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Dutch Princes

Hope_Reborn
By Hope_Reborn
Updated Sat May 20 2023
Names used for princes of the Netherlands
  1. Alexander

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      Alexander has been in a Top 25 boys' name in the US for 30 years now. But namers are still attracted to its imposing historic pedigree.
  2. Constantijn
    • Ernst

      • Origin:

        German variation of Ernest

      • Description:

        Concise and clipped European version of the earnest Ernest.
    • Frederik

      • Origin:

        Scandinavian and Dutch variation of Frederick, German

      • Meaning:

        "peaceful ruler"

      • Description:

        Frederik has been borne by numerous European royals, including kings of Denmark and Norway. The spelling variant with a 'k' rather than 'ck' is most common in Denmark, Norway, and the Netherlands. Frederik has maintained steady popularity in Scandinavian countries, where it combines historical gravitas with contemporary appeal. In Denmark particularly, it remains among the most enduring boys' names. The name projects strength, nobility, and dignity while maintaining a classic, timeless quality that transcends trends.
    • Friso

      • Origin:

        Frisian

      • Meaning:

        "a Frisian"

      • Description:

        Friso is a name that refers to Frisian person living in the Dutch province of Friesland. The name has become more popular in recent years as it was used for a member of the Dutch royal family, making it one of the more adventurous royal baby names.
    • Henry

      • Origin:

        German

      • Meaning:

        "estate ruler"

      • Description:

        Henry is well and truly back in style. The classic returned to the Top 10 in the US in 2021 for the first time in over a century, and as of 2024, sits at Number 6. Like James and Theodore, Henry is a strong, traditional name that also manages to feel stylish and gentle.
    • Maurits

      • Description:

        Maurits is a masculine name of Dutch origin, representing the Dutch form of Maurice. It derives from the ancient Roman name Mauritius, which comes from Maurus, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish' in Latin. Historically, the name gained significance in the Netherlands through Maurice of Nassau (Maurits van Nassau), a key military leader during the Dutch Revolt against Spain in the 16th-17th centuries. While primarily found in the Netherlands and occasionally in Flemish-speaking parts of Belgium, Maurits remains a name with strong Dutch cultural associations. Though less common than international variants like Maurice, Morris, or Moritz, the name continues to be used in Dutch families, often to honor family traditions or historical connections.

    • Willem

      • Origin:

        Dutch variation of William

      • Meaning:

        "resolute protector"

      • Description:

        Common in Holland, the appealing Willem (as in de Kooning and Dafoe) makes William fresh and distinctive.