Though author Samuel has written the book as an adult much later in his life, it is written fully as the view of the German boy in his early teens. A lot of the writing is about the boy’s image of his mother during those years. Initially, he sees her as a stubborn, self-absorbed, attractive woman who does not show much love towards her children. Once the family is on the run, Wolfgang comes to realize how resourceful, strong and savvy his mother turns out to be in doing the best for her young family. So much so that he views her as his best friend by the time their travails as refugees approach an end. Apart from his mother, Wolfgang writes admiringly of his grandparents on both sides of his parents. Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong. Sponsorship & Advertising Policy Namesakes: Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer, credited with the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe. Namesakes: Gunter Grass, a German poet, novelist, playwright, sculptor, and illustrator who won the 1999 Nobel Prize in Literature. So, whether you just like the meaning of the name or it’s something that has roots in your lineage – one of these German male names will be nice on your baby. Therefore, the following are German boy names that you might want to consider to give your little prince.

It is the German equivalent of the name Wilboerht, which has Anglo Saxon origins. The name means “resolute” and comes from the two elements will and beraht. 14. Wilfred At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents. Jens (Scandinavian origin), meaning "God is gracious". You might know this German name from Jens Weißflog, who is a former ski jumper, and one of the most successful in the history of the sport.

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It is an Old High German name from the elements sige and frid meaning, “victory” and “peace”. 2. Valentin

Scouting and youth movements had been popular in Germany since the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. When the Nazis came to power in Germany in 1933, there were many political, social, and religious youth groups in existence. These youth groups often wore scouting uniforms. Significantly, Jews were not allowed to join these organizations. Jewish youth set up their own youth groups in Germany in the 1930s. Youth Movements before the Nazi takeover Namesakes: Rainer Maria Rilke, an Austrian novelist, and poet, considered one of the most intense German-language poets. Erik m Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Estonian, Czech, Slovak, Slovene, Croatian, Hungarian, German, Dutch, English, SpanishUlbrecht comes from the two German words wulf and beraht meaning, “wolf” and “bright”, hence, “bright wolf”. 8. Ulrich Upon reaching his 10th birthday, a German boy was registered and investigated (especially for “racial purity”). If qualified, he was inducted into the Deutsches Jungvolk (“German Young People”). At age 13 he became eligible for the Hitler Youth, from which he graduated at age 18. Throughout these years he lived a simple life of dedication, fellowship, and Nazi conformity. Parental guidance was minimal. From age 18 he was a member of the Nazi Party. He also served in the state labor service and the armed forces until at least the age of 21. The author was a young German boy in East Prussia when WWII ended. His mother, sister, and other relatives tried to flee Prussia ahead of the Red Army. They get trapped, and try to survive for several years during terrible times. They were hungry, cold, barefoot (literally), and had an awful time.