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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79 Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With C

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Charlotte	Girl	Free person; Petite
Cecilia	Girl	Blind
Chris	Boy	Follower of Christ; Bearer of Christ
Christina	Girl	Anointed; Follower of Jesus Christ
Coen	Boy	Brave counsel; Advice
Claudia	Girl	Lame; Differently abled; Crippled; Closed
Casper	Boy	Treasurer
Christine	Girl	Follower of Jesus Christ; Anointed
Carleigh	Girl	Free man
Carlee	Girl	Free man

Caia	Girl	Pure; To rejoice; Each of the two; Far off
Carissa	Girl	Grace; Kindness
Charlette	Girl	Free individual; Petite
Cato	Boy	Wise
Courtland	Boy	Short land; Courteous
Cornelia	Girl	Horn
Corrie	Girl	Maiden; Heart; Horn
Chantal	Girl	A building stone
Caraline	Girl	Strong, free man; Beloved; Friend
Celestia	Girl	Heavenly

Cuyler	Boy	Hole; Pit; People's victory; Chapel
Caralyn	Girl	Free man; Beloved; Friend
Cathalina	Girl	Purity; Each of the two; My consecration of your name
Charissa	Girl	Grace; Beloved; Kind
Charlea	Girl	Army; Man
Corry	Girl	Horn; From the hallow
Celesta	Girl	A heavenly body; Sky; Heavenly
Cella	Unisex	Warlike
Caya	Unisex	Pure; Rejoice; of Arcadia
Christien	Boy	Follower of Christ; Anointed

Charlaine	Girl	Man; Army
Cas	Boy	Treasurer; Curly haired
Carlene	Girl	A free man
Catharina	Girl	Purity; Each of the two; My consecration of your name
Carleen	Girl	Free man
Christella	Girl	Christ follower and believer; Ice
Crista	Girl	Follower of Christ; Anointed
Caiah	Unisex	To rejoice; Pure
Carel	Boy	Free woman
Christiaan	Boy	Follower of Jesus Christ

Charise	Girl	Grace; Kindness
Cerina	Girl	The one having a serene personality
Clarise	Girl	Bright; Clear; Famous
Christo	Boy	Follower of Christ; The anointed
Carola	Girl	Man; Army; Free man; Freeholder
Chianne	Girl	Red speakers
Clemens	Boy	Good-natured; Gentle and merciful
Christel	Girl	Christian; Anointed
Carlen	Girl	Free man
Carline	Girl	Descendant of Caireallán; Free man

Carlina	Girl	Descendant of Caireallán; Free man
Cariana	Girl	Favor; Grace; Free man
Charish	Girl	Grace; Kindness
Carianne	Girl	Favor; Grace; Man; Army
Charelle	Girl	Darling
Cyrina	Girl	Humiliator; Young; Lord; Throne; Sun
Carleena	Girl	Free man
Corine	Girl	Maiden
Constancia	Girl	Steadfast; Reliable and trustworthy
Carlissa	Girl	Free man; Army; My God is an oath

Cindel	Girl	Woman from Cynthus
Carinne	Boy	Beloved; Pure; Maiden
Chiana	Girl	Wisdom; Intellect; Grace; Thousand
Chrisanne	Girl	Bearing Christ's favor; Marigold
Chrisanna	Girl	Bearing Christ's favor; Marigold
Caiya	Boy	Pure; To rejoice; Each of the two; Far off
Catlana	Girl	A pure and chaste woman
Cecile	Boy	Blind; Sixth
Celest	Unisex	Heavenly; Of the sky
Cilla	Girl	Blind

Clarina	Girl	Clear; Bright; Famous
Clarine	Girl	Bright; Famous; Clear; Illustrious
Conny	Boy	Constant; Steadfast
Constantijn	Boy	Constant; persistent; a thing that remains the same and does not change
Cornelis	Boy	Horn
Cuyle	Boy	The person who brings victory
Constant	Boy	Steadfast; Unchanging
Chili	Unisex	Cold; Seagull
Catheline	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Torture

Infographic: Popular Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With C

Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With C are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.

Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With C(infographic)

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