This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Dutch; and the place is the Netherlands.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Geiserik m Dutch, Norwegian, SwedishDutch, Norwegian and Swedish form of
Geiseric. In Swedish and Norwegian, the name is not used outside of translations of historical documents about the 5th century king of the Vandals and the Alans.
Gerco m DutchDerived from
Gero, which is a short form of Germanic names containing the element
ger meaning "spear". A known bearer of this name is the Dutch show jumping equestrian Gerco Schröder (b... [
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Gerrett m Dutch, FrisianOld Germanic two-element name. Dutch and Frisian form from the given Germanic name Garrett.
Gertruud f Dutch (Rare)Dutch form of
Gertrude. In that capacity, the name is used as an independent, official name on birth certificates. However, it occurs slightly more often as an informal name in daily life for women who are officially named
Gertruda,
Gertrudis, etc... [
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Gerwin m German, DutchDerived from the Germanic elements
ger "spear" and
win "friend".
Giedo m Dutch (Rare)Variant spelling of
Guido. A notable bearer of this name is the Dutch racing driver Giedo van der Garde (b. 1985).
Giel m DutchDutchization of the French name
Gilles. In the past, it was also used as a short form of the related name
Gielis (now archaic).... [
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Gijsje m & f Dutch, West FrisianWhen borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (
Gijs) into a feminine name by simply adding the diminutive suffix
je to the original name... [
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Giselijn m & f Dutch (Rare)Variant form of
Gislein. Although never a common name, it was more often seen on men than on women in older times. These days, however, it is more often seen on women - though it is still an extremely rare name.
Gisleen m & f Dutch (Rare)Dutch form of
Gislenus. Never a very common name, it has been around since medieval times, but was predominantly masculine in older times. In more modern times, the name has become more common on women than on men, but it is still quite rare.
Godebert m Germanic, DutchDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Godert m Medieval Dutch, Dutch (Rare)Medieval Dutch variant form of
Godaert. This name has never truly gone out of fashion and is still in use to this day. Known Dutch bearers of this name include the diplomat and statesman Godert van der Capellen (1778-1848) and the singer and actor Godert van Colmjon (1943-2009).
Goede m & f DutchOriginally a short form of names containing the Gothic element
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good".
Govert m Medieval Dutch, DutchMedieval Dutch variant form of
Govaert. This name has never truly gone out of fashion and is still in use to this day. Known bearers of this name include the Dutch painter Govert Flinck (1615-1660) and the Dutch astronomer Govert Schilling (b... [
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Guillaam m Dutch (Rare)Modern Dutch form of
Guillaem. It has primarily been used in the southwestern Dutch province of Zeeland, which borders Flanders (Belgium) in the south... [
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Gulielmus m Dutch (Rare)Variant of
Guilielmus, which in turn is a variant of
Wilhelmus. Notable bearers of this name include the English epic poet Gulielmus Peregrinus (died in 1207) and the Swiss-French Calvinist theologian Gulielmus Bucanus (died in 1603).
Habbo m East Frisian, Dutch (Rare)Short form of dithematic Germanic names starting with the name element
hadu "battle, combat" or
hag "enclosure" and having a second name element starting with the letter
b-, e.g.,
brand "sword; fire".
Hadeburg f Germanic, Dutch, GermanThe first element of this name is derived from Old High German
hadu "battle." The second element is derived from Gothic
bairgan (
bergan in Old High German) "to keep, to save, to preserve", or from Old High German
burg "fortress."
Hadewig m & f DutchDerived from Old High German
hadu "battle" combined with Old High German
wîg "warrior."
Hadriaan m DutchDutch form of
Hadrian. A known bearer of this name is Hadriaan van Nes, a former Dutch rower.
Hansje m & f Dutch, West FrisianWhen borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (
Hans) into a feminine name by simply adding the diminutive suffix
je to the original name... [
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Heliantha f Dutch (Rare)Means "sunflower" in Greek, from ‘Ηλιος (
helios) "sun" and ανθος (
anthos), "flower".
Helianthe f Dutch (Rare)Derived from
Hélianthe, the French name for
Helianthus, which is a genus of plants. It is ultimately derived from Greek
helianthos meaning "sun-flower", from Greek
helios "sun" and
anthos "flower".
Helmert m West Frisian, Dutch (Rare)Variant of
Helmer. Known bearers of this name include the Dutch painter Helmert van der Flier (1827-1899) and the Dutch actor Helmert Woudenberg (1945-2023).
Helmin m Dutch (Rare)Dutch form of
Helmwin via the medieval forms
Helmoin and
Helmuin. A known bearer of this name is the late Curaçaoan politician Helmin Wiels (1958-2013).
Herna f DutchDutch contracted form of
Hendrina and
Hermina and of some other names starting with
He- and ending in
-na (who also have an
-r- somewhere inbetween).... [
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Hieronyma f Dutch (Rare)Feminine form of
Hieronymus. This name is quite old-fashioned in the Netherlands these days (it was more common in late medieval times), but it's still in use, although it's quite rare now... [
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Hilderik m Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, FinnishDutch and Nordic form of
Hilderic. There's no evidence of use in the Nordic countries, it's only used in translations of historical documents about the 6th century AD king of the Vandals and Alans.
Hillechien f DutchPossibly derived from the medieval given name
Hilleken, which is a variant form of
Hildeken. If not, then it is derived from a Germanic feminine given name that had
hild "battle" as the first element... [
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