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Dutch Baby Names for Boys
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Jurre
Dutch and Frisian short form of Gerard
Gerard, Gerry, and Jerry may be so far out they may never come back in the U.S., but Jerry-equivalent Jurre is a Top 100 name in The Netherlands.
Kaj
Danish
"earth"
Kaj is a name that looks great on paper, but while it's pronounced with to rhyme with rye, it is sure to be pronounced by most people to rhyme with "raj" or, much worse, "Madge".
Kay
Kay as a masculine name has diverse origins. It can be a short form of names like Kenneth or Kai, or derive from the Middle English word 'key.' In Arthurian legend, Sir Kay was King Arthur's foster…
Kees
Dutch diminutive of Cornelius or Cornelis
"horn"
This diminutive of Cornelius (and Cornelis) has plenty of coolness and charm, along with a creative connection to Dutch artist Kees van Dongen. Popular in The Netherlands, it sounds similar to the…
Lars
Scandinavian from Latin Laurentius
"crowned with laurel"
Lars is a perfect candidate for a cross-cultural passport: it has been heard often enough here to sound familiar and friendly, yet retains the charisma of a charming foreigner. In this country Lars…
Lasse
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, and Finnish form of Laurence, Latin
"from Laurentum; bay laurel"
Well used throughout The Netherlands, Germany, Norway, and Denmark, Lasse is a variation of Laurence, typically used as a nickname for the related Lars. While English speakers may be tempted to say…
Laurens
Laurens is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the ancient Roman name 'Laurentius,' meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel.' The laurel wreath was a symbol of victory and honor…
Lenn
Dutch diminutive of Lennart, Swedish
"brave lion"
Old-school nicknames for boys are back, and Lenn is a great candidate for revival. Single-N Len may not be as cool as this Dutch version, originally a nickname for Lennart.
Lex
Diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
Cool short form of Alexander, fresher than Alex and less trendy than Xander... for now.
Loek
Dutch diminutive of Lucas, Latin
"man from Lucania"
Luc
French
"man from Lucania"
Luc is the sleeker Gallic cousin of Luke, and if you want to know the difference between their pronunciations, just watch Kevin Kline's hilarious description in the film French Kiss. Peter Gabriel…
Luuk
Dutch diminutive of Lucas, Latin
"man from Lucania"
The most popular short form of Lucas in the Netherlands, the other being Loek.
Mats
Scandinavian diminutive of Matthias, Aramaic
"gift of God"
If you're looking for a Euro-chic alternative to Max, Mats is a strong possibility. It's a fading classic in Norway, but is popular in the Netherlands and Belgium, where short names are the height of…
Matthijs
Dutch form of Mattias
"gift of Yahweh"
Maxim
French variation of Maximus
"greatest"
Although often connected to the men's magazine title, Maxim is a chic and powerful name for a little boy. It's proving moderately popular too, having been in the Top 1000 in the US since the year…
Mees
Dutch diminutive of Bartholomeus
"son of Talmai"
Popular Dutch name that reflects the short, clipped style in vogue in that country. Bart, another short form of Bartholomeus and Bartholomew, is also popular there.
Melle
Melle is a masculine name with diverse potential origins. In Germanic language traditions, it may be related to names containing the element 'mel' meaning 'council' or 'assembly.' In Frisian regions…
Micha
Variation of Micah
The many names connected more by letter and sound than by root -- Micha, Micah, Mica, Misha, Mischa, Michal, and of course Michael -- can get very confusion, and this variation is sure to cause…
Mik
Dutch, from English
"who is like God?"
This Dutch spelling of Mick, a diminutive of the classic Michael, has seen small but steady use in the Netherlands. The streamlined Mik variant has a cool edge over the friendly original.
Moos
Short form of Mozes, Dutch, Egyptian, German
"delivered from water; moss"
While some English speakers might read this a "moose" or "moos" (as in the sound a cow makes), it is in fact said with the strong O sound of "boat" or "nose". A popular choice in the Netherlands,…