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Updated: July 12, 2024

Welcome to our unique collection of canine monikers inspired by the enchanting land of tulips, windmills, and canals. This page is dedicated to providing you with a vibrant assortment of names for your new furry friend, all stemming from the Netherlands - a country rich in history, culture, and a distinct charm that's all its own.

From names inspired by the country's picturesque landscapes, to those influenced by its famous people, cultural traditions, or even its popular foods, there's something here for every dog owner who wants their pet's name to have a touch of Dutch elegance. Whether you have Dutch ancestry, a love for the country, or you simply wish for a unique and meaningful name for your four-legged friend, we're certain you'll find it here.

Scroll down and explore this diverse list that truly captures the essence of the Netherlands. Each name comes with a brief explanation, making your choice not just a name, but a story that adds to your pet's unique identity. So, embark on this exciting journey and find that perfect Dutch-inspired name for your beloved canine.

Name Reason to Choose
Klompen Inspired by the traditional Dutch wooden shoes
Koen Koen is a traditional Dutch name
Koning The Dutch word for King
Kopje The Dutch word for Cup, as in a cup of coffee
Kroket After the popular Dutch snack, Kroket
Kunst The Dutch word for Art, a big part of Dutch culture
Lars Lars is a popular name in the Netherlands
Leiden For the city of Leiden, known for its university and beautiful canals
Lelie Refers to the 'lily', a flower commonly found in the Netherlands
Lennart Lennart is a robust Dutch name
Levi A popular male name in the Netherlands
Liv A short and sweet Dutch name
Lotte Frequently used female name in the Netherlands
Luna One of the popular pet names in the Netherlands
Maarten It's reminiscent of the famous Dutch explorer Maarten Tromp
Maastricht For the city of Maastricht, one of the oldest in the Netherlands
Max Inspired by the Dutch King Willem-Alexander's son, Prince Max
Merijn Merijn is a unique Dutch name
Mila Commonly used name in the Netherlands
Molen Pay homage to the iconic windmills of Netherlands
Moos A traditional Dutch male name
Munt Inspired by the Mint Tower in Amsterdam
Nico Nico is a short and sweet Dutch name
Nina A popular female name in the Netherlands
Noud Noud is a short and sweet Dutch name
Nova A trendy female name in the Netherlands
Olivier It's a Dutch name with a touch of French elegance
Oranje The Dutch word for Orange, the color associated with the royal family
Oscar A classic male name, also popular in the Netherlands
Otis A unique Dutch name
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Dutch Language Names

Choosing a name in the Dutch language can be a fun and unique way to express your dog's personality.
Name Description
Bram A popular Dutch name for boys, meaning 'father of many.'
Daan Common name in the Netherlands, as it's a diminutive of Daniel
Dirk A traditional Dutch name, often used for male dogs
Eva A classic Dutch name, it refers to the biblical Eve
Fleur A floral name in Dutch, it means 'flower'
Gijs A traditional Dutch name, short for Gijsbert
Heleen Dutch version of Helen, often used for female dogs
Inge A notable Dutch name, derived from the Norse god Ing
Jelle Frequently used in the Netherlands, it's a Frisian name
Kees A popular diminutive of Cornelis in the Netherlands
Lotte A widely used Dutch name, short for Charlotte
Mees A Dutch name meaning 'titmouse.'
Nina A familiar name in Dutch, meaning 'grace.'
Oscar A common Dutch name, often used for male dogs
Pien A cute Dutch name, it refers to 'the pious one.'
Quint A unique Dutch name, implying 'the fifth-born child.'
Roos A lovely Dutch name, it translates to 'rose.'
Stijn A common name in the Netherlands, derived from Constantijn
Tess A popular Dutch name, related to the name Theresa
Ursula A classic Dutch name, it implies 'little bear.'
Vera A classic Dutch name, meaning 'faith.'
Wouter A traditional Dutch name, the equivalent of Walter
Xander A common Dutch name, short for Alexander
Yara A popular Dutch name, it means 'small butterfly.'
Zara A trendy Dutch name, it means 'princess.'
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Famous Dutch People

Naming your dog after a famous Dutch person can be a great way to honor your favorite Dutch celebrity or historical figure.
Name Description
AnneFrank Inspired by the world-known Dutch-Jewish diarist, Anne Frank
Beatrix Tribute to Queen Beatrix, the former Queen of the Netherlands
Bernhard Named after Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands
Bosch Hieronymus Bosch, a famous Dutch/Netherlandish draughtsman and painter of the 15th and 16th centuries
Cruyff A nod to the legendary Dutch footballer, Johan Cruyff
Davids In honor of Edgar Davids, a well-known Dutch footballer
Erasmus Erasmus of Rotterdam was a respected Dutch philosopher and Christian scholar
Escher Named after M.C. Escher, a famous Dutch graphic artist
Gullit Named in honor of Ruud Gullit, a famous Dutch football player
Haring After Keith Haring, a Dutch artist known for his pop art
Hiddink Tribute to Guus Hiddink, a successful Dutch football manager
Hugo A tribute to Hugo Grotius, a significant Dutch jurist
Kuyt Honoring Dirk Kuyt, a well-known Dutch footballer
Maxima Named after Queen Maxima, the current Queen of the Netherlands
Mondrian Piet Mondrian, a Dutch painter, is the inspiration
Rembrandt Named after the famous Dutch painter, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Rutte Mark Rutte, the long-serving Prime Minister of the Netherlands
Seedorf Honoring Clarence Seedorf, a famous Dutch footballer
Sneijder Wesley Sneijder, a famous Dutch footballer, is the inspiration for this name
Spinoza Named after Baruch Spinoza, a noted Dutch philosopher
Stam After Jaap Stam, a renowned Dutch footballer
VanGogh The name of the renowned Dutch post-impressionist painter, Vincent Van Gogh
Vermeer This is a tribute to Johannes Vermeer, a renowned Dutch Baroque Period painter
Vondel For Joost van den Vondel, a famous Dutch writer and playwright
Willem In honor of King Willem-Alexander, the current King of the Netherlands
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Dutch Food Names

This can be a cute and unique way to name your dog, especially if you or your dog love Dutch cuisine.
Name Description
Appeltaart Inspired by the traditional Dutch apple pie
Banket A Dutch pastry that is filled with almond paste
Bitterbal Named after a popular Dutch snack made of minced beef or veal
Bitterkoekjes A type of Dutch biscuit made from almond paste, sugar and beaten egg whites
Edam Named after another iconic Dutch cheese
Erwtensoep A thick pea soup, a Dutch winter classic
Friet A nod to the Dutch's love for fries, also known as frites
Gouda Named after one of the most famous Dutch cheeses
Haring A traditional Dutch food, raw herring fish
Hutspot A traditional Dutch dish made of boiled and mashed potatoes, carrots and onions
Kibbeling A popular Dutch snack, deep-fried pieces of cod
Krentenbol Inspired by a Dutch sweet bread with currants or raisins
Kroket A popular Dutch snack, a fried roll with meat ragout inside
Limburger Named after a strong-smelling cheese originally from the historical Duchy of Limburg
Mandarijn Named after the Dutch term for mandarin, a popular fruit
Mosselen A reference to mussels, a popular seafood dish in the Netherlands
Oliebol A traditional Dutch food, a type of dumpling made by deep-frying dough
Pepernoten A small, crunchy, cookie-like Dutch delicacy traditionally connected to the Sinterklaas holiday
Poffertjes Named after a Dutch delicacy, small fluffy pancakes
Rookworst A traditional Dutch smoked sausage
Saucijzenbroodje A Dutch savory pastry filled with sausage
Speculaas A traditional Dutch biscuit, spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cardamom and white pepper
Stamppot Traditional Dutch dish made by mashing potatoes and vegetables together
Stroopwafel Inspired by a delicious Dutch dessert consisting of two thin waffles with caramel syrup in between
Vlaai A type of pie or tart consisting of a pastry and filling, traditional in the southern Netherlands
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Dutch City Names

Naming your dog after a Dutch city can be a great way to pay homage to a beloved travel destination or your dog's origin.
Name Description
Almere Originates from a city in the central Netherlands
Amsterdam Borrowed from the capital city of the Netherlands
Apeldoorn Derived from a city in the central Netherlands
Arnhem Comes from a city near the German border, known for its open-air museum
Assen Originates from a city in the northeastern Netherlands
Breda Named after a city in the southern Netherlands
Delft Borrowed from a city in the Netherlands known for its historic town center
Dordrecht Comes from a city in the western Netherlands
Eindhoven Named after a city in the southern Netherlands, home to Philips electronics
Enschede Named after the largest city in the eastern Netherlands
Gouda Named after a city in the western Netherlands, famous for its cheese
Groningen Comes from a bustling student city in the north of the Netherlands
Haarlem Named after a city near Amsterdam, known for its art scene
Leeuwarden Derived from a city in the northern Netherlands
Leiden Inspired by a city in the Netherlands known for its university
Lelystad Inspired by a city in the central Netherlands
Maastricht Inspired by a city in the southern Netherlands, near the Belgium border
Nijmegen Derived from a city in the eastern Netherlands
Roermond Comes from a city in the southern Netherlands
Rotterdam This name is derived from a major port city in the Netherlands
Sittard Inspired by a city in the southern Netherlands
Tilburg Named after a city in the southern Netherlands
Utrecht Originates from a city known for its central location in the Netherlands
Venlo Named after a city in the southeastern Netherlands
Zwolle Inspired by a city in the northeastern Netherlands
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Dutch Royal Names

Naming your dog after Dutch royals can be a fun and unique way to honor the Netherlands' rich history.
Name Description
Alexia Princess Alexia is the second daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima
Amalia Named for Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange
Ariane Princess Ariane is the youngest daughter of the current king and queen
Beatrix This name pays homage to Queen Beatrix, who reigned from 1980 to 2013
Bernhard In honor of Prince Bernhard, the husband of Queen Juliana
Christina In memory of Princess Christina, the youngest daughter of Queen Juliana
Claudia An homage to Princess Claudia, a member of the Dutch royal family
Claus Prince Claus was the husband of Queen Beatrix
Constantijn Prince Constantijn is the third son of Queen Beatrix
Eloise Countess Eloise is the older daughter of Prince Constantijn
Emma Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont served as queen regent from 1890 to 1898
Floris Prince Floris is the youngest son of Princess Margriet
Frederik Prince Frederik was a member of the Dutch royal family
Friso Prince Friso was the younger brother of the current king, Willem-Alexander
Irene Named after Princess Irene, the second daughter of Queen Juliana
Juliana A tribute to Queen Juliana who reigned from 1948 to 1980
Lorenzo Prince Lorenzo is a member of the Dutch royal family
Luana Countess Luana is the daughter of Prince Friso
Mabel Princess Mabel is the widow of Prince Friso
Margriet Princess Margriet is the third daughter of Queen Juliana
Maurits Prince Maurits is the eldest son of Princess Margriet
Maxima This name is inspired by Queen Maxima, the current queen consort
Pieter Pieter van Vollenhoven is the husband of Princess Margriet
Willem Named after the first king of the Netherlands, Willem I
Zaria Countess Zaria is the second daughter of Prince Friso
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