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448Camiel is a Dutch masculine given name, representing a local form of Camille. The name ultimately traces back through Camilla to the Roman cognomen Camillus, which is likely of Etruscan origin and unknown meaning. It is...
Carel is the Dutch form of Charles. The name traces its roots through the Latin Carolus to the Germanic name Karl, which derives from a word meaning "man" (Proto-Germanic *karlaz). An alternative etymology connects it to...
Cas is a Dutch short form of Casper, which itself is a Dutch and Scandinavian form of Jasper. The name ultimately traces back to the biblical figure traditionally known as one of the Magi, the three wise men who visited...
Casper is a Dutch and Scandinavian form of Jasper, ultimately derived from the Latin Gaspar. The name's origins trace back to an ancient Chaldean word gizbar, meaning "treasurer," which appears in the Hebrew Bible (Ezra...
Ceel is a Dutch diminutive of Marcellus. The name Marcellus, in turn, originates as a Roman family name that was a diminutive of the common praenomen Marcus. Marcus is ultimately derived from the Roman god Mars.The Roman...
Cees is a Dutch masculine given name, functioning as a short form of Kees, itself a diminutive of Cornelis. Ultimately derived from the Roman family name Cornelius, which may come from the Latin element cornu meaning "ho...
Etymology and Linguistic OriginChristiaan is the Dutch, Flemish, and Afrikaans form of Christian. The name Christian derives from the medieval Latin name Christianus, meaning "a Christian," ultimately tracing back to Chr...
Christianus is a Latin given name, the direct Latin form of Christian. In the Netherlands, it serves as the official Dutch form used on birth certificates, though in daily life it is typically rendered as Christiaan. The...
Christoffel is the Dutch and Afrikaans form of Christopher. It derives from the Late Greek name Christophoros (Χριστόφορος), meaning “bearing Christ,” from Christos (Χριστός) combined with phero (φέρω) “to bear, to carry...
Clemens is a given name of Latin origin, used in German, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Medieval Latin contexts. It is the original Latin form of Clement, as well as the German, Dutch, and Scandinavian form of th...
Cobus is a Dutch masculine given name, a short form of Jacobus, the Latin form of Jacob. The name is also common in Afrikaans, particularly in South Africa, where it is one of several Dutch-based diminutives of Jacobus (...
Coen is a Dutch short form of the given name Coenraad, which itself is a Dutch form of Conrad. The ultimate root, Conrad, derives from the Old German elements kuoni meaning "brave" and rat meaning "counsel, advice," givi...
Coenraad is the Dutch form of Conrad, a name of Old German origin. The root elements kuoni "brave" and rat "counsel, advice" combine to give the meaning "brave counsel". Through this etymological link, Coenraad shares in...
Constant is a masculine given name with a dual origin, serving both as a direct adoption of a Late Latin personal name and as a virtue name embraced by the Puritans. It derives from the Late Latin name Constans, meaning...
EtymologyConstantijn is the Dutch form of the Latin name Constantine (Constantinus), which itself derives from the root name Constans meaning 'constant, steadfast' in Late Latin. The shift into Dutch reflects a common ad...
Coos is a Dutch diminutive of the name Jacob. It belongs to a family of short, informal Dutch variants that also include Cobus, Kobus, and Koos. These forms arose as affectionate or colloquial shortenings of the longer b...
EtymologyCor is a common Dutch given name, predominantly masculine as a short form of Cornelis, though it can occasionally be feminine as a shortening of Cornelia. Cornelis itself derives from the Roman family name Corne...
Corné is a Dutch masculine given name, used as a diminutive of Cornelis, the Dutch form of Cornelius. While Corné itself is uncommon internationally, it fits into a pattern of shortened Dutch nicknames such as Cees, Cor,...
Etymology and OriginCornelis is the Dutch form of Cornelius, a Roman family name that possibly derives from the Latin element cornu meaning "horn". In the New Testament, Cornelius is a centurion who converts to Christian...
Cornelius is a Roman masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Latin element cornu meaning "horn". It gained widespread use in the ancient world and later saw adoption across various European language...
Etymology and OriginDaan is a Dutch masculine given name, predominantly used as a short form of the Dutch name Daniël. Daniël itself is the Dutch form of Daniel, which originates from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning "G...
Damiaan is the Dutch form of Damian (from the Greek Damianos, meaning "to tame"). The name has deeply Christian roots, primarily through two key saints: the 4th-century Saint Damian, martyred with his twin brother Cosmas...
Damian is a masculine given name used across multiple European languages, including Dutch, English, Polish, and Romanian. It derives from the Greek name Damianos (Δαμιανός), which in turn comes from the Greek verb δαμάζω...
Dani 2 is a masculine diminutive of the name Dániel (Hungarian), Daniel (Spanish), or Daniël (Dutch). This short form is used in Dutch, Hungarian, and Spanish-speaking regions as a familiar and informal variant of the lo...
Daniël is the Dutch form of the biblical name Daniel. It is a masculine given name widely used in the Netherlands and among Dutch-speaking communities. The name derives from the Hebrew dāni'ēl, meaning "God is my judge,"...
Danny is a masculine given name, typically used as a diminutive of Daniel. It is common in Dutch, English, and German-speaking regions. The name Daniel originates from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge,"...
David is a classic masculine name with enduring global appeal. Originating from the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawiḏ), it is derived from the Hebrew root דּוֹד (doḏ), meaning "beloved" or "uncle." The name is famously associate...
Dennis is the usual English, German, and Dutch form of Denis. The name ultimately derives from the Greek Dionysios, meaning "of Dionysus," the Greek god of wine, ecstasy, and theatre. Through French transmission via Sain...
Dick 2 is a Dutch short form of Diederik, which itself is the Dutch form of Theodoric. The name Theodoric has ancient origins, being derived from the Gothic element þiuda meaning "people" and reiks meaning "ruler, king,"...
Diederick is a Dutch variant of the name Diederik, itself a form of the ancient Germanic name Theodoric. Theodoric derives from the Gothic name *Þiudareiks, which combines the elements þiuda ("people") and reiks ("ruler,...
Diederik is a Dutch form of Theodoric. It is a masculine given name that has been used in the Netherlands for centuries, with roots in early medieval Germanic naming traditions.Etymology and Historical BackgroundThe name...
Dirk is a Dutch and Low German short form of Diederik, which ultimately derives from the Gothic name Theodoric. The root elements are þiuda meaning "people" and reiks meaning "ruler" or "king", giving the overall meaning...
Dominicus is the original Latin form of Dominic. In Dutch usage, it is the official form recorded on birth certificates, though it is not commonly used in daily life, where shorter forms like Dominiek or Dominic are pref...
Dries is a Dutch masculine given name, primarily used as a short form of Andries, the Dutch variant of Andrew.EtymologyThe name ultimately derives from the Greek name Ἀνδρέας (Andreas), which in turn comes from the Greek...
Duuk is a Dutch masculine name, likely a direct borrowing or adaptation of the English word duke. The English term ultimately derives from Latin dux, meaning "leader" — a title borne by military commanders in the Roman E...
Ed is a masculine given name, predominantly used in English and Dutch. As a common short form (hypocorism) of Edward, Edmund, and other names beginning with Ed, it carries the meanings attached to those longer forms, mos...
Eddy is a diminutive commonly used in Dutch, English, and French, derived from names such as Edward, Edmund, Edgar, Edwin, and other names beginning with Ed. It can also stand on its own as a given name. While the simpli...
Eduard is the form of Edward used in various languages, particularly German, Dutch, Russian, and numerous other European languages. The original Old English name Edward comes from the elements ead meaning "wealth, fortun...
Edwin is a masculine given name of Old English origin, meaning "rich friend" — derived from the elements ead "wealth, fortune" and wine "friend". This etymological sense has been carried through its linguistic relatives,...
Egbert is a masculine given name of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English elements ecg ("edge, blade") and beorht ("bright"), meaning "bright edge." The name was borne by several early medieval English kings a...
Elbert is a Dutch variant of Adelbert, which itself derives from the Old Germanic Adalbert. The root name Albert is composed of the elements adal meaning "noble" and beraht meaning "bright", giving the overall meaning "n...
Elias is the Hellenized form of the name Elijah, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Eliyyahu, meaning "my God is Yahweh." It is used in several languages including English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish,...
Emerens is the Dutch form of the Latin name Emerentius, derived from the Latin verb emereo, meaning "to fully deserve". This name, while relatively uncommon, fits within the broader tradition of Latin-derived names in th...
Emiel is a Dutch form of the name Emil, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, which itself comes from Latin aemulus meaning "rival." The name Aemilius was borne by several prominent ancient Romans, including Aemil...
Erik is a masculine given name used across numerous European languages, including Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Slovak, Slovene, Spanish, and Swedish. It is the...
Ernst is the German, Dutch, and Scandinavian form of Ernest. As a masculine given name, it has been consistently popular in German-speaking countries, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia. The name shares a direct lineage wi...
Erwin is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, widely used in Dutch, German, Polish, and other Germanic-language regions. The name derives from the Old German elements heri meaning "army" and wini meaning "friend,"...
Etymology and HistoryEvert is a Dutch and Swedish short form of the Germanic masculine name Everard (also spelled Everhard). The name traces its roots back to the Old German name Eberhard, which is composed of the elemen...
Etymology and HistoryEwald is a given name and surname of Germanic origin, derived from the elements ewa meaning "law, custom" and walt meaning "power, authority". The name thus conveys the sense of lawful authority. It...
Ewoud is a Dutch form of Ewald. The name ultimately derives from an Old German name composed of the elements ewa 'law, custom' and walt 'power, authority', thus conveying a meaning akin to 'one who wields lawful authorit...
Ewout is a Dutch masculine given name, cognate to the German Ewald. It derives from an Old German name composed of the elements ewa 'law, custom' and walt 'power, authority', thus meaning 'one who rules by the law'. The...
Faas is a Dutch short form of the names Bonifaas or Servaas. It is primarily used as a masculine given name in the Netherlands, though it also functions as a surname.EtymologyThe name Bonifaas is the Dutch form of the La...
Fabian is the English form of the late Roman name Fabianus, which originated as a cognomen derived from the Roman family name Fabius. The name Fabius itself is thought to be connected to Latin faba meaning "bean", reflec...
Felix is a masculine given name that originates from the Latin word felix [ˈfeːliːks], meaning "happy", "lucky", "fortunate", "successful", or "fruitful". Its original meaning was "fruit-bearing", in reference to fruitfu...
Ferdi is a Dutch and German short form of Ferdinand. The name Ferdinand itself derives from the Latinized Gothic name Fredenandus, composed of the elements friþus ('peace') or possibly farþa ('journey'), combined with na...
Ferdinand is a Germanic given name with a rich history spanning centuries and cultures. It is the Latinized form of Fredenandus, itself derived from a Gothic name composed of the elements friþus "peace" (or perhaps farþa...
Ferre is a Dutch short form of the name Ferdinand, largely used as a given name in the Netherlands. It is also known as a surname, particularly in the English-speaking world and among Hispanic/Latino communities in the U...
Filip is a masculine given name used in numerous European languages, including Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Macedonian, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovene, and Swedish. It is the...
Filippus is the official Dutch form of the name Philip, used on birth certificates and official documents but not commonly in everyday speech. It directly derives from the Latin Philippus, which itself comes from the Anc...
Finn 1 is an Anglicized form of Fionn, an Old Irish name meaning "white" or "blessed," derived from the finn element. It is widely used in Dutch, English, German, and Irish contexts, where it often functions as a given n...