Dutch Names for Boys

  1. Friso
    • Origin:

      Frisian
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  2. Heinrik
    • Wouter
      • Origin:

        Dutch, variation of Walter
      • Meaning:

        "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 Charles
        • Description:

          A name that seems to switch genders when it switches nationalities.
      • Valentijan
        • Joop
          • Origin:

            Dutch, diminutive of Johannes
          • Description:

            Has an almost comical enthusiastic feel that may not translate to this culture.
        • Wessel
          • Kees
            • Origin:

              Dutch diminutive of Cornelius or Cornelis
            • Meaning:

              "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