Dutch Origin baby names
Names tagged with “Dutch Origin” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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24 names
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- Hendrick
Germanic
92From Heinrich, meaning 'ruler of the house.' Combines Old Germanic 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (power, ruler).
- Bram
English
92Short form of Abraham, from Hebrew meaning 'father of multitudes', popular in Dutch culture as a standalone name
- Lorik
Germanic
84From Dutch 'loro' meaning parrot, or possibly a diminutive form related to Laurence meaning 'from Laurentum'
- Kamp
Germanic
84From Dutch 'kamp' meaning field or enclosed land, historically used for farmland or battle camps
- Meer
English
62From Dutch 'meer' meaning 'lake' or 'sea', reflecting Dutch geography and maritime heritage.
- Zeeland
English
62From Dutch 'Zeeland' meaning 'sea land', referring to the coastal province in the Netherlands known for its waterways and maritime heritage
- Maike
Germanic
62Dutch diminutive of Maria/Mary, derived from Hebrew Miriam meaning 'beloved' or 'star of the sea'
- Sneijder
Germanic
42From Dutch 'snij' (cut) and 'der' (one who), originally an occupational surname for a tailor or cutter of cloth.
- Zanden
Germanic
42From Dutch 'zand' meaning sand, referring to someone who lives near sandy terrain or a sandbank.
- Kreek
Germanic
42From Dutch 'kreek' meaning a small creek or inlet, referring to a narrow waterway or stream.
- Leiden
English
42From the Dutch city Leiden, historically a major center of learning and trade. Used as a given name to honor heritage or intellectual tradition.
- Lilien
Germanic
42From Dutch/German diminutive of Lilie, derived from Latin 'lilium' meaning lily flower, symbolizing purity and elegance.
- Rembrandt
Germanic
42From Dutch 'rembrant,' meaning 'bright raven.' Named after the master Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669).
- Kanarie
English
42From Dutch 'kanarie,' referring to the canary bird, symbolizing beauty, cheerfulness, and vibrant yellow plumage.
- Leyden
English
42From the city of Leiden in the Netherlands, historically associated with the Pilgrims. Modern usage blends geographic heritage with contemporary surname-as-first-name tradition.
- Schyler
English
42From Dutch 'schuilen' meaning 'to shelter' or 'to hide'; historically a surname for those who provided shelter or refuge
- Yander
Germanic
42From Dutch 'van der' meaning 'from the'. Yander may also relate to the wanderer or traveler, with echoes of Scandinavian naming traditions.
- Tulip
English
40From Dutch 'tulp', derived from Persian 'dulband' meaning turban, named for the flower's cup-shaped bloom.
- Korver
English
40From Dutch 'korver' meaning 'basket maker' or 'one who weaves baskets', an occupational surname denoting craftsmanship.
- Kuiper
Germanic
40Occupational surname meaning 'cooper,' from one who made or sold barrels and wooden vessels in Dutch and German communities.
- Deker
English
40From Dutch 'deken', meaning 'roof' or 'covering'. May also relate to 'dekker', a thatcher or roofer by profession.
- Seger
Germanic
40From Germanic roots meaning 'victorious' or 'mighty with a spear'. Also connected to the Dutch surname tradition of strength and prowess.
- Zoet
English
20From Dutch 'zoet' meaning 'sweet'. A modern diminutive-style name with straightforward etymological appeal.
- Keizer
Germanic
6From Dutch/Flemish meaning 'emperor,' derived from Latin 'Caesar.' A title name with imperial connotations.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
