It is a common misconception that people of German ancestry tend to give their children Biblical or Old Testament names. While it is true that some German names have biblical origins, such as Johannes (John), Matthias (Matthew), and Samuel, there is no evidence to suggest that German-Americans are more likely to choose biblical names than any other group. In fact, when looking at the most popular names for babies in Germany today, many of them have no biblical roots at all. According to data fr…