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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93 Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
John	Boy	God is gracious
Josephine	Girl	God shall grow; Jehovah increases
Jonathan	Boy	Gift of God
Juliette	Girl	Youthful; Jove's child; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Jesse	Boy	God exists; Gift
Jasper	Boy	One who brings treasure; Treasurer
Juliana	Girl	Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove; Youthful; Juvenile
Jonas	Boy	Dove; God is gracious
Julien	Boy	Jove's child; Youthful; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Johan	Boy	God is gracious

Johanna	Girl	God is gracious
Jakob	Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Judith	Girl	Woman from Judea; Jewish woman; Praised
Jaylee	Girl	Blue jay meadow
Jordy	Boy	Flowing down; Farmer
Justus	Boy	Fair; Just; Upright
Jet	Boy	Home ruler; Beloved; Love
Julietta	Girl	Youthful; Jove's child; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Jan	Boy	God is gracious
Job	Boy	Persecuted; Where is the (divine) father?

Jaela	Girl	A mountain goat; Ibex
Juna	Girl	Young person; Born in June
Joseline	Girl	Member of the Gauts tribe; Joyous
Janson	Boy	Son of Jan
Jo	Girl	God is gracious; He will add
Janine	Girl	God is gracious; Gift from God
Jacolby	Boy	Son of Jacob; Supplanter; Holder of the heel; Coal town; Dark town
Janoah	Unisex	Resting place; Rest
Janssen	Boy	Son of Jan; God is gracious
Jolina	Girl	God is gracious; Pretty; God will add

Jaan	Boy	God is gracious; Life; From Hadria
Jurgen	Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Jhan	Unisex	God is gracious
Jouri	Unisex	Farmer; Damask rose
Joren	Boy	Farmer; Loving boar
Jori	Boy	Descending; Going down; Farmer; Earth worker; World serpent
Jorian	Boy	Farmer; Loving bear
Johaan	Boy	God is gracious
Jacintha	Girl	Hyacinth flower; From the name of the gem
Janita	Girl	God's grace; Coming into life; Commenced

Julienne	Girl	Jove's child; Youthful; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Jorin	Boy	Watchful; Alert; Farmer; High; Tall
Jetty	Girl	Shore; Pier; Dock; Wharf
Jos	Boy	He will add
Josephus	Boy	God may give
Joran	Boy	Farmer; Earth worker; Exalted by God
Joen	Unisex	Yahweh is gracious; Sacred name
Josten	Boy	Lord; Just; Honorable
Jozette	Girl	God will add
Jaimy	Girl	Holder of the heel; Supplanter

Jennika	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Jacobus	Boy	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Janzen	Unisex	Son of Jan; God is gracious
Jorgen	Boy	Land worker; Farmer
Janus	Boy	Gateway; Archway; Gate to heaven; God is gracious
Joris	Boy	Farmer; Spring season
Juelle	Unisex	Payment; Tribute; Compensation
Janique	Girl	God loves us; God's grace
Joselle	Unisex	He will add
Jenne	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom

Jolanda	Girl	Violet flower
Jett	Boy	Jet aircraft; Intense black color
Julia	Girl	Downy-bearded; Youthful; Descended from Jove or Jupiter; Supreme God; God's peace for the weary
Jorden	Boy	To descend; To flow down
Jannes	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Ja	Unisex	Attractive; Magnetic; Yes
Jaap	Boy	Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Jacomina	Girl	May God guard you
Janneke	Girl	God's gift
Jannis	Boy	God is gracious

Jansev	Boy	Jan's son
Japan	Boy	Origin of the sun; Sunrise
Jascha	Boy	God may protect; Supplanter
Jasmijn	Girl	A flower name; Jasmin
Jeanine	Unisex	God is gracious
Jef	Boy	He will add
Jefcoat	Boy	The shelter of another baby
Jeliana	Girl	Downy-bearded; Soft hair; Sky father; Youthful
Jelle	Boy	Payment; Tribute; Compensation; Money; Value; Festival of sacrifice
Jerom	Boy	Sacred or holy name

Jobina	Girl	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; Persecuted; Hated
Joop	Girl	Yahweh is gracious; He will add
Joost	Unisex	Lord; Just; He will add
Jorik	Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Josia	Unisex	Yahweh supports
Josine	Girl	God will add
Jula	Girl	Young
Jurion	Boy	God will uplift
Jense	Boy	God is Gracious; Gift from God
Jeddah	Unisex	Grandmother

Juul	Unisex	Downy-bearded; Father; Sky; Shine
Jacko	Boy	A diminutive of the name Jack
Jubel	Unisex	Jubilant; Stream

Infographic: Attractive Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J

Selecting a name for your precious baby can be special yet daunting. You might be drawn to a name by its cultural roots, language of origin, or the way it sounds. However, narrowing it down to the right option is challenging. This infographic highlights charming Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J. Explore and find the one you love the most for your little one. Be sure to share this with other parents looking for the perfect name for their newborn.

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

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