Dutch Names for Boys
- Friso
Origin:
FrisianMeaning:
"a Frisian"Description:
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.
- Heinrik
- Wouter
Origin:
Dutch, variation of WalterMeaning:
"army ruler"Description:
This Dutch variation of Walter is pronounced vow-ter, although Americans will likely default to wooter or wowter.
- Cees
- Karel
Origin:
Czech variation of CharlesDescription:
A name that seems to switch genders when it switches nationalities.
- Valentijan
- Joop
Origin:
Dutch, diminutive of JohannesDescription:
Has an almost comical enthusiastic feel that may not translate to this culture.
- Wessel
- Kees
Origin:
Dutch diminutive of Cornelius or CornelisMeaning:
"horn"Description:
This diminutive of Cornelius (and Cornelis) has plenty of coolness and charm, along with a creative connection to Dutch artist Kees van Dongen. Popular in The Netherlands, it sounds similar to the English Case.
- Christiaan
- Diederick
- Vincentius
- Patricius
- Daneel
- Joshuah
- Jeroen
- Theodoor
- Roeland
- Guyon
- Heino