85 Swiss Baby Names From the Land Of The Mountains

Names embracing the spirit and diversity of the vibrant Swiss culture.

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Last Updated on Nov 13, 2024

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Switzerland, a small country with a large population, is renowned for its linguistic variation. Three-fourths of the total population speak German as their native language, a tad less than half of the total population have Italian as their native language, and the rest speak French. You will notice the same variation when looking at Swiss baby names with meanings. Speakers of these languages have their distinct naming traditions. German Swiss people select popular German and Austrian names, Italian speakers stick with Italian baby names, and French speakers find comfort in French baby names. Traditional Swiss names are rarely heard. Another thing to note is that the Swiss people do not experiment much regarding baby names. They cannot invent names because legal guidelines and social conventions are against them. The name must be gender-neutral, it shouldn’t be a dialect name or a nickname, and the Swiss authorities must approve it. Even creative spelling isn’t allowed. Also, there are only a handful of unisex baby names. Swiss people aim to identify a person's gender by hearing their name. Swiss culture mostly has names of Germanic, Latin, Hebrew, or Greek origin. Seekers of varied and exciting names will indeed find Swiss culture pleasant. Many words signify good virtues, while others are abbreviations of long traditional names. You will also find many occupational and habitational names in this language. Commonly, Swiss people speak in the Swiss-German dialect (2). It is the default language of daily life and is spoken irrespective of social class. This language is a mix of Alemmanic dialects. There are many variations in this language as well, but Swiss German speakers in different places can make out what others are speaking even if their dialect is varied. Deluge yourself in our distinctive Swiss baby name list below. Be it German, Italian, French, or traditional Swiss names, we have got everything here.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Luca	Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Niklaus	Boy	Victory of the people; Conqueror of the people; People's champion
Meili	Unisex	Beautiful; Gracious; Kinsman
Vali	Boy	Healthy; Strong; Helper; Protector; Guardian
Flamur	Boy	Flag; Banner
Armend	Boy	Golden intelligence; Golden mind
Fisnik	Boy	Noble
Gerber	Unisex	Tanner; Leather dresser
Liridona	Girl	One who is longing for freedom
Aelyn	Unisex	Moon halo; One that belongs to the moon

Darcia	Girl	The dark one
Jolanda	Girl	Violet flower
Annagret	Girl	Glorious one; Bright and nightless
Ehlii	Unisex	A noble and brave hearted person
Eiger	Boy	Sharp like a javelin; very strong
Graf	Boy	Count; Scribe; Grove
Neff	Boy	Nephew
Orell	Boy	Swiss accent of Aurelius; Golden, glided
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	Noble
Agnetta	Girl	Chaste or holy
Agon	Boy	The dawn; Contest; Sword's edge
Altherr	Boy	Old master; Older person of high status
Amacker	Boy	Topographic name from 'am Acker', meaning by the field.
Arnborg	Boy	Eagle; Protection
Babetta	Girl	Foreign woman
Balthis	Boy	Baal protects the king

Bastein	Boy	Short form of Sebastein; One who is revered
Beat	Boy	Blessed
Benziger	Boy	Someone from Benzingen
Berlinger	Boy	A habitational name; From Beroldingen
Bertschy	Boy	A variant of Bertwald; Bright and famous
Billeter	Boy	Someone from Bilten
Blanda	Girl	Dazzling
Blerim	Boy	Flower or bloom
Bothild	Girl	One who is best in the battle
Caflisch	Boy	Shortened form of Kalbfleisch; Immature person

Cajsa	Girl	Pure
Camenzind	Boy	Builder of fireplaces and chimneys
Caspari	Boy	A variation of Italian Gaspari, treasure bearer.
Danuser	Boy	Theatre of opera
Derrer	Boy	Occupational name; Flax or hemp worker
Dettwiler	Boy	Variant spelling of Detweiler; A habitational name; 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; 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; Ridge or edge
Elov	Boy	Ever-heir; Successor
Elsinger	Boy	Derived from Elsing
Erisman	Boy	An honorable man
Fahrni	Boy	A variant of Farni; A topographic name for someone living in an area with ferns
Fassnacht	Boy	Derived from the word Fastnacht, meaning Shrovetide carnival
Fessler	Boy	Occupational name for a cooper
Floke	Girl	Guardian of the people

Fricker	Boy	To move briskly or nimbly
Friede	Girl	Tranquility; Peace; Friendship
Frutiger	Boy	A habitational name from a place called Fruttigen
Gittan	Girl	The exalted one
Heilwig	Girl	One who remains strong in battle
Ingegerd	Girl	Ing's enclosure
Jetmir	Boy	Good life
Kettil	Boy	Cauldron or kettle
Kreshnik	Boy	Knight
Kushtrim	Boy	Cry of war

Leutrim	Boy	Brave; Full of bravery
Nisse	Boy	Victory of the people
Primin	Boy	The first born
Sylvette	Girl	Wood; Forest
Sylviane	Girl	Wood; Forest
Torkel	Boy	Thor's cauldron
Udo	Boy	One with great fortune; Wealthy; Peace
Uland	Girl	Noble country
Ursel	Girl	Little bear
Ushi	Girl	A plant; Strong as ox; Little bear; Cow; Bull

Verene	Girl	A variant of Verena; Defender
Vreneli	Girl	Bearer of victory
Willermus	Boy	Determined guardian
Iphigenia	Girl	Born to be strong
Eby	Unisex	Brave; Strong

Swiss names are a wonderful mix of various languages. You can find immense variety in this list of Swiss baby names with meanings mainly because of the many national official languages, such as German, Italian, and French. The names hold deep meanings and signify many societal values. You may opt for a classic Swiss name or go for the ones trending right now. It doesn't matter what you choose; the final choice will undoubtedly be admirable.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do Swiss parents choose a name for their baby?

Swiss baby names are chosen three months before the baby's birth and submitted for the government's approval. Parents are to select names that are not offensive, do not harm or shame the child, and avoid unsuitable names (1).

2. Are there any rules about baby names in Switzerland?

Some Swiss rules for naming your baby include picking a linguistically Swiss name since strange or creative names are not accepted. The International Book of First Names 2008 edition is used as a reference for genuine names. Names that are harmful or offensive are not permitted. Names that consist of numbers and single letters like 'J' are prohibited, farm names may be removed or the order changed (1). Babies cannot be named after popular Swiss brands. Parents are not allowed to name their children after negative characters from the Bible like Cain, Judas, or Lucifer.

Infographic: Scintillating Swiss Baby Names With Meanings

Switzerland is a linguistically diverse country, with German, Italian, and French being the predominant languages. So, you will find many cute and inspiring names for your little one in this country. They perfectly encompass the nation’s diversity and beauty. We listed the best Swiss baby names in this infographic below.

sophisticated swiss names for your sweet little one (infographic)

References

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Act (2016:1013) on personal names
https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/svensk-forfattningssamling/lag-20161013-om-personnamn_sfs-2016-1013/
Languages and dialects
https://www.eda.admin.ch/aboutswitzerland/en/home/gesellschaft/sprachen/sprachen-und-dialekte.html

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