Dutch Names for Boys
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The names
Friso
Frisian
"a Frisian"
Friso is a name that refers to Frisian person living in the Dutch province of Friesland. The name has become more popular in recent years as it was used for a member of the Dutch royal family, making…
Aart
Dutch
"eaglelike"
That double a invests the old Arthur nickname with fresh life.
Maes
Dutch surname meaning "son of Maas (Thomas)"
"son of Maas (Thomas)"
Maes is the third most common surname in Belgium, but a few Nameberries have chosen to use this as a first name for their little boys. We think it is a great name and put it to you for consideration!
Bram
Dutch variation of Abraham, Hebrew
"father of multitudes"
Bram has an unusual measure of character and charm for a one-syllable name; it started as a hipper-than-Abe diminutive of the biblical Abraham, but is also an independent Irish and Dutch name, made…
Arje
Arje is a masculine name with Hebrew and Nordic connections. In Hebrew contexts, it relates to 'aryeh' meaning 'lion,' symbolizing strength and courage. In Nordic regions, particularly Finland, it…
Arend
Arend is a masculine name of Dutch and German origin meaning 'eagle.' It derives from Germanic elements related to birds of prey, symbolizing strength, vision, and freedom. The name has been used…
Bas
Dutch, diminutive of Bastiaan and Sebastian
"person from the city of Sebastia"
Bas is a fashionable name in its own right in the Netherlands, where it's been in the Top 10. Used throughout Europe, it may have a future here as a straightforward-but-charming nickname name. Baz is…
Bastiaan
Dutch short form of Sebastian, Latin from Greek
"man of Sebastia"
Bastiaan is a common Dutch form of Bastian, a short form of Sebastian that stands on its own. While the double A is not intuitive for English speakers, the name is widely used in the Netherlands. Bas…
Bendix
Frisian, Germanic
"blessed"
German painter and sculptor Bendix Passig bore this eye-catching name, a Frisian and German form of Benedict, also found as a surname.
Benedick
Variation of Benedict, Latin
"blessed"
Stick with the original.
Carolu
Carolu is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant of Carolus, the Latin form of Charles. The name ultimately derives from Germanic origins meaning 'free man' or 'strong man.' Carolu…
Karel
Czech variation of Charles
A name that seems to switch genders when it switches nationalities.
Carel
Carel is a masculine name with Dutch and Afrikaans origins, serving as a variant of Carl or Karel, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong man.' Common in the…
Christiaan
Christiaan is a Dutch and Afrikaans variant of Christian, ultimately derived from Latin 'Christianus,' meaning 'follower of Christ.' The distinctive double 'a' spelling reflects its Dutch linguistic…
Cristiaan
Cristiaan is a masculine name representing a Dutch and Afrikaans variation of Christian, derived from Latin 'Christianus' meaning 'follower of Christ.' This spelling maintains the name's religious…
Kerstan
Kerstan is a masculine name with Germanic origins, likely a variant of the more common Kersten, Karsten, or Carsten. These names ultimately derive from the Latin 'Christianus,' meaning 'follower of…
Kort
Dutch
"short"
A Dutch surname which is given as a full name to a handful of boys in the US each year, possibly as a spelling variant of Kurt.
Koenraad
Koenraad is a traditional Germanic masculine name with Dutch and Flemish roots. It derives from the elements 'kuoni' meaning 'brave' and 'rad' meaning 'counsel' or 'advisor,' thus translating to…
Kornelis
Kornelis is a masculine name of Dutch origin, serving as the Frisian and Dutch variant of Cornelius, which derives from Latin meaning 'horn' or possibly 'kernel.' This name carries significant…
