Whether you’re from the Netherlands or not, you might be interested in giving your future baby boy a name that would make any Dutch proud. This is especially true if you’re a lover of the arts, as many famous artists like Vincent van Gogh and Pieter Claesz hailed from the Netherlands. If this is you, you may even like the Dutch name Aart, as it is well-suited for art-lovers no matter their cultural background. But keep in mind that although it may sound like “art,” Aart actually means “eaglelike.”
You may also enjoy the name Ambroos, which is the Dutch version of the Greek name Ambrose, which means “immortal.” This name has been rising in popularity in the United States since 2012, but you can make it more unique by spelling it the Dutch way.
Another common Dutch boy name is Gerrit, which means “brave with the spear.” However, it might as well translate to “brave with the paintbrush,” as the name Gerrit has been given to countless Dutch artists throughout history, a notable one being Gerrit Dou.
Then there are the popular Dutch names Pieter and Berend, which are variations of the names Peter and Bernard, respectively. The name Pieter means “rock,” whereas the name Berend means “brave.”
Aart
Meaning: Eaglelike
Origin: Dutch
Ambroos
Meaning: Greek name Ambrose, which means “immortal”
Origin: Dutch
Bartholomeus
Meaning: Farmer
Origin: Dutch
Basilius
Meaning: Kingly
Origin: Dutch
Berend
Meaning: Brave
Origin: Dutch
Berg
Meaning: Mountain
Origin: Dutch
Bleecker
Meaning: Bleacher of cloth
Origin: Dutch
Bonifacius
Meaning: Does good
Origin: Dutch
Bram
Meaning: A Dutch diminutive of Abraham, meaning ‘father of a multitude’
Origin: Dutch
Britt
Meaning: Brit. A native of Brittany
Origin: Dutch
Cecilius
Meaning: Blind
Origin: Dutch
Claudios
Meaning: Lame
Origin: Dutch
Clementius
Meaning: Merciful
Origin: Dutch
Dedrick
Meaning: Gifted ruler. Variant of Diederick
Origin: Dutch
Dehaan
Meaning: Cock or rooster
Origin: Dutch
Deman
Meaning: Tame
Origin: Dutch
Devisser
Meaning: Fisherman
Origin: Dutch
Devoss
Meaning: Fox
Origin: Dutch
Devries
Meaning: Frisian
Origin: Dutch
Dewitt
Meaning: White
Origin: Dutch
Dirck
Meaning: Dutch forms of Theodoric
Origin: Dutch
Dwight
Meaning: Blond
Origin: Dutch
Egidius
Meaning: Youthful
Origin: Dutch
Elmo
Meaning: Abbreviation of Erasmus who was a noted Dutch scholar
Origin: Dutch
Espen
Meaning: Bear of God
Origin: Dutch
Eugenius
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Dutch
Everhart
Meaning: Brave boar
Origin: Dutch
Gerrit
Meaning: Brave with the spear
Origin: Dutch
Godewyn
Meaning: Good friend
Origin: Dutch
Gottfried
Meaning: Divinely peaceful
Origin: Dutch
Gotthard
Meaning: Divinely firm
Origin: Dutch
Gregor
Meaning: Vigilant
Origin: Dutch
Groot
Meaning: Large
Origin: Dutch
Hank
Meaning: Rules his household. A diminutive of Henry
Origin: Dutch
Hans
Meaning: Variant of John
Origin: Dutch
Henrick
Meaning: Rules the home
Origin: Dutch
Herold
Meaning: Strong fighter
Origin: Dutch
Issac
Meaning: Laughter
Origin: Dutch
Karel
Meaning: Strong
Origin: Dutch
Koenraad
Meaning: Bold
Origin: Dutch
Lang
Meaning: Tall
Origin: Dutch
Larry
Meaning: Laurel
Origin: Dutch
Markus
Meaning: Of Mars
Origin: Dutch
Michel
Meaning: Form of Michael, who is like God
Origin: Dutch
Mogens
Meaning: Power
Origin: Dutch
Nerve
Meaning: Strong
Origin: Dutch
Noach
Meaning: Comfort
Origin: Dutch
Pieter
Meaning: Rock
Origin: Dutch
Roosevelt
Meaning: From the rose field
Origin: Dutch
Rutger
Meaning: Renowned spearman
Origin: Dutch
