German Girl Names
- Evchen
- Ilise
Origin:
German variation of EliseMeaning:
"pledged to God"Description:
While Ilise is unusual, the E version is more attractive.
- Berti
- Liesa
Origin:
German diminutive of ElizabethMeaning:
"pledged to God"Description:
The German short form Liesa is usually pronounced lee-za, but most people in America will say it like Lisa -- or, just to annoy you, Liza.
- Isobelle
- Tresa
- Juliane
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"youthful or sky father"Description:
Variant of Julianne
- Hannele
Origin:
FinnishMeaning:
"grace"Description:
Finnish diminutive of Hannah or Johanna
- Isobella
- Urse
- Amalea
- Mechtilde
- Tatjana
Origin:
German, Finnish, Estonian, Slovene, Croatian, SerbianMeaning:
"from Latin family name"Description:
Tatjana is an interesting twist on an already uncommon name, borne by German-born supermodel Tatjana Patitz. Note that as j is pronounced as y in German, the name is spoken just like sisters Tatiana and Tatyana.
- Gitta
- Amalya
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"work"Description:
Spelling variation of Amalia, rising in popularity throughout Europe.
- Reinhilda
- Baldwin
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"brave friend"Description:
Writer James Baldwin could make this an inspirational choice for a child of either sex.
- Alfonsine
Origin:
German, feminine variation of AlphonseDescription:
Also a town in Italy, this name could find use as a feminine tribute to an Alphonso in the family.
- Klarissa
- Editha