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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81 Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Samuel	Boy	Name of God; God has heard
Sophie	Girl	She who is wise
Sarah	Girl	Princess; Noblewoman
Samantha	Girl	Name of God; Flower
Sara	Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Sylvia	Girl	A lady of the woods or forest
Sandra	Girl	Defender of the people; Protector of humanity
Susanna	Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Sofie	Girl	Wisdom; Holy wisdom
Stryker	Unisex	Stretcher; A string player

Sarina	Girl	Princess; One who laughs; Serene
Skylee	Unisex	Cloud; Scholar; Boomerang; Narrows
Sabine	Girl	A Sabine
Selma	Girl	God's protection; God's helmet; Safe; Beautiful vew; Peace
Senna	Girl	Brightness; Senna plant
Skylyn	Unisex	Cloud; Scholar
Sven	Boy	Boy; Lad; Young man
Skylin	Unisex	Scholar
Suzanne	Girl	Graceful lily; Lotus; Rose
Seline	Girl	Moon; Greek goddess of the moon; Heaven

Sander	Boy	Defender of people
Stryder	Unisex	Someone with a combative demeanor
Syler	Boy	Scholar; Ropemaker
Sascha	Boy	Defender; Protector of mankind
Steffen	Boy	He who is crowned
Saskia	Girl	The Saxon woman; Knife
Sylar	Boy	Scholar; Ropemaker
Stan	Boy	A stony meadow; Become glorious; Constant; Steadfast
Sem	Boy	Name; A son of Noah
Skylor	Boy	Scholar; Pupil

Staten	Unisex	State or status
Schylar	Boy	A scholar
Smit	Boy	Smile; Metalworker; Blacksmith
Samuella	Girl	Name of God; God has heard
Syrah	Unisex	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Sarinah	Unisex	Princess; Lady; Serene; Calm; Blossom; Reason; Vegetables
Seina	Girl	Italian city of Seinna; Red-orange color
Skyden	Boy	He who is a scholar
Siem	Unisex	Hearing; Listening; Flat-nosed
Sier	Unisex	Powerful; Victory; Army

Silke	Girl	Heaven; Blind
Skyli	Girl	Scholar
Sianne	Girl	Highlight; God is gracious
Strella	Unisex	Star
Sanne	Girl	A lily flower
Saar	Boy	Storm; Lady; Princess; Noble woman
Sabien	Girl	A Sabine
Sacha	Unisex	Defender; Helper of humankind; Defending men
Salomo	Boy	Peace
Saskie	Girl	One from the Saxon tribe

Schuyler	Unisex	Shield of the scholar
Shantel	Unisex	Stony place
Silvia	Unisex	Wooded; Forest
Silvijn	Boy	A man who is of the forest
Simone	Unisex	He who hears; Listener
Simson	Boy	Sun
Skyla	Girl	Scholar; Sky; Cloud
Skylah	Boy	Scholar
Skylan	Unisex	Cloud; Scholar
Skylar	Unisex	Scholar; Shield; Eternal life; Strength; Love

Skyler	Unisex	Scholar; Sky; Cloud
Slaid	Boy	From the valley; Sledge
Sofieke	Girl	One who is wise
Sonja	Unisex	Wisdom
Springer	Boy	Lively; Jumper; Leaper
Steef	Boy	A crowned man
Stefan	Unisex	Crown; Wreath
Stefanie	Unisex	Crown; Wreath
Stella	Unisex	Star; Pillar
Stephan	Unisex	Crown; Wreath

Steven	Unisex	Crown; Wreath; Renowned
Stijn	Boy	Constant; Steadfast; Exalted; Venerable
Stockard	Girl	Firestarter; Agitator; Stiff
Stuyvesant	Boy	Drift sand; Quicksand
Swaantje	Girl	A girl who is elegant like a swan
Skylark	Unisex	Scholar; Bird in the sky
Siel	Unisex	Soul; Spirit
Stoker	Unisex	Trumpeter; One who stokes fire; Bugle
Stud	Unisex	To bounce
Silar	Unisex	Rope maker; Scholar

Sas	Unisex	Defending men; A saxon

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

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

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