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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71 Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With R

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Rhett	Boy	Advice; Counsel; Ardent; Fiery
Ruth	Girl	Friend; Famous spear
Richard	Boy	Brave ruler; Mighty king; Firm ruler
Rachel	Girl	Ewe; Female sheep
Rebecca	Girl	To tie; To bind
Ruben	Boy	Behold, a son
Roy	Boy	King; Red
Ronald	Boy	Ruler's counsel; Ruler's advice
Rosa	Girl	Rose; Dew
Roland	Boy	Famous land; Glorious territory; From the famous land

Roger	Boy	Famous spear
Rosemarie	Girl	Bitter rose; Dew of the sea
Romi	Girl	My height; My exaltation; Dew of the sea
Reef	Boy	Coral; Rock; Rib
Roen	Unisex	Sacred name
Romee	Girl	From Rome; Roman
Ria	Girl	To flow; Ground; Love; Beloved; Crimson pear; Joyful; Sweet; Free
Rook	Boy	Crow; Rook; Smoke
Rina	Girl	Pure; Joy; Singing; Melted; White jasmine; Village; Greens; To revive; To be reinvigorated; Daytime; Queen; Peace
Romel	Boy	To make noise; To move impetuously; From Rome; Roman

Roel	Boy	Famous land; Famous wolf; Famous ruler
Roosevelt	Boy	Rose field
Rorik	Boy	Famous ruler
Riana	Girl	Great queen; Village; Affection; Second; Ice crack; Waterfall
Rowin	Unisex	Red-haired
Rielle	Girl	Rye field; God is my strength
Rianna	Girl	Great queen; Goddess; Little king; Gracious and beloved
Roselie	Girl	Famous type; Rose
Rommel	Boy	To mess around; To make a noise
Reena	Girl	Each of the two; Torture; Joy; Singing; Molten; White jasmine; Village; Greens

Remiel	Unisex	Mercy of God; God will have pity
Rembrandt	Boy	Advice; Counsel; Fire; Sword
Ruchel	Girl	Ewe
Renna	Unisex	Born again; Advice; Council
Rianne	Girl	Maiden; Queen
Renaldo	Boy	Well-advised ruler
Rosanne	Girl	Rose; Favor; Grace
Raam	Boy	Pleasing; Window; Frame
Rosevelt	Boy	An owner of the rose fields
Robbert	Boy	A bright acclaim

Rini	Girl	Of the sea; Male; Each of the two; Pure; Little bunny; Jasmine
Renee	Boy	Born again; Reborn; Rebirth
Raphaelle	Girl	God heals; God has healed
Rik	Boy	Home ruler; Peace ruler; Brave ruler
Roselina	Girl	Beautiful rose; Gentle horse
Rowenna	Girl	Fame; Joy; Spear; White
Ras	Boy	Beloved; Desire; Duke; Swift
Rambo	Boy	Raven; Bold; Brave; Bright
Rudolf	Boy	Famous wolf
Rutger	Boy	Famous spear

Rien	Girl	Of the sea; Advice; Counsel; Decision
Rie	Girl	Reason; Logic; Favor; Village; Benefit; Beloved; Love; Wished for child
Rika	Girl	Peaceful ruler; Home ruler; Good logic; Beautiful village; To change
Rheanna	Girl	Queen; Royal
Riane	Unisex	Little king; Beloved; Favor
Roanna	Girl	A raven; Red-haired; From the rowan tree; Celebrated grace
Ronelle	Girl	A woman whose advices; Counsel ruler
Renate	Boy	Born again; Coming back
Richarda	Girl	Strong ruler; Brave ruler
Rieko	Girl	Blessed Child; Home ruler

Roop	Boy	Shape; Beauty; Form; Figure; Appearance; Bright; Fame; Parallel; Beside
Remco	Boy	An oar-like person
Reyn	Unisex	Rain; Advise; Counsel
Richerd	Boy	A hardy ruler; One with a very strong hold on power
Ridder	Boy	A knightly person, one who acts like a knight
Rieka	Girl	River; Flower water
Robbee	Girl	A biright light of fame
Rolande	Girl	She is a legendary and famous girl
Roos	Girl	One who is like a rose
Roosje	Girl	To be like a rose

Ruid	Boy	He is like a famous wolf

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