Dutch baby names
Updated: April 9th, 2024
Dutch baby names are the names that are mostly found in the Netherlands and the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium known as Flanders.
Netherlands is a country of unique baby names that are fusion of strength, nobility, and eminence. There is rule in Netherlands that within 3 days after birth the birth of a baby, his/her birth and given name must be officially registered by the parent. Commonly, a Dutch child have several given names and all these names are allowed by the legislation unless they are too much similar with an existing surname, or if the name is inappropriate. Usually the first or the given name of a baby is for daily use, often in a diminutive form. There is a large variety of Dutch surnames which is over 100,000. Dutch baby names range from the standard Kim and Lisa to an exotic and unusual baby name Anouk.
Below is our compilation of 750 plus Dutch baby names.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZThomas
With Aramaic roots meaning “twin,” Thomas is a Biblical mainstay that's never strayed far from the top.
Charlotte
The French feminine form of Charles, meaning "free man," it’s a royal favorite and a global top pick with nicknames like Lottie.
Anna
This Hebrew name meaning "grace" links to Saint Anne and bridges cultures worldwide, from biblical roots to Disney’s Frozen.
Vincent
Conquering, One Who Overcomes, Prevailing, Victor
Edith
This Anglo-Saxon name means "prosperous in war" and once belonged to queens, first ladies, and literary heroines alike.
Laura
Latin for “laurel” or “victory”, Laura was immortalized by poet Petrarch.
Adam
A Hebrew name meaning “son of the red earth,” Adam is both mankind’s origin and a perennial favorite.
Jacob
This Hebrew classic means “supplanter” and was the most popular boy name in the U.S. for over a decade.
Diana
This Latin name meaning "divine" refers to the Roman goddess of the moon and gained poignancy through Princess Diana.
Nora
Possibly linked to Honora or Eleanor, Nora has a bright meaning of “light.”
Vera
Summer, Truth, Trustworthy, Shy
David
A timeless Hebrew name meaning “beloved,” tied to the biblical king.
Ruth
A Hebrew name that means "compassionate friend," Ruth is a quietly classic name associated with the Bible as well as loyalty and grit.
Caroline
From the French meaning "free man," Caroline has royal and presidential links and remains a timeless classic.
Amelia
Derived from the German Amalia meaning "work," Amelia rose globally in the 2000s.
Alfred
An Old English name meaning “wise counselor,” Alfred owes much of its past prestige to Alfred the Great, the scholarly 10th-century king of Wessex.
Agnes
A Greek name meaning "pure," Agnes was once a medieval favorite, with Saint Agnes boosting its popularity.
Jennifer
Jennifer is a Cornish form of Guinevere meaning “white wave” and dominated of the most popular names of the late 20th century.
Hugo
A Latinized form of Hugh with extra flair, Hugo has gained popularity.
Amanda
The Lovely, In Love, Gracious, Deserving to be Loved
Jonathan
Yahweh has Given, Gift of Jehovah
Nicole
Female Version of Nicholas
Edwin
Blessed Friend, Valued, Possession
Sophie
Skill, Wisdom
Alexandra
Feminine of Alexander, To Defend, Protect and Man, Manly
Abel
Vanishing, Fragility, Vapour, Healthy
Dennis
God of Wine, Dedicated to Dionysos, Named for Saint Denys
Vanessa
Star, Coined from, Genus of Butterfly
Daphne
Laurel Tree, Laurel
Christina
Disciple of Christ, Beautiful Christian, The Anointed One, Christ-bearer
Robin
Shining, Bright, Glory and Brilliant, A Bird Name
Marco
Dedicated to the God Mars, Dedicated to Mars (The Roman God of War)
Christine
Christian Faith, Follower of Christ, The Anointed One
Lana
Greek, To Be Gentle, Latin, Buoyant
Cornelius
Horned, Strong Willed, Wise, Like a Horn
Ruben
A Son! In the Bible, Behold, Lucky
Dorothea
Gift, Form of Dorothy
Julie
Descended from Jupiter (Jove), Youth, Soft Bearded, Jove's Child
Abraham
Father of a Multitude, Faultless
Angela
Messenger of God Angel
Annette
Mercy, Gracious, Graceful, Favour
Anton
Priceless, Who Eats Flower, Beyond Praise, Highly Praiseworthy
Louisa
Famous, Struggle, Feminine of Louis, Fight
Marcel
Form of the Latin Marcellus, Young Warrior, Hammer, Warlike
Holland
Lowl, Valley
Amalia
Efficient, Emulus, Brave, Aspirations
Fabian
One who Grow Beans, Fabulent, Bean Grower, The Sky
Tamara
Flower, Spice, Date Tree
Rupert
Glorious Shining, Bright Fame, Glory and Brilliant, Famous
Lara
Seagull, Laurel, Native of Larissa, Bright
Johanna
God's Blessing, Form of Joanne, God is Merciful
Cornelia
Horn, Raven
Wilhelmina
Protect, Desire, Will, Helmet
Lina
Garden, Strong, Tender, Pledge
Sandra
Protect and Man, Man's Defender, Protector, Form of Alexander
Wilma
Desire, Helmet, Resolute Protector, Protection
Dora
Gift and God, Kind
Tatiana
From the House of Tatius, King of the Sabines
Kay
Virginal, Clear, Happy, Form of Katherine
Selma
Perfectly Healthy, Helmet of God, Sacrifice, Safe
Justine
Fair Just, Righteous, Reasonable, True
Fay
Confidence, Fee, Faith, Belief
Edmond
Wealth and Protection, Wealthy Protector, Guardian of Property
Brandy
Beverage Brandy, Name of a Liquor
Jasper
The Name of a Gemstone, Jasper-stone, He who Guards the Treasure, Whoever Comes to See
Tess
Essence, Hunter, Theresa, Harvester
Bart
Son of Tolomé, Bright Raven, Hill, Shining
Hans
Swan, Yahweh is Gracious
Jo
Abbreviation of Names Like Joanna and Josephine, Yahweh is Gracious, God Adds, He will Enlarge
Annabel
Lovable, Graceful, Variant of the Latin Amabel, Anna
Norbert
Famous Northman, North and Brilliant, Illustrious, Renowned Northerner
Maud
Strong in War, Composition Of: 'Power', 'Struggle', Might
Casper
Treasurer, Treasure Bearer
Hanna
Marcy, Compassionate, Favor, Happiness
Milan
Dear, Expensive, Meeting, Gracious
Rina
Incision, Form of Catherine, Beloved, Katharina
Tim
Honor and God, Famous, People, Well-Known
Lambert
Shiny, Country and Illustrious, Land, Homeland
Laurie
Laurel, From Laurentum, Crowned with Laurels
Chantal
Inspired By the Holy, The Word Chant Which Means Song, Patronym of Baron Chantal
Mariel
Sea of Bitterness, Drop, Beloved, Wished-for Child
Michael
Who is Like God?, Messenger of God
Chris
Bearer of Christ or Anointed, Christian Woman, Christ-bearer
Isa
The Lord Helps Me or Salvation of God, Strong-willed, A Prophet's Name, God's Promise
Elke
Happiness, Luck, Noble
Benjamin
Born of the Right Hand
Magda
Reference to Biblical Mary Magdalene, Of Magdala, One who is Elevated, Villager of Galilee
Mathilde
Strength and Shield, Fight, Might
Roosevelt
Roose, Veld, Rose Field
Ima
Charity
Dion
Follower of Dionysius, Of Zeus, Dedicated to Dionysos
Dirk
Folk, Ruler, First of the People
Bibi
Lady, Foregin Woman, And Honorific, Full of Life
Eleonora
Shining Light, Sun, Variant of Helen, Foreign
Dani
Close, Near, God is My Judge
Fred
Elf, Protection, Safety, Rich
Gertie
Spear of Strength
Noe
Rest, Wandering, Form of Noah, Comfort
Justus
Fair, The Just, Upright, Righteous
Henriette
Rich, Homeland, Ruler, Power
Gisela
Guarantor, Hostage, Arrow, Pledge
Britt
The Exalted One, Sublime
Brandi
Warm and Comforting, Variant of the Beverage Brandy Used as a Given Name
Martine
Mars, Warrior
Daley
Assembly, Lives in the Valley, Gathering
Heinrich
House and King, Powerful, Homeland, Rich
Francie
Modern Variants of Frances, From France, Free
Storm
Tempestuous, Violent Weather, Storm
Rob
Bright with Fame, Form of Robert, Shining, Famous Ruler
Aleida
Of Noble Figure
Rhett
Stream, Speaker, Advice, Enthusiastic
Hilde
Welfare, War, Fence, Battle Stronghold
Annemarie
Maria, God's Gift, Anna
Hoover
Large Farm
Malena
Elena, María, Native of Magdala
Olivier
Oil Tree, Army, Warrior, Elf
Arie
Rule, A Native of Adria, Nobel, Eagle
Elbert
Highborn, Shining, Everything and Illustrates, Sword Tip
Corrie
Ravine, From the Round Hill, Dweller Near a Hollow, Seething Pool
Cato
The Pure, Wise
Damian
Conqueror, Fertility, Tamer, To Tame
Gillis
Epistle, Aigis, Shield, Aigilops
Inge
Ingeborg, He who is Foremost
Jan
Sing, The Lord is Gracious, Life, Beloved
Van
Fen, From the Family of, Cloud, Traditional Middle Name to Indicate a Boy
Matthias
Gift of Yahweh
Maxim
The Greatest
Boaz
Quickness, Quick, Swift, Strong
Theresia
The Hunteress
Schuyler
The Element Scholier Which Means Student Scholar, Student
Marilou
Illustrious and Fighter, Lou, Mary, Princess of the Sea
Roan
Little Red-haired One, Tree with Red Berries, Reddish Brown
Roos
Rose
Kees
Strong Willed, Wise, Like a Horn, Raven
Gerry
Hard, Form of Gerald, Throws and Governs, Brave with the Spear
Job
The Afflicted, Of Which Arouses His Enmity, Persecuted Hated, He that Weeps or Cries
Hazen
Beautiful, Handsome, Strong, Surname
Kam
Love
Omer
Wealth and Famous, Eloquent or Bundle of Grain, First Son
Melchior
The King of the City
Hein
Jacket of Fur Or Skin
Boris
Famous, Struggle, Wolf, Fighter
Heike
House, Rich, Powerful, Home
Lansing
Filled with Hope
Michel
Who is Like God
Gerhard
Spear Strong, Hardy, Hard
Debora
A Bee
Filip
Friend of Horses, Horse Lover
Jenkin
God is Gracious
Rein
Reindeer
Florian
Blonde, Blossom, Flourishing, Flowered
Wessel
Army, Warrior, Warni, Warn
Witt
Wood, Life-Sustaining, Vital, Forest
Sander
He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Protector
Luca
Born At Daybreak, Light, Daylight Babies, The Bright
Kyler
Dutch in origin, Kyler means “archer” and offers a modern mash-up of names like Kyle and Tyler.
Bartel
Son of Tolmai, From the Barley Farm
Arend
Rule, "Eagle", Eagle
Pascal
Of Easter, Paschal, Pass over, Jump
Rini
Beauty, Fresh Healthy Pretty, Cold, From the Park
Saar
Form of God, Noblewoman, Tempest Storm, Princess
Rasmus
Erasmios, Gracious
Koen
Dutch in origin and meaning “bold advisor,” it’s often confused with Cohen.
Karsten
Disciple of Christ, The Anointed One, Christian
Jacobus
Held by the Heel, Supplanter
Veit
Forest, Woods, Life, Wood
Lex
Defender of Mankind, A Word, Protector, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men
Janzen
Son of John, Variant of the John
Lars
Laurel Wreath, Stem End of Laurentum
Kort
Bold Counselor
Harm
Army, Man
Cuyler
Archer
Jette
Home, Rich, Homeland, House
Roel
Prevail, Fame, Famous Landowner, Renowned
Joos
He (God) Will Add
Manfred
Man of Peace, Safety, Protection, Peaceful Strength
Ruud
Wolf, Fame
Floor
Blossom, Flower
Bert
Shiny, Bright, Desire, Fame