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475Esmee is a feminine given name used primarily in Dutch and English, representing a variant spelling of Esmé. While the root name Esmé historically served as a masculine form, Esmee has firmly established itself as a girl...
Esther is a feminine given name with a rich biblical and cultural history. The name is of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from the Persian word setareh meaning "star," or alternatively from the name of the ancient...
Eva is a female given name that serves as the form of Eve in many languages, including English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Scandinavian, Slavic, Baltic, and various others. It derives from the L...
Evelien is the Dutch form of the name Evelina, a Latinate name popularized by Fanny Burney's novel Evelina (1778). Evelina itself is derived from the Norman French name Aveline, which came from the Germanic Avila. The ro...
Eveline is a variant of Evelina, a name popularized by Fanny Burney's 1778 novel Evelina. Evelina itself is a Latinate form of the Norman-French Aveline, which traces back to the Germanic name Avelina—a diminutive of Avi...
Evi is a feminine given name with multiple origins. In Greek, it is a diminutive of Paraskevi and of names beginning with Ev, such as Evagelia or Evangelia. In Dutch and German, it is a diminutive of Eva. Etymology The G...
Evy is a feminine given name primarily used in Scandinavian and Dutch-speaking countries. It functions as a diminutive of Eva or Evelina, two names that have deep roots in European onomastics.Etymology and UsageEvy is sp...
Famke is a Dutch and West Frisian feminine given name, ultimately a variant of Femke. It also coincides with the West Frisian word famke meaning "girl," which brings a straightforward charm to the name; according to some...
Febe is the Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Phoebe. Derived from the Greek name Phoibe, meaning "bright, pure", Febe carries the luminous connotations of its root word phoibos, associated with radiance an...
Felicia is a feminine given name derived from the Latin felix, meaning "happy, lucky," with the neuter plural felicia literally translating as "happy things" and often appearing in the phrase tempora felicia ("happy time...
Etymology and OriginFeline is a Dutch feminine given name, derived as a feminine form of Felinus. The root name Felinus comes from late Latin, meaning "cat-like," from Latin felis meaning "cat." Felinus was also the name...
Femke is a Dutch and West Frisian feminine given name meaning 'little Fem,' derived as a diminutive of Femme, with the suffix -ke indicating smallness or affection. Originally a West Frisian name from the region of Opste...
Fenna is a Dutch and Frisian feminine given name, primarily a short form and feminine form of Fen 2, which itself originally derived as a Frisian diminutive of Ferdinand and other names beginning with the Old Germanic el...
Fenne is a feminine given name of Dutch and Frisian origin. It functions as the feminine form of Fen 2, which itself was originally a Frisian short form of Ferdinand and other names beginning with the Old German element...
Fieke is a Dutch feminine name that originated as a diminutive of either Sofie or Josephine. In the Netherlands, such pet forms are common and often used independently.EtymologyAs a variant of Sofie, Fieke traces its roo...
Fien is a Dutch feminine short form of Josefien and other names ending with a similar sound, such as Sofie or Lief. It is used as a given name in the Netherlands and Flanders.EtymologyFien originated as a diminutive or a...
Fiene is a Dutch diminutive and short form of the name Josefien and other names ending with a similar sound, reflecting a common Dutch pattern of creating affectionate or casual variants of longer names. Etymology Fiene...
Fleur is a feminine given name of French origin, directly derived from the French word for "flower". The name evokes the beauty and delicacy of nature, and it has been adopted in various cultures, including Dutch and Eng...
Fleurette is a French feminine given name, functioning as a Diminutive of Fleur. The name Fleur itself means "flower" in French, tracing its origins to the Latin flos (genitive floris). In its earliest usage, the name wa...
Floortje is a Dutch diminutive of Floor, itself a short form of names like Flora or Florentius. The name ultimately derives from the Latin root Florentius (masculine) or Florentia (feminine), associated with the Latin wo...
Flora is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from flos meaning "flower" (genitive floris). In Roman mythology, Flora was the goddess of flowers, spring, and fertility, often depicted with blooming blossoms and...
Francisca is a feminine given name used in Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, and Medieval Latin contexts. It is the feminine form of Franciscus (see Francis). The name ultimately derives from the Late Latin Franciscus meaning...
Etymology and OriginFranka is the feminine form of Frank, used primarily in Dutch and German. The root name Frank derives from the tribal name of the Franks, a Germanic people who settled in what is now France, Belgium,...
Gabriëlle is a Dutch feminine form of the name Gabriel. It is pronounced with two syllables in Dutch, emphasizing the 'ë' to indicate a separate vowel sound.Etymology and MeaningThe name ultimately derives from the Hebre...
Geertje is a Dutch feminine given name, derived as a diminutive of Geertruida, the Dutch form of Gertrude. The name traces its roots to the Old Germanic elements ger meaning 'spear' and drud meaning 'strength,' thus conv...
Geertruida is the Dutch form of Gertrude, a feminine given name of Old German origin. The root name Gertrude combines the elements ger meaning "spear" and drud meaning "strength", thus meaning "spear of strength". Geertr...
Gemma is a feminine given name of Italian origin, ultimately derived from the Latin word gemma, meaning "bud" or "precious stone." Its semantic range in Italian encompasses both a gem/jewel and, more concretely, a cut ge...
Gerarda is a feminine given name of Dutch and Italian origin. It is the feminine form of Gerard, a male name derived from the Old Germanic elements ger meaning "spear" and hart meaning "hard, firm, brave, hardy". The nam...
Gerda is a feminine given name used primarily in Dutch and German contexts. It functions as the feminine form of Gerd, which itself is a short form of Gerhard. The name ultimately traces back to the Old German elements g...
Gerdina is a Dutch feminine given name, formed as a feminine version of Gerd 1. The name ultimately originates from the Germanic elements ger meaning 'spear' and hart meaning 'hard, firm, brave, hardy', giving the overal...
Gerlinde is a German and Dutch feminine given name. It is derived from the Old German elements ger meaning "spear" and lind meaning "soft, flexible, tender", thus carrying the poetic meaning of "tender spear". This combi...
Gertie is a diminutive of the female given name Gertrude, used predominantly in Dutch and English. This affectionate and informal variant emerged as a shorter, more playful form of the longer original. Etymology The root...
Gertrudis is a Latinized form of Gertrude, also used in Spanish. As a Dutch name, it is used on birth certificates though a vernacular form such as Geertruida is typically used in daily life. The root name Gertrude is de...
Gertruida is a Dutch variant of Geertruida, which itself is the Dutch form of the Germanic name Gertrude. The name Gertrude derives from the Old German elements ger 'spear' and drud 'strength', thus carrying the meaning...
EtymologyGijsberta is a Dutch feminine form of Gisbert, which itself derives from a Germanic name composed of elements often interpreted as a variant of Gilbert. The second element, beraht, means "bright." The first elem...
Gisela is a female given name used across several European languages, including German, Dutch, Spanish, and Portuguese. It is a variant form of Giselle, which ultimately derives from the Old High German element gisal mea...
Gratia is a Latin feminine name meaning "grace". It directly derives from the Latin noun grātia, which signifies grace, favor, thanks, or charm. The name embodies the concept of divine grace and elegance, a virtue deeply...
Greet is a Dutch short form of Margaret, a name with a rich history and widespread use across Europe. The name Margaret ultimately derives from Latin Margarita, which came from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning "pear...
Greetje is the Dutch diminutive of Margaret, ultimately derived from the Greek margarites (μαργαρίτης) meaning "pearl", a word likely borrowed from an Indo-Iranian source. The name has been popular in the Netherlands as...
Griet is a Dutch short form of Margriet, which itself is the Dutch form of Margaret. The name ultimately derives from the Greek word μαργαρίτης (margarites), meaning "pearl." This origin is shared with the English Margar...
Gusta is a Dutch short form of Augusta, itself the feminine form of Augustus. The root name Augustus means "exalted, venerable" in Latin, derived from augeo meaning "to increase." Historically, the title Augustus was gra...
Guusje is a Dutch feminine given name, derived as the feminine form of Guus. Guus itself is a Dutch short form of Augustus or Gustaaf. The root name Augustus means "exalted, venerable", from Latin augeo meaning "to incre...
Hadewych is a Dutch variant of Hedwig, derived from the Old German name Hadewig. This name is composed of the elements hadu meaning "battle, combat" and wig meaning "war", thus conveying a sense of "battle-war" or "strif...
Hanke is a Dutch diminutive of Johanna, the Latinate form of Greek Ioanna (see Joanna). The name ultimately derives from Hebrew Yôḥānān, meaning "Yahweh is gracious," through the Greek Ioanna and Latin Iohanna. In the Ne...
Hanna is a feminine short form of Johanna, particularly common in Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, and Swedish usage. It ultimately derives from the masculine John through the feminine forms Joanna a...
Hanna is a form of Hannah used in several languages, including Arabic, Hebrew, Belarusian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, and Ukrainian. The name ultimately derives from...
Hannah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Ḥanna), which comes from the root חנן (ḥanan) meaning "to be gracious," ultimately translating to "favour" or "grace." The name is pr...
EtymologyHanne is a feminine given name used in several Northern European countries. In Danish and Norwegian, it is a short form of Johanne, which itself derives from the Latin Iohanna. In German and Dutch, it is typical...
Hanneke is a Dutch feminine given name, formed as a diminutive of Johanna. The suffix -ke is a common diminutive ending in Dutch (compare Jannie, Johanneke), expressing affection or smallness. It is ultimately derived fr...
Hannie is a Dutch feminine diminutive of Johanna, itself a Latinate form of Greek Ioanna (see Joanna). The name ultimately derives from the Greek Ἰωάννα (Ioanna), the feminine form of Ioannes (see John). Joanna is the sp...
Hedwig is a German and Dutch feminine given name that originated from the Old High German Hadewig (also spelled Hadwig or Haduwig). The name is composed of two hadu meaning "battle, combat" and wig meaning "war" — thus i...
Hedy is a German given name, often used as a diminutive of Hedwig. It is primarily found in German-speaking countries as well as the Netherlands. As a diminutive, Hedy carries warmth and familiarity, making it a popular...
Heintje is a Dutch diminutive of Hendrik, and can be used for both males and females, though it is most commonly associated with the male variety in the Netherlands. The name Hendrik itself is a Dutch and Estonian cognat...
Heleen is a Dutch variant of the name Helen. Like Helen, it ultimately derives from the Greek Ἑλένη (Helene), possibly meaning "torch" or "corposant," or related to σελήνη (selene) meaning "moon." In Greek mythology, Hel...
Etymology and OriginHeleentje is a Dutch diminutive of Helen. The name Helen itself derives from the Greek Ἑλένη (Helene), with possible meanings including "torch," "corposant" (a type of electrical discharge), or a conn...
Etymology and OriginsHelena is the Latinate form of Helen, derived from the Greek name Ἑλένη (Helene). The meaning of the name is uncertain, but it is often associated with the Greek word ἑλένη (helene) meaning "torch" o...
Helga is a feminine name of Old Norse origin, derived from heilagr meaning "holy, blessed." It is used across a wide range of languages and cultures, including Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic,...
Helma is a feminine given name used primarily in Dutch and German-speaking regions, most commonly encountered as a short form of Wilhelmina. The name Wilhelmina itself is a feminine derivative of Wilhelm, which is the Ge...
Hendrika is a Dutch feminine given name, derived from the male name Hendrik, the Dutch cognate of Heinrich, ultimately from the Germanic name Heimirich meaning “home ruler.” The name is composed of heim “home” and rih “r...
Hendrikje is a Dutch feminine diminutive form of Hendrik, which itself is the Dutch and Estonian cognate of Heinrich (see Henry). The name ultimately derives from the Germanic name Heimirich, meaning "home ruler", compos...