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Dutch variation of Duke, English
"British nobleman"
Dutch diminutive of Lucas, Latin
"man from Lucania"
Jelte is a masculine name of Frisian origin, primarily used in the Netherlands and other Dutch-speaking regions. It derives from the Germanic elements 'geld' meaning 'tax, tribute' and 'to' meaning…
Melle is a masculine name with diverse potential origins. In Germanic language traditions, it may be related to names containing the element 'mel' meaning 'council' or 'assembly.' In Frisian regions…
Dutch short form of Bonifaas or Servaas
The Dutch love using short forms as full names, and so the popular name here is Faas -- who knows or cares what it was originally short for. In the US, this would be a very original name indeed -- it…
Diminutive of Wouter, Dutch from Old German
"army ruler"
The Dutch equivalent of Walt makes the Top 100 in Belgium, where Flemish parents love short, sweet names.
Jort is a masculine name of Dutch origin, predominantly used in the Netherlands. This short, distinctive name is believed to be a variant of names like George or Jordi, or possibly derived from old…
Naud is a concise masculine name with potential roots in multiple cultures. It likely derives from Old Germanic origins, possibly as a shortened form of names containing the element 'naud' meaning…
Short form of Mozes, Dutch, Egyptian, German
"delivered from water; moss"
While some English speakers might read this a "moose" or "moos" (as in the sound a cow makes), it is in fact said with the strong O sound of "boat" or "nose". A popular choice in the Netherlands,…
Vinz is a masculine name that serves as a shortened form of names like Vincent or Vincenzo. These parent names derive from the Latin "Vincentius," meaning "conquering" or "prevailing." This concise…
Sondre is a Scandinavian male name, particularly popular in Norway. It derives from the Old Norse name 'Sundri,' which is related to the word for 'south' or 'southern.' Historically, it likely…
Irish mythological name
Lir is the Irish god of the sea, the equivalent of the Welsh Llyr which some equate with Shakespeare's King Lear. This is one of those rare names that is simple and has a deep history with an…
Norman
"pear tree"
Dutch road cyclist Steven Kruijswijk introduced the world to this name when he chose it for his son born in 2016. It is related to the name Perry, which also means pear tree.
French, Frisian
"grace or eagle"
Anne, usually seen as a girls' name, is also attested as a boys' name - for example, Anne de Montmorency, who was a French soldier, statesman and diplomat. He became Marshal of France and Constable…
American Place-name
Strong, spare, and highly unusual -- there were no babies recorded of either gender receiving this name in one recent year -- place-name referring to the northernmost state in New England. All state…
English word name
"to prepare; to reinforce; to strengthen"
Brace yourself? You're going to hear that one a lot if you choose this word name for your baby son, as a handful of parents in the US did in a recent year. One reason for this word is being used as a…
Word name or medieval English form of Otto, German
"a lyric poem; wealthy"
Ode could be part of the extended Otto/Otis family, or it might be a literary term, referring to an elaborate lyric poem, such as Keats's Ode to a Nightingale. .
Danish
"Rule / Power"
This name has been used in Denmark since the 13th Century, and is once again very popular there, now being in the Top 10. We don't see it crossing the Atlantic anytime soon, despite the strong…
"north"
For those who can't bear to use a Kardashian name, perhaps the translation Nohr might be an option. Nohr is currently in Denmark's Top 50 and so is one of those Danish names prime to travel to the…
"fellow / partner"
Lauge is unheard of in most English-speaking countries, but is in the Top 50 in many Nordic countries. Despite is lovely meaning, Lauge's pronunciation and spelling issues are unlikely to make it…