Dutch Names that Start With G
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Geerta
Geerta is a feminine name of Dutch and Frisian origin, representing the female form of Geert or Gert. These names derive from Gerard, which combines Germanic elements meaning "spear" and "brave" or…
Grietje
Grietje is a feminine Dutch name, serving as the traditional Dutch diminutive form of Margaret. Pronounced roughly as 'GREET-yuh' in Dutch, the name derives from the Greek 'margarites' meaning…
Gerrit
Low German variation of Gerhard
An undiscovered cousin of Garrett and Gerard. Gerrit has some merit, especially for its arty credentials as the name of several Old Master painters.
Gervaas
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…
Godfried
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
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
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…
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,…
Gijs
Dutch short form of Gilbert or Gijsbert, Germanic
"bright pledge"
Currently in the Top 30 in the Netherland, Gijs is s short form of Gijsbert, itself the Dutch form of the Germanic Gisbert and Gilbert. Said to rhyme with nice , the G is pronounced like the end…