Dutch Dog Names
If you just welcomed a new dog into your life and home, congrats to you both! You've likely done the research and have your home properly prepared to welcome your new companion, so now for the fun part — picking a name. Whether you have a Dutch breed, or just appreciate Dutch dog names for the way they sound, choosing a Dutch name can make a unique moniker for your special pet.
If delightful puns like Muttger Hauer and Shreddie Van Halen are too ridiculous to yell across the dog park, check out this list of 130 dignified Dutch names for the new dog in your life.
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Dutch male names for boy dogs
Every good boy deserves a good name to go with him, and Dutch names make great options for any fluffy friend. Whether named after a powerful warrior, or a more dignified Renaissance man, your dog is sure to find his match with any of these Dutch dog names for male canines. Don't see what you're looking for here? Use this list as a springboard to inspire you in your search for the most fitting moniker.
- Aart
- Adlar
- Andries
- Bastiaan
- Brecht
- Bram
- Caspar
- Daan
- Dael
- Dehaan
- Diederik
- Dries
- Egbert
- Fabian
- Filibert
- Freek
- Gijs
- Gustaaf
- Haghen
- Herman
- Hildebrand
- Hubert
- Ignaas
- Imrich
- Jacobin
- Jayden
- Kaj
- Kornel
- Kyler
- Lars
- Liam
- Luc
- Manfred
- Martijn
- Mert
- Niek
- Olaf
- Otto
- Pauwels
- Pepijn
- Piet
- Quinten
- Rembrandt
- Riikaard
- Roel
- Rutger
- Ruud
- Sern
- Sjaak
- Sjef
- Stijn
- Sven
- Teun
- Thijs
- Tygo
- Urian
- Viggo
- Vincent
- Wilbert
- Wolter
- Yorik
Female names in Dutch for dogs
Looking for a perfect name for the little tulip in your life? Dutch names are a great option for female dogs as they're beautiful, powerful, and meaningful, so you're sure to find the perfect fit for your best buddy. Take a look at this list of Dutch dog names for females for inspiration in case you have a Ciel, Inge, or Sylvie on your hands but just don't know it yet. For a handful of Dutch dog names and their meanings, scroll on!
- Alene
- Amira
- Anouk
- Babette
- Betje
- Carolien
- Chiara
- Ciel
- Dagmar
- Demi
- Diantha
- Edda
- Elin
- Esme
- Faye
- Feline
- Fenna
- Gerdi
- Greet
- Hanne
- Hedy
- Ilse
- Imke
- Inge
- Jasmijn
- Jette
- Kaatje
- Klara
- Laila
- Lise
- Livia
- Lotte
- Madelon
- Marij
- Maud
- Merel
- Miep
- Mila
- Minke
- Nena
- Nika
- Nikita
- Prisca
- Reza
- Roos
- Saar
- Salma
- Sanne
- Sofietje
- Sylvie
- Tamar
- Tess
- Thirza
- Truus
- Tryne
- Ursula
- Vera
- Wilhelmina
- Xandra
- Yasmin
- Zuzanna
Dutch dog names and meaning
Might it help to know what some of these names mean? For some people it absolutely will! After all, our names can say a lot about our personalities, and finding the right Dutch dog name for your canine companion can do just that. Take a look at some of these Dutch names, which range from fairly common to very dated, and see if their meanings speak to you, or remind you of your furry friend.
- Alida — noble
- Ambrosius — divine
- Aylin — moon halo
- Barend — bear
- Basilius — kingly
- Berg — mountain
- Bonafacious — does good
- Cecilius — blind
- Clementius — merciful
- Dael — small valley
- Dehaan — rooster
- Devoss — fox
- Dewitt — white
- Dirk — people ruler
- Egidius — youthful
- Eustatius — peaceful
- Fedde — peace
- Femke — peace
- Floortje — little flower
- Francisca — free
- Gnishilda — gray battle maid
- Godewyn — good friend
- Groot — very large
- Henrick — rules the home
- Karel — strong
- Krisoijn — curly haired
- Lieve — beloved, dear
- Lina — pure
- Mina — protector
- Nerve — strong
- Stille — silent
- Tiebout — bold
- Vogel — bird
- Zeeman — sea man
For more dog name inspiration
You want to make sure you give your dog a name that you will love for a lifetime. Take your time and choose carefully; your pup will thank you! For even more doggy naming inspiration, check out these helpful lists below!