Dutch Baby Names

Dutch baby names carry the sound, history and meaning of the Dutch naming tradition. Our collection holds 27 Dutch names, 15 for boys and 12 for girls, each with its own meaning, origin notes, popularity and numerology. Browse the names below and follow any one for its full profile.

Whether you are drawn to Dutch names for heritage, for their sound, or simply for a meaning that resonates, this page is a living list that grows as we research and add more. Names are shown with the most prominent first.

Dutch names & meanings

AnnekeGrace; (little Anna) — gentle, modern and genuinely meaningfulDutch · Numerology 5BasRoyal, kingly; (Sebastian) — understated and quietly elegantDutch · Numerology 4BregjeNoble, bright; (Bridget) — a name with quiet staying powerDutch · Numerology 11CeesHorn; (Cornelius) — warm, characterful and easy to wearDutch · Numerology 5CornelisHorn; (Cornelius) — full of character and easy to loveDutch · Numerology 5DirkRuler of the people; (Theodoric) — warm, characterful and easy to wearDutch · Numerology 6ElsjeGod's oath; (Elizabeth) — a name with quiet staying powerDutch · Numerology 6FemkeLittle girl; peace — a classic with a fresh edgeDutch · Numerology 22FlorisFlower, blooming — full of character and easy to loveDutch · Numerology 7GeertjeBrave with a spear — soft-sounding with strong rootsDutch · Numerology 7GijsBright pledge — timeless and effortless to sayDutch · Numerology 9GreetjeA pearl; (Margaret) — gentle, modern and genuinely meaningfulDutch · Numerology 7JeroenHoly name; (Jerome) — a name with quiet staying powerDutch · Numerology 4JorisFarmer; (George) — a name with quiet staying powerDutch · Numerology 8LotteFree woman; (Charlotte) — a classic with a fresh edgeDutch · Numerology 9MaartenOf Mars, warlike; (Martin) — a classic with a fresh edgeDutch · Numerology 9MariekeBeloved; (little Mary) — a small name carrying real depthDutch · Numerology 8MiekeBeloved; (Mary) — full of character and easy to loveDutch · Numerology 7PieterA rock, a stone — memorable across culturesDutch · Numerology 1RoosjeLittle rose — understated and quietly elegantDutch · Numerology 1RutgerFamous spear — rooted yet ready to travelDutch · Numerology 8SaarPrincess; (Sarah) — full of character and easy to loveDutch · Numerology 3StijnSteadfast; (Constantine) — a small name carrying real depthDutch · Numerology 9TeunPriceless; (Anthony) — warm, characterful and easy to wearDutch · Numerology 6TruusStrength of the spear; (Gertrude) — full of character and easy to loveDutch · Numerology 9WillemResolute protector — a classic with a fresh edgeDutch · Numerology 11WouterRuler of the army; (Walter) — a small name carrying real depthDutch · Numerology 3

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Frequently Asked Questions

+What are some popular Dutch baby names?

Well-known Dutch names in our collection include Anneke, Bas, Bregje, Cees, Cornelis. Each name links to a full profile with its meaning, origin, popularity and numerology.

+How many Dutch names are listed here?

We currently list 27 Dutch names — 15 for boys and 12 for girls, and the collection grows regularly as we research and add more.

+How do I choose a Dutch name?

Start from the meaning you want for your child, then read the full profile for pronunciation, popularity and sibling-name ideas. You can also use our name, sibling and middle-name tools to refine your shortlist.