There’s just something so simple and sweet about Dutch baby names and meanings, isn’t there? They feel both familiar and fresh — like they’ve stood the test of time but still sound just right for a modern little one. One thing about them, they are unique! At least in the Western world. Dutch names can be lovely and charming. Plus, when you learn the meanings behind them? Even better.
Who Would Like Dutch Baby Names?
Honestly? A lot of us. There’s a growing love for names that feel a little bit different — not totally out there, but just unique enough that your child won’t be one of five in their class with the same name. I think us millenials have taken all the more traditional names and messed around with the spelling as much as possible and are now reaching for names that feel fresh and new to us instead.
Dutch baby names often hit that sweet spot. They’re often short and to the point (because Dutch culture really values practicality), but they’re also beautiful in their simplicity.
If you’re someone who likes vintage-sounding names, you’ll find plenty of those on the Dutch side of things. And if you’re into modern minimalism, there’s lots to love there too. Dutch names often sound sleek and stylish, with a European flair that makes them feel just a little more special — without being too hard to spell or pronounce.
So if you’re building your names list and looking for some really cool inspiration, keep reading — because I’ve put together a long one! This list of Dutch names will be split into girl names, boy names, and gender-neutral names, each with their meanings, to make browsing easier and (hopefully) help you find something that just clicks.
Absolutely! I can totally redo the list with 150 unique single Dutch names—no double names at all—just classic, authentic, and beautiful Dutch names with their meanings. I’ll keep the same structure: 60 girl names, 60 boy names, and 30 gender-neutral names, all bolded with meanings underneath, just like before.
Dutch Names for Your Baby Girl
- Amalia — work, industrious.
- Anita — gracious, full of grace.
- Anja — gracious.
- Bente — blessed.
- Blanca — white, pure.
- Charlotte — free man or petite.
- Daphne — laurel tree.
- Eline — bright, shining light.
- Elise — God is my oath.
- Fenna — peace.
- Geertrui — spear of strength.
- Hanna — gracious.
- Lena — light or torch.
- Leonie — lioness.
- Lotte — free man.
- Madelief — daisy.
- Maud — strength in battle.
- Miriam — wished-for child.
- Nienke — little and humble.
- Noor — light or luminous.
- Sanne — lily.
- Sofie — wisdom.
- Tessa — to harvest.
- Valerie — strength or health.
- Yara — small butterfly or unknown.
- Ilse — pledged to God.
- Janneke — grace.
- Femke — little girl.
- Mirte — myrtle, a plant associated with love and honour.
- Renske — little spear or warrior.
- Zara — princess or blossom.
- Nora — light.
- Mila — gracious or dear.
- Loïs — more desirable.
- Fleur — flower.
- Marit — pearl.
- Elin — bright, shining light.
- Jade — green gemstone.
- Maiken — beloved.
- Jorine — farmer or earthworker.
- Mette — pearl.
- Pien — God will add.
- Liv — life.
- Sofie — wisdom.
- Mette — pearl.
- Daphne — laurel tree.
- Linde — lime tree or gentle.
- Sofie — wisdom.
- Esmée — esteemed or loved.
- Iris — rainbow or messenger.
- Bo — to live.
- Floor — flower.
- Jill — youthful.
- Liva — life.
- Noelle — Christmas or born on Christmas.
- Saar — princess.
- Tine — follower of Christ.
- Vera — faith or truth.
- Yfke — little and humble.
- Zita — little girl or saint.
Dutch Baby Boy Names
- Aart — eagle.
- Abraham — father of nations.
- Adriaan — from Hadria region.
- Alexander — defender of man.
- Arnold — eagle ruler.
- Bart — son of the furrows.
- Bram — father of many nations.
- Cornelis — horn.
- Daan — God is my judge.
- Diederik — ruler of the people.
- Gerard — brave, hardy, strong.
- Hannes — God is gracious.
- Hendrik — home ruler.
- Isaac — he will laugh.
- Jacob — supplanter.
- Jasper — treasurer.
- Joost — just, righteous.
- Lars — crowned with laurel.
- Ruben — behold a son.
- Sebastian — venerable.
- Thijs — gift of God.
- Willem — resolute protector.
- Koen — brave, courageous.
- Harm — soldier or warrior.
- Luuk — light.
- Sem — rest or peace.
- Mees — unknown origin, popular modern name.
- Noud — eagle power or wolf counsel.
- Levi — joined, attached.
- James — supplanter.
- Luca — light.
- Noah — rest, comfort.
- Finn — fair.
- Timo — honouring God.
- Jelle — strong mind, guardian.
- Gijs — bright pledge.
- Pieter — rock.
- Arjen — eagle.
- Rik — powerful ruler.
- Teun — priceless one.
- Rens — reborn.
- Bas — venerable, revered.
- Milan — gracious, dear.
- Sam — God has heard.
- Storm — storm.
- Robin — bright fame.
- Alex — defender of man.
- Jules — youthful.
- Kim — fortress, meadow.
- Loek — light.
- Wes — western meadow.
- Hendric — home ruler.
- Cas — imperial, destroyer of peace.
- Aaron — mountain of strength.
- Max — greatest.
- Victor — winner, conqueror.
- Oskar — spear of the gods.
- Joris — farmer, earthworker.
- Floris — blossoming, flourishing.
- Maurits — dark skinned or from Mauritania.
Gender-Neutral Dutch Names
- Fem — peace or famous.
- Jules — youthful.
- Kim — fortress or meadow.
- Alex — defender of man.
- Robin — bright fame.
- Sam — God has heard.
- Storm — storm.
- Milan — gracious, dear.
- Wes — western meadow.
- Loek — light.
- Cas — imperial, destroyer of peace.
- Rik — powerful ruler.
- Marijn — of the sea.
- Noor — light.
- Bas — venerable, revered.
- Teun — priceless one.
- Yari — peaceful or strong.
- Dael — valley.
- Corrie — horn or strong.
- Lind — lime tree, strength and endurance.
- Jip — he will heal.
- Bo — to live.
- Sas — protector.
- Tijn — follower of Christ.
- Kees — brave, bold.
- Niek — victory of the people.
- Sanne — lily.
- Maxime — greatest.
- Arie — lion.
- Sky — sky, heaven.
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