How do Dutch naming conventions handle middle names?

The Dutch naming conventions do not have the practice of using middle names.

How do Dutch names differ between regions?

Dutch names may differ between regions across the Netherlands and Belgium based on the regional dialect. These names also vary in the way they present their prefixes. For instance, while ‘van’ may not be capitalized in a full name in the Netherlands, they do the opposite in Belgium.

Do Dutch names change over time?

Dutch names are consistent across time and are passed down from generation to generation. Even married women do not have to change their names. They may, however, add their married name to their maiden name in a hyphenated format.

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46 Dutch Baby Names with Meanings Brave

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Richard	Boy	Brave ruler; Mighty king; Firm ruler
Ander	Boy	Manly; Male; Virility; Brave; Defender of mankind
Leonard	Boy	Lion-like; Brave man
Koen	Boy	Brave counsel; Brave advisor
Coen	Boy	Brave counsel; Advice
Bernadette	Girl	Brave bear
Bernard	Boy	Brave bear; Strong
Gerard	Boy	Brave spear
Leopold	Boy	Brave and bold people; Lion
Leen	Girl	Tender; Delicate; Brave lion; Torch

Emeline	Girl	Unceasing; Hardworking; Brave; Vigorous
Han	Boy	Favor; Brave; Leader; Lively; Gesture
Gerrit	Boy	One who holds a spear; Brave; Hard
Gerrie	Girl	Brave spear
Evert	Boy	Brave boar
Amaliah	Girl	Brave; Vigorous; Unceasing
Barnard	Boy	A brave child; A strong and brave bear
Andric	Boy	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; Rich man; Distinguished man; Strong fervour; Zealous ruler
Gerry	Boy	One who holds a spear; Brave; Hard; Power of the spear
Emmelina	Girl	Work; Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave

Bol	Unisex	Bold; Brave; Bread roll baker; Someone with round or bald head; Twin; Battle remedy
Len	Boy	Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
Lenn	Boy	Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
Bernhard	Boy	Bear; Courageous; Brave like a Bear
Gerritt	Boy	Brave spear
Leonhard	Boy	Lion; Brave lion
Dick	Boy	A brave ruler; Ruler of the people
Rik	Boy	Home ruler; Peace ruler; Brave ruler
Berend	Boy	Brave bear
Gerhard	Boy	Spear; Brave; Hardy

Gerrard	Boy	One who holds a spear; Brave; Hard
Garritt	Boy	Brave spear
Lennard	Boy	Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
Rambo	Boy	Raven; Bold; Brave; Bright
Bernardette	Girl	Strong; Brave bear
Bernita	Girl	Brave bear
Gerarda	Girl	Firm spear; Brave spear
Allard	Boy	Noble; Hard; Firm; Brave; Hardy
Richarda	Girl	Strong ruler; Brave ruler
Gerd	Girl	Enclosure; Yard; Spear strength; Firm spear; Brave spear

Gerda	Girl	Enclosure; Yard; Spear strength; Firm spear; Brave spear
Gerdi	Girl	Enclosure; Yard; Spear strength; Firm spear; Brave spear
Gert	Boy	Spear strength; Firm spear; Brave spear
Koenraad	Boy	The brave counsel
Nirodha	Boy	Brave and courageous as an eagle
Dini	Unisex	Judged; Brave bear; Wave; Divine

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