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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18 Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Stryker	Unisex	Tester; Challenger
Staten	Unisex	State or status
Schylar	Boy	A scholar
Silvan	Boy	He who is from the woods
Skyden	Boy	He who is a scholar
Sayda	Unisex	Happy or fortunate
Sanne	Girl	A lily flower
Saskie	Girl	One from the Saxon tribe
Schuyler	Unisex	Shield of the scholar
Silvijn	Boy	A man who is of the forest

Skylah	Boy	A person who is an intellectual; A scholar
Skylar	Unisex	Shield; Scholar; Eternal life; Strength; Beauty; Love
Sofieke	Girl	One who is wise
Steef	Boy	A crowned man
Stien	Girl	Follower of Christ
Stijn	Boy	A person with a constant and steadfast personality
Swaantje	Girl	A girl who is elegant like a swan
Siel	Unisex	God's promise; God is satisfaction

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

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