Eight Munich streets and their enigmatic names: the city explains how they came about. Names that lead to confusion with existing street names, give rise to misinterpretation or ridicule, or cause contempt for residents may not be used.
No streets are named after living people. Street names are used for orientation and should therefore be as short, simple and easy to understand for locals as possible. Some signs are so popular with Munich residents that thefts occur again and again. The naming of the streets is now the responsibility of the municipal department.