By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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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 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…
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…
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 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…
Heino is a masculine name of Germanic origin, primarily used in Finland, Estonia, and Germany. It derives from the Germanic element 'hagan' meaning 'enclosure' or possibly from 'heim' meaning 'home.'…
Harbert is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant spelling of Herbert. The name combines the elements 'hari' meaning 'army' and 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous,' thus…
Horatz is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic origins. It likely developed as a variant of Horatio or Horaz, which derive from the Latin name Horatius, an ancient Roman family name. The name…
Horats is a masculine name that appears to be a variant of Horatio or Horace. These names derive from the Latin Horatius, a Roman family name possibly related to the Latin word 'hora' meaning 'hour'…
Ignaas is a masculine name of Dutch origin, serving as a regional variation of Ignatius. The name ultimately derives from the Latin name Ignatius, which comes from the Roman family name Egnatius,…
Dutch variation of Jacob and James
Jaap is a common if not exactly fashionable first name for boys' in The Netherlands. For more on Dutch names and their pronunciation, check out this specialty website:…
Greek
"sacred name"
A name used in Germany and Holland as a form of Jerome, it's the unlikely moniker of fictional detective Hieronymous "Harry" Bosch.
Jeroen is a masculine Dutch name, the Netherlands' variant of Jerome, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Hieronymos, meaning "sacred name." Popular in the Netherlands and Flanders…
Dutch, diminutive of Johannes
Has an almost comical enthusiastic feel that may not translate to this culture.
Dutch
"just"
Like many Dutch names, this one, pronounced 'yoost' has an upbeat sound. Also spelled Joos, as in sixteenth century Netherlandish master Joos van Cleve, one of the first to introduce background…
Joord is an uncommon masculine name with Dutch origins. It appears to be a variant spelling of the Dutch name Joord or Joorde, which may be related to the name Jorden or Jordi, derivatives of Jordan.…
