German Boy Names

Some older sources list this as a German variation of Richard, though modern Germans spell Richard just like we do.

If you must name your child Leopold, at least call him Leo.

Soft, gentle, and non-Germanic, but the final s almost makes it sound plural.

Paulin's -in suffix and two-syllable rhythm make this a fashionable alternative to the original, though it looks like an abbreviation of Pauline.

Natz recommended.

German name with a Latin rhythm.