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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42 Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With G

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Gemma	Girl	Jewel; Precious stone; Gem
Gideon	Boy	Great warrior; feller; hewer
Gilbert	Boy	Bright pledge
Gerard	Boy	Brave spear
Georgianna	Girl	Earthworker; Farmer; Favor; Grace
Gisela	Girl	Pledge
Gertrude	Girl	Spear of strength
Godwin	Boy	Friend of God; Good friend
Garen	Boy	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name
Gerrit	Boy	One who holds a spear; Brave; Hard

Gerry	Boy	One who holds a spear; Brave; Hard; Power of the spear
Gillis	Boy	Young goat
Georgianne	Girl	Earthworker; Farmer; Favor; Grace
Gerhard	Boy	Spear; Brave; Hardy
Gerrard	Boy	One who holds a spear; Brave; Hard
Gustavus	Boy	Staff of the Gods
Gibbs	Boy	Bright pledge
Geraldina	Girl	Power of the spear
Gea	Girl	Earth; Pearl; Spear of strength
Gertie	Girl	Spear of strength

Gerarda	Girl	Firm spear; Brave spear
Gratia	Girl	Grace; Favor; Effortless beauty; Gratitude
Gabriella	Unisex	God is my strength
Gartrude	Girl	One who has the spear of strength
Geert	Boy	One who is having the power over the spear
Gerald	Unisex	Ruler of the spear; Power of the spear
Gerben	Boy	Referring the spear which is used to hunt bears
Gerd	Girl	Enclosure; Yard; Spear strength; Firm spear; Brave spear
Gerda	Girl	Enclosure; Yard; Spear strength; Firm spear; Brave spear
Gerdi	Girl	Enclosure; Yard; Spear strength; Firm spear; Brave spear

Gert	Boy	Spear strength; Firm spear; Brave spear
Godelieve	Girl	A person who is beloved by God
Godelive	Unisex	A person who is God's beloved
Godfrid	Boy	The one who will live in peace and give peace to others; One who will love and give love to all others; Dutch Variation of Godfred
Godfried	Boy	The one who will live in peace and give peace to others; One who will love and give love to all others; Dutch Variation of Godfrey
Godfrith	Boy	The one who will live in peace and give peace to others; One who will love and give love to all others; Dutch Variation of Godfrey
Grafere	Boy	A humble villager man who is the leader of all
Griet	Girl	Pearl
Gust	Girl	Staff of the Geats
Gustaof	Boy	The staff of the goths

Gustas	Girl	Majestic; Amazing
Gidie	Boy	Young goat

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

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, Starting With G, perfect for your little one.

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

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