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Names for a hypothetical German fleet

A proposed expanded German fleet is given a naming approach based on earlier capital ships and historical associations.

Question

What names would suit fifteen hypothetical German warships?

Short answer

Reuse suitable World War I battleship names and names associated with prominent leaders, while keeping carrier names such as Graf Zeppelin.

Notes

An expanded German fleet could draw names from Germany's earlier capital-ship traditions. Suitable battleship names from World War I and the names of prominent leaders would supply much of the list. Aircraft carriers would retain historically associated names such as Graf Zeppelin. The aim is an appeal to the historical past, without supplying a complete list of fifteen names.