Dutch Names

Staff

Staff is an unusual masculine name derived from an English occupational surname. Originally denoting someone who carried a staff as a symbol of authority or who made staffs, this name has Old English…

Gye

Gye is an extremely rare masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from an English surname, a variant of Guy (from Germanic origins meaning "guide" or "wood"), or have Korean…

Guyon

Guyon is a masculine name of French origin, derived from the Germanic name 'Wido' (related to Guy), meaning 'wide' or 'wood.' In medieval France, it appeared in literature and noble families,…

Veit

Veit is a masculine German name derived from the Latin name Vitus, which means 'lively' or 'full of life.' With ancient roots, this name has been used since medieval times, particularly in…

Johannes

German, Dutch, Scandinavian, and Estonian variation of John

"God is gracious"

An Old World name that might have a chance to rise again with other ancient and worldly forms. Be sure to say yo-HAHN-es.

Heinrich

German

"estate ruler"

Traditional German names of this ilk have had a difficult time emigrating into the American name pool, mostly because anti-German sentiment during the two world wars of the 20th century drove German…

Hinrich

Hinrich is a traditional Germanic and specifically North German variant of Heinrich (Henry), derived from 'haim' meaning home and 'ric' meaning ruler or power. Particularly common in northern Germany…

Hendrik

Dutch and Scandinavian variation of Henry

A bit stiff and formal for American use.

Heinrik

Heinrik is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant spelling of Henrik or Heinrich, which means 'ruler of the home' or 'home ruler.' This powerful name has deep historical roots…

Heiko

Heiko is a masculine name of German and Frisian origin, particularly popular in northern Germany and the Netherlands. Derived from the Germanic element 'heim' meaning 'home' or 'homeland,' it emerged…