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German Girl Names

Name Meaning Origins Gender Popularity (last 10y)
Jetti Diminutive of Henrietta or Jeanette; associated with 'home ruler' (from Henry/Henrietta) or 'God is gracious' (from Jane/Jeanette) Dutch, English, German Girl
Jolantah Violet (flower) German Girl
Jorinde Uncertain; often considered a literary or invented name. Possibly related to George (meaning "farmer, earth-worker"), but etymology is unclear. German Girl
Jutta Woman from Judea; 'Jewess' (name related to Judith) German Girl
Kaethe Pure German Girl
Karin Usually derived from Katherine meaning 'pure'; in Japanese can mean 'quince' or relate to 'flower' depending on kanji Dutch, German, Japanese, Scandinavian Girl
Karinn Derived from Katherine, meaning 'pure'. Dutch, German, Scandinavian Girl
Kathie Derived from Katherine, meaning "pure" German Girl
Kathlein Pure (from Greek katharos, "pure") German, Irish Girl
Kathy 'Pure' or 'clear' (derived from Katherine). German Girl
Keine Literally the German word 'keine' meaning 'no/none' (feminine/plural); as a given name it is rare and often used phonetically without an established traditional meaning. German, Japanese Girl
Kerstain Follower of Christ / Christian (female form) Dutch, German, Scandinavian Girl
Kerstene Follower of Christ / anointed Dutch, German, Scandinavian Girl
Klari Clear, bright, famous Estonian, Finnish, German, Latin Girl
Klarytte Little clear/bright; little famous German Girl
Konstanzja Steadfast, constant German, Latin Girl
Kristalle Crystal; clear, ice-like, bright English, French, German Girl
Kundry Uncertain; possibly 'known' or 'famous'; associated with a mysterious/penitent woman in Arthurian/Wagnerian tradition German Girl
Käthi Diminutive of Katharina, meaning "pure". German Girl
Käthrein Pure (commonly associated with the Greek root katharos) German Girl
Ledelle Probably derived from Adèle/Adal meaning 'noble'. English, German Girl
Leisel God is my oath German Girl
Leisl Diminutive of Elisabeth - "God is my oath" German Girl
Lenne Derived from Helene meaning 'torch' or 'light' (used as a short form of Helena/Elena/Lena) Dutch, German, Scandinavian Girl
Leoney Lion / lioness English, German, Latin Girl
Leopoldia Bold among the people German, Germanic Girl
Liesa God is my oath German Girl
Liesel Pledged to God / 'God is my oath' German Girl
Liesi Consecrated to God; 'God is my oath'. German Girl
Liesl Diminutive of Elisabeth - 'God is my oath' (pledged to God). German Girl
Lionie Lion / lioness - brave, strong English, German, Latin Girl
Lisann Combination of 'Lisa' (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath') and 'Ann/Anne' (from Hannah, 'grace') - roughly 'God's promise of grace.' German Girl
Liseli Diminutive of Elisabeth - 'God is my oath' German Girl
Loralai 'Alluring' or 'enchanting' - associated with the Lorelei 'murmuring/tempting rock' German Girl
Loralei From the German Lorelei, literally 'murmuring rock'; associated with an alluring or enchanting siren German Girl
Loraley Variant of Lorelei - 'murmuring rock' or 'alluring enchantress'; also evokes 'laurel' + '-ley'. English, German Girl
lorelai Originally referring to the Rhine rock Lorelei - 'murmuring/tempting rock'; by extension 'alluring' or 'siren-like' German Girl
Lorelee Derived from Lorelei, meaning "murmuring rock" (from German words for 'murmur' + 'rock'); associated with a siren-like figure German Girl
Lorelei Alluring or murmuring rock; associated with a siren who lures sailors German Girl
Lorelie From the Lorelei rock - literally 'murmuring rock' - associated with an alluring, enchanting figure (siren) German Girl
Lorelye Murmuring rock; (by extension) alluring enchantress German Girl
Lorylei Murmuring rock; alluring/temptress (associated with the Rhine siren) German Girl
Mahlene Variant of Marlene - connected to Maria ('beloved' / various interpretations) and Magdalene ('of Magdala') English, German Girl
Maike Diminutive of Maria - traditionally 'bitter' (also interpreted as 'beloved' or 'wished-for child') Dutch, German Girl
Marielen Combines the meanings of Maria ('beloved' or 'bitter' in some interpretations) and Ellen/Elena ('light' or 'torch') - roughly 'beloved light' or 'bright beloved' Dutch, German Girl
Marlayne Modern elaboration of Marlene - combines Maria (Mary) and Lena/Magdalene; associated meanings include 'beloved' (Mary) or 'of Magdala'. English, German Girl
marleen A contraction of Maria and Magdalene; combines Maria ('bitter' or 'beloved') and Magdalene ('of Magdala'). Dutch, German Girl
Marleene Combination of Maria ('bitter' or 'beloved') and Magdalene ('of Magdala'/'tower') - essentially a form of Mary/Magdalene German Girl
Marleise Compound of Maria (Mary) and Liese/Elisabeth - broadly interpreted as 'Mary pledged to God' (beloved, pledged to God). Dutch, German Girl
Marlenne Variant of Marlene combining Maria ('beloved'/'sea') and Helene/Magdalene ('light'/'of Magdala'); often interpreted as 'beloved light' or 'shining one'. French, German Girl

German Girls name popularity over time

Aggregated births across Germany, Austria, Switzerland for every German-origin name in our dataset.

250
Names in this origin
21
With data in 2025
0
Births 2025
106,277
Peak year 0