German names consist of one or more given names, followed by a family name.

See European names for a list of the most usual sources of German given names. Germany, like several other countries, has laws dictating what names can be given to children.

The word name in German is Name (plural Namen), while given name is Vorname.

List of German names and meanings
List of Kings of Germany and Holy Roman Emperors

See also

http://www.kirchenweb.at/vornamen/ in German