A Genealogist's Guide to German Names

You'll love this if…

• You have ancestry in Germany
• You want to learn naming patterns and traditions that could affect your search for ancestors in Germany
• You want to understand the spellings and meanings of German names

Genealogists understand the value of a name and all the family history information names can provide. Now you can learn more about the German names in your family tree with this comprehensive guide. Discover the meaning of German names. 

You’ll also find:

• German naming patterns and traditions 
• German emigration patterns 
• A pronunciation guide for the names  

The names are presented in a dictionary-style format, making it easy to look up German names and their meanings. Here's a sample listing to illustrate how the entries are laid out for quick reference:
Dieter the people’s ruler; Dirk, Derek 
Karola feminine for Karl; Karolina, Karla