🇳🇱 Netherlands
1,125
Total names
640
Male names
485
Female names
Naming Rules
Very liberal naming policy
The Netherlands has one of the most permissive naming systems in Europe. Almost any name is accepted.
Must not be offensive
Names that are inappropriate, offensive, or could be confused with existing surnames in the family are refused.
No gender requirement
Dutch law does not require names to indicate the child's sex.
Registrar can refuse in rare cases
The ambtenaar van de burgerlijke stand can refuse only in extreme cases of inappropriate names.
Legal basis: Burgerlijk Wetboek (Civil Code), Book 1, Articles 1:4 and 1:6.
Authority: Ambtenaar van de burgerlijke stand (civil registrar)
Popular Names in Netherlands
Top 15 Boy Names
1.Noah
2.Liam
3.Sem
4.Lucas
5.Daan
6.Finn
7.Levi
8.Milan
9.Jesse
10.Luuk
11.James
12.Mees
13.Noud
14.Bowen
15.Bram
Top 15 Girl Names
1.Emma
2.Julia
3.Mila
4.Sophie
5.Tessa
6.Sara
7.Anna
8.Nora
9.Yara
10.Eva
11.Lotte
12.Zoë
13.Fleur
14.Olivia
15.Elin
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Check a Name →Last updated: April 2026. For informational purposes only. Always consult your local civil registrar for definitive answers.