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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40 Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With T

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Theo	Boy	Gift of God; God; Folk; People
Tom	Boy	Twin; Honest; Innocent; Naive
Tina	Girl	Christian; River
Tycho	Boy	Thunder; Chance; Fortune
Trudy	Girl	Strength; Spear of strength; Universal strength
Tallon	Boy	Destroy; Large claw of a bird of prey
Toma	Boy	Date palm; Twin
Tuck	Boy	Garment maker; Cloth fuller; Offend; To pull up or gather up; Torment
Tallen	Unisex	To grow tall; To cut; To carve; Talons; Anklebone
Timo	Boy	To honor God; To esteem; Famous people

Teller	Boy	Parents; Father; Farmer; Builder
Trea	Unisex	Third; Strength; Summer; Harvest
Thoma	Boy	A twin brother
Tonny	Boy	Flower
Timon	Boy	To honor; To esteem
Twan	Boy	Flower; Yahweh is gracious
Tei	Unisex	Gift of Yahweh
Talisa	Girl	Noble; Nobility; Luck; Fortune
Trudie	Girl	Strength; Spear of strength
Thijs	Boy	Gift of god

Teofilo	Boy	One who is loved by god
Theya	Unisex	Gift of God; Goddess
Thera	Girl	Summer
Theresia	Girl	Saint
Tirsa	Girl	Favorable
Thisbe	Girl	Lover of Pyramus
Tona	Girl	New thunder; Highly praiseworthy; Priceless one; Flower
Tosca	Girl	From Tuscia; Etruscan; From Tuscany
Tessa	Unisex	Harvester; Summer
Teunis	Boy	Person of inestimate worth

Thecla	Girl	God's glory
Theone	Girl	God; To gleam; To fly
Thirza	Girl	Sweet-natured; Favorable
Til	Boy	Strength in battle; People's ruler
Trijntje	Girl	Name of a goddess; Pure; Each of the two
Thys	Unisex	God's gift; Yahweh's gift
Ton	Unisex	Flower; Red sugarcane
Tiel	Unisex	People
Timmer	Unisex	Iron; Builder
Thias	Unisex	Gift of Yahweh

Infographic: Attractive Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With T

Dutch Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With T are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

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

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