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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29 Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With F

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Finn	Boy	White; Blessed; Sámi people from Finland
Felix	Boy	Blessed with good fortune; Succesful
Frank	Boy	Free person; Open-hearted; Germanic tribe
Fabian	Boy	Bean farmer
Freddy	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Fred	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Filip	Boy	Friend of horses
Fabiana	Girl	Bean farmer
Felicia	Girl	Blessed with luck
Ferdinand	Boy	Peace; Journey; Boldness; Daring

Frederik	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Faya	Girl	A woman who is like a fairy; Elf
Fenna	Girl	Peace; Journey; Daring; Protection
Fayette	Girl	Little fairy woman; Beech forest; Faith; Raven
Franke	Boy	From Franconia; Freeman; Name of a Germanic tribe
Frans	Boy	Frenchman; Freeman
Freesia	Girl	Flower; Fragrant; Free-spirited
Fabienne	Girl	Bean farmer
Francie	Girl	Frenchman; A Germanic tribe; Land of the Franks
Frederique	Girl	Peaceful ruler

Franka	Girl	Free woman; Germanic tribe; Spear
Francina	Girl	French descendant; Frenchman; Franks
Febe	Girl	A bright woman; Pure
Fiana	Girl	Band of warriors; Vine; Wisdom; Favor
Floria	Girl	Gold coin or thread; Flower
Femke	Girl	A little girl
Fitin	Unisex	A sharp-witted and clever person
Fitzsimon	Boy	The son of Simon
Flavie	Boy	French variation of Flavia; Golden blond or yellow-haired

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