By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
Across 10 pages
of 10
Tiede is a masculine name of Frisian and Low German origin, primarily found in northern Germany and the Netherlands. It derives from the Germanic element 'theud' meaning 'people' or 'tribe,' which…
Diderick is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant of Dietrich or Diederik. The name combines the Germanic elements 'theud' meaning 'people' or 'folk,' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler'…
Combination of Mary and Louisa
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
Variant of Marisa
Dutch form of Marie
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Derived from Marie, the meaning of which is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from…
Latin form of Eugene, Greek
"well-born, noble"
The yoo sound at the beginning of a name has not typically been attractive to the modern ear. Probably the most appealing form of this ancient name has been the feminized Eugenie, thanks to the…
Dutch variation of Florence, Latin
"flowering"
This Dutch favorite was the name of five Counts of Holland and many notable Renaissance artists, including still life painter Floris van Dijck. It is a variation of Florence, ultimately from the…
Franciscus is the Latin form of the Italian name Francesco, ultimately derived from the Late Latin name Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man.' This classical form gained prominence through…
Frits is a masculine name primarily used in Dutch and Scandinavian countries, particularly the Netherlands and Denmark. It originated as a diminutive form of Friedrich (German) or Frederik (Dutch),…
Freek is a masculine name with Dutch origins, functioning as a diminutive form of names containing the Germanic element "fred" or "frid," meaning "peace" or "ruler." Common in the Netherlands and…
Frerik is a rare masculine name with Germanic and Scandinavian origins. It represents a less common variant of Frederik or Fredrik, which ultimately derive from the Germanic name Friedrich, meaning…
Dutch variation of Mary
Foreign variations of Mary are definitely the way to go; this one has a nice Dutch-girl feel. It also works as a cultural crossover name, e.g. between European languages and Japanese.
Gervaas is a masculine name of Latin origin, a variant spelling of Gervase or Gervasius. The name derives from the Latin 'gervasus,' possibly meaning 'spear servant' or 'honored with a spear.' This…
Egidius is a masculine name with ancient roots, derived from the Greek name Aigidios, which relates to 'aegis' (shield). It's the Latin form of the name that evolved into Giles in English.…
Godfried is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing the Dutch and Flemish form of Godfrey or Geoffrey. The name combines the elements 'god' (god) and 'fried' (peace), meaning 'God's peace'…
Gregoor is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Gregor, which itself derives from the Latin name Gregorius, meaning "watchful" or "alert." The additional 'o' gives the name a…
Gustaff represents a variation of the classic name Gustav, which has Germanic origins meaning 'staff of the Goths' or 'royal staff.' This alternative spelling gives the traditional name a slightly…
Gustaaf is the Dutch and Flemish variation of Gustav, a name of Swedish origin meaning 'staff of the Goths' or 'God's staff.' This name carries significant historical weight, having been borne by…
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 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 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,…
