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German Girl Names

Here is a list of German girl names along with their meanings.

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Name,Meaning

Ada , Joyful
Adal , Sweet – Noble
Adalgisa , Noble hostage
Adalgisal , Noble hostage
Adalheida , Sweet – Noble
Adali , Noble
Adalia , Noble
Adalicia , Of the nobility – Noble
Adalie , Noble
Adaliz , Of the nobility – Noble
Adalwolfa , Noble wolf – Noble hero
Adela , Pleasant – Noble
Adelaide , Sweet – Noble
Adele , Pleasant
Adelgiese , Noble hostage
Adelheid , Sweet – Noble
Adelheide , Sweet – Noble
Adelina , Noble – Sweet
Adelinda , Noble – Sweet
Adeline , Sweet – Noble
Adelisa , Of the nobility – Noble
Adelita , Sweet – Noble
Adelle , Noble – Sweet
Adelyte , Has good humor
Adette , Noble – Sweet
Adolfa , Noble wolf – Noble hero
Adolfina , Noble wolf – Noble hero
Adolpha , Noble wolf – Noble hero
Adrian , Dark
Adriane , Dark
Agatha , Good
Agathe , Good
Agneta , Pure
Aili , Sweet
Ailis , Sweet
Ailse , Sweet
Al , Noble – Truth
Alarica , Rules all
Alberta , Noble – Bright
Albertina , Noble – Bright
Albertine , Noble – Bright
Albertyne , Intelligent
Alda , Old
Aldona , Ancient
Aleda , Ancient
Alessa , Noble – Truth
Alexis , Noble – Truth
Alfonsine , Noble
Alfreda , Wise counsel
Ali , Noble – Truth
Alice , Noble – Truth
Alicia , Noble – Truth
Alida , Ancient
Alika , Noble – Truth
Aliki , Noble – Truth
Alisa , Noble – Truth
Alise , Noble – Truth
Alisha , Noble – Truth
Alishea , Noble – Truth
Alison , Noble – Truth
Alissa , Noble – Truth
Alisz , Noble – Truth
Alix , Noble – Truth
Aliz , Noble – Truth
Aliza , God’s oath
Allaryce , Noble ruler
Allie , Noble – Truth
Allison , Noble – Truth
Ally , Noble – Truth
Allyssa , Noble – Truth
Aloisia , Famous warrior
Alonsa , Eager
Aloysia , Famous warrior
Alphonsine , Noble
Alseia , Noble – Truth
Alva , Army of elves
Alvar , Army of elves
Alvara , Army of elves
Alvarie , Army of elves
Alvie , Army of elves
Alyce , Noble – Truth
Alyda , Ancient
Alys , Sweet
Alyse , Noble – Truth
Alysha , Noble – Truth
Alyshia , Noble – Truth
Alyson , Noble – Truth
Alyssa , Noble – Truth
Amalasand , Industrious
Amalasanda , Industrious
Amalda , Eagle – Powerful
Amara , Eternal – Immortal – Steadfast
Amarande , Eternal – Immortal – Steadfast
Angelika , Like an angel
Annamaria , Bitter grace
Annemarie , Bitter grace
Anni , God’s grace
Antje , Grace
Antonie , Priceless
Arabel , Beautiful eagle
Arabella , Beautiful eagle
Arabelle , Beautiful eagle
Ararinda , Tenacious
Arleigh , Meadow of the hares
Arlisa , God’s oath
Arlise , God’s oath
Armina , Warrior maiden
Aubrey , Rules with elf-wisdom
Ava , Bird
Avaset , Bird
Baldhart , Strong – Brave
Ballard , Strong – Brave
Bathild , Heroine
Bathilda , Heroine
Bathilde , Heroine
Bemadette , Has the courage of a bear
Berdina , Glorious
Berdine , Glorious
Berit , Bright – Glorious
Bern , Brave as a bear
Bernadete , Brave as a bear
Bernadett , Brave as a bear
Bernadette , Brave as a bear
Bernadina , Brave as a bear
Bernadine , Brave as a bear
Bernie , Brave as a bear
Berta , Glorious – Intelligent
Bertha , Intelligent – Bright
Bertina , Intelligent
Bess , God’s oath
Beth , God’s oath
Betsy , God’s oath
Bette , God’s oath
Bettie , God’s oath
Betty , God’s oath
Binga , From the kettle shaped hollow
Binge , From the kettle shaped hollow
Blas , Firebrand
Blasa , Firebrand
Bluma , Flower – Bloom
Brenda , Fiery hill – Sword-blade
Brenunda , Fiery hill – Sword-blade
Bruna , Of the dark hair
Brune , Of the dark hair
Brunhild , Dark – Noble
Brunhilda , Dark – Noble
Brunhilde , Dark – Noble
Brynn , Fiery hill – Sword-blade
Brynna , Fiery hill – Sword-blade
Calla , Chatter
Callan , Chatter
Cara , Strong – Melody – Song
Carey , Strong – Melody – Song
Carleigh , Freeholder
Carly , Strong – Melody – Song
Caro , Strong – Melody – Song
Carol , Strong – Melody – Song
Carolina , Strong – Melody – Song
Caroline , Strong – Melody – Song
Carolyn , Strong – Melody – Song
Carolyne , Strong – Melody – Song
Carra , Strong – Melody – Song
Carrie , Strong – Melody – Song
Carry , Strong – Melody – Song
Cary , Strong – Melody – Song
Cecania , Free
Ceray , Strong – Melody – Song
Chay , A man
Cheryl , Beloved – Dear – Darling
Chloris , Pale
Chriselda , Strong
Clarimond , Brilliant protectress
Clarimonda , Brilliant protectress
Clarimonde , Brilliant protectress
Claudelle , Lame
Claudette , Lame
Claudia , Lame
Claudine , Lame
Clay , Adhere – Mortal
Clayborne , Adhere – Mortal
Clayland , Adhere – Mortal
Clayton , Adhere – Mortal
Cloris , Pale
Clotilda , Heroine
Clotilde , Heroine
Conradina , Brave
Conradine , Brave
Dagmar , Joyous day – Bright
Dagna , A splendid day
Dagomar , Glorious day
Dame , A lady
Dell , Noble
Della , Bright – Noble
Delma , Noble protector
Delmi , Noble protector
Delmira , Noble protector
Delmy , Noble protector
Didrika , Folk rule
Dunston , Valiant fighter – Dark stone
Dustan , Valiant fighter – Dark stone
Dustin , Valiant fighter – Dark stone
Dusty , Valiant fighter – Dark stone
Eadaion , Joyous friendship
Earnestine , Earnest – Vigorous
Eartha , The earth
Ebba , Strength
Edda , Vigorous battle maiden
Edelina , Gracious
Edeline , Gracious
Ediline , Gracious
Edina , Prosperous friend – Heir’s axe
Edwina , Prosperous friend – Heir’s axe
Edwinna , Prosperous friend – Heir’s axe
Edwyna , Prosperous friend – Heir’s axe
Edwynna , Prosperous friend – Heir’s axe
Elfrida , Peaceful ruler
Elica , Noble
Elisabeth , God’s oath
Elise , God’s oath
Elizabeth , God’s oath
Elke , Noble – Truth
Ella , Beautiful fairy woman
Ellie , God’s oath
Ellyzabeth , God’s oath
Elma , God’s protection
Eloisa , Warrior maiden
Eloise , Warrior maiden
Elpeth , God’s oath
Elsa , God’s oath
Elsbeth , God’s oath
Else , Noble
Elsha , Noble
Elsie , God’s oath
Elsje , Noble
Elyse , God’s oath
Elysia , God’s oath
Em , Hardworking – Industrious – Eager
Ema , Serious
Emaline , Industrious – Eager
Emelia , Industrious – Eager
Emelie , Industrious – Eager
Emelyn , Industrious – Eager
Emestina , Serious
Emestine , Serious
Emilia , Industrious – Eager
Emilie , Hardworking – Industrious – Eager
Emiline , Industrious – Eager
Emily , Hardworking – Industrious – Eager
Emma , Hardworking – Industrious – Eager
Emmaline , Hardworking – Industrious – Eager
Emmalyn , Hardworking
Emmeline , Hardworking – Industrious – Eager
Emmie , Universal – All-embracing
Emmilyne , Industrious – Eager
Emmy , Hardworking – Industrious – Eager
Emyln , Industrious – Eager
Engelbertha , Bright angel
Engelbertina , Bright angel
Engelbertine , Bright angel
Engleberta , Bright angel
Enrica , Ever-powerful
Eraman , Honorable
Eramana , Honorable
Erica , Ever-powerful
Ericka , Ever-powerful
Erika , Ever-powerful
Erma , Complete. War goddess
Erna , Earnest – Vigorous
Ernesha , Serious – Determined
Ernesta , Earnest – Vigorous
Ernestina , Serious – Determined
Ernestine , Earnest – Vigorous
Ernie , Earnest – Vigorous
Ertha , The earth
Eryka , Ever-powerful
Ethel , Noble
Ethelinda , Noble serpent
Ethelinde , Noble serpent
Etta , Little one
Evon , Archer
Evonna , Archer
Evonne , Archer
Evony , Archer
Faiga , Bird
Federica , Peaceful ruler
Felda , From the field
Felisberta , Intelligent
Fernanda , Adventurous
Franziska , Free
Freda , Peaceful ruler
Fredda , Peaceful ruler
Freddi , Peaceful ruler
Frederica , Peaceful ruler
Fredericka , Peaceful ruler
Frederika , Peaceful ruler
Fredie , Peace – Joy
Fredrika , Peaceful ruler
Freida , Peace – Joy
Frieda , Peaceful ruler
Friede , Peace – Joy
Friederike , Peaceful ruler
Fritzi , Peaceful ruler
Gabriele , God’s able-bodied one
Gaelle , Stranger
Galiana , Haughty
Galiena , Haughty
Geneva , Of the race of women
Geneve , Of the race of women
Genevie , Of the race of women
Genevieve , Of the race of women – White wave
Genivee , Of the race of women
Genoveva , White wave
Genowefa , White wave
Georgia , Farmer
Geraldina , Rules by the spear
Geraldine , Rules by the spear
Geralyn , Rules by the spear
Geralynn , Rules by the spear
Gerda , Protection
Gerde , Protected
Gerdie , Protected
Gerhardina , Mighty with a spear
Gerhardine , Mighty with a spear
Gertrud , From the protected farm
Gertruda , From the protected farm
Gertrude , From the protected farm
Gertrut , From the protected farm
Gerwalt , Mighty with a spear
Gerwalta , Mighty with a spear
Ghislaine , Pleasant oath
Gilberta , Hostage
Gisela , A pledge – Oath
Gisella , Pledge – Vow
Giselle , A pledge – Oath
Gisilberhta , Hostage
Greta , Pearl
Gretchen , Pearl
Gretel , Pearl
Gricelda , Gray – Gray haired
Griselda , Gray battle maiden
Griselde , Gray battle maiden
Grisella , Gray – Gray haired
Grisjahilde , Gray battle maiden
Griswalda , From the gray forest
Griswalde , From the gray forest
Gryselda , Gray – Gray haired
Gudrun , Divine knowledge
Gudruna , Divine knowledge
Guida , Guide
Guilaine , Pleasant oath
Gunilla , Battle maiden
Gunnel , Battle maiden
Gustel , Noble
Hadu , Vigorous battle maiden
Haduwig , Strife
Halag , Pious – Righteous
Halfrid , Peaceful heroine
Halfrida , Peaceful heroine
Halifrid , Peaceful heroine
Harimanna , Warrior maiden
Harimanne , Warrior maiden
Hedda , Vigorous battle maiden
Hedwig , Strife
Hedy , Strife
Heida , Noble
Heide , Sweet – Noble
Heidi , Noble
Helene , Bright one – Torchlight
Helga , Pious – Righteous
Helma , Protective
Henriella , Rules the home
Henrietta , Rules her household
Henriette , Rules the home
Herta , Of the earth
Hertha , Of the earth
Hida , Warrior
Hide , Warrior
Hild , Noble
Hilda , Noble
Hildagarde , Warfare
Hilde , Noble
Hildegard , Glorious – Warfare – Hildegard was a Valkyrie sent by Odin to escort battle heroes to Valhalla.
Hildemar , Glorious
Hildemara , Glorious
Hildimar , Glorious
Hildireth , Battle counselor
Hildreth , Battle counselor
Hilma , Protective
Holda , Beloved
Holde , Beloved
Holle , Beloved
Huberta , Intelligent
Hugiherahta , Intelligent
Hulda , Beloved
Hulde , Beloved
Hylda , Warfare
Ida , Active
Idaia , Active
Idalie , Active
Idetta , Hardworking
Idette , Hardworking
Idna , Active
Idonia , Industrious
Ilsa , Devoted to God
Ilse , God’s oath
Ilyse , Noble
Irma , War Goddess
Irmgard , War Goddess
Irmigard , War Goddess
Irmina , War Goddess
Irmine , War Goddess
Irmuska , War Goddess
Isa , Strong willed
Isabel , God’s oath
Isabella , God’s oath
Isabelle , God’s oath
Isana , Strong willed
Isane , Strong willed
Isold , Rule of ice
Isolda , Rule of ice
Isole , Rule of ice
Jakoba , Supplanter
Jakobe , Supplanter
Jakobie , Supplanter
Jarvia , Spear-keen
Jarvinia , Keen intelligence
Jen , Knowledge – Understanding – Kindness
Jenell , Knowledge – Understanding – Kindness
Jeni , Knowledge – Understanding – Kindness
Johanna , Gracious – Merciful – God is gracious
Johannah , God is gracious
Jolan , County
Jolanka , County
Joli , County
Josefa , God wiIl multiply
Kari , Strong – Melody – Song
Karla , Strong
Karlee , Strong
Karleen , Strong
Karleigh , Strong
Karlen , Strong
Karlene , Strong
Karlesha , Strong
Karley , Strong
Karli , Strong
Karlie , Strong
Karlin , Strong
Karlina , Strong
Karline , Strong
Karly , Strong
Karlyn , Strong
Karo , Strong – Melody – Song
Karola , Strong
Karolina , Strong – Melody – Song
Karoline , Strong – Melody – Song
Karolyna , Strong – Melody – Song
Karolyne , Strong – Melody – Song
Karri , Strong – Melody – Song
Karrie , Strong – Melody – Song
Katchen , Pure – Innocent
Katharina , Pure – Innocent
Kathe , Pure – Innocent
Katrina , Pure – Innocent
Kerrie , Strong – Melody – Song
Kerrolyn , Strong – Melody – Song
Kerry , Strong – Melody – Song
Kikka , Mistress of all
Kuonrada , Wise
Lamar , Land
Landra , Counselor
Lena , Child of light – Bitter
Lene , Child of light – Bitter
Lenya , Little angel
Leoda , Of the people
Leonore , Shining light
Leopolda , Bold leader
Leopoldina , Of the people
Leopoldine , Bold leader
Leota , Of the people
Leyna , Little angel
Leyns , Little angel
Libby , God’s oath
Liese , Beloved by God
Lieselotte , Beloved by God
Liesl , Beloved by God
Liezel , My God is bountiful – God of plenty – Devoted to God
Lilli , Flower – Innocence – Purity – Beauty
Lina , Strong – Melody – Song
Lind , Snake
Linda , Snake – Lime tree – Linden tree
Lindie , Snake
Lisa , Devoted to God
Lisbeth , God’s oath
Lise , Devoted to God
Lisette , Warrior maiden
Liusadh , Warrior maiden
Liz , God’s oath
Liza , God’s oath
Lizzie , God’s oath
Lizzy , God’s oath
Lois , Warrior maiden
Loise , Warrior maiden
Lorah , The laurel tree – Sweet bay tree – Honor – Victory
Loraine , Made famous in battle
Loralei , Temptress
Loranna , The laurel tree – Sweet bay tree – Honor – Victory
Lorelei , Temptress
Loretta , Where Lothar dwells
Lorette , Where Lothar dwells
Lori , Where Lothar dwells
Lorita , The laurel tree – Sweet bay tree – Honor – Victory
Lorna , Where Lothar dwells
Lorne , Where Lothar dwells
Lorraine , Warrior maiden
Lorrie , Where Lothar dwells
Lorry , Where Lothar dwells
Lotte , Masculine
Lou , Warrior maiden
Louisa , Warrior maiden
Louisane , Renowned warrior
Louise , Warrior maiden
Louisiana , Warrior maiden
Lovisa , Renowned warrior
Loyce , Warrior maiden
Lu , Warrior maiden
Luana , Warrior maiden
Luane , Warrior maiden
Lucina , Illumination
Ludkhannah , Graceful battle maiden
Luete , Of the people
Luijzika , Renowned warrior
Luisa , Warrior maiden
Luise , Warrior maiden
Lujza , Renowned warrior
Lulie , Warrior maiden
Lulu , Warrior maiden
Lurleen , Temptress
Lurlene , Temptress
Lurlina , Temptress
Lurline , Temptress
Luwana , Warrior maiden
Lyssa , Noble – Truth
Maddalen , Magnificent
Maddalena , Magnificent
Maddalene , Magnificent
Maddalyn , Magnificent
Maddie , Battle maiden – Strength
Maddy , Battle maiden – Strength
Madelhari , Army counsellor
Mady , Maiden
Maganhildi , Strong battle maiden
Magd , Maiden
Magda , Woman from Magdala
Magnhilda , Strong battle maiden
Magnild , Strong battle maiden
Magnilda , Strong battle maiden
Magnilde , Strong battle maiden
Maitilde , Battle maiden – Strength
Mal , Army counsellor
Mala , Battle maiden – Strength
Malene , Magnificent
Malin , Army counsellor
Mallorey , Army counsellor
Mallorie , Army counsellor
Mallory , Army counsellor
Mally , Army counsellor
Malori , Army counsellor
Malory , Army counsellor
Mara , Eternal – Immortal – Steadfast
Marelda , Famous battle maiden
Margit , Pearl
Margo , Pearl
Margrit , Pearl
Marhilda , Famous battle maiden
Marhildi , Famous battle maiden
Maria , Bitter
Marilda , Famous battle maiden
Maritza , Of the sea
Marla , Child of light – Bitter
Marlaina , Woman from Magdala
Marlana , Woman from Magdala
Marlayna , Woman from Magdala
Marlayne , Woman from Magdala
Marleen , Woman from Magdala
Marleena , Woman from Magdala
Marleene , Woman from Magdala
Marleina , Woman from Magdala
Marlena , Woman from Magdala
Marlene , Woman from Magdala
Marlie , Child of light – Bitter
Marlina , Woman from Magdala
Marlinda , Woman from Magdala
Marline , Woman from Magdala
Marlis , Bitter
Marlisa , Bitter
Marly , Child of light – Bitter
Matelda , Battle maiden – Strength
Mathild , Mighty battle maiden
Mathilda , Battle maiden – Strength
Mathilde , Battle maiden – Strength
Mathylda , Battle maiden – Strength
Matilda , Battle maiden – Strength
Mattie , Battle maiden – Strength
Matty , Battle maiden – Strength
Mattye , Battle maiden – Strength
Maud , Strength for battle
Maude , Strength for battle
Maudie , Strength for battle
Melicent , Industrious – Strength
Melisande , Strength – Determination
Melisenda , Strength – Determination
Melly , Industrious – Strength
Mili , Industrious – Strength
Millicent , Industrious – Strength
Millie , Industrious – Strength
Millisent , Industrious – Strength
Milly , Industrious – Strength
Mina , Love
Minda , Love
Mindy , Love
Minetta , Love
Minette , Love
Minna , Love
Minne , Love
Mitzi , Bitter
Monika , A lady
Morgen , Morning
Myna , Love
Nadetta , The courage of a bear
Nadette , The courage of a bear
Nadina , The courage of a bear
Nadine , The courage of a bear
Nadja , Hope
Nixie , Little water sprite
Norberaht , Bright heroine
Norberta , Bright heroine
Norberte , Bright heroine
Nordica , From the north
Nordika , From the north
Norna , From the north
Oda , Elfin spear
Odelette , Little wealthy one
Odelia , Little wealthy one
Odelina , Elfin spear
Odelinda , Little wealthy one
Odella , Little wealthy one
Odette , Elfin spear
Odiana , Elfin spear
Odiane , Elfin spear
Odila , Elfin spear
Odile , Elfin spear
Odilia , Little wealthy one
Olinda , Defender – Guard
Ordalf , Elfin spear
Ordella , Elfin spear
Orlantha , From the land
Otilie , Fortunate heroine
Otka , Fortunate heroine
Otthild , Fortunate heroine
Otthilda , Fortunate heroine
Otthilde , Fortunate heroine
Ottila , Fortunate heroine
Ottilia , Fortunate heroine
Otylia , Fortunate heroine
Ouisa , Warrior maiden
Ouise , Warrior maiden
Pepi , Persistent – Perseverance
Pepin , Persistent – Perseverance
Peppy , Persistent – Perseverance
Perahta , Glorious
Petronilla , Rock
Petronille , Rock
Philipinna , Loves horses
Philippine , Loves horses
Pip , Persistent – Perseverance
Pippi , Persistent – Perseverance
Pippin , Persistent – Perseverance
Rachel , Lamb
Ricarda , Powerful ruler
Richelle , Powerful ruler
Ricky , Powerful ruler
Rikki , Powerful ruler
Rilla , Brook
Rille , Brook
Rillia , Brook
Rillie , Brook
Roch , Glory
Roderica , Famous ruler
Roderika , Famous ruler
Rolanda , Famous soldier
Rolande , Famous soldier
Romhild , Glorious battle maiden
Romhilda , Glorious battle maiden
Romhilde , Glorious battle maiden
Romilda , Glorious battle maiden
Romilde , Glorious battle maiden
Rosa , Noted protector
Rosamund , Noted protector
Rosemonde , Noted protector
Rosemunda , Noted protector
Rozmonda , Noted protector
Rozomund , Noted protector
Rudella , Famous
Rudelle , Famous
Ruomhildi , Glorious battle maiden
Rupetta , Famous
Rupette , Famous
Sarohildi , Armored battle maiden
Schmetterling , Butterfly
Segelinde , Shield of victory
Selda , Famous warrior
Senta , Assistant
Sente , Assistant
Serhild , Armored battle maiden
Serhilda , Armored battle maiden
Serihilda , Armored battle maiden
Serihilde , Armored battle maiden
Serilda , Armored battle maiden
Sigfreda , Victorious
Sigfrieda , Victorious
Sigfriede , Victorious
Sigilwig , Champion
Solvig , Champion
Sonnenschein , Sunshine
Suzanne , Lily
Tibelda , The boldest
Tibelde , The boldest
Tibeldie , The boldest
Tila , Battle maiden – Strength
Tilda , Battle maiden – Strength
Tillie , Battle maiden – Strength
Tilly , Battle maiden – Strength
Tresa , Saint’s name
Truda , Fighting woman
Trudchen , Fighting woman
Trude , Fighting woman
Tugenda , Virtue
Ula , Inherited estate
Uli , Mistress of all
Ulka , Mistress of all
Ulla , Has willpower
Ulrica , Wolf ruler
Ulrika , Wolf ruler
Ulrike , Wolf ruler
Uta , Fortunate maid of battle
Ute , Fortunate maid of battle
Valborga , Protecting ruler
Vanda , Wanderer
Vande , Wanderer
Verena , Protector
Verene , Protector
Verina , Protector
Viheke , Little woman
Viveka , Little woman – From the strong fortress
Walborgd , Protecting ruler
Walda , Ruler
Waldhurga , Protecting ruler
Wanda , Wanderer
Wande , Wanderer
Wandis , Wanderer
Wandy , Wanderer
Warda , Guardian
Welda , Ruler
Wenda , Wanderer
Wendeline , Wanderer
Wendy , Wanderer
Wido , Warrior maiden
Wilda , Untamed
Wilde , Untamed
Wilhelmina , Resolute protector
Wilhelmine , Resolute protector
Wilma , Resolute protector
Winifred , Peace – Joy
Winifreda , Peaceful friend
Winifrid , Peaceful friend
Winifride , Peaceful friend
Winola , Gracious friend
Yseult , Ruler of ice
Zelda , Famous warrior
Zelinda , Shield of victory

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