Dutch Baby Names for Girls

A vintage Dutch name, Berendina is the feminine form of Berend, a Dutch variant of Bernard. Can be shortened to Dina or Diny.

Mirthe is a feminine name of Dutch origin that means 'mirth' or 'joy,' reflecting its connection to happiness and cheerfulness. Popular in the Netherlands and Flanders, the name embodies a sense of delight and lightheartedness. Mirthe (pronounced MEER-tuh in Dutch) has a soft, gentle sound that contributes to its appeal. While uncommon outside Dutch-speaking regions, it offers international parents a distinctive option with a positive meaning and relatively straightforward pronunciation. The name has connections to the myrtle plant as well, which symbolizes love and was sacred to the goddess Venus in ancient times. Mirthe combines simplicity with meaningful associations, creating a name that feels both modern and timeless in its celebration of happiness.

A diminutive of Catharina or Katrijn — the Dutch variants of Catherine — Trijntje was often used as a stand-alone name in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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 Henriette or Mariette. An English equivalent might be Ettie.

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.

A Dutch and Flemish name that is used as either a short form of Laurentien, ultimately from Laurence or Laurentius, or as a variation of the French Laurine, itself an elaboration of Laure or Laura. In both cases, the meaning links back to laurel trees.

A cutesy Dutch diminutive of Sophia. Illustrator Fiep Westendorp (born Sophia Maria Westendorp) is a notable bearer of this name

Klaaske is the feminine form of Klaas, a Dutch diminutive of Nicholas, with a unique and lively sound.

Rineke is a diminutive of a diminutive, which might have remained unknown outside The Netherlands were it not for the wonderful photographer Rineke Dijkstra.

A sweet nickname name in the "rose" family, Roosje is a diminutive of Roos, the Dutch form of Rose.

A Roos by any other name smells as sweet.

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 those who also like Liv or Livia.

A distinctive diminutive of Katherine, once in the Top 100 in the Netherlands during the 2000s. It remains a familiar choice there.

A Top 50 choice in the Netherlands.

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, the Dutch variation of Ina (a derivative of any name ending in -ina), or Ene, a Dutch variation of Anne or Henrika.

Zippy and light, Zoete derives from the old Dutch word soete, meaning "sweet". Zoetken is a traditional diminutive of the Medieval name.

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.

This fairly obscure saint's name was chosen by Oscar-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden for one of her twins.