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475Hendrina is a Dutch feminine given name, formed as the feminine equivalent of Hendrik, the Dutch cognate of Henry. The root Henry derives from the Germanic name Heimirich, meaning “home ruler,” composed of elements heim...
EtymologyHenny is a diminutive of several names, primarily Henriette and Hendrika, as well as other names containing the element hen. In Dutch, it can also be a masculine diminutive of Hendrik. These names ultimately tra...
Henriëtte is a Dutch variant of the feminine given name Henriette. The name is characterized by the presence of a diaeresis (trema) over the letter 'e', which indicates a separate syllable pronunciation; however, this di...
Henriette is the French feminine diminutive of Henri, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Heimirich, meaning "home ruler" from the elements heim "home" and rih">"ruler". The name emerged in the 17th century in Fran...
Hermina is a feminine given name used in Dutch, Slovene, Hungarian, and Croatian cultures. It is a form of Hermine, the German feminine form of Herman. The root name Herman derives from the Old German elements heri "army...
Hester is a given name used in Dutch, English, and Latin Biblical contexts. It is the Latin form of the name Esther. The name has been in use in England since the Protestant Reformation, when many names from the Bible, p...
Hilda is a feminine given name used widely across European languages including Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Spanish, and Swedish. It originated as a short form of names containing the Ol...
Hilde is a feminine given name used primarily in Dutch, German, and Norwegian. It is a variant of Hilda, which originates as a short form of names containing the Old Frankish element hildi, Old High German hilt, or Old E...
Ida is a feminine given name of ancient Germanic origin, derived from the element id, meaning "work, labour" (from Proto-Germanic *idiz). This etymology conveys a sense of industriousness and prosperity, aligning with th...
Ilse is a Germanic feminine given name, technically a German and Dutch diminutive of Elisabeth, that has developed into an independent name. Following widespread onomastic patterns, particularly those common in German an...
Imke is a feminine Dutch, Frisian, and Low German given name, predominantly used in the Netherlands, Belgium, and northern Germany. It originated as a diminutive of Ime 2, which itself developed as a short form of names...
Ina is a feminine given name used in Danish, Dutch, English, German, Latvian, Norwegian, Slovene, and Swedish. It originated as a short form of names ending with or containing the element ina, such as Martina, Christina,...
Indy is a modern English and Dutch feminine given name, often used as a variant of Indie. As such, it typically shares the same etymological background: Indie is thought to be a diminutive of India or Indiana, but its us...
Ine is a feminine given name used in Dutch and Norwegian, typically functioning as a short form of names ending with ine, such as Martine, Christine and Caroline. These longer names derive from various roots, including M...
Ineke is a Dutch feminine given name, typically used as a diminutive of longer names ending in ine or ina, such as Martine, Christine, or Caroline. It originated as a diminutive of Ina, itself a short form of various nam...
Inez is a feminine given name in Dutch, English, and Swedish, derived as a variant of the Spanish and Portuguese Inés, which ultimately traces back to the Greek name Agnes. Eve, from the early Christian name Agnes, itsel...
Inge is a given name of Germanic origin, functioning as a short form of Scandinavian and German names that begin with the element ing, such as Ingrid, Ingeborg, and Ingvar. This element refers to the Germanic god Ing, an...
Ingrid is a feminine given name derived from the Old Norse name Ingríðr, meaning "Ing is beautiful." It combines the name of the Germanic god Ing with the element fríðr (meaning "beautiful" or "beloved"). The name is wid...
Ireen is a feminine given name, primarily a Dutch variant of Irene. It is also common in parts of southern Africa, including Malawi and Zambia.EtymologyThe name Irene derives from the Greek Εἰρήνη (Eirene), meaning "peac...
Irene is a feminine given name with deep roots in Greek language, religion, and history. It derives from the Ancient Greek Εἰρήνη (Eirene), a word meaning "peace". In Greek mythology, Eirene was the goddess of peace and...
Iris is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word "rainbow". In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and a messenger to the gods, often depicted as a link between heaven and earth. The name began...
Irma is a female given name with multiple origins and widespread usage across Europe and the United States. In the Germanic linguistic tradition, it originated as a short form of names beginning with the Old German eleme...
Isa 2 is a feminine short form of Isabella, used in Dutch, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. Derived from the longer name, Isa 2 serves as an affectionate or casual variant, akin to Bella or Isa. The name Isabell...
Isabeau is a Medieval French variant of Isabel, itself derived from Elizabeth, ultimately from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath" or "God is abundance." The name Isabeau was used in medieval France and is...
Isabel is a female given name of Spanish origin, derived as a medieval form of Elizabeth. It arose in the Occitan region of France during the 12th century and quickly spread throughout Spain, Portugal, and France, becomi...
Isabella is a feminine given name of Italian origin, the Latinate form of Isabel (from which the French Isabelle also derives), which itself is a variant of Elisabeth, ultimately from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning “G...
Isabelle is a feminine given name used predominantly in French, English, Dutch, German, and Swedish contexts. It is the French form of Isabel, which itself derives from the medieval Occitan form of Elizabeth.EtymologyThe...
Ivonne is a Spanish variant of the French name Yvonne, which is itself the feminine form of Yvon, a medieval diminutive of Yves. Yves ultimately derives from the Germanic element iv meaning "yew," related to the yew tree...
Jacintha is a Latinate form of the French name Jacinthe, ultimately derived from the name of the hyacinth flower or the precious stone of the same name. The name traces its roots back to the Greek Hyakinthos via Latin Hy...
Jacoba is a Dutch feminine form of the name Jacob, derived from the Latin Iacob via Greek Ἰακώβ (Iakob) and Hebrew יַעֲקֹב (Yaʿaqov). In the Old Testament, Jacob (later renamed Israel) was the son of Isaac and Rebecca an...
EtymologyJacobina is a Dutch feminine form of the name Jacob. It is one of several Dutch feminine variants, alongside Jacoba and Jacobine. The name Jacob itself derives from the Latin Iacob, which came from the Greek Ἰακ...
Jacobine is a Dutch and Norwegian feminine form of the Hebrew name Jacob. The name Jacob originates from the Latin Iacob, derived from Greek Ἰακώβ (Iakob), itself from Hebrew יַעֲקֹב (Yaʿaqov). In the Old Testament, Jaco...
Jacomina is the Dutch feminine form of James, derived from the Late Latin name Iacomus, a variant of Iacobus, which comes from the Hebrew name Yaʿaqov (see Jacob). In the New Testament, James is the name of two apostles:...
Jana 1 is a feminine given name widely used across European languages including Catalan, Czech, Dutch, Estonian, German, Latvian, Slovak, and Slovene. It functions as the feminine form of Jan 1, which itself derives from...
Janine is a feminine given name that emerged in the 20th century, primarily used in Dutch, English, French, and German-speaking contexts. It is a diminutive and variant of Jeannine, which itself originates from Jeanne, t...
Etymology and OriginJanna is a feminine given name with multiple linguistic roots. In Dutch, it serves as the feminine form of Jan 1, itself derived from Johannes, ultimately tracing back to the Hebrew name John meaning...
Janneke is a Dutch feminine given name, derived as a diminutive short form of Johanna, which itself is the feminine form of Jan 1. Jan is ultimately a form of Johannes, the Latin form of Greek Ioannes, from the Hebrew na...
Jannie is a feminine diminutive of Johanna (Dutch), Johanne (Danish) or Johannes (Afrikaans). This name ultimately traces back to the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning “Yahweh is gracious,” and is part of the vast family of names...
Jantine is a Dutch feminine given name, derived as a diminutive of Jan, the Dutch form of Johannes, which ultimately goes back to John. The root name John comes from the Hebrew Yoḥanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." In t...
Jantje is a Dutch feminine and masculine diminutive of Jan 1, ultimately derived from the biblical name John. While predominantly used as a feminine name in the Netherlands, Jantje can also function as a masculine nickna...
Jasmijn is a Dutch feminine given name, derived directly from the Dutch word jasmijn, meaning jasmine. The jasmine flower, known for its fragrant white blossoms, has long been associated with beauty and grace, and the na...
Jaylinn is a given name primarily used in the Netherlands. It is a variant of Jaylynn, which itself is an invented name combining the popular phonetic elements jay and lyn. The name fits a modern trend in the United Stat...
Etymology and OriginsJeanette is a feminine given name, a variant of Jeannette, which itself is a French diminutive of Jeanne, the modern French form of Jehanne, an Old French feminine form of Iohannes (Latin for John)....
Jeanine is a variant of Jeannine, ultimately derived from the French Jeanne, the feminine form of John. The name thus traces its origins to the Hebrew name Yoḥanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." While John became a widel...
Jeannette is a feminine given name, primarily used in Dutch, English, and French contexts. It originated as a French diminutive of Jeanne, the modern French form of Jehanne, which itself derives from the Latin Iohannes a...
Jeltje is a Dutch and Frisian feminine given name, formed as the feminine counterpart of Jelle. The name originated as a short form of certain masculine names beginning with the Old German element gelt, meaning "payment,...
Jennifer is a feminine given name deriving from the Cornish form of the Welsh name Guinevere (Gwenhwyfar in Welsh). The name's meaning is often interpreted as 'the fair one' or 'white wave,' stemming from Proto-Celtic el...
Jennigje is a Dutch diminutive of Johanna. The suffix -igje (a variant of -tje) marks it as a familiar or affectionate form, similar to Hanneke or Johanneke. In Dutch naming tradition, such diminutives are often used inf...
Etymology and HistoryJenny is a feminine given name that originated as a medieval English diminutive of Jane, itself a feminine form of John. The name Jane derives from Old French Jehanne, which comes from Latin Ioannes,...
Jessica is a female given name with origins in English literature, famously coined by William Shakespeare for his play The Merchant of Venice (1596), where it belongs to the daughter of Shylock. Shakespeare likely adapte...
Jet is a Dutch feminine given name, originally a short form of the Henriëtte or Mariëtte. In Dutch, it is pronounced [jɛt]. While predominantly used as a feminine nickname in the Netherlands, the name has also seen use i...
Jetta is a Dutch short form of Henriëtte, which itself derives from Henriette, the French feminine diminutive of Henri. Ultimately, the name reaches back to Henry, a Germanic name meaning “home ruler.” In Dutch, Jetta em...
Jo is a short form (hypocorism) of several longer names beginning with the syllable Jo, such as Joan 1, Joanna, Josephine, and also Johannes or Josef. This gives the name a dual-gender nature: in English, Jo is primarily...
Joëlle is the feminine form of Joel, used primarily in French and Dutch. The name Joel originates from the Hebrew name Yoʾel, meaning "Yahweh is God," derived from the elements yo and ʾel. In the Old Testament, Joel is o...
Johanna is a feminine given name used across a wide range of European languages, including Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, and Swedish, as well as in Medieval Latin contexts. It i...
Johanneke is a Dutch diminutive of Johanna, a name deeply rooted in Christian tradition. The suffix -ke is a common Dutch diminutive ending, often used to create affectionate or familiar forms of names, similar to -je or...
Joke is a Dutch diminutive of Johanna, itself a Latinate form of Greek Ioanna. The root name Joanna derives from Latin Iohanna, feminine of Ioannes, originating ultimately from the Hebrew name Yohanan meaning “Yahweh is...
Jolanda is a feminine given name used in Dutch, Italian, Slovene, Croatian, and other European languages. It is a cognate and variant of the name Yolanda, as well as an Italian variant of Iolanda. The name ultimately der...
Jolie is a given name derived from the French word meaning "pretty" or "nice". It is used primarily in Dutch and English-speaking countries, though it is not used as a given name in France itself. The name was popularize...
IntroductionJosefien is a Dutch feminine given name, equivalent to the English Josephine. It is a borrowing from French Joséphine, itself the feminine form of Joseph. The name has several variant forms in Dutch, includin...