Dutch Names that Start With W

Wouter

Dutch, variation of Walter

"army ruler"

This Dutch variation of Walter is pronounced vow-ter, although Americans will likely default to wooter or wowter.

Weit

Weit is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic origins. As a given name, it likely derives from the German word 'weit' meaning 'wide' or 'far,' possibly indicating broad horizons or far-reaching…

Wessel

Wessel is a masculine name with Germanic and Dutch origins. Derived from the medieval Germanic name 'Wessilo' or 'Wesselin,' it's a diminutive form meaning 'little descendant of Wesso.' The root…

Wisse

Dutch, Germanic

"wise; leader; forest; wide"

Wisse is a Dutch diminutive of a variety of Old Germanic names ranging from Wizo, Altwidus, and Witold, to Wisamar, Wissebert, Alawis, and Wisgard. It has been used for names that contain the…

Wiebe

Dutch, Frisian

"war bright"

Zippy and energetic in sound with an spirited meaning, Wiebe likely started out as a diminutive of the Old English and Old Germanic names Wigberht and Wigbrand. Meaning "war bright", "war torch", it…