Dutch Origin · Name Guide

233 Beautiful Dutch Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 284 Dutch baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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  1. Dutch Girl Names
  2. Dutch Boy Names
  3. Dutch Unisex Names

Dutch names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: Dutch names

  • Dutch names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

Dutch Girl Names

97 girl names of Dutch origin — showing top 97

1
Anneke
Grace.
2
Aniëlle
A beloved name with deep roots
3
Annalene
English
4
Alletta
noble, kind, illustrious
5
Adrie
Variant of Adriana, meaning 'from Hadria' or 'dark'
6
Aletta
noble
7
Annelies
grace
8
Anneka
Dutch
9
Annemari
Dutch
10
Anneelise
a combination of Anna (grace) and Elise (pledged to God).
11
Aleydis
Dutch
12
Alette
noble, winged
13
Andriette
brave, manly
14
Aleida
Noble type
15
Bas
Short form of Barbara or Elizabeth, meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'
16
Bernadina
German
17
Bertine
Bright one; Glorious
18
Britte
A variant of Britta, meaning 'exalted one'
19
Berdina
bright
20
Balie
Dutch
21
Cornesia
Horned
22
Carice
Dear one
23
Danique
Dutch
24
Esmay
beloved
25
Evelien
Dutch
26
Fenna
Dutch
27
Floriene
Flowering
28
Femke
Little girl
29
Gesina
Pledge
30
Gysel
pledge, hostage
31
Hiede
of the heath
32
Heleen
light, bright, shining
33
Hennie
A diminutive form of Henrietta, meaning 'home ruler'.
34
Heylen
A beloved name with deep roots
35
Heer
Lord
36
Ineka
Pure, clean
37
Ineke
pure, sacred
38
Jennieke
God is gracious
39
Jaap
Dutch
40
Jasmien
Dutch
41
Jannina
God is gracious
42
Jorri
Dutch
43
Jurie
A beloved name with deep roots
44
Jasmijn
Jasmine flower
45
Jannike
Dutch
46
Katriena
Dutch/German
47
Kerstie
Dutch
48
Klyn
Dutch
49
Kerstine
Christian
50
Lys
Dutch
51
Leen
Delicate, tender
52
Lidy
Variant of Lydia, meaning 'from Lydia'
53
Lize
God is my oath
54
Lisanne
God's promise
55
Lakken
Dutch
56
Lis
Dedicated to God
57
Lidwina
Dutch
58
Lelie
lily
59
Lysbeth
A form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'
60
Liezel
Dutch
61
Linde
lime tree; tender
62
Lisaanne
a variant of Lisa, a graceful woman
63
Mirakel
miracle
64
Marlou
Dutch
65
Marelie
A blend of Maria and Elia
66
Marel
Dutch
67
Maaike
Little Mary
68
Mieke
Dutch
69
Maltie
Malted drink or ale
70
Marteen
Dutch
71
Marieke
Dutch
72
Marleen
Dutch
73
Marieka
of the sea; bitter
74
Marijke
A diminutive form of Maria, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'.
75
Madel
Dutch
76
Melle
honey
77
Maryke
beloved
78
Marike
a form of Maria, meaning 'beloved' or 'rebellious'.
79
Melis
Honey bee
80
Nicolene
Latin
81
Natasja
Dutch
82
Reet
delicate
83
Rikkie
a form of traditional name derived from a diminutive of Henrietta or Eric.
84
Romee
Rose
85
Saskia
Dutch
86
Sonje
Dutch
87
Sanne
Lily
88
Titia
joyful or happy
89
Tineke
Dutch
90
Tineka
little Tina
91
Tine
Loyal
92
Vanester
derives from 'van', meaning 'from' and related to place names.
93
Verleen
to spring, to leap
94
Verva
Dutch
95
Willemina
Resolute protector
96
Xoelie
God's blessing
97
Zoelie
life

Dutch Boy Names

157 boy names of Dutch origin — showing top 120

1
Arend
eagle
2
Arjen
Eagle
3
Albertus
noble, bright
4
Aadrian
Noble, dark
5
Adriaan
Dutch
6
Arjan
eagle
7
Aldrik
old ruler
8
Arkel
Dutch
9
Aarn
Dutch
10
Aadrik
derived from 'Hadrik', meaning 'ruler' or 'chief'.
11
Buren
Dutch
12
Brink
a small bank or edge of land.
13
Bartow
from the place of the bard
14
Bol
a strong or bold man
15
Bregman
a person who lives by a hill or rising ground
16
Bram
brave, strong
17
Bertus
Dutch
18
Bomer
a builder
19
Bartel
Son of Bart
20
Berend
Dutch
21
Corneil
horn
22
Cornelis
Latin
23
Cortlandt
Cortlandt is a modern name meaning 'land of the court'.
24
Corneilus
horn
25
Cor
Dutch
26
Christiaan
Dutch
27
Cornelieus
Horn
28
Case
Dutch
29
Cas
brave
30
Cyriel
Dutch
31
Dewit
de witte (the white)
32
Deken
Dutch
33
Doyt
Dutch
34
Dries
man, brave, strong
35
Dewitt
means 'the white', derived from the word 'wit'
36
Dewitte
the white one
37
Derck
The ruler, the people’s ruler
38
Daan
Dutch
39
Dederick
ruler of the people
40
Dirck
Ruler of the people
41
Domineke
The name originated from 'Dominicus', meaning 'belonging to the Lord'.
42
Dekker
Dutch
43
Daemen
Dutch
44
Dierick
Ruler of the people
45
Derk
Ruler of the people
46
Evert
Brave as a wild boar.
47
Elles
Noble
48
Engels
angel
49
Eiland
island
50
Emiel
Variant of 'Emil', meaning 'rival'.
51
Eswin
a combination of names, potentially referencing 'Es' and 'win', meaning 'to win'
52
Fines
Dutch
53
Frans
Frenchman
54
Garrix
Garrix is likely a modern name derived from English or an Anglo-Saxon surname, perhaps indicating a 'spear' or a 'guardi
55
Garrit
Spear strength
56
Gerritt
spear strength
57
Gerrit
Dutch
58
Gerrid
spear strength
59
Gerben
spear bear
60
Gerret
Dutch
61
Heiden
heathen, one who lives on heathland
62
Hessel
Dutch
63
Holten
from the woods
64
Hendricks
Dutch
65
Harm
Army, warrior
66
Havik
Dutch
67
Hendrick
ruler of the home
68
Janzen
A beloved name with deep roots
69
Jacobus
יעקב
70
Jorien
The one who is revered.
71
Jansel
a combination of Jan and Sel, where Jan means 'John' and Sel is often taken to mean 'bringer'
72
Johaan
God is gracious
73
Janlucas
Dutch
74
Joris
The name derives from the Greek name George, which means 'farmer' or 'earthworker'.
75
Jos
God will add
76
Janssen
Son of Jan
77
Jordaan
Hebrew
78
Joran
the one who descends from the river Jordan
79
Joren
Yahweh is gracious
80
Jurian
A beloved name with deep roots
81
Jurrien
Dutch
82
Jeroen
sacred name
83
Jorin
Dutch
84
Keizer
Emperor
85
Kees
Dutch
86
Kerk
church
87
Kopen
to buy, purchase
88
Kuiper
Cooper (barrel maker)
89
Kreek
small stream or brook
90
Kort
Short
91
Kever
a variant of 'Clever', meaning wise or intelligent
92
Kiezer
Kiezer means 'emperor'.
93
Kuyper
Dutch
94
Kruize
Cruise or journey
95
Luk
light, bringer of light
96
Luuk
light
97
Leiden
Dutch
98
Lief
dear, beloved
99
Maijer
one who is a mayor
100
Maarten
Martinus
101
Marcelis
Little warrior.
102
Marinus
of the sea
103
Martijn
Dutch
104
Mathijs
gift of God
105
Menno
strong, brave
106
Mats
Gift of God
107
Mart
Warlike.
108
Maikel
Hebrew
109
Nicholaas
Victory of the people
110
Ode
Dutch
111
Oen
one, unique
112
Paal
Small
113
Pieter
Dutch
114
Roel
Meaning 'famous ruler' or 'famous throughout the land'.
115
Rood
Means 'red'.
116
Renier
Dutch
117
Rik
brave ruler
118
Rutger
famous spear
119
Robbert
Germanic
120
Reynier
Dutch

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Dutch Unisex Names

30 gender-neutral names of Dutch origin — showing top 30

1
Alleen
Noble
2
Carel
free man
3
Coen
Brave or bold.
4
Camiel
helper of God
5
Cobie
Dutch
6
Dorien
of Doris, from Doris
7
Elize
God is my oath
8
Floris
flower
9
Ferry
Dutch
10
Gerrie
spear ruler
11
Henny
Home ruler, ruler of the household
12
Ive
Yew; archer
13
Jood
praise
14
Jansen
Dutch
15
Jan
God is gracious
16
Kristien
Dutch
17
Koen
brave, daring, or bold.
18
Leny
Derived from Helena, meaning 'light' or 'bright'.
19
Marjon
Little Mary
20
Merel
blackbird
21
Rhen
Rhen
22
Reis
rice
23
Rudie
Dutch
24
Rein
Pure
25
Schuylar
scholar, protection
26
Schuyler
Scholar
27
Tannie
aunt; small lady
28
Twan
Double, twin
29
Wilhelmina
Determined protector
30
Wille
Desire; will

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