The meanings of German last names are those as defined initially when these names became surnames.

Old female names germany 1930s. For example the surname Meyer means dairy farmer today whereas during the Middle Ages Meyer designated people who were stewards of landholders. American gospel singer Mavis Staples the Selena Gomez-voiced lead female character in Hotel Transylvania. 81 rows Check out these most popular baby names in Germany in the 1900s.

Top A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü. Looking for the perfect name for your little one. This Old German name comes from as early as the 6th century.

Finnish form of Old German Walburg meaning salvation of the slain in battle VANAMO. Many great novelists saints and celebrities are named Agatha. Variant form of Old High German Brunhild meaning armored warrior woman.

Along with Adeline and Clara other old lady names in the US Top 500 include Cora Elsie Evelyn Iris Mabel Miriam Ruth and Vera. The Normans brought it to England where it replaced the Old English cognate BeornheardThis was the name of several saints including Saint Bernard of Menthon who built. Bernard m English French Dutch Polish Croatian Slovene Czech Ancient Germanic Derived from the Germanic element bern bear combined with hard brave hardy.

Most German surnames derive either from archaic professions such as Schmidt Müller. 113 rows Klaus Claus. One who is from Air.

CategoryGerman diminutives of female given names. The Origin of German Last Names. A nymph or a mystical woman.