German Heritage baby names

Names tagged with “German Heritage” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.

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3 names

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Frieda
Germanic
62
From Old High German 'frithu' meaning peace. A classic name symbolizing tranquility and harmony.
Schaefer
Germanic
62
From German 'Schäfer', meaning a shepherd or one who tends sheep, derived from 'Schaf' (sheep).
Maier
Germanic
40
From Old High German 'maior' meaning 'greater' or 'larger', also used as an occupational surname for a mayor or head official.

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024