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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20 Dutch Baby Names with Meanings Lion

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Leo	Boy	Lion
Leon	Boy	Lion
Ariel	Boy	Lion of God
Leonard	Boy	Lion-like; Brave man
Leopold	Boy	Brave and bold people; Lion
Lonnie	Boy	Noble; Ready for battle; Lion, Torch
Leen	Girl	Tender; Delicate; Brave lion; Torch
Lani	Girl	Sky; Heaven; Royal; Hope; Wool; Lion
Lander	Boy	Lion; Man; Poor; Pilgrim; Ruler
Lio	Boy	Lion

Liona	Girl	Lion; My strength
Leven	Boy	Life; Lion
Len	Boy	Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
Lenn	Boy	Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
Otniel	Boy	Lion of God; Strength of God
Leonhard	Boy	Lion; Brave lion
Lennard	Boy	Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
Bas	Boy	From Sebaste town; Venerable; Lion
Leodegance	Boy	The lion among the goose
Leodegran	Boy	A lion of a large city

Infographic: Top Dutch Baby Names with Meanings Lion

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Dutch Baby Names with Meanings Lion(infographic)

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