

Leona- a lion

Leonor- foreign, other

Fox God is my oath

Lisbeth God is my oath

Liel- worshiping God

Laura– laurel

lotta God is my oath

Louise- famous warrior

Malvina- friend of justice

Margaret– pearl

Marie- bitter

Matilda- strong in battle

Meta– pearl

Minna- helmet

Maud- mighty in battle

Odelia (Odile)- rich

Ottila- rich

Ottilia- rich

Raymond- wise protector

Raffaela- God has healed

Rebecca- luring into a trap

Rosemary- reminder

Rupert- famous

Swanhilde- slain swan

Selma- Protector of God

senta- growing, flourishing

Summer- summer

Sophie– wisdom

Suze– lily

Theresa- beloved and strong. (in Greek - a huntress)

Teresia- reaper

till– abbreviation for longer names starting with "Till"

Ulrika- prosperity and power

Ursula- bear

Francis- free

Frida- world

Frederica- peaceful ruler

frock- little lady

Hannah- God is good

Helena- torch, moon, secretly escaped

Helma- helmet

Henrik- home ruler

Helga- holy

Hilda (Hilda)– practical

Eleanor- foreign, other

Alfie- elf power

Elvira- protection of all

Elsa- worshiping God

Emily- competing

Emma- affectionate

Erma- whole, universal

Ermelinda- completely soft and gentle

Erna- fighting death

Ernest- fighting death

Jadwiga- wealthy warrior

Brief energy-informational characteristics of some names

Olga-Genhelia

Olga-Genhelia- this name enhances female delicacy, sexuality, increases intuition and some worldly wisdom. This is a mental worker.

A woman with this name has a lot of imagination, she finds a common language with men well. Most often, men take her for their boyfriend, who can be trusted with their secrets. She is a good friend for men.

The personal life of a woman with this name should be good. But she is unlikely to be able to earn and keep big money. And if it works, it will be difficult to keep them. This is a relationship man, not a business man.

This name suggests that the woman is more likely to smoke and drink hard liquor. She is kind and does not wish harm to anyone.

The name is more material than spiritual.

The color of the name is green with a brown tint around the edges.

Not the best name for women.

Olga-Lunza

Olga-Lunza- this name greatly activates the 3rd energy center (willpower), as well as the 7th center (increases intuition). The 2nd center (sexual energy) is slightly activated.

A woman with this name is a person of creative professions with her own special view of the world. There will be many men in her life and in bed, but they will all be passing.

The name develops poetic abilities and abilities in painting.

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What German male and female names and surnames are popular? Is it okay to name a baby McDonald or Bremen in Germany? What did the ancient Germanic names mean and did they survive today? It has long been believed that the name of a person performs the function of a talisman that protects and influences the fate of its bearer. Many tend to believe this to this day. So what are children called in Germany? Read all about German names and surnames in our article.

Previously, people of the humble class managed only one name, for example, Heinrich, Anna, Dietrich. This fact is recorded in the documents of the past, for example, in church books, contracts, court papers and literary works of that time.

During the Late Middle Ages, there was a trend when a nickname (Beiname) or a surname (Familienname) was added to the usual name (Rufname). Rufname is the name by which it was preferable to address a person, for example, Heinrich. Beiname is a nickname that a person received depending on personal qualities, appearance, and other things.

Nicknames might have been needed to indicate that out of dozens of Heinrich bearers, it was the curly-haired one: Heinrich Krause could have appeared this way. Also, this step was important for the city administration and other bureaucrats, again to distinguish the townspeople from each other.

An important difference between a nickname and a surname was that it was not passed on to the next generations. It could also be added to the name, transformed from the type of activity of its carrier, the area where he lives, or, again, personal qualities. Surnames are passed from one generation to another by inheritance. Today it can be argued that surnames, as such, were formed from nicknames.

Names

It is conditionally possible to divide German names into two groups - ancient Germanic and foreign (Latin and Greek), which came after the spread of Christianity. Names of ancient Germanic origin include, for example, Karl, Ulrich, Wolfgang, Gertrud. Ancient Germanic names consisted, as a rule, of two bases, each of which had its own meaning. Such names were supposed to influence the fate of a person, patronize and protect him. In ancient documents (750-1080), about 7000 two-root Germanic names are indicated, most of which were male.

In the 11th century, such a variety of names came to naught due to the influence of Christianity and the arrival of new, southern European names. The new religion gradually contributed to the fact that Germanic names lost popularity and fell into oblivion.

Interestingly, in ancient Germanic names, many roots mean war, battle or weapons.

Examples of stems denoting:

Battle: badu, gund, hadu, hari, hild, wig

Weapons: ekka, ger (spear), isan, ort (weapon point)

Basics denoting ammunition and protection:

Brun: chest shield

Burg: refuge

Guard: fence

Linta: Linden shield

Rand: high shield

Roots denoting the characteristics of the battle:

Bald: (kühn) bold

Harti: (hart) strong

Kuni: (kühn) courageous

Muot: brave

Trud: (Kraft) strength

And signifying the consequences of the battle:

Sigu: (Sieg) victory

Hruod: (Friede) peace

Fridu: (Waffenruhe) armistice

Diet: (Natur) nature

Animal world:

Arn: (Adler) an eagle

Bero: (Bär) bear

Ebur: (Eber) boar

Hraban: (Rabe) raven

Wolf, wulf: (Wolf) wolf

The original meaning of many names today is difficult to decipher, since in the connection of the roots some letters of the name were lost over time. However, studying ancient names, one can undoubtedly discover many interesting cultural and historical details. Unfortunately, today the interpretation of ancient Germanic names is rather generalized. Also, in addition to the two-root names mentioned, there were also some single-root ones. Among them are famous, for example, Karl, Bruno and Ernst.

Meanings of some German names:

Heinrich - housekeeper

Wolfgang - the way of the wolf

Ludwig - famous warrior

Wilhelm - reliable helmet

Friedrich - peaceful ruler

Rudolf - glorious wolf

With the spread of Christianity, names of Greek and Roman origin were used more and more than those of Germanic origin. In comparison with the ancient Germanic names, they lacked the principle of dividing into two bases. Latin names with Roman origin are quite ordinary in their meaning and do not carry the grandeur inherent in ancient Germanic names: Paulus is small, Claudius is lame. Often the names of the children were chosen depending on how the child was born in a row: Tertiat is the third.

Traditional and beautiful-sounding names are very unsightly in their meaning, for example, Claudia - lame. Names that came under Greek influence were more cheerful. Amanda is worthy of love, Felix is ​​happy.

For the past five years, the lists of the most popular female and male names have been occupied by Mia and Emma among girls, and Ben, Jonas and Luis among boys.

Other fashionable female names of recent years: Sofia, Anna, Emilia, Marie, Lena, Lea, Amelie, Emily, Lilly, Clara, Lara, Nele, Pia, Paula, Alina, Sarah, Luisa. Popular male names of the last five years: Leon, Lucas, Maximillian, Moritz, Tom, Tim, Eric, Jannik, Alexander, Aaron, Paul, Finn, Max, Felix.

And the most common names of Germany among the adult population (born between 1980 and 2000) sound quite different. For example, here are the most common male names: Peter, Michael, Wolfgang, Jurgen, Andreas, Stephan, Christian, Uwe, Werner, Hans, Mathias, Helmut, Jorg, Jens.

Female names: Ursula, Sabine, Monica, Susanne, Petra, Birgit, Andrea, Anna, Brigitte, Claudia, Angelika, Heike, Gabriele, Cathrin, Anja, Barbara. These names are not very common among young people and you can meet them sooner among the older generation.

In German, there are not many ways to form a diminutive name. The main ones are: -le, -lein, -chen. For example, in the names Peterle, Udolein, Susannchen. By a diminutive name, a person can be addressed in the family circle.

Among friends, at school or university, just the short form of the name is more often used, it is more neutral: Klaus from Nikolaus, Gabi from Gabriel, Sussi from Susanne, Hans from Johannes. As a rule, short names are formed using the -i morpheme at the end of a word.

Today, it is not uncommon for parents to initially give their child exactly the short form of a name: Toni (instead of the full Antonie) or Kurt (instead of Konrad). At the same time, the names obtained in this way are used on a par with the original full forms. The use of short forms as independent names has been officially allowed since the 19th century. It is noteworthy that short and diminutive names are mostly neuter.

And my last name is too famous for me to call it!

As in many other European countries, in Germany, surnames first appeared among the nobility and feudal lords, as a sign of belonging to an eminent family at the beginning of the Middle Ages. Gradually, ordinary, not noble people also received surnames. As in Russian, many surnames go back to designations of professions, occupation, place of residence and human qualities (Kuznetsov, Popov, Volkov, Khoroshkin) or from personal names (Ivanov, Antonov). As for differences, German surnames, as a rule, do not have feminine or masculine indicators, unlike Russian ones, where endings and suffixes almost always tell the gender of the carrier: Kuznetsov - Kuznetsova, Ilyin - Ilyina, Savelyev - Savelyeva. It is worth noting that this was not always the case, and until the beginning of the 19th century in Germany there were special, feminine endings for surnames.

German surnames formed from personal names:

Walter, Hermann, Werner, Hartmann.

Surnames derived from nicknames:

Klein - small

Brown -brown

Neumann - the new man

Krause - curly

Lange - long, lanky

Jung - young

Schwarz - black haired

Stolz - proud

Bart - bearded man

Surnames formed from the name of professions and type of activity:

Müller - miller

Schmidt - blacksmith

Fischer - fisherman

Schneider - tailor, cutter

Wagner - carriage master

Meyer - manager (estate)

Weber - weaver

Hoffman - courtier

Koch - cook

Becker - from him. Backer - baker

Schäfer - shepherd

Schulz - warden

Richter- Judge

Bauer - peasant, country man

Schröder - tailor

Zimmermann - carpenter

Krüger - potter, innkeeper

Lehmann - landowner

König - king

Köhler - collier

Schuhmacher - shoemaker

The 10 most common surnames and their famous carriers:

Müller Otto Müller (1898 - 1979) was a German painter and graphic artist.

Matthias Müller (1953) - head of the VW automobile concern.

Schmidt Helmut Heinrich Waldemar Schmidt (1918 - 2015), German politician (SPD), German Chancellor 1974 - 1982

Schneider Romy Schneider (1938 - 1982), Austrian-German actress, best known for her role in the Sisi film trilogy.

Fischer Helene Fischer (1984) German singer, hit and pop music performer.

Meyer Friedrich Wilhelm Franz Meyer (1856 - 1935) - German mathematician.

Weber Maximilian Carl Emil Weber (1864 - 1920) German lawyer, economist and co-founder of sociology.

Schulz Axel Schulz (1968) is a German boxer.

Wagner Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883) - German composer who wrote the music and libretto for the opera Der Ring des Nibelungen.

Becker Boris Franz Becker (1967) is a German professional tennis player and Olympic champion.

Hoffman Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann (1776 - 1822) - German lawyer, writer, composer, bandmaster, music critic, artist. Author of the books "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King", "Worldly Views of the Cat Murr".

May I apply?

When politely addressing “You” to a man, they say Herr + (Nachname): Herr Müller When politely addressing “You” to a woman, Frau + (Nachname): Frau Müller

When filling out official forms, they are always asked to indicate Vorname and Nachname. Enter your first name in the Vorname field and your last name in the Nachname field.

In everyday life, the word der Name means exactly the surname: "Mein Name ist Müller."

Interestingly, German law prohibits giving children names as names of geographical names (Bremen, London), titles (Prinzessin), trademarks (Coca-Cola), surnames or fictitious names (as is customary, for example, in the USA). But it is allowed give the child up to five names - while only two of them can be written with a hyphen (Anne-Marie).

Also unacceptable are names that are considered immoral and degrading to the dignity of a child, considered religious taboo or are not given names. If the registry office officials refuse to enter the chosen name, the issue will be resolved in court.

Words and expressions:

Das Kind beim Namen nennen - call a spade a spade

Die Dinge beim Namen nennen - call a spade a spade

Auf einen Namen horen - respond to a nickname (about animals)

Unter falschem Namen - under a false name

Mein Name ist Hase - my hut on the edge

Natalia Khametshina, Deutsch Online

The German people, like any other society, has its own name. According to the German Language Society, in recent years, Marie (Marie), Sophie (Sophie), Lena (Lena), Emma (Emma), Lea (Lea / Leah), Anna (Anna), Emily (Emilie / Emily ), Lily (Lilli / Lilly / Lili), Lina (Lina). How do German families choose a name? What is the main focus? First of all, when sorting German girls' names, many families pay attention to euphony. That is why such names as Louise, Laura, Lena, Lea, Emily are very popular among the Germans.

In addition, the popularity of the name is influenced by pop culture and social events. For example, after the victory of Lena Meyer-Landrut at Eurovision, this name was given to almost every third newborn. Fashion also plays an important role, for example, there was a time when there were too many kids named Angelina, Justin and Kevin in kindergartens. At the same time, there are parents who name their children after fictional characters in books or films. And at the same time, "old-fashioned" German names for girls are becoming popular, the same situation can be observed in Russia. If you want to give your daughter a beautiful German name, then we advise you to use our list.

German girls names:

Agnese - chaste saint

Clarimondt - a bright defender

Agnet - chaste saint

Conradine is a courageous adviser

Adala - noble

Kressenz - emerging

Adalwolfa - noble she-wolf

Kunibert - brave bright

Adalheid - noble species

Cunigand - enduring war

Adalheidis - a noble species

Kate - pure

Adelind - noble snake

Latgard - protector of people

Adelinde - noble snake

Leonor - foreign other

Adelheit - a noble species

Liseloth - god - my oath

Aleite - a noble species

Liesl - god - my oath

Aloisia - famous warrior

Lore - laurel

Amalazuinta - strong working

Lorelei - mumbling rocks

Amalia - work

Lorelai - murmur of the rock

Angelika - angelic

Luitgard - protector of people

Aneli - favor grace

Louise - famous warrior

Annaleisa - favor grace

Mine - helmet

Annalisa - favor grace

Malazinta - strong worker

Anneline - favor grace

Malvine - smooth eyebrow

Atala - noble

Margaret - pearl

Barbel - foreign

Mareik - beloved

Bindi is a beautiful snake

Maril - beloved

Bridget is majestic

Minna - helmet

Victoria the Conqueror

Mirjam - Beloved

Wilda - wild

Odila - rich

Wilhelmine - helmet

Odile - rich

Gabrayale - strong from God

Ortrun - the secret of the point

Ganda - war

Ottild - rich

Gertrudt - the power of the spear

Ottilie - rich

Gratia - pleasing

Raik - peaceful ruler

Gretta - pearl

Reinhild - battle advisor

Dagmar - maid of the day

Rosemary - Beloved

Jerdi - nested citadel

Ruperta - famous

Jisela - pledge

Sigild - smitten with victory

Joseph - she will multiply

Tatyana - father

Zelda the gray maiden

Teresia the reaper

Zuzanne - lily

Freja - lady hostess

Yvon - yew tree

Freed - the power of the elf

Yvonette - yew tree

Frock the little lady

Imk - whole

Hann - good god

Ingeborg - help protection

Hedwig - fighting war

Irma - a whole universal

Helmine - helmet

Irmgard - universal

Heluidis - very healthy

Irmtrod - totally loved

Hermine - army man

Irmtrud - totally loved

Hildegard - guard of battle

Kakili - blind

Hildegaird - wrestling

Carlot is a man

Hiltrod - the power of battle

Katarina - pure

Elsa - god is my oath

Katherine - pure

Ermtraud - totally loved

Kinj - enduring war

Ermtrud - totally loved

Clara - clear bright

Erna - fighting death

Due to their sonority and beauty, German family nicknames are very popular among the peoples of many countries. Each of the proper names is unique and has a specific origin. Anyone who wants to join the culture of the peoples of Germany will be able to pick up a nickname to their liking, beautiful in sound or with a sacred meaning.

German names and surnames

The history of the appearance of German names and surnames begins in ancient times. Personal names were designed to carry not only a beautiful combination, but also a magical meaning that endowed the owner with certain qualities of character. The family nicknames of the Germans had a slightly different character of formation. They began to emerge from nickname meanings that reflected:

• already existing bright qualities of a person (Braun - brown, Schwarz - black, Klein - small);
• the area where he lived (von Berne, von der Vogelweide);
• the owner's profession or occupation (Becker - baker, Koch - cook, Bauer - peasant);
• many were formed from personal names (Peters, Walter).

Gradually, peculiar nicknames began to be recorded in official documents and acquired the meaning of the first German surnames, entrenched in all the descendants of the people who wore them. Business papers began to distribute them widely. In many modern German families, it is customary to address servants simply by name, without using the addresses that are familiar to this European country and have a respectful meaning:

• Herr - for men;
• Frau - for women.

The prefix "von" in German surnames

Many Germanic surnames have the prefix "von" at the beginning. It was very honorable to have one, since it was assigned exclusively to people of noble blood - aristocrats. In ancient times, only feudal lords could have such a postscript - people who own servants and land plots. Today, the prefix "von" in German surnames can be found in people of any kind of activity, since all noble privileges have been abolished.

German surnames for girls

Girls with sonorous names can appropriate a second foreign origin. To respectfully address women in Germany, the word "Frau" is used, which means "madam." Beautiful German female surnames for girls:

• Kaufman is a merchant;
• Becker - baker;
• Rieger - from Riga;
• Klee - clover;
• Hertz - courage;
• Reuss - on behalf of;
• Schultz - headman;
• Mayer - farmer, burgomaster;
• Till is a strong ruler;
• Junghans - on behalf of the family.

German surnames for men

Noble and majestic meaning should be masculine surnames. Representatives of the stronger sex can choose them by translation from German, in accordance with their profession or appearance. To emphasize significance, the word "Herr" should be used when addressing. List of popular beautiful male German proper names with their meanings:

• Fisher is a fisherman;
• Schmidt is a blacksmith;
• Becker is a baker;
• Koch - cook;
• Richter - judge;
• Brown - brown;
• Lange - big;
• Klein - small;
• Schroeder - tailor;
• Kehler - coal miner;
• Kening is the king;
• Krause - curly;
• Lehmann is a landowner.

Popular German surnames

Common German surnames are often used as pseudonyms. They are beautiful, noble, sonorous. Such family nicknames are worn by many famous people. List of popular beautiful Germanic proper names with meanings:

• Müller is a miller;
• Mayer - manager of the lands;
• Weber - weaver;
• Wagner - carriage maker;
• Schultz - headman;
• Hoffmann - courtier;
• Schaefer is a shepherd;
• Bauer is a peasant;
• Wolf - wolf;
• Neumann is a new man;
• Zimmerman is a carpenter;
• Kruger - potter;
• Schwartz - black;
• Hartmann - from a male personal name.

There are other beautiful nicknames:

• Walter;
• Berg;
• Borman;
• Bremer;
• Brunner;
• Ganz;
• Gruber;
• Geller;
• Seiler;
• Simmel;
• Singer;
• Keller;
• Kramer;
• Liebknecht;
• Leitner;
• Merkel;
• Meyer;
• Moritz;
• Neller;
• Osterman;
• Pearl;
• Preuss;
• Riedel;
• Rogge;
• Rothman;
• Frieze;
• Fuchs;
• Hoffman;
• Zuckerman;
• Schwartz;
• Schiller;
• Schmidt;
• Schneider;
• Schroeder;
• Matte;
• Ebel.