Short, sweet and classic—this German name has a lovely meaning of “universal one.” This German diminutive of Margaret means “pearl” and is gaining popularity thanks to Greta Gerwig, the director of ...

The year 2025 saw a change at the top of the girls’ names list in Germany, while the number one boys’ name held firm. Lower down, the annual list shines a revealing light on key cultural influences ...

Many popular names have Germanic origins. In fact, plenty of baby names that you might think of as being English, French, or even Nordic actually originated in Germany — you’ll see this especially in ...

The most popular baby names across Europe can today be revealed. Noah leads the way for German boys, according to the Daily Mail's interactive map, while Louise tops the table for French girls. Click ...