160+ Beautiful & Unique Dutch Names for Girls

Whether you have Dutch origins or just think the language is beautiful, there are plenty of unique Dutch girl names to choose from. We talked to a naming expert to help us put together a list of some of the best Dutch names for baby girls, including popular, traditional, and religious options. Keep reading to find the perfect name for you.

The Best Dutch Girl Names

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Naming expert Natalie Mulholland says that some of her favorite Dutch girl names include Noor, Evi, Maud, Fenna, Sanne, Mila, Milou, Johanna, Anouk, and Saar. Other names include Annalies, Katja, Adelheid, and Maaike.

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Popular Dutch Girl Names

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These days, many of the most popular Dutch girl names actually originated outside of the Netherlands. Many have French, Slavic, or Latin origins. Here are some common Dutch girl names:
- Annelies (Dutch and German for “grace, mercy”)
- Annemarie (Dutch and French for “bitter, beloved, drop of sea”)
- Arabella (Dutch, German, and English for “beautiful lion, prayerful”)
- Aya (Germanic for “sword”)
- Britt (Scandinavian for “exalted one, lofty, strong”)
- Cornelia (Latin for “horn”)
- Demi (French and Greek for “half”)
- Eline (Dutch for “shining light, moon”)
- Hanna (Scandinavian for “grace, favor”)
- Heidi (Germanic for “nobility”)
- Henriette (French and Dutch for “home ruler”)
- Hilda (Norse and Germanic for “battle, fighter”)
- Ingrid (Norse for “Ing’s beauty”)
- Irene (Greek for “peace”)
- Johanna^{[1]
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- Juna (Latin and Dutch for “youthful”)
- Katja (Slavic for “pure”)
- Lana (Slavic for “light, shining”)
- Lara (Russian for “citadel”)
- Lina (Arabic and Germanic for “tender, delicate”)
- Nora (Dutch, German, and Swedish for “light”)
- Romy (Hebrew for “my exaltation”)
- Skyler (Dutch and English for “scholar”)
- Sofie (Dutch and Greek for “wise”)
- Vera (Russian for “faith”)
- Zoe (Greek for “life”)
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Natalie Mulholland is a naming expert and content creator. She focuses on sharing the origin of names, plus what they mean and interesting people who’ve had that name before.

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Traditional Dutch Girl Names

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Many traditional Dutch names are rooted in Germanic and Frisian culture or have biblical origins. Many of these names have been used for centuries and are still popular today. Try one of the following:
- Adelheid (Dutch for “nobility”)
- Aleid (Dutch for “of the noble kind”)
- Anika (Dutch for “grace”)
- Anke (Dutch for “gracious”)
- Anki (Dutch for “grace”)
- Brechtje (Dutch for “bright”)
- Doutzen (Dutch for “dove”)
- Famke (Dutch for “little girl”)
- Fenna^{[2]
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- Fleur (Dutch and French for “flower”)
- Frederika (Dutch for “peacekeeper, peaceful ruler”)
- Isa (Dutch for “strong-willed”)
- Juul (Dutch for “youthful”)
- Katrijn (Dutch for “pure”)
- Klaartje (Dutch for “bright, clear”)
- Lotte (Dutch for “free”)
- Maaike (Dutch for “as Mary”)
- Maartje (Dutch for “little warrior”)
- Maud^{[3]
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- Noa (Dutch for “motion”)
- Philou (Dutch for “love”)
- Puck (Old English and Dutch for “mischievous fairy”)
- Saar^{[4]
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- Sanne^{[5]
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- Schuyler (Dutch for “scholar”)
- Sjoukje (Dutch for “victory”)
- Suus (Dutch for “lily”)
- Veerle (Dutch for “traveling warrior”)
- Wilhelmina (Dutch for “willing to protect”)
- Wilma (Dutch, German, and English for “desire, resolute protection”)

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Unique Dutch Girl Names

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While many popular Dutch names originated outside of the Netherlands, those with Dutch origins are very unique in other parts of the world. Try one of the following if you want your baby’s name to stand out:
- Ageeth (Dutch for “good”)
- Annemie (Dutch for “God has favored me, grace, mercy”)
- Anoushka (Russian for “grace, favor”)
- Bloem (Dutch for “flower”)
- Carlijn (Dutch for “free woman”)
- Cato (short for Catharina, meaning “pure”)
- Eefje (Dutch for “life”)
- Elin (Scandinavian for “shining light”)
- Feline (Dutch and Latin for “cat-like”)
- Floor (Dutch for “flower”)
- Floortje (Dutch for “little flower”)
- Geerten (Dutch for “strong spear”)
- Geertruida (Dutch for “spear maiden”)
- Gerarda (Dutch for “brave with a spear”)
- Gerda (Norse and Germanic for “enclosure, protection”)
- Gusta (Dutch and German for “sublime”)
- Guusje (Dutch for “venerable”)
- Inge (Germanic and Scandinavian for “guarded by Ing, descendant of Ing”)
- Jacobine (Hebrew for “supplanter”)
- Karlijn (Dutch for “free woman”)
- Karolien (Dutch for “free woman”)
- Loes (Dutch for “renowned warrior”)
- Lonneke (Dutch for “little lion”)
- Lot (Hebrew for “veil, hidden”)
- Marit (Dutch and Norwegian for “pearl”)
- Verena (Dutch and German for “true, integrity”)
- Yuna (Celtic for “wish, desire”)

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Religious Dutch Girl Names

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Like many European names, a lot of Dutch names have religious meanings. Many of these names were adapted from the original Christian or Hebrew names to better fit the Dutch language. Here are a few:
- Angelien (Dutch for “grace”)
- Anneke (Dutch for “little angel”)
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- Antje (Dutch for “God has favored”)
- Bente (Dutch for “blessed”)
- Betje (Dutch for “God is abundant”)
- Elizabeth (Hebrew for “God is my oath”)
- Elsje (Dutch for “pledged to God”)
- Hanneke (Dutch for “God is gracious”)
- Hansje (Dutch for “God is gracious”)
- Helga (Norse for “holy, sacred, blessed”)
- Ilse (Dutch for “consecrated to God”)
- Janna (Hebrew for “God is gracious”)
- Janneke (Dutch for “God is gracious”)
- Jinte (Dutch for “God is gracious”)
- Joske (Dutch for “God will increase”)
- Jozefien (Dutch for “Jehovah shall grow”)
- Lieka (Dutch for “angelic”)
- Lieke (Dutch for “angelic”)
- Lieve (Dutch for “beloved by God”)
- Lise (Dutch for “God is my oath”)
- Lize (Dutch for “my God is an oath”)
- Lowiena (Dutch for “famous warrior”)
- Danique (Dutch for “my judge is God”)

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Cool Dutch Girl Names

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Many Dutch girl names simply sound cool. Others have unique and powerful meanings that make them even more interesting. Here are some of the coolest names we’ve rounded up:
- Aletta (Dutch for “noble kind”)
- Amalia (Germanic for “industrious”)
- Beatrix (Dutch, English, and French for “blessed, traveler, delivers joy”)
- Berendina (Dutch for “strong, brave as a bear”)
- Dael (Dutch and English for “small valley”)
- Elke (Dutch and German for “noble”)
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- Fiene (shortened version of Jozefien, meaning “Jehovah shall grow”)
- Frida (Germanic and Norse for “peace, beloved”)
- Gesina (Dutch for “spear, pledge”)
- Grietje (Dutch for “pearl”)
- Haven (English and Dutch for “port”)
- Hendrika (Dutch for “home ruler”)
- Holland (after the region in the Netherlands)
- Isa (Germanic for “ice”)
- Jacoba (Hebrew for “supplanter”)
- Jolanda (Dutch for “violet”)
- Jorien (Dutch for “farmer”)
- Julitta (Dutch and Latin for “youthful”)
- Klaaske (Dutch for “victory of the people”)
- Liva (Norse and Dutch for “life, protection”)
- Lotte (shortened version of Charlotte, meaning “free person”)
- Malou (Dutch for “star of the sea, beloved”)
- Mila^{[8]
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- Nienke (Dutch for “pure”)
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- Skyla (Dutch for “scholar, sheltering”)

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Cute Dutch Girl Names

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Often, Dutch children are given nicknames that are shortened versions of their legal names. These names often sound cute and sweet, but there are also many longer Dutch girl names that are totally adorable. Here are a few:
- Annette (French and Dutch for “grace, favor”)
- Bibi (short for Bibiana, meaning “delight, life, lady of the house”)
- Brandy (Dutch and English for “burnt wine”)
- Cobie (Dutch for “supplanter”)
- Daffodil (Dutch for “new beginning”)
- Eleonora (Greek and Dutch for “shining light, bright one, merciful”)
- Esmee (Dutch for “beloved”)
- Evy (Dutch for “life”)
- Fay (English and Dutch for “fairy”)
- Fem (short for Femke, meaning “peace”)
- Heleen (Dutch for “bright one”)
- Hennie (Dutch for “ruler of the home”)
- Ineke (Dutch for “little Ine”)
- Jip (Dutch for “bright pledge”)
- Jolijn (Dutch for “marjoram”)
- Karien (Dutch for “pure, beloved”)
- Kiki (French diminutive meaning “double happiness”)
- Kristi (Latin and Dutch for “follower of Christ”)
- Linde (Dutch for “pretty”)
- Lifa (Dutch and Norse for “life”)
- Liv (Scandinavian for “shelter, life”)
- Madelief (Dutch for “daisy”)
- Maja (Scandinavian for “bitter, beloved”)
- Manon (French for “wished-for child”)
- Marian (Dutch, Hebrew, and French for “drop of the sea, grace, mercy”)
- Margriet (Dutch for “daisy, pearl”)
- Marja (Finnish for “berry”)
- Tess (English for “to harvest”)

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More Name Ideas

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