Dutch names
Names of Dutch origin we cover in depth, each with meaning, etymology, and popularity data back to 1880.
- SkylarScholar, or one who shields, or derived from the Dutch surname SchuylerDutch#167
- HendrixSon of Hendrik, a Dutch and German form of Henry, meaning 'home ruler'Dutch#354
- KoenBold adviser or wise counselorDutch#622
- SkylerThe name Skyler is of Dutch origin, derived from the surname Schuyler, meaning 'scholar' or 'one who gives shelter'Dutch#783
- ArjanBeloved, pure, or preciousDutch#1,492
- HendrickHome rulerDutch#1,919
- BruinLittle brown oneDutch#2,284
- BramShort form of Abraham, meaning 'father of multitudes' or 'exalted father'Dutch#2,421
- WillemResolute protectorDutch#2,572
- HendrikRuler of the home, or estate rulerDutch#2,604
- AnjaGod was gracious, God has shown favorDutch#4,067
- RooseveltRose field, from Dutch 'rozenveld'Dutch#4,249
- SaskiaA Saxon womanDutch#4,265
- DirkPeople, rulerDutch#4,707
- AlidaOf uncertain originDutch#4,987
- AlettaOf debated originDutch#5,554
- GerritSpear strengthDutch#5,608
- EscherDerived from the surname of Dutch graphic artist MDutch#6,446
- CuylerOf uncertain originDutch#7,194
- FennaOf uncertain originDutch#8,860
- ArjenOf uncertain originDutch#8,910
- JannieOne common explanation is 'God is gracious,' but the name is also often used as a Dutch diminutive of JohannaDutch#9,457
- AdriaanMan from Hadria, a northern Italian townDutch#9,714
- ChristiaanFollower of ChristDutch#9,714
- MattheusGift of GodDutch#9,714
- JorenOf uncertain originDutch#10,695
- SchuylerScholar or protectorDutch#10,695
- Snydertailor or cutter of cloth, typically an occupational surname for a tailorDutch#10,695
- MarleenOf uncertain originDutch#10,917
- DewittOf uncertain originDutch#12,008
- PieterRock, stoneDutch#12,008
- RutgerFamous spearDutch#12,008
- LizetGod is my oathDutch#13,208
- ReizelOf uncertain originDutch#13,208
- MiekeDerived from Maria, of debated origin, possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness'Dutch#14,942
- Allardnoble and strong, or noble and hardyDutchboy
- AniqueGraceDutchgirl
- AnnekegraceDutchgirl
- Anneliesgrace or favor, derived from the Hebrew name HannahDutchgirl
- ArendEagleDutchboy
- CarelGenerally interpreted as a variant of Carol, meaning 'free man' or 'song of joy' depending on the sourceDutchboy
- Derkof uncertain originDutchboy
- Dirckruler of the peopleDutchboy
- FlemOf uncertain originDutchboy
- FlorisFlowering, flourishingDutchgirl
- HarmOf uncertain originDutchboy
- Helderbright, clear, shiningDutchboy
- JanssenSon of Jan (John), meaning 'God is gracious'Dutchboy
- Jefof uncertain originDutchboy
- JoranOf uncertain originDutchboy
- KeesA Dutch short form of Cornelis, ultimately derived from the Latin name Cornelius, meaning "horn" or related to the Roman clan CorneliaDutchboy
- KristienFollower of ChristDutchunisex
- LisanneCombination of Lisa and Anne, often interpreted as 'God's promise' or 'grace'Dutchgirl
- MaanA unisex name of Dutch origin, derived from the word for 'moon' or used as a short form of names like EmmanuelDutchboy
- MarijkeOf debated originDutchgirl
- MetaOf uncertain originDutchgirl
- MynaDerived from Dutch 'mijn' meaning 'mine' or from the name of the myna bird, which originates from Sanskrit 'madana' meaning 'joyful'Dutchgirl
- Rienof uncertain originDutchunisex
- Rikof uncertain originDutchboy
- RobbertBright fameDutchboy
- RoosveltField of roses, from Dutch 'roos' (rose) and 'veld' (field)Dutchboy
- Roseveltof uncertain originDutchboy
- RubensOf uncertain originDutchboy
- Semof uncertain originDutchboy
- ThijsGod is bountifulDutchboy
- TrekJourney or expedition, derived from the Afrikaans/Dutch word 'trek' meaning 'pull' or 'travel'Dutchboy
- TwanOf uncertain origin, possibly a Dutch or Frisian diminutive of names like Antony or Aart, or a variant of TwanDutchboy