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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98 Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Michael	Boy	Who is like God?
Mark	Boy	Mars; God of war; Male; Warlike; Hammer; Defender
Marshall	Boy	Horse-keeper; Master of horses; Stable boy; Keeper; Servant; Military chief commander
Milan	Boy	Gracious; Dear; Middle of the plain
Marco	Boy	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God of war; Warlike
Miranda	Girl	Worthy of admiration; Wonderful; Admirable
Mina	Girl	Precious blue stone; Love; A place near Makkah; Goddess of sun, moon, and stars; Fierce protector
Marcel	Boy	Belonging to Mars; Roman god of war; Male
Monica	Girl	Advisor; Truth; Single; One; Counsel
Melany	Girl	Black; Dark

Marin	Girl	Of the sea
Meyer	Boy	Bringing Light; Leader; Mayor; Farmer; Landlord
Markell	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male; Horse border; Wolf border
Maryn	Girl	Of the sea; The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Marius	Boy	Manly; Dedicated to Mars
Marshal	Boy	Horse-keeper; Master of horses; Stable boy; Keeper; Servant; Military chief commander
Mahlon	Boy	A sickly; Frail man; Weak
Mick	Boy	Who is like God?
Madelin	Girl	A woman from Magdala
Moon	Girl	One who enlightens the night; Moon; Advisor; He has heard; Letters

Michel	Boy	Who is like God?
Mirabel	Girl	Wonderful; Marvelous; Astonishing; Admirable; Extraordinary; Remarkable; Amazing
Maikel	Boy	Who is like God
Mylene	Girl	Gracious; Dear; Beloved; Torch; Moon
Mathilde	Girl	Mighty in battle; Warrior
Mischa	Girl	Who is like God
Marleen	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Meika	Girl	A short form of Maria or Mary
Milano	Unisex	A person who came from Milan; Middle of the plain
Martinus	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male

Mickel	Boy	Who is like God; Enormous
Magda	Girl	From Magdala; Tower
Maudie	Girl	Strong in a battle; A war maiden
Mariska	Girl	Of the sea; Bitter
Michiel	Boy	Who is like God?
Martine	Girl	Dedicated to Mars; War-like
Meia	Girl	Strength; Rebelliousness; Son of Talmai
Marten	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Myana	Unisex	The golden myna; Will helmet
Marlina	Girl	Woman from Magdala; Tower; Star of the sea; Wished for a child; Rebellious; Free woman; Lamentation

Matheu	Boy	God's gift
Maarten	Boy	Of Mars; Warlike; Warrior; Famous counsel; Man
Marieke	Girl	A girl with rebellious persona
Michell	Girl	Who is like God?
Mirelle	Girl	To admire
Majorie	Girl	Pearl
Manfred	Boy	A man of peace
Mart	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Marick	Unisex	Warlike
Matthijs	Boy	God's gift

Maes	Unisex	Twin
Marja	Girl	Berry
Merwin	Boy	Bone marrow; Sea; Eminent; Kind; Someone from the noble family; Sea friend
Marial	Unisex	Star of the sea; Bright sea
Mieke	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Wished-for child; Rebelliusness; Beloved
Marlise	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; My God is an oath
Marlis	Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; To swell; My God is an oath;
Marijke	Girl	A woman with a restless personality
Maud	Girl	Strong in a battle; A war maiden
Murielle	Girl	Bright sea; Shining sea

Machelle	Girl	Who is like God
Marishka	Girl	A sea of melancholy; Sorrow
Meike	Girl	German reference to Mother Mary; The holy virgin; An unmarried girl
Max	Boy	The greatest
Melchior	Boy	King of light; My king is light; City of the king
Maaike	Girl	Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; To swell; Beloved; Rebelliousness
Marly	Boy	Pleasant, boundary, or marten wood; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Beloved; Tower; Of Magdala
Merel	Girl	Blackbird; Turdus merula
Maartje	Girl	Dedicated to Mars
Marga	Girl	One who is as beautiful as a pearl; Twinkling

Margretha	Girl	Pearl
Mariet	Girl	Bitter; Beloved; Rebelliousness; Drop of the sea; Pearl
Marijka	Girl	A rebellious woman
Marijn	Unisex	A man from the sea
Marjan	Boy	Beloved; Drop of the sea; Wished for a child; Coral; Male
Marlie	Boy	Pleasant wood; Boundary wood; Mary of Magdala
Marre	Girl	Sea; Marsh; Fen
Martijn	Boy	He is like the God Mars
Mas	Boy	Farmstead
Mees	Boy	Son of the furrowed one

Meesa	Girl	A daughter of the furrowed one
Megota	Girl	A Dutch girl's name
Meikandon	Girl	Virgin Mary; One who wished for a child
Melda	Girl	Great battle; All-consuming fight
Merete	Girl	Much valued as a jewel; The most valuable person
Micha	Unisex	Who is like God?
Micheas	Boy	A human who resembles God
Mies	Unisex	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; Son of Talmai; Furrowed
Milaan	Boy	Middle of the plain
Milou	Boy	Famous in battle; Famous warrior; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love;

Mimir	Boy	Memory; Well-known; To muse; To ponder; Mindful; Remembering
Mingus	Boy	Remain; Abide; Reside
Mint	Girl	Menthol herb with a sweet smell
Massimianu	Boy	Greatest
Mon	Girl	Rich protection; He has heard; Noble
Marlize	Girl	Princess; Ocean queen
Mol	Unisex	Animal
Mienke	Unisex	Strong and determined warrior

Infographic: Meaningful Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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

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