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Flemish and Dutch, contracted form of Derek
A perennial classic in the Netherlands, short-and-sweet Dirk is starting to feel like a fresher alternative to cousin Derek.
Flemish
"blond"
Vintage surname that's fallen out of use, but perhaps deserves a revival.
"little John"
Possible (and offbeat) middle name twist when honoring a familial John.
Variation of Emmeline
A variation on Emmeline, Ameline has not experienced nearly the same level of success in the US, though it was given to five girls in 2015. Whereas Emmeline lends itself to trendy nicknames Emme and…