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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26 Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With P

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Peter	Boy	Rock; Stone
Philip	Boy	Horse lover
Petra	Girl	Rock; Stone
Pascal	Boy	Relating to Easter; Passover
Paschal	Boy	One who is born on the day of Easter
Pape	Unisex	Father
Phinn	Unisex	White; Blessed; Person from Finland
Pieter	Boy	Rock; another form of Peter
Pier	Boy	Bridge; Pillar; A stone or a rock
Path	Girl	Pathway

Petronella	Girl	Yokel; Rock
Petrus	Boy	Rock; Stone
Philips	Boy	Lover of horses; Friend of horses
Piet	Boy	Rock; Stone
Pietronella	Girl	Stone; Rock; A variant form of name Petronella
Puck	Boy	Mischievous spirit in the English Legend
Palika	Boy	One who is small or tiny
Pascale	Boy	Relating to Easter
Pauel	Boy	One with deep desire; has artistic ability
Paule	Girl	Humble

Pauwel	Boy	One who is small; Has the power of expression
Petronell	Girl	One who is like a solid rock
Plechelm	Boy	A patron Saint of Netherlands
Pretoria	Unisex	A city in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa; Leader
Pim	Unisex	Will helmet
Panama	Unisex	Butterfly; Distant; Far away

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

New parents might find it challenging to find a suitable name for their child. Baby name lists help provide various unique options for your little one. These lists feature names from different languages, cultures, and even letters. The following infographic includes Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With P. You can look at the top name choices to pick the right one.

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

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