It was originally a nickname for a person with red hair.

Old german male names 1960. The Origin of German Last Names. Feminine form of Greek Achim probably meaning Jehovah raises upIn use in Germany. The meanings of German last names are those as defined initially when these names became surnames.

203 rows The following table shows the 200 most popular given names for male and female babies. In German it means noble. Jürgen 1920s - 1960s Justin 2000s Kai 1960s - 1970s Karl 1890s - 1950s Karsten 1960s - 1970s Kevin 1990s - 2000s Klaus 1920s - 1960s Kurt 1890s - 1940s Lars 1970s 1990s Lennart 1990s - 2000s Leon 1990s - 2000s Linus 2000s Lothar 1930s - 1940s Luca 2000s Lukas 1990s - 2000s Ludwig 1890s - 1900s Luis 2000s Manfred 1930s - 1960s Marcel 1980s - 2000s Marc 1970s - 1990s.

152 rows Angelika. Celtic - Little Fire. Old German name composed of the elements hardhart brave hardy strong and wig battle hence strong battle.

Ashley - Meaning ash tree. 1 2 ACHIMA. Noble honorable brave hardy.

Baldwin - Meaning bold friend. Audrey - Meaning noble strength. For example the surname Meyer means dairy farmer today whereas during the Middle Ages Meyer designated people who were stewards of landholders.

One who is popular for his kindness. Vogel house name bird Friedrich forename composed of Old High German fridu peace and rîhhi prince Keller occupation. Most German surnames derive either from archaic professions such as Schmidt Müller.