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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74 Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With L

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Lucas	Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Levi	Boy	Joined; Attached; He will join
Leo	Boy	Lion
Lydia	Girl	Woman from Lydia
Lucia	Girl	Light
Leon	Boy	Lion
Lukas	Boy	Illumination; Light
Lena	Girl	Torch; Bright shining light; Of Magdala; Tower
Lia	Girl	Weary; Cow; Rose; Downy bearded; Bearer of good news
Laura	Girl	Laurel; Bay laurel plant

Ledger	Boy	To sit or lay; People; Spear
Leonard	Boy	Lion-like; Brave man
Lea	Girl	Delicate; Weary
Livia	Girl	Envious; Blue; To envy; Olive
Lisa	Girl	My God is an oath
Linden	Boy	Linden tree; Lime
Leopold	Boy	Brave and bold people; Lion
Lonnie	Boy	Noble; Ready for battle; Lion, Torch
Lex	Boy	Defender of men
Leen	Girl	Tender; Delicate; Brave lion; Torch

Lani	Girl	Sky; Heaven; Royal; Hope; Wool; Lion
Locke	Boy	Enclosure; Locksmith; Lock keeper; One who has curly hair
Lindy	Girl	Tender; Soft; Flexible; Beautiful
Leonie	Girl	Lioness
Liba	Girl	Love; Most beautiful; My God is an oath
Lisbeth	Girl	My God is an oath
Liem	Unisex	Calm; Serene
Lander	Boy	Lion; Man; Poor; Pilgrim; Ruler
Liona	Girl	Lion; My strength
Leidy	Girl	Noble, gentle, kind

Lorenz	Boy	From Laurentum; Laurel
Leiden	Unisex	Leiden is a city in the Netherlands
Lyman	Boy	From the meadow; Beloved man; Living by River Leine
Leven	Boy	Life; Lion
Lissa	Girl	Bee
Lyden	Unisex	Gentle; Kind
Laurie	Boy	Laurel tree; Honor
Livian	Girl	Alive; Olive; Life; Protection; Envious; Blue
Loriana	Girl	Laurel tree; Famous army
Lambert	Boy	Bright land; Light of the land

Leyden	Unisex	Sheltered; Protected
Lam	Boy	Forest; Jungle; Wood; Blue
Len	Boy	Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
Loy	Boy	To elect; To choose
Lenn	Boy	Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
Laurens	Boy	From the city of Laurentum
Leron	Boy	My song, my joy
Leonhard	Boy	Lion; Brave lion
Lida	Girl	Loved by people; Grace; Nobleness; Delicate
Lorianne	Girl	Laurel tree; Famous army; Kingdom of Lothar; Favor; Grace

Lindie	Girl	Linden tree; Soft; Flexible; Beautiful
Lindi	Girl	Linden tree; Soft; Flexible; Beautiful
Lisanna	Girl	My God is an oath; Favor; Grace
Lennard	Boy	Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
Lise	Girl	My God is an oath; Pledged to God
Lot	Boy	Covering; Veil; Fate
Lo	Girl	Famous in battle; Lynx
Livier	Girl	Olive tree; Envious; Blue
Linde	Girl	Lime tree; Soft; Tender; Boundary; Beautiful
Lien	Girl	Free man

Laurina	Girl	Bay tree
Lambirt	Boy	Glowing; Golden estate
Landbert	Boy	Brilliant land
Leodegance	Boy	The lion among the goose
Leodegran	Boy	A lion of a large city
Lieke	Girl	A girl who is angel-like
Liesbet	Girl	God is my oath
Liesbeth	Girl	God is my oath
Lineke	Girl	A Goddes of joy and happiness
Lisann	Girl	Dutch name combining Lisa and Anne

Lodewijk	Boy	Famous warrior
Lowie	Boy	One who fought in a famous battle
Luuk	Boy	From Loukas; A person from Lucania
Lysanne	Girl	A liberator of people

Infographic: Top Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With L

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

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

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