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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55 Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With E

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Edwin	Boy	Rich friend
Edith	Girl	Prosperous in war; Fortunate battle
Emmy	Girl	Whole; Universal; Rival
Elisabeth	Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise
Eddy	Boy	Rich protector; Rich guard
Elly	Girl	My God is an oath; Torch
Evalina	Girl	To breathe; Life; Bird
Efraim	Boy	Fruitful
Eian	Boy	God is gracious
Emeline	Girl	Unceasing; Hardworking; Brave; Vigorous

Erwin	Boy	Army friend; Boar friend
Esmee	Girl	Esteemed; Loved
Eliah	Boy	My God is Yahweh
Eleonora	Girl	Shining bright light coming from above
Eduard	Boy	Rich guard
Evy	Girl	Life; Breathe; Hazelnut
Elma	Girl	Will helmet; Sweet fruit or apple
Eveline	Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Elenore	Girl	One who is filled with light and bright
Elize	Girl	God is my oath; Pledged to God

Eline	Girl	One who shares light and brightness
Evi	Girl	To live; To breathe
Evert	Boy	Brave boar
Egbert	Boy	Bright edge
Elinore	Girl	The other Aenor
Elynn	Girl	Torch; Moon; Light; Warming
Ed	Boy	Rich protector; Rich guard
Evers	Boy	Son of Evert
Eland	Unisex	Elk; Moose; Noble land
Elianne	Girl	Sun

Emmelina	Girl	Work; Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave
Enzio	Boy	A ruler at home
Emie	Unisex	Great; Rival
Elke	Girl	God has purchased; Nobility
Ellianne	Unisex	Sun; God; Grace or favor
Elmina	Girl	Will helmet
Elvera	Girl	Happy; Spear; Friendly; Agreeable; True
Elbert	Boy	Noble and bright
Ernst	Boy	Earnest; Serious
Emiel	Boy	Rival

Estie	Girl	Star
Erna	Girl	Eagle; Serious; Earnest; Brisk; Vigorous
Esmi	Unisex	Loved; Esteemed
Emelda	Girl	Whole; Great; Hilt; Battle
Ermina	Girl	Great; Whole; Army person
Elias	Boy	My God is Yahweh
Edvard	Boy	Wealthy protector who is ardent speaker
Elberte	Boy	They are the one who help others
Elian	Unisex	My God is Yahweh; My God is an oath; God is my strength; Light
Els	Girl	My God is an oath

Elwald	Boy	An old man who is from Wales
Escher	Unisex	Person from Esch or Esche
Etha	Girl	Noble; Pearl
Ewald	Boy	Law; Custom; Authority
Evo	Unisex	To breathe

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