Dutch Names for Boys

A name used in Germany and Holland as a form of Jerome, it's the unlikely moniker of fictional detective Hieronymous "Harry" Bosch.

A bit stiff and formal for American use.

Maes is the third most common surname in Belgium, but a few Nameberries have chosen to use this as a first name for their little boys. We think it is a great name and put it to you for consideration!

Another spelling of JANNIK, a John form that has a terminally Olde Worlde sound to the American ear.

Teun, pronounced like something between ton and tune in English, is one of the most popular boys' names in The Netherlands, consistent with that country's preference for short, simple names. The equivalent of the English Tony, it doesn't travel quite as well as Dutch favorites Sem and Bas do.

Wonderful nickname name most often associated in this country with Dutch modernist painter Mondrian. Pronounced PEET.

Friso is a name that refers to Frisian person living in the Dutch province of Friesland. The name has become more popular in recent years as it was used for a member of the Dutch royal family, making it one of the more adventurous royal baby names.

That double a invests the old Arthur nickname with fresh life.

This Dutch variation of Walter is pronounced vow-ter, although Americans will likely default to wooter or wowter.

A name that seems to switch genders when it switches nationalities.

Harv and Marv are out, and this difficult Dutch choice doesn't fare any better.