The most popular old German girls' names
In this article you will find a extensive list of old German female first names for babies. It ranges from short Old German girls' names to longer Old German girls' names up to Old German girls' names with a modern twistt and the most popular Old German first names for girls of the last 100 years.
Old German girls' names - just like grandma's
In a world where we're constantly updating our devices, software and dating apps, there's no place where we can relax and kick back like at Grandma's house. But while technology is advancing faster and faster, something enduring and deeply rooted remains: The names of our grandmothers.
These classic old German girls' namesthat once appeared in grandma's diary or on her letters are now experiencing a similar comeback to her meatballs and vegetable soup. As the saying goes, the way to the heart is through the stomach, so the revival of these traditional, feminine first names must offer the same as grandma's plate of comfort food: stability and tradition. But that's not all - they also bring a pinch of nostalgia and timeless elegance which are often neglected in a fast-paced online world.
Short old German girls' names
German history is a long one, and so is the List of old German girls' names. However, these first names themselves can be quite short. So below you'll find a few classic German girls' names and their meanings, but they won't break your tongue.
| Name | Bedeutung |
|---|---|
| Anna | „Gnade" oder „Anmut" |
| Elsa | „Gott ist meine Eidechse" |
| Erna | „ernst" oder „eifrig" |
| Greta | „Perle" oder „die edle Frau" |
| Lina | „sanft" oder „zart" |
| Lies | Kurzform von „Elisabeth", was „Gott ist mein Eid" bedeutet |
| Mara | „bitter" (auch in der Bedeutung „die Geliebte" bekannt) |
| Ruth | „Freundschaft" oder „Mitgefühl" |
| Vera | „Wahrheit" oder „glaubwürdig" |
Short and seemingly simple, these old German girls' names have accompanied generations of women and continue to do so today. It goes to show that traditions never go out of fashion and that vintage is still very much in vogue.
Long old German girls' names
Blame it on the vintage charm, but old German children's names for girls immediately convey a sense of grandeur and elegance. Especially the longer first names listed below give an instant royal feel. Anyone got a crown on them?
| Name | Bedeutung |
|---|---|
| Adelheid | „von edler Art“ oder „edle Herkunft“ |
| Agnes | „reine“ oder „heilige“ |
| Gertrud | „starke Speerträgerin“ |
| Irmgard | „großer Schutz“ |
| Jutta | „die Tochter des Jut“ oder „die aus dem Stamm der Juten“ |
| Mathilde | „stark im Kampf“ |
| Richarda | „stark und mächtig“ |
| Sibylle | „die Prophetin“ |
| Waltraud | „starke Herrscherin“ |
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Old German girls' names with a modern twist
Good things take time - and maybe a little change here and there. In the following list you will find traditional old German girls' names with a modern twist or sound.
- Brigitte - Gitta
- Edith
- Elsbeth - Elsa
- Frieda
- Hildegard - Hilde
- Clare
- Liselotte - Lotte
- Pink
From a sense of tradition to an awareness of trends - choosing an old German girl's name definitely doesn't mean opting for a boring name. After all, both historical depth and modern influences can be found in every coinage.
Most popular old German girls' names of the last 100 years
Although not all grandmothers live to be 100 years old, many women of several generations over the last century have been named after their grandmother or a name of similar historical value. In the list of names below, you will find the most popular old German girls' names of the last 100 yearsthat have their roots in Germanic.
- Adelheid
- Agnes
- Alice
- Alma
- Augusta
- Anna
- Berta
- Bertha
- Elsbeth
- Elsa
- Emma
- Erika
- Frieda
- Friedrike
- Gertrude
- Greta
- Hilda
- Hilde
- Hildegard
- Irmgard
- Johanna
- Käthe
- Clare
- Louise
- Lieselotte
- Margaret
- Martha
- Matilda
- Roswitha
- Thekla
Timeless, traditional and tasteful are the common denominators of the most popular old German girls' names of the last 100 years listed above. This list of baby names reflects Germany's multi-faceted history while showing that you can always play it safe with an old-school name.
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| Name | Bedeutung |
|---|---|
| Adelgard | Edel und Zaun |
| Adelma | Edle Schutzfrau |
| Alida | Die Edle |
| Almut | Die Edle oder Die Schützende |
| Amal | Die Arbeitende |
| Amalia | Die Tüchtige |
| Amalie | Die Tüchtige |
| Antje | Die Gnade |
| Ava | Kraft |
| Belinda | Kampf und sanft, weich |
| Bianca | Weiß, glänzend, schön |
| Brenda | Brennen |
| Brunhilde | Die Schützerin im Kampf |
| Carola | Die Freie |
| Charlotte | Die Freie Frau |
| Deike | Die Volksherrscherin |
| Edeltraud | Die Edle oder Die Geliebte |
| Edith | Die Kämpferin für das Erbgut |
| Eila | Die Eifrige |
| Eleonor | Die Leuchtende |
| Elisabeth | Mein Gott ist Fülle |
| Elvira | Die Wahrheit oder Die Weiße |
| Emilie | Die Eifrige |
| Emmeline | Die Arbeiterin |
| Ernestine | Die Standhafte |
| Evke | Die Frau des Hauses |
| Fara | Die Verlockende |
| Fenja | Die Friedliche |
| Franka | Die Mutige |
| Franziska | Die Freie |
| Frauke | Die Kleine Frau |
| Freya | Die Herrin |
| Gesa | Die Starke |
| Gisela | Kleiner Speer |
| Gislind | Speer und sanft, mild |
| Gunda | Kampf |
| Gundula | Die Kämpferin |
| Hanna | Die Gnädige |
| Heidrun | Art und Weise und Geheimnis |
| Heike | Die Herrscherin |
| Helene | Die Strahlende |
| Henriette | Die Herrscherin |
| Henrike | Die Herrscherin |
| Hilla | Die Kämpferin |
| Ida | Die Arbeitende |
| Imke | Die Große |
| Ina | Die Reine |
| Ingeborg | Schutz |
| Isolde | Die Schöne |
| Jana | Gott ist gnädig |
| Karla | Die Freie Frau |
| Karolina | Die Freie Frau |
| Kriemhild | Maske, Gespenst |
| Leni | Die Strahlende |
| Luise | Berühmt und Kampf |
| Maike | Die Bittere |
| Marga | Die Perle |
| Marlene | Die von Magdala |
| Merlinde | Berühmt und sanft |
| Milda | Die Sanfte |
| Minna | Die Liebe |
| Nele | Die Strahlende |
| Paula | Die Kleine |
| Pauline | Die Kleine |
| Rike | Die Mächtige |
| Rosalinde | Ruhm und sanft |
| Rosamunde | Ruhm und Schutz |
| Selma | Die Beschützerin |
| Sigune | Die Siegreiche |
| Silke | Die Blinde |
| Svea | Die Schwedin |
| Thea | Die Göttin |
| Theresa | Die Jägerin |
| Thialda | Die Mächtige |
| Tilda | Die Kämpferin |
| Ulrike | Die Mächtige |
| Vanadis | Die Göttin |
| Viktoria | Der Sieg |
| Wanda | Die Wandalin |
| Wibke | Die Kämpferin |
| Wilhelmine | Die Willensstarke |
| Willa | Die Willensstarke |
| Zita | Die Jungfrau |
| Zelda | Die Graue Kämpferin |
| Ziska | Die Freie |
Conclusion on old German girls' names
Although progress and improvement, for example in technology, are desirable, some things only become more beautiful when they are left behind. Old German maiden names, which reflect a long history, cultural heritage and sentimental values, are then increasingly found on current birth certificates.
This appreciation of old charm shows that, in many cases, grandma really does know better. And what better way to honor her than by choosing her old German maiden name for the next generation?
