Dutch Names that Start With T

Tycho

Greek, Dutch, Old Norse

"hitting the mark; chance, luck; thunder"

A name with a number of variations including the Danish Tyge, the Swedish Tyko, and the Dutch Tygo, which are popular throughout modern Europe. Tycho was also the name of both a 5th century Greek…

Theodoor

Theodoor is a Dutch and Flemish variant of Theodore, derived from the Greek name Theodoros, meaning "gift of God" (from Greek elements "theos" meaning "god" and "doron" meaning "gift"). This…

Thijs

Dutch short form of Matthijs

"gift of God"

Usually pronounced to rhyme with nice — though others may rhyme it with Jace — Thijs is a popular Dutch name short for that country's form of Matthew. Matt Lauer's half-Dutch son is called Thijs.

Teun

Dutch diminutive of Anthony

Teun, pronounced like something between ton and tune in English, is one of the most popular boys' names in The Netherlands, consistent with that country's preference for short, simple names. The…

Tygo

Dutch form of Tycho, Greek, Dutch, Old Norse

"hitting the mark; thunder"

This Dutch form of the ancient Greek saints' name Tycho is in the Top 100 in The Netherlands. While largely unknown in the English-speaking world, it's got a cool sound and ancient roots, which…

Tiuri

Literary invention, Dutch

Borne by the protagonist of the popular Dutch children's novel, The Letter for the King ( De brief voor de koning ), Tiuri was invented by the writer Tonke Dragt. The novel (and its sequels) are a…

Tiede

Tiede is a masculine name of Frisian and Low German origin, primarily found in northern Germany and the Netherlands. It derives from the Germanic element 'theud' meaning 'people' or 'tribe,' which…

Tinus

Dutch and Afrikaans short form of Martinus

"warlike"

Typically used as a short form of Martinus — or occasionally for Constantinus — Tinus is heard in the Netherlands and South Africa. While the long form may appear on the birth-certificate, Tinus…