If you're looking for a unique but elegant
name for your baby, think about going with
a German name.
While the language may at times be characterized
as a little harsh, this couldn't be further
from the truth.
These baby names prove that the German language
has more than its fair share of beautiful
options for your little ones.
You and your baby are sure to fall in love
with these stunning German names!
Ivo
The masculine name Ivo is derived from the
German word for "yew."
The yew tree is known for its longevity and
is believed to be one of the most long-lived
trees in Europe.
According to the Daily Mail, one yew tree
in Britain is believed to be more than five
thousand years old!
The name is used throughout Europe and South
America, putting your baby in good company.
If you want to make this unique name stand
out even more, you can use one of its variations
and spell it with a Y instead of an I.
Anika
The girl's name Anika is the diminutive form
of Anna, which comes from the Hebrew name
for "grace."
The name dates back to ancient times and is
found in the Bible.
With a slight spelling variation, the name
can be found in the Pippi Longstocking series
of books — the character of Annika is Pippi's
best friend.
Lutz
The male name Lutz comes from the name Ludwig,
which is perhaps best known as the name of
the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
Ludwig is derived from the words "famous"
and "war."
While Lutz is typically reserved for boys,
it is occasionally used as female name, such
as with Dutch politician Lutz Jacobi.
Astrid
With a few varying pronunciations, Astrid
is a modern take on the Old Norse elements
for "god" and "beloved."
The name is quite popular in parts of Europe
and is gaining some traction in the United
States, making it a trendy pick for your bundle
of joy.
"This is the girl bowl of M&M's, with the
name Astrid."
"That can't be right"
"Michael wrote down Astrid"
"She said it was the name of a viking princess."
Well-known people with the name include Princess
Astrid of Belgium and singer Astrid Hadad.
Liselotte
This girl's name is actually a combination
of two others, which means you'll have lots
of options for nicknames!
Liselotte comes from Lise and Charlotte.
Other variations of this pretty name include
Lilo and Lotte.
Liselotte was the childhood nickname of Elizabeth
Charlotte, Princess Palatine, the sister of
France's King Louis the fourteenth.
Bastian
A shortened form of the more well-known name
Sebastian which comes from a Greek word meaning
"venerable."
Alternatively, you could give your baby boy
the more formal name of Sebastian and use
Bastian as a nickname.
Bastian is also a common last name, like with
fashion designer Michael Bastian same spelling different pronuncation.
How can you go wrong with a name plucked right
out of The Neverending Story?
Corinna
This name is packed with history, making it
a great pick for your baby girl.
Corinna is a well-known name throughout literature.
For example, it was the subject of Robert
Herrick's 17th century poem "Corinna's going
a-Maying."
Some notable people with very close variations
of the name include journalist Korina Sanchez
and politician Corina Casanova.
Lorenz
The name Lorenz is the German form of the
name Laurence.
The name is commonly thought to come from
the Latin word for "laurel."
Lorenz is a great choice if you want an alluring,
German-sounding name that will still be somewhat
familiar to others.
The moniker has been used for many royals
dating back as far as 14th century, including
the current Prince Lorenz of Belgium.
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