Dutch Girl Names
Dutch female names come from the Dutch language, with strong historical input from Christian naming (Anna, Maria) and their derivatives. A clear feminine feature is the use of diminutive endings as formal given names, notably -tje/-je and -ke, seen in Aaltje, Antje, and Anouke. Compounded forms with Anne- and -marie or -miek(e) are common, as in Annemarie and Annemieke. Latinized feminine endings such as -a appear in Aletta, while -lies/-liese from Elisabeth occurs in Annelies.
Contemporary use favors short, two-syllable forms and stand-alone nicknames, exemplified by Anouk, Benthe, and Ans, alongside regional revivals like Berber. Spelling variants coexist, such as Anouck and Anouska. Examples include Aaltje, Antje, Anouk, Annemieke, Annemarie, Aletta, Annelies, Beatrijs, Benthe, and Berber.
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| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | Popularity (last 10y) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skylar | Scholar | Dutch, English | Girl | 35,359 #1 | |
| Skyler | Scholar | Dutch, English, Latin | Girl | 10,550 #2 | |
| Romy | Pet form meaning either 'dew of the sea' (from Rosemary) or 'from Rome' (from Roman) | Dutch, English, French, Roman | Girl | 3,328 #3 | |
| Storm | Storm, tempest | Dutch, English, Old English, Old Norse | Girl | 1,994 #4 | |
| Fien | Diminutive form of Josephine - 'God will increase/add' | Dutch | Girl | 1,746 #5 | |
| Eline | Bright, shining; torch | Dutch, Norwegian | Girl | 1,421 #6 | |
| Elly | A diminutive form of several names; commonly associated with meanings such as 'light' (from Helen/Ellen), 'God is my oath' (from Elizabeth), or 'God has answered' (from Eliana). | Dutch, English, Hebrew, Scandinavian | Girl | 1,369 #7 | |
| Romee | From Rome; Roman | Dutch, French | Girl | 1,337 #8 | |
| Roos | Rose (the flower) | Dutch | Girl | 1,191 #9 | |
| Wilhelmina | Will-helmet | Dutch, German, Germanic, Yiddish | Girl | 1,115 #10 | |
| Janna | God is gracious (from Johanna/Joanna); Paradise/garden (from Arabic 'Jannah') | Arabic, Dutch, Germanic, Hebrew | Girl | 1,104 #11 | |
| Leen | {'Arabic': 'tender, soft, gentle', 'Dutch_root': "short form of Leendert/Leonard - 'brave lion'"} | Arabic, Dutch | Girl | 929 #12 | |
| Nel | Short form tied to 'light/torch' (Helen) or 'rock' (Petronella); generally a diminutive of older names | Dutch, English | Girl | 808 #13 | |
| Ria | Varies by origin - Spanish: 'coastal river mouth' (ría); Sanskrit/Hindi: often 'singer', 'graceful' or 'little/ beloved'; also used as a diminutive of Maria. | Dutch, English, Greek, Hindi, Sanskrit, Spanish | Girl | 786 #14 | |
| Merel | Blackbird (a songbird) | Dutch | Girl | 730 #15 | |
| Floor | Flower; flourishing | Dutch | Girl | 721 #16 | |
| Loes | Renowned warrior / famous in battle | Dutch | Girl | 643 #17 | |
| Annemarie | Combination of Anne ('grace') and Marie (from Miriam - variously 'bitter', 'beloved', or 'rebellious'); often interpreted as 'graceful beloved' | Dutch | Girl | 623 #18 | |
| Anouk | Grace; favor | Dutch | Girl | 547 #19 | |
| Annalie | Blend of Anna (‘grace’) and Liese/Elisabeth (‘God is my oath’) - roughly ‘graceful oath’ or ‘grace pledged to God’ | Dutch, German, Germanic | Girl | 507 #20 | |
| Kristel | Diminutive or variant of Christina/Christine - "follower of Christ"; occasionally associated with "crystal" (clear, ice-like). | Dutch, English, German, Scandinavian | Girl | 346 #21 | |
| Minne | From Middle Dutch 'minne' = 'love' → 'beloved'; alternatively a diminutive of Wilhelmina ('resolute protector') | Dutch, English | Girl | 325 #22 | |
| Ilse | Derived from Elisabeth - 'God is my oath' / 'consecrated to God' | Dutch, German | Girl | 295 #23 | |
| Jolien | Pretty | Dutch, Flemish | Girl | 283 #24 | |
| Stefanie | Crown; garland | Dutch, German, Greek | Girl | 274 #25 | |
| Femke | Diminutive of Fem/Fenne - literally 'little Fem'; the root name is of Germanic origin and is often associated with notions of peace/protection in name‑element interpretations. | Dutch | Girl | 247 #26 | |
| Saskia | Saxon; woman from Saxony | Dutch, Frisian | Girl | 246 #27 | |
| Karin | Usually derived from Katherine meaning 'pure'; in Japanese can mean 'quince' or relate to 'flower' depending on kanji | Dutch, German, Japanese, Scandinavian | Girl | 216 #28 | |
| Elza | God is my oath / pledged to God | Dutch, Scandinavian | Girl | 215 #29 | |
| Imke | Diminutive of a Germanic name meaning 'whole, universal' or 'strong' (related names sometimes carry the sense 'battle'). | Dutch, Frisian | Girl | 202 #30 | |
| Minka | Originally a diminutive of Wilhelmina - 'resolute protector'. In other contexts associated with Slavic roots meaning 'dear/gracious' or, in some Jewish use, linked to 'Malka' meaning 'queen'. | Dutch, Germanic, Hebrew, Polish, Slavic | Girl | 194 #31 | |
| Aletta | Generally understood as "noble" (from Adelheid/Adelaide); alternatively interpreted as "little wing" in Italian contexts. | Dutch | Girl | 188 #32 | |
| Stien | Either 'follower of Christ' (if from Christine/Christina) or 'stone' (if related to Stein). | Dutch, German, Norwegian | Girl | 159 #33 | |
| Sanne | Lily (from Hebrew 'Shoshannah') | Dutch | Girl | 100 #34 | |
| Rianne | Combines Maria ('beloved'/'bitter') and Anne ('grace') - often interpreted as 'graceful beloved'. | Dutch, English | Girl | 98 #35 | |
| Malou | Blend of Maria ('beloved' or 'bitter') and Louise ('renowned warrior') - broadly 'Mary-Lou' or 'beloved renowned warrior' | Danish, Dutch, French | Girl | 81 #36 | |
| Elky | Diminutive related to Elke/Elka, generally interpreted as "noble" or "of noble birth" | Dutch | Girl | 78 #37 | |
| Christel | Anointed; follower of Christ | Dutch, German, Scandinavian | Girl | 77 #38 | |
| Benthe | Blessed | Dutch | Girl | 64 #39 | |
| Jette | Diminutive of Henriette ('home ruler') or related to Jutta/Judith ('woman from Judea') | Danish, Dutch, German | Girl | 64 #40 | |
| Lisanna | Blend of 'Lisa' (from Elizabeth: 'God is my oath') and 'Anna' ('grace'); roughly 'gracious pledge' or 'God's gracious oath'. | Dutch | Girl | 63 #41 | |
| Robine | Bright fame (from Robert: 'fame' + 'bright') | Dutch | Girl | 62 #42 | |
| Jannie | Diminutive of Jan/Jane - 'God is gracious'. | Afrikaans, Dutch, English | Girl | 55 #43 | |
| Janny | God is gracious | Dutch, English | Girl | 46 #44 | |
| Pella | Associated with the ancient city Pella; as a diminutive of Petronella it is linked via Petros/Peter to 'rock' or 'stone'. | Aramaic, Biblical, Dutch, Greek, Scandinavian | Girl | 42 #45 | |
| Rika | Beautiful village; peace/home ruler | Dutch, Germanic, Japanese, Scandinavian | Girl | 35 #46 | |
| Marlys | A blended name from Maria/Mary and Louise (or Mary + Lys), often interpreted as 'beloved' + 'renowned warrior' or 'beloved' + 'lily'. | Dutch, English, German | Girl | 31 #47 | |
| Annel | Grace, favour (from Anna/Hannah) | Dutch, Germanic | Girl | 30 #48 | |
| Renske | Diminutive of Rens - 'little Rens'; ultimately linked to Laurentius (from Laurentum), often interpreted as 'laurelled' or 'crowned with laurel'. | Dutch | Girl | 30 #49 | |
| Lenne | Derived from Helene meaning 'torch' or 'light' (used as a short form of Helena/Elena/Lena) | Dutch, German, Scandinavian | Girl | 28 #50 |
Dutch Girls name popularity over time
Aggregated births across Belgium, Netherlands, United States for every Dutch-origin name in our dataset.
317
Names in this origin
42
With data in 2024
7,331
Births 2024
178,259
Peak year 0