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Hoyte
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Derived from a Germanic element meaning 'heart/mind/spirit' (related to Hugo/Hugh); in English contexts linked to the surname Hoyt. |
Frisian |
Boy |
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Ieke
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A diminutive form; if from Isaac: he will laugh; if linked to Jacob: supplanter |
Dutch, Frisian |
Unisex |
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Imke
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Diminutive of a Germanic name meaning 'whole, universal' or 'strong' (related names sometimes carry the sense 'battle'). |
Dutch, Frisian |
Girl |
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Inken
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Little Inga; associated with Ing (fertility/prosperity) |
Frisian, German |
Girl |
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Itke
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Diminutive of Ida/Ita - 'little Ida' (Ida often interpreted as 'industrious/prosperous') |
Dutch, Frisian |
Girl |
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Jannic
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Derived from Johannes/Jan - "God is gracious." |
Dutch, Frisian, Germanic |
Boy |
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Jelle
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Often interpreted as 'generous' or 'giver' (etymology debated) |
Dutch, Frisian |
Boy |
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Jint
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Varies by origin - linked to 'Jin', which can mean 'gold' (金), 'precious', or 'truth' in Chinese/Korean hanja; as a Frisian/Dutch form it may be a diminutive or local variant; exact meaning depends on chosen origin. |
Chinese, Dutch, Frisian, Korean |
Unisex |
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Jorik
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Farmer, earth-worker (derived from George) |
Dutch, Frisian |
Boy |
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Jorit
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related to Joris/George - 'farmer, earth-worker' (by derivation) |
Dutch, Frisian |
Boy |
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Jurn
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Farmer, earth-worker (derived from George) |
Dutch, Frisian |
Boy |
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Kea
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Hawaiian: "white" or "bright"; Frisian/Dutch: short form of Cornelia (no separate meaning); Cornish: name of Saint Kea (meaning/origin uncertain) |
Cornish, Dutch, Frisian, Hawaiian |
Unisex |
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Marrit
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pearl |
Dutch, Frisian |
Girl |
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Maryt
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Variant of Mary/Maria; ultimately from Hebrew Miriam - often rendered as "beloved" or interpreted as "bitter/sea of bitterness" |
Dutch, Frisian |
Girl |
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Mas
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Short form of Thomas, meaning 'twin'; in Javanese an honorific meaning 'older brother'. |
Catalan, Dutch, Frisian, Javanese, Spanish |
Boy |
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Melle
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Uncertain - commonly a diminutive/pet form. If from Amélie/Émilie/Amelia roots it relates to 'work' or 'industriousness'; as a Frisian/Dutch short form it may derive from Germanic elements meaning 'counsel' or 'rule'; can also be toponymic (from the town Melle). |
Dutch, French, Frisian |
Unisex |
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Nees
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Varies by root: 'pure' (from Agnes), 'devotee of Dionysus' (from Denise), 'manly' (from Andreas), 'horn' (from Cornelius) |
Frisian |
Unisex |
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Nele
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Diminutive of Cornelia - from Latin Cornelius, associated with 'horn'. |
Dutch, Frisian, German |
Girl |
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Nien
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In Frisian, a short/diminutive form related to Nienke/Nine (linked to forms of Catherine, often interpreted as 'pure'); as a transliteration (Nian/Niên) in Chinese/Vietnamese contexts it corresponds to words meaning 'to think of/remember' (念) or 'year/age' (niên). |
Dutch, Frisian |
Girl |
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Noek
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Diminutive of Noah - 'rest, comfort' (from Hebrew) |
Dutch, Frisian |
Boy |
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Onne
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Likely a Frisian/Dutch given name related to Onno; in Finnish contexts associated with Onni meaning 'luck, happiness'. |
Dutch, Finnish, Frisian |
Boy |
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Reint
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Brave/strong counsel |
Dutch, Frisian |
Boy |
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Renke
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Derived from the Germanic root for “counsel, advice,” with a diminutive sense - roughly “little counsel” or “wise counselor.” |
Frisian |
Boy |
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Riemke
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Diminutive of Riem - 'little Riem'. Riem may derive from a Germanic personal name or relate to Dutch 'riem' ('strap'); exact etymology uncertain. |
Dutch, Frisian |
Girl |
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Rinke
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Diminutive of Rink - from a Germanic root associated with 'counsel' or 'ruler/strength'. |
Frisian |
Boy |
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Rintje
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“little Rein” - diminutive of Rein, whose Germanic elements mean 'counsel/advice' and 'brave/strong' |
Dutch, Frisian |
Boy |
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Saskia
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Saxon; woman from Saxony |
Dutch, Frisian |
Girl |
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Saskiah
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Saxon woman |
Dutch, Frisian |
Girl |
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Saskja
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Saxon woman / from Saxony |
Dutch, Frisian |
Girl |
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Sierd
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From the Germanic element 'sigi' meaning 'victory' - often interpreted as 'victorious' or 'victory guardian'. |
Frisian |
Boy |
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