German Boy Names

This name is related to Derek and Dietrich, either of which would be preferable.

A name with two strong literary associations, one overwhelmingly negative -- Lolita's pedophilic narrator Humbert Humbert -- and one positive, in the preferable European version: Italian author Umberto Eco.

A bird name that could be thought of as an animated spin on Garrett.

The minimalist Howard.

Hack is, unfortunately, both an unappealing word and sound.

More commonly spelled as Sylvester in English speaking countries, Silvester is closer to its Latin origins silva .

Formal name lacking any sparkle or sheen.

If you're German and you love to fish -- then maybe.

Has some highly unfortunate World War II associations.

This variation of the surname Loeb works even better than the original as a first name, though any child named Loew will inevitably have to endure a lifetime's worth of "high and...." jokes. Other leonine options: Leopold or Lionel.