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

Quick facts: Netherlands names

  • Netherlands 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

Netherlands Girl Names

60 girl names of Netherlands origin — showing top 60

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Grace.
2
noble, kind, illustrious
3
Variant of Adriana, meaning 'from Hadria' or 'dark'
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grace
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Noble
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Noble kind.; Of a noble lineage.
7
Grace
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Noble type
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Short form of Barbara or Elizabeth, meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'
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brave as a bear
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Bright one; Glorious
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A variant of Britta, meaning 'exalted one'
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absent; surprising
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Horned
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God is my Judge
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God is my oath
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Dutch form of EVELINA.
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flower
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Feminine form of FEN (2).
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Flowering
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Pledge
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Home ruler, ruler of the household
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grace or favor
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A beloved name with deep roots
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youthful
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God is gracious
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Short form of JACOB.
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God is gracious
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A beloved name with deep roots
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Jasmine flower
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Scandinavian feminine diminutive of JAN (1), from Low German.
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Christian, follower of Christ
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Variant of 'Klin', meaning 'riverbank'
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Christian
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Dutch form of KATHERINE.
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Delicate, tender
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Derived from the Dutch word 'lak,' meaning lacquer or to cover with a shiny coating.
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A name of Old Dutch origin translating to 'linden tree'.
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A form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'
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From the lake, or lake dwelling
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A blend of Maria and Elia
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Little Mary
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Dutch diminutive of MARIA.
44
Malted drink or ale
45
The one who is of Mars; War-like
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Dutch diminutive of MARIA.
47
Pearl
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A diminutive form of Maria, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'.
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a diminutive form of Magdalene, meaning 'tower' or 'elevated place'
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a form of Maria, meaning 'beloved' or 'rebellious'.
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victory of the people
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born on Christmas Day; gift of God
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Rose
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From the Germanic element Sahs "Saxon". The Saxons were a Germanic tribe, their name ultimately deriving from the Germanic word sahs meaning "knife".
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Dutch and Danish short form of SUSANNA.
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Diminutive of TINA.
57
little Tina
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Loyal
59
to spring, to leap
60
life

Netherlands Boy Names

116 boy names of Netherlands origin — showing top 116

1
noble, bright
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Noble, dark
3
eagle; the earth
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From the village
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a strong or bold man
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a person who lives by a hill or rising ground
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brave, strong
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Derived from the name Albert, meaning 'noble' and 'bright'.; As a diminutive of Albert, it carries similar connotations.
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Strong as a bear; Brave as a bear
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horn; the horned one
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Brave or bold.
12
horn; horned
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heart; from the heart
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Horn
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of the sun; lord; from the Greek origin 'Kyrios'
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de witte (the white)
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of Doris, from Doris
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deacon
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man, brave, strong
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The ruler, the people’s ruler
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Short form of DANIËL.
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ruler of the people
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Ruler of the people
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The name originated from 'Dominicus', meaning 'belonging to the Lord'.
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that which is covered; to cover; a coverer.
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Derived from the Hebrew name 'Damon,' which means 'to tame' or 'gentle.'
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Ruler of the people
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Ruler of the people
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strong as a wild boar
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angel
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island
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brave, courageous; descendant of a warrior
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A man who operates a ferry.; A form of the name Ferdinand.
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Frenchman
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Garrix is likely a modern name derived from English or an Anglo-Saxon surname, perhaps indicating a 'spear' or a 'guardi
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Spear strength
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spear strength
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spear bear
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Brave with a spear
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ruler of the home
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Derived from the Old German 'hessel' meaning 'the one who lives by the ash tree'.
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from the woods
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Son of Hendrick; Ruler of the home
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Army, warrior
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Havoc.
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ruler of the home
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A beloved name with deep roots
48
God Will Add
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Latin form of JACOB, also used in Dutch.
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a combination of Jan and Sel, where Jan means 'John' and Sel is often taken to mean 'bringer'
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God is gracious
52
A combination of Jan (God is gracious) and Lucas (bringer of light).
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The name derives from the Greek name George, which means 'farmer' or 'earthworker'.
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Son of Jan
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God is gracious
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son of Jan; son of John
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Dutch form of JORDAN.
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Medieval Low German form of GEORGE.
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A form of the name Jerome, meaning 'sacred name'
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sacred name
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Emperor
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Dutch diminutive of CORNELIUS. A notable bearer was the Dutch painter Kees van Dongen (1877-1968).
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church
64
to buy, purchase
65
Cooper (barrel maker)
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brave, daring, or bold.
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a variant of 'Clever', meaning wise or intelligent
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A person who makes or sells cups; a cup maker.
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Cruise or journey
70
light, bringer of light
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light
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to lead, guidance
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one who is a mayor
74
Martinus
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Little warrior.
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of the sea
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Dutch form of MARTIN.
78
gift of God
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strong, brave
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Gift of God
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Warlike.
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Dutch variant form of MICHAEL.
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gift of God
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Victory of the people
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Victory of the people
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Medieval English form of Odo (see OTTO).
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Small
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Dutch form of PETER. This name was borne by the 16th-century Flemish painter Pieter Brueghel the Elder.
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Meaning 'famous ruler' or 'famous throughout the land'.
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Means 'red'.
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brave ruler
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famous spear
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Germanic
94
Rose from the river
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to run
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Bright fame, shining glory
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Straight
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Advice and sword
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Tailor
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God is gracious
101
Dutch form of Sebastianus (see SEBASTIAN).
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A derivative of Simon, which means 'he has heard'
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victory
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Double, twin
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Short form of MATTHIJS.
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the one who conquers
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Defender
108
riverbank dweller; guide or leader
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Will, be determined
110
guardian
111
Dutch form of WILLIAM. Willem the Silent, Prince of Orange, was the leader of the Dutch revolt against Spain that brought about the independence of the Netherlands. He is considered the founder of the Dutch royal family.
112
A form of the name 'William', meaning 'resolute protector' or 'strong-willed warrior'.
113
will, desire
114
Desire; will
115
defender of the people
116
seven

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Netherlands Unisex Names

7 gender-neutral names of Netherlands origin — showing top 7

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free man
2
helper of God
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A diminutive form derived from Jacob, meaning 'supplanter'.
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praise
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God is gracious
6
Little Mary
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Scholar