dutch girl names

Dutch girl names often blend classic European charm with unique Frisian and Germanic roots, reflecting a rich linguistic heritage. Many popular Dutch names are diminutives of longer traditional names, while others are internationally popular choices that have found widespread adoption in the Netherlands. This curated list explores a range of names, from timeless classics to modern favorites, each embodying a connection to Dutch culture and naming trends.

40 names from diverse cultures

Emma Germanic Meaning 'universal' or 'whole'. Sophie Greek Derived from the Greek word 'sophia', meaning 'wisdom'. Julia Latin Originating from a Roman family name, it means 'youthful' or 'downy'. Anna Hebrew From the Hebrew 'Channah', meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. Sara Hebrew Meaning 'princess' in Hebrew. Lotte Germanic A diminutive of Charlotte, meaning 'free man' or 'petite'. Fenna Frisian Derived from the Germanic element 'frid', meaning 'peace', or referring to the Frisian people. Lieke Dutch A Dutch diminutive, often of Angelique or Elisabeth, meaning 'little angel' or 'pledged to God'. Maaike Dutch A Dutch diminutive of Maria, meaning 'bitter' or 'sea of sorrow', or 'wished-for child'. Sanne Dutch A Dutch short form of Susanna, meaning 'lily'. Fleur French Meaning 'flower' in French. Roos Dutch The Dutch word for 'rose', symbolizing the flower. Eline Dutch/Germanic A Dutch and Scandinavian diminutive of names containing 'adel' (noble) or Aveline. Anouk Dutch/French A Dutch and French diminutive of Anna, meaning 'grace'. Marit Scandinavian/Dutch A Scandinavian and Dutch form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'. Tess English/Greek A diminutive of Theresa, meaning 'harvester' or 'late summer'. Pip English Traditionally a diminutive of Philippa, meaning 'lover of horses'. Jet Dutch A Dutch diminutive of Henriëtte or Mariëtte, meaning 'ruler of the home' or 'star of the sea'. Floor Dutch A Dutch short form of Florentina, meaning 'flourishing' or 'blossoming'. Loes Dutch A Dutch diminutive of Lucia or Louise, meaning 'light' or 'famous warrior'. Yara Persian/Brazilian In Persian, it means 'courageous' or 'strong'; in Tupi (Brazilian indigenous), 'water lady'. Zoë Greek Meaning 'life' in Greek. Nova Latin Meaning 'new' in Latin. Saar Dutch A Dutch short form of Sarah, meaning 'princess'. Lena Greek/Germanic A short form of names like Helena or Magdalena, meaning 'light' or 'from Magdala'. Iris Greek Meaning 'rainbow' in Greek, and also the name of a flower. Evi Dutch A Dutch diminutive, often of Eva (meaning 'life') or Evelien. Jasmijn Dutch The Dutch form of Jasmine, referring to the fragrant flower. Willemijn Dutch A Dutch form of Wilhelmina, meaning 'resolute protector'. Lieze Dutch A Dutch diminutive of Elisabeth, meaning 'my God is an oath'. Dieuwertje Frisian A Frisian diminutive form, likely meaning 'daughter of Diewert', a name related to Theodoric ('people's ruler'). Doutzen Frisian A Frisian name derived from 'douw', meaning 'dove'. Femke Frisian A Frisian diminutive, possibly from a Germanic element meaning 'peace'. Nynke Frisian A Frisian name of uncertain meaning, possibly a diminutive or related to Katherine. Renske Frisian A Frisian short form of names beginning with 'Rein' (e.g., Reinou), meaning 'counsel' or 'advice'. Silke Frisian/Germanic A Frisian and Low German diminutive of Cecilia, meaning 'blind' or 'heavenly'. Tessel Dutch Named after the Dutch island of Texel, located in the North Sea. Guusje Dutch A Dutch diminutive of Augusta or Augustina, meaning 'majestic' or 'venerable'. Meike Dutch/Germanic A Dutch and Low German diminutive of Maria or Mechteld, meaning 'bitter', 'sea of sorrow', or 'powerful in battle'. Bo Danish/Dutch Of Danish origin, meaning 'to live', or a short form of Bodil ('command, battle').

Know how to say these names?

Help others pronounce names from your culture correctly.

Start free profile