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Dutch Names that Start With R

Updated October 2026

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There are 17 Dutch names that start with the letter R for boys and girls, including Rhett, Rina, Rip, Roel, Roosevelt, Rasmus, Rutger, Roselotte, Rijn, Rika, Rivi, Rembrandt, Rem, Rogier, Roeland, Ruud, and Rineke.

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Rhett
English from Dutch
"advice"
Rhett has been more tied to Gone with the Wind than even Scarlett, but now we're hearing rumblings of its finding new and independent favor among parents, perhaps emboldened by the growing popularity…
Rina
European diminutive of Catherine, Hebrew, Sanskrit, Japanese
"pure; joy, singing; melted; white jasmine"
One of those short, punchy names with its roots in a variety of different cultures and languages, Rina is sister to names like Mina, Mira, Lina, and Nina. Retro in feel, but never overused in the US,…
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…
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.
Rasmus
Finnish and Scandinavian variation of Erasmus
"beloved, desired"
A form of ancient name newly popular in Eastern Europe, Rasmus is rugged and distinctive - and on trend in Estonia and Finland. Virtually unknown in the U.S. but with its philosophical roots and…
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…
Roselotte
German, Dutch
"rose + free man"
Poetic and whimsical but with touch of valor about it, Roselotte is a rare compound name, blending two classics together. It would likely be pronounced with four syllables ("RO-zuh-law-tuh") in…
Rijn
Variation of Rein or short form of Marijn, Dutch
"advice, counsel; of the sea, of Mars"
With the strong, succinct sound of Reign, Rein, Rain, and Rayne, Rijn is a Dutch name, used as both a stand-alone name and as a nickname. While it may look unfamiliar to English eyes, names ending in…
Rika
Japanese, or diminutive of names that end in -rika
"beautiful village; peaceful ruler; estate ruler"
Rika is most common as a Japanese name, when it means "beautiful village" in one kanji combination. It is also seen as a nickname and given name in Scandinavia, Lithuania, and the Netherlands, where…
Rivi
Dutch diminutive of River, Ricfrid, or Rivka, or alternative spelling of Revi
"river, peaceful ruler, join, dew, bind; sun"
A Dutch diminutive of a variety of names, along with a Sanskrit name, likely related to Ravi and Revi.
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.
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…
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'…
Rineke
Dutch, diminutive of Rina
Rineke is a diminutive of a diminutive, which might have remained unknown outside The Netherlands were it not for the wonderful photographer Rineke Dijkstra.

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