Dutch Dog Names

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Introduction

So, you’ve made a decision of your life to adopt a dog, but you’re out of your depth in the vast world of dog names. Have no fear, because the trick is to focus on either your interests or a language, and the traditional names that that language may offer to you. If you happen to be familiar with Dutch culture, or you’ve visited Amsterdam while traveling across Europe, you must have noticed the rich history and culture that this Northern country prides itself on. Therefore, if your choice rests on The Netherlands as your guide through the difficult task of naming your dog, rest assured that you’ve made the right decision!

Dutch Dog Names in Pop Culture

Dutch Dog Name Considerations

If this amazing story about Pompey’s heroism has inspired you, perhaps you should consider giving your dog the name of his owner, the brave William of Orange. Pompey’s breed is still debated as some believe that he was a relative of what today we call a Pug, while some argue it might have been a Kooikerhondje, the breed made famous by Dutch masters Rembrandt and Jan Steen. Be what it may, if you happen to own a dog that is similar in appearance to Spaniels, you can consider these names.

Then again, you mustn’t overlook the illustrious Dutch artists when searching for a suitable name for your doggo. Dutch and Flemish Renaissance painters are famous worldwide, so much so that it is almost impossible to decide who made a larger impact on their successors and the world of art in general. Skim through your high-school Art History books, and remind yourself of the masters of Dutch painting and architecture. Our suggestions are Vincent, to honor the Post-Impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh, (especially if you’re dog has ginger fur and quirky habits), and Jan, not only being a frequent Dutch name to this day, but also the name of one of the most significant painters of the Northern Renaissance, Jan van Eyck. 

Male Dutch Dog Names

Votes Name Vote
2
Leven
Means ‘life’ in Dutch
2
Hondje
Means "small dog" in Dutch
1
Spinoza
If you’re into Baruch Spinoza’s philosophy
1
Zoon
Means "son" in Dutch
1
Lekker
Means either "nice" or "appealing" in Dutch
1
Leuk
A Dutch word used to describe someone who has a nice personality
1
Fedde
If you like Fedde le Grand’s music
1
Diesel
Another popular dog name
0
Rembrandt
Famous Dutch painter
0
Martin
If you’re into EDM and Martin Garrix
0
Johannes
Johannes Vermeer painted the Girl with the Pearl Earring
0
Bart
A popular name in the Netherlands
0
Jacob
Jacob Obrecht is a famous medieval Dutch composer of masses
0
Bo
Popular name for dogs in the Netherlands
0
Bernhard
Current Prince of Holland
0
Tiesto
If you’re a fan of techno music
0
Rutger
Star of Blade runner, Rutger Hauer
0
Escher
The great Dutch graphic artist
0
Piet
Piet Mondrian is considered to be one of the greatest artists of the 20th c.
0
Antonie
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, aka the father of microbiology
0
Lars
A popular name in the Netherlands
0
Abel
Abel Tasman discovered Tasmania and New Zealand
0
Max
A popular dog name in Holland
0
Erasmus
The influential Dutch humanist
0
Zeeman
A famous physicist, discovered the Zeeman effect
0
Jongen
Means "boy" in Dutch
0
Bosch
Hieronymus Bosch and his famous paintings
0
Oscar
Famous blues singer Oscar Benton is from Holland
0
Paul
If you love the work of director Paul Verhoeven
-1
Van Halen
The frontman Eddie Van Halen was born in the Netherlands

Female Dutch Dog Names

Votes Name Vote
2
Luna
Most popular dog name in the Netherlands
2
Esmee
Another popular name for girls
1
Maartje
A popular name in Holland
1
Lizzy
Lizzy Ansingh was a Dutch painter of the post-Impressionist movement
1
Zoe
Another popular girl name
1
Minne
Means "love" in Dutch
0
Mata
Mata Hari was a famous exotic dancer convicted of being a German spy in WWI
0
Nora
A popular name in Holland
0
Audrey
Audrey Hepburn was actually a daughter of a Dutch Baroness Ella van Heemstra
0
Meisje
Means ‘a girl’ in Dutch
0
Anne
Anne Frank spent most of her life in Amsterdam
0
Tess
A popular girl name in the Netherlands
0
Voel
Means "to feel" in Dutch
0
Lara
After Lara Stone, a famous Dutch model
0
Bloem
Means "flower" in Dutch
0
Doutzen
Doutzen Kroes is one of the most famous Victoria’s Secret angels
0
Sylvia
Sylvia Kristel, famous Dutch actress, star of Emmanuelle
0
Yara
Popular name for girls in the Netherlands
0
Candy
Candy Dulfer, famous Dutch saxophonist, won a Grammy
0
Dame
Means "lady’" in Dutch
0
Rebecca
Rebecca Romijn, the beautiful actress is actually of Dutch ancestry
0
Eleanor
Eleanor is also a common girl name in the Netherlands
0
Mooi
Means "beautiful" in Dutch
0
Bella
Another popular dog name
0
Rosalie
Rosalie van Breemen is a famous Dutch model, ex-wife of Alain Delon
0
Lied
Means "song" in Dutch
0
Daphne
Daphne Groeneveld is a well-known runway model from the Netherlands
0
Aletta
Aletta Jacobs was the first Dutch woman to complete a university degree
0
Liv
A popular Dutch name
-1
Famke
After Famke Janssen, the star of the X-men franchise is Dutch

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