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 Pure

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Agnes	Girl	Chaste; Pure
Lillyanna	Girl	Pure; Gracious; Lily flower; My God is an oath; Favour; Grace
Caia	Girl	Pure; To rejoice; Each of the two; Far off
Rina	Girl	Pure; Joy; Singing; Melted; White jasmine; Village; Greens; To revive; To be reinvigorated; Daytime; Queen; Peace
Garen	Boy	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name
Katja	Girl	Neat; Natural; Pure; Clear; Flawless
Caya	Unisex	Pure; Rejoice; of Arcadia
Caiah	Unisex	To rejoice; Pure
Rini	Girl	Of the sea; Male; Each of the two; Pure; Little bunny; Jasmine
Febe	Girl	A bright woman; Pure

Carinne	Boy	Beloved; Pure; Maiden
Krina	Girl	A christian; Spear; Each of the two; Pure
Katelyne	Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Caiya	Boy	Pure; To rejoice; Each of the two; Far off
Catlana	Girl	A pure and chaste woman
Katinka	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Torture
Kitena	Girl	One who is pure and unsullied
Trijntje	Girl	Name of a goddess; Pure; Each of the two
Kateoina	Girl	A form of Catarina, meaning pure
Catheline	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Torture

Infographic: Popular Dutch Baby Names with Meanings Pure

When you choose a baby name for your bundle of joy, you want it to reflect a meaningful story while fitting their personality. The perfect name may sound elegant, connect to nature, or represent deep-seated traits your family values. Our infographic below contains a compilation of some Dutch Baby Names with Meanings Pure, perfect for your little one.

Dutch Baby Names with Meanings Pure(infographic)

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