German First Names: Hansdietrich-Heinrich

What's in a name? In this section of our Vornamen-Lexikon you'll learn about the meaning of German first names from Hansdietrich to Heinrich, many of which are no longer in fashion, but have historical or genealogical importance. A good example is the male given name Hasso. Once primarily a name of German nobility, today Hasso is usually the name of someone's dog. A popular name for girls in the 1960s was Heike. Today it is rare, but where does the name Heike come from? Learn more in this glossary of German first names and on the pages linked below.

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More Names 3: German Last Names - The meanings of German surnames