Dutch Names for Boys
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Gustaff
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
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
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…
Heino
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
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…
Holland
Dutch place-name
"wooded land"
Holland, like most place names, is intrinsically gender neutral, but in practice today it's mostly female. There's about one boy Holland born in the US these days for every five girl Hollands. That's…
Horatz
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
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
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,…
Ivo
Germanic, Slavic
"yew wood, archer; God is gracious"
Succinct, stylish, and catchy, Ivo has the energetic impact of other names ending in -o . It is a multicultural choice with two distinct origins, and, as such, is familiar across a variety of…
Jaap
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:…