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Dutch Baby Names for Girls
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Janne
Danish and Norwegian diminutive of Johanna
"God is gracious"
This common name for both boys and girls in Scandinavia would definitely work better as a feminine name in the U.S.
Jantje
Dutch
"God is gracious"
A unisex Dutch nickname with a cute and lively sound. On a girl, Jantje is typically short for Johanna.
Jasmijn
Dutch variation of Jasmine, Persian
"gift from God"
A Top 50 choice in the Netherlands.
Jaylinn
Jaylinn is a modern feminine name that combines the popular 'Jay' prefix with the trendy '-lynn' suffix. This contemporary creation emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of the…
Jet
Mineral and word name
Though this may be thought of as a short form of the legitimate name Jetta, that one's gone to the cars. This sounds more modern if a bit supersonic. In the Netherlands, it's in the Top 100,…
Jetje
Dutch diminutive of names ending in jet
Like Jette, Jetje is kind of a diminutive for a diminutive: The suffix je indicates the name is a pet form -- think Katje for Katharina --in this case of Jet, itself a short form of names such as…
Jinte
Dutch, Frisian, meaning unknown
Jinte has a messy origin story, making it pretty much impossible to discern the true meaning of the name. It originally derives from the (mostly-male) unisex name Jinne. Jinne either comes from Ine,…
Jip
Frisian diminutive of Gijsbert, Dutch
"shining pledge"
In the well-known Dutch children's book series Jip and Janneke, Jip is a boy, but this cutesy nickname name can traditionally be used on both girls and boys.
Jorien
Dutch
"farmer"
A Dutch feminine form of George, originating from the Dutch variants Joris and Jorin. Pronounced with a soft J, it has a distinct sound from other George variants. Significant namesakes include the…
Joske
Dutch, from Hebrew
"Jehovah increases"
A Dutch feminine form of Joseph, created by adding the -ke suffix to the traditionally male Jos. Joske could be a stylish European alternative if you want to honor a Joseph but Josie and Josephine…
Julitta
Dutch variation of Julia, Latin
"youthful or sky father"
This fairly obscure saint's name was chosen by Oscar-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden for one of her twins.
Juna
English, Latin
"June"
Juna, a variation of the newly stylish month name June, goddess name Juno, or literary Djuna, is among the fresher-feeling girl names starting with J . While Juna has never been given to more than 50…
Juul
Dutch diminutive of Julia, Latin
"youthful"
This Dutch version of Jules is used for both girls and boys. The association with the vaping product of the same name (but different pronunciation) makes this one a no-go in the US.
Kiki
French nickname and Japanese
"double happiness"
Kiki is one of the Coco-Gigi-Fifi-Lulu bohemian-type French nickname names from the turn of the last century, which have endless energy and sparkle. Artist Kiki Smith is its most well-known…
Klaaske
KLAS-kuh
Klaaske is the feminine form of Klaas, a Dutch diminutive of Nicholas, with a unique and lively sound.
Lieka
Variation of Lieke, Dutch
Lieke is the more common variation of this name in the Netherlands, but the more intuitive Lieka spelling may be preferable if you're raising a child in a country that predominantly speaks English.
Lieve
Word name or short form of Godelieve, Flemish, Dutch
"sweet, dear; beloved by God"
Popular in the Netherlands, Lieve is a considered both a short form of the grand Godelieve and an affectionate word name meaning "dear, sweet, love". Pronounced with two syllables, it might appeal to…
Linde
Dutch variation of Linda, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
"pretty"
A popular and stylish choice in The Netherlands where it ranked in the Top 100 in a recent year, Linde has a sleek look and a pretty meaning. Pronounced just like Linda, it may feel dated in the US…
Lise
Diminutive of Elisabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Lise is most often found in the U.S. as the second half of the hybrid name Annalise. Canadian journalist Lyse Doucet bears a pretty alternative spelling, pronounced LEESE.
Liva
Danish
"variant of Lifa"
In old Norse mythology Lifa/Liva is one of only two people that are destined to survive Ragnarok (Nordic armageddon) and will therefore be the parents of a new race of man.