Dutch Names
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Matthijs
Dutch form of Mattias
"gift of Yahweh"
Mauridsje
Mauridsje is an extremely rare masculine name that appears to be a unique variant or creative spelling derived from Maurice or Maurits. The name has Germanic and Latin origins, ultimately coming from…
Maurids
Maurids is a masculine name that appears to be a variant of Maurice, ultimately derived from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish.' This uncommon spelling variation might have…
Mies
Dutch, diminutive of Bartholomeus
"son of the earth"
Apt choice for an architect's child, honoring German-born Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, a central figure in modern design, and universally referred to as Mies.
Narve
Dutch
"healthy, strong"
Harv and Marv are out, and this difficult Dutch choice doesn't fare any better.
Patricius
Patricius is a masculine name of Latin origin, being the original Roman form of Patrick. It derives from 'patricius,' referring to the patrician class in ancient Rome—the noble aristocrats and ruling…
Piet
Dutch, diminutive of Pieter or Peter, Greek
"rock"
Wonderful nickname name most often associated in this country with Dutch modernist painter Mondrian. Pronounced PEET.
Rembrandt
Dutch artist name
The name of the most renowned of the Old Masters is a potential option for families who put an emphasis on the creative. Rembrandt Peale was a member of the Peale family of painters, all named for…
Rem
Dutch, diminutive of Remment, Remmert, or Remmelt
The Dutch are fond of short nickname names, and this one is tied to influential and provocative architect Koolhaas, born Remment. Could also be short for Remington or Remy.
Rip
Dutch
"strength, might"
The name of Rip Van Winkle – and Rip (born Elmore) Torn – will probably never be ready for further consumption, if only because of the implications of R. I. P. The only thing that could save it is…
Rutger
Rutger is a masculine name of Dutch and Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'gar' meaning 'spear.' This powerful combination creates a name that historically conveyed…
Rogier
Rogier is a masculine name of Dutch and Flemish origin, serving as a continental European variant of the Germanic name Roger. Derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'ger'…
Roeland
Roeland is a Dutch masculine name derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" meaning 'fame' and "land" meaning 'land' or 'territory'. It is a variation of Roland, a name popularized by the legendary…
Roel
Roel is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. Primarily used in Dutch communities, it developed as a shortened form of Roland, meaning 'famous land' or 'famous throughout the land.' In…
Roosevelt
Dutch
"rose field"
Presidential surname adopted as a first by numbers of midcentury African-American parents.
Ruud
Ruud is a Dutch masculine name, primarily used in the Netherlands and other Dutch-speaking regions. It originated as a short form of the Germanic name Rudolf, which combines the elements 'hrod'…
Schuyler
Dutch
"scholar"
This worthy name, imported by the early Dutch colonists, has been all but overpowered by the phonetic spellings -- Skyler for boys and Skylar for girls. With the surnames-as-first-names trend,…
Skylar
Variation of Schuyler, Dutch "scholar"
"scholar"
This Americanized spelling of the Dutch name is now used nearly exclusively for girls in the US. While the Skyler variant remains more statistically unisex, the original Dutch spelling, Schuyler, is…
Theodoor
Theodoor is a Dutch and Flemish variant of Theodore, derived from the Greek name Theodoros, meaning "gift of God" (from Greek elements "theos" meaning "god" and "doron" meaning "gift"). This…
Valentijan
Valentijan is a masculine name that appears to be a variant of Valentine or Valentino, ultimately derived from the Latin name Valentinus, meaning 'strong' or 'healthy.' This particular spelling shows…