121 Swiss Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Swiss boy names echo the country's diverse linguistic and cultural landscape. These names have been influenced by the various regions that make up the beautiful country of Switzerland. Swiss nomenclature typically follows the standard European system of naming. Personal names in Switzerland typically include a first and a last name. The middle names and family names, however, tend to vary from region to region depending on what language is spoken there. Swiss names reflect the country's diversity by carrying varied origins and significance, often typical of a specific language. For instance, German-speaking cantons usually have occupational names likeDisler, meaning shaft; the French-speaking areas offer empowering names such asLouis, meaning brave knight; and Italian-origin names likeCaspari,这意味着珍惜不记名,所以十分普遍uthern parts. However, irrespective of which region one belongs to, all names are required to be approved by the Swiss government. In addition, the Swiss are also believed to have certain restrictions with regard to what sort of names can be chosen. For example, ambiguous names, misguided pronunciations of names, brand names, names that damage the interest of the child, and any name with negative connotations are not approved. Moreover, made-up names, names of places, and objects such as musical instruments are generally unacceptable and avoided. Since many Swiss families adhere to the Catholic faith, the names of saints hold great importance besides those inspired by nature, virtue, and history. They may also have names passed down through generations from grandparents or great-grandparents. In recent times, while many traditional names persist, modern influences have also been among the top choices, thus, adding a cosmopolitan touch to the Swiss naming landscape. If you wish to find a balance between contemporary trends and heritage, you may consider the following list that covers names from all across Switzerland.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Accola		Boy	Neighbor or to live near.
Adalheid		Boy	Golden
Adank		Boy	Adank is Swiss variant of Adam and means earth
Adolfus		Boy	A noble wolf
Aebi		Boy	Pet form of the personal name Adalbert, meaning noble.
Agnetta		Girl	Chaste or holy
Agon		Boy	The dawn
Altherr		Boy	The name means old master, or an older person of high status.
Amacker		Boy	Topographic name from 'am Acker', meaning by the field.
Anna		Boy	Grace; Favor
Annagret		Girl	The glorious one who is bright and nightless
Ardit		Boy	The golden day
Arjeta		Girl	Golden life
Armend		Boy	Golden intelligence, or golden mind
Arnborg		Boy	Eagle or protection
Babetta		Girl	Foreign woman.
Balthis		Boy	Swiss form of Balthazar, meaning Baal protects the King.
Barbel		Girl	Foreign or strange
Bastein		Boy	Short form of Sebastein, meaning one who is revered.
Beat		Boy	Blessed
Benziger		Boy	Someone from Benzingen.
Berlinger		Boy	A habitational name, meaning from Beroldingen.
Bertschy		Boy	A variant of Germanic name Bertwald, meaning bright and famous.
Billeter		Boy	Habitational name meaning someone from Bilten.
Blanda		Girl	Dazzling
Blerim		Boy	Flower or bloom
Blerina		Girl	Fresh greenness
Bothild		Girl	One who is best in the battle.
Caflisch		Boy	Shortened form of Kalbfleisch, literally meaning calf meat. It may mean an immature person.
Cajsa		Girl	Pure
Camenzind		Boy	An occupational name for a builder of fireplaces and chimneys.
Caspari		Boy	Variant spelling of Italian Gaspari. It means treasure bearer.
Danuser		Boy	Swiss variant of Tannhauser or Dannhauser. It means theatre of opera.
David		Boy	Beloved
Derrer		Boy	Occupational name for a flax or hemp worker.
Dettwiler		Boy	Variant spelling of Detweiler, a habitational name from Detweiler, a village in Zürich.
Diellza		Girl	Sun
Dietiker		Boy	A habitational name for someone from Dietikon near Zürich.
Disler		Boy	Occupational name for a maker of poles, frames, or wagons. Literally, it means shaft.
Dritan		Boy	Light
Eberly		Boy	A pet form of Eberhardt, meaning brave or hardy.
Ebersold		Boy	Swiss variant of Ebersol, meaning wild boar or wallow.
Eggen		Boy	Patronymic from Egge, meaning ridge or edge.
Ehlii		Unisex	A noble and brave hearted person
Eiger		Boy	Sharp like a javelin; very strong
Eliana		Girl	God has given the answer
Elias		Boy	One who believes Yahweh is the Lord
Elov		Boy	Ever-heir or successor.
Elsinger		Boy	Probably a derivative of Elsing.
Emilia		Girl	Rival; To emulate; Excel
Emma		Girl	Whole; Universal
Erisman		Boy	An honorable man.
Evia		Girl	She is breathing and living
Fahrni		Boy	A variant of Farni, a topographic name for someone living in an area with ferns.
Fassnacht		Boy	Dervied from the word Fastnacht, meaning 'Shrovetide carnival'
Fessler		Boy	Occupational name for a cooper.
Fisnik		Boy	Noble
Flamur		Boy	Flag, or banner
Floke		Girl	Guardian of the people.
Fricker		Boy	Derived from Middle English word frik(i)en, which means to move briskly or nimbly.
Friede		Girl	Elf strength
Frutiger		Boy	A habitational name from a place called Fruttigen.
Gabriel		Unisex	God is my strength
Gittan		Girl	The exalted one
Heilwig		Girl	One who remains strong in battle.
Inge		Girl	Ancestor
Ingegerd		Girl	Ing's enclosure
Ingram		Girl	Ing's raven
Jetmir		Boy	A good life
Jeton		Boy	Life
Julian		Boy	Youthful; Bright; Juvenile; Downy-bearded
Kettil		Boy	Cauldron or kettle
Kreshnik		Boy	Knight
Kushtrim		Boy	Cry of war
Lara		Girl	Protection; Water fairy
Laura		Girl	Laurel; Victory
Lena		Girl	Torch; Bright shining light
Leon		Boy	Lion
Leutrim		Boy	Brave, full of bravery
Liam		Boy	Strong-willed warrior
Lina		Girl	Tender; Sunlight
Liridona		Girl	One who is longing for freedom.
Louis		Boy	Famous warrior
Luca		Boy	Bringer of light
Marti		Boy	A soldier of Mars
Martina		Girl	Warrior
Meia		Girl	Strength, or star of the sea.
Mia		Girl	Mine; Dear; Darling
Mila		Girl	Gracious; Dear
Nisse		Boy	Victory of the people.
Noah		Unisex	Rest
Orell		Boy	Swiss accent of Aurelius (golden, glided)
Primin		Boy	The first born.
Samuel		Boy	Name of God
Silvan		Boy	He who is from the woods
Sira		Girl	She who comes from Syria
Sofia		Girl	Wisdom; Learned
Sylvette		Girl	Sylvette is a version of Sylvia, meaning wood or tree.
Sylviane		Girl	Wood or forest
Torkel		Boy	Thor's cauldron.

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