German: Name day

Name day

German’s name day is observed on multiple dates internationally. Celebrations take place on May 28th in Croatia and Poland. The name day is also recognized on June 15th in the USA. Additional commemorations occur on October 10th in Poland and October 30th in Croatia.

German Origin History Mood Gender

The masculine name German originates from the Latin *Germanus*, meaning "brother" or "kinsman," highlighting fellowship and authenticity. While historically present in the USA, it remains an uncommon choice, used primarily by parents seeking a classic, robust identifier. Its history is tied to ancient Latin roots, giving it a timeless and serious weight. The name is overwhelmingly categorized as male worldwide, especially in Spanish and Slavic contexts. German imparts a mood that is traditionally strong, dignified, and elegantly formal. This choice of name projects reliability and grounded character.

Name Day List: German

Country	Day	Month	Names
Croatia	28	May	German
Poland	28	May	Augustyn, German, Jaromir, Priam, Wiktor, Wiktoriusz, Wilhelm, Wrócimir
USA	15	June	Alice, Alicia, Alisa, Alisha, Alison, Alissa, Allie, Allison, Allyson, Alyce, Alyse, Alysha, Alysia, Alyson, Alyssa, German, Germain, Germaine, Jermaine, Vidal, Vito
Poland	10	October	Franciszek, German, Kalistrat, Lutomir, Paulin, Tomił
Croatia	30	October	Marcel, Marojko, Lukan, German

Name Day List - similar names (German)

Country	Day	Month	Names
Spain	2	May	Germán, Araceli, Atanasio, Vindemial, Exuperio, Zoé, Mafalda
Austria	28	May	Germanius, Wilhelm
Spain	28	May	Agustín, Bernardo, Emilio, Germán
Italy	15	June	Germana Cousin
Greece	28	June	Germanos
Spain	7	July	Fermín, Roberto, Odón, Germano, Peregrino
Denmark	31	July	Germanus
Lithuania	11	October	Daugvyde, Germanas, Rimdaugas, Zina, Zinaida
Poland	11	October	Aldona, Brunon, Burchard, Dobromiła, Emil, Emilian, Emiliusz, Germanik, Maria, Marian, Placydia
Italy	30	October	Germano