List of German Baby Names Meanings

Keifer

Kiefer is a strong occupational surname associated with "24" star Kiefer Sutherland, but one that could well join the other 'er' surnames currently in favor. Keifer is a German surname transferred to first name use, derived from two old Germanic words, kien and forhe, both of which mean "pine tree."

Meaning: Barrel maker Origin: German

Keiffer

Keiffer Name Meaning. Variant spelling of German Keifer. Altered spelling of German Kieffer (see Kiefer).

Meaning: One who makes barrels Origin: German

Kelsey

(KEL-see)

Kelsey (given name) ... The name most probably derives from an Old English given name Ceolsige, which meant "ship's victory", or it could be a place name meaning "Cenel's island". "Cenel's Island" is a combination of the Old English word "cenel", meaning "fierce", and "eg", meaning island.

Meaning: A form of chelsea Origin: Germanic

Kiefer

(KEE-fər)

Kiefer is a strong occupational surname associated with "24" star Kiefer Sutherland, but one that could well join the other 'er' surnames currently in favor. Keifer is a German surname transferred to first name use, derived from two old Germanic words, kien and forhe, both of which mean "pine tree."

Meaning: One who makes barrels Origin: German

Kieffer

Kiefer is a strong occupational surname associated with "24" star Kiefer Sutherland, but one that could well join the other 'er' surnames currently in favor. Keifer is a German surname transferred to first name use, derived from two old Germanic words, kien and forhe, both of which mean "pine tree."

Meaning: One who makes barrels Origin: German

Kiel

(KEEL)

Kiel is a surname or given name. As first name it is an alternate spelling of Kyle (kahyl). It can be pronounced like "Kyle" or "keel". It is also believed to be rooted in the Hawaiian for "lily of the valley".

Meaning: Resembling he gardenia Origin: Germanic

Kolt

The meaning of the name “Kolt” is: “Young male horse”.

Meaning: A short form of koltan Origin: German

Kolten

Kolten is an Americanized respelling of Colton which started out as an English surname derived from a place name. The name Colton comes from the Olde English words “col” (meaning charcoal) and “tūn” (meaning town or settlement) to identify a person who dwelled in or near a town where coal was produced.

Meaning: A form of colton Origin: German

Koltin

German Meaning: The name Koltin is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Koltin is: Coal town.

Meaning: A form of colton Origin: German

Konrad

(KAWN-raht)

Origin and meaning. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic name Konrad, from conja meaning "bold" and rad "counsel". It was the name of a 10th-century bishop of Constance, and became popular in post-medieval English and post-medieval French. It regained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 19th century.

Meaning: Wise counsel or honest advisor Origin: Germanic