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Briek
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Likely derived from Germanic elements meaning either 'elf ruler' (from Alberic/Alberich) or 'bright/famous' (from Brecht/Albrecht). |
Dutch, Flemish |
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Dyryck
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people's ruler |
English, Flemish |
Boy |
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Giselbeert
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From elements gisel ('pledge, hostage, noble youth') + berht ('bright') - 'bright pledge' or 'noble and bright'. |
Flemish |
Boy |
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Jokke
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Diminutive of names such as Joachim/Joakim ('God will establish' / 'raised by God') or Johan/John ('God is gracious') |
Flemish, Scandinavian |
Boy |
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Joos
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From Jodocus: 'lord'; alternatively from Justus: 'just, fair' |
Dutch, Flemish |
Boy |
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Mertens
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Son or descendant of Merten (Martin) - ultimately 'of Mars' / 'warlike' |
Dutch, Flemish, German |
Boy |
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Quiryn
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Derived from the Roman name Quirinus, likely meaning 'spear' or 'spear-bearer'. |
Flemish, Latin |
Boy |
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Saverij
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Derived from Xavier - 'new house' (from Basque etxe berri). |
Dutch, Flemish |
Boy |
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Servaes
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Preserver; guardian - 'one who preserves/saves' |
Dutch, Flemish |
Boy |
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