Gottlieb

Gottlieb is a male first name that has its origins in the Old High German linguistic area. The name represents a reinterpreted variant of the old Germanic first name Goteleib, inspired by the adjective 'lieb'.

What does the name Gottlieb mean?

The first name Gottlieb has its roots in the Old High German linguistic area. It is a variant of the old Germanic name Goteleib and means accordingly 'the one who loves God' or, in reverse interpretation, 'the one beloved by God'. The name consists of the components got, which means 'the God', and leiba or leip, which means 'the descendant', 'the offspring', 'the inheritance', or 'the legacy'. Gottlieb was originally transferred from the Latin name Amadeus into German, occasionally also from the Greek Theophil. The name became particularly popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, a time considered the period of Pietism. Today, Gottlieb (as well as Gotlib and Gotlieb) is also frequently found as a surname in German-speaking areas. Female variants include Gottliebe (in German, Finnish, and Norwegian), Gottlobine, Gottliebin, Godeliva (Old Germanic), and Godelieve (French and Dutch).

Where does the name Gottlieb come from?

The origin of the name Gottlieb is Old High German and Germanic. It means 'the one who loves God' or 'the one beloved by God'. The word components come from Old High German: got stands for 'the God' and leiba or leip for 'the descendant', 'the offspring', 'the inheritance', or 'the legacy'. The languages used are Old German, German, and Norwegian.

How do you pronounce Gottlieb?

The sound and pronunciation of Gottlieb: The name is two syllables and clearly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually articulated as 'Gott-lieb' [ˈɡɔtliːp], with the second syllable having a long 'ie' that gives it a bright sound quality. The distinctive ending gives the name weight. Gottlieb conveys a down-to-earth and tradition-conscious impression - calm, clear, and strong in character.

When is the name day of Gottlieb?

The name day for Gottlieb is celebrated on June 7.

Popularity

Gottlieb was initially found among the top 100 male first names in Germany, although it was not one of the most popular names. Between the 1920s and 1940s, the name was in the extended midfield and thus belonged to the classic first names of that time. From the mid-20th century, there was a noticeable decline as Gottlieb gradually fell out of the top 250 and continued to lose popularity in the 1970s and 1980s.

Nicknames & pet names

Godi / Gott / Gotte / Gotti / Gödeli / Libero / Liebo / Love

Famous people

• Christian Friedrich Gottlieb Thon (German writer)
• Christian Gottlieb Gilling (German theologian)
• Christoph Gottlieb Büttner (German doctor)
• Christoph Gottlieb Groskurd (German writer)
• Friedrich Gottlieb Heinrich Fielitz (German doctor)
• Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (German poet)
• Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (1724-1803) (German poet)
• Friedrich Wilhelm Gottlieb Rostkovius (American botanist)
• Georg Gottlieb Schmidt (mathematician from Germany)
• Gottlieb Biermann (historian from Austria)
• Gottlieb Christoph Bohnenberger (theologian from Germany)
• Gottlieb Matthias Carl Masch (German historian)
• Gottlieb Rabener (American writer)
• Gottlieb Schlegel (German theologian)
• Gottlieb Taft (headmaster in the 'Lümmel films', played by Theo Lingen)
• Gottlieb Theodor Hase (German painter)
• Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (writer from Germany)
• Gottlieb Viehe (German writer)
• Gottlieb Wallisch (Austrian pianist)
• Gottlieb Wilhelm Daimler (engineer)