Vogel

Type Surname (from occupation & from nickname)
Usage German, Dutch
Pronounced Pron. FO-gəl(German)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From Old High German and Old Dutch fogal meaning "bird". It was originally an occupational name for a bird catcher, or a nickname for a person who liked to sing.

Related Names

VariantVogels(Dutch)

Categories

animals, ballerinos, birds, chess Grandmasters, fauna, German words, isograms, music, nature, noise, performance, playwrights, Swimming Hall of Famers
Entry updated June 9, 2023