330+ Dutch Dog Names for Your Charming Hond

Ah, the Dutch. With their stroopwafels and bicycles, it's easy to see why people from all over the world are enamored with Dutch culture. The Netherlands, where windmills spin and tulips bloom, has abundant inspiration for christening your furry friend. Dutch dog names are more than just a label – they're a reflection of the country's culture, language, and heritage.

From “Hondje” to “Schatje,” Dutchies love to give their dogs names that stand out in the world. Regardless of the breed you have, pet owners are in for a real treat because finding a name that’s the perfect fit for your canine companion is the fun part – and we are here to guide you.  

In this article, we'll take a deep dive into the world of Dutch dog names, their origins, meanings, and cultural references. So, whether you're trying to find the perfect name for your Dutch dog or are just curious about the Dutch way of life, grab your “bitterballen” and let's unravel the secrets of Dutch dog names!

Best Dutch Dog Names for Female Dogs

There are so many great Dutch names here for female dogs, for example, “Anneke”, “Hansje” and “Sanne”. We think “Milou” is the perfect fit for a girl pup of any breed – its a Dutch name that makes us go “aww”.

Aaltje

Aleid (diminutive form of Adelaide)

Anki (Dutch form of Anne)

Anneke

Betje

Brechtje

Catharina (Dutch diminutive form of Katherine)

Geertruida

Grietje

Hansje

Hendrika

Henriëtte

Juul

Katrijn

Lieke

Maaike (diminutive form of Maria)

Madelief

Marja (Dutch form of Mary)

Milou (short form of Marie Louise – popular name in Holland)

Philou

Sanne

Skylar

Sofieke

Tineke (Dutch form of the Latin name Christina)

Veerle

Dog Name Ideas for Male Dogs

Every good boy deserves a unique moniker and there are some awesome Dutch names here to suit every dog's personality. We love traditional names like “Loek” or “Hendrik” for your four-legged furry male friend. “Jager” is a great option for a modern family and would suit any breed of dog.

Aart

Boudewijn

Christiaan

Diederik

Dirk

Emiel

Faas

Fedde

Geert

Gerbrand

Gervaas

Hendrik (Dutch version of Henry)

Hubrecht

Jaap (Form of Jacob)

Jacobus

Jager

Jeroen

Johannes

Koen

Loek (Dutch form of Lucas/Luke)

Matthijs

Mees (Dutch form of Hebrew name Bartholomew)

Pieter

Sebastiaan

Stijn

Thijs

Willem

Funny Dutch Dog Names Inspired by Dutch Culture for your Pooch

Dutch culture is a great place to look for awesome name ideas for your dog and with one of these fun suggestions, life will never be dull at the dog park. We think “Dutchess” is the perfect name for a girl dog, while “Maatje” tops the list for a male Dutch dog. 

Dame	means “lady”
Danser	means “dancer”
Dutch	language of the Netherlands
Dutchess	play on word “Dutch”
Holly	for Holland
Jongen	means “boy”
Knappie	means “handsome”
Knuffelen	Meaning to cuddle
Koning	means “king”
Koningin	means “queen”
Lekker	meaning “tasty” – “Lekker Cracker” as a nickname
Leuk	means “nice”
Leven	means “life”
Liedje	means “song”
Liefde	means “love”
Maatje	meaning “buddy”
Meisje	means “girl”
Mooi	means “beautiful”
Oma	means “granny”
Opa	means “grandpa”
Schatje	meaning “sweetheart”
Schattig	means “cute”
Scheet	means “fart”
Zoon	means “son”

Dutch Dog Names for your Furry Friend Inspired by Other Animals

If you are looking for an unusual Dutch dog name why not look to other creatures for inspiration? We think “Berenjong” is a good name for male dogs. Another superb dog name is “Libelle” for the pretty little missy in your life.

Beer	bear
Berenjong	bear cub
Distelfink	thistlefinch – symbolizes good luck and happiness
Duif	dove
Grutto	black-tailed godwit – national bird of the Netherlands
Haas	hares are the most common animal in the Netherlands – “Haasie” as a pet name
Havik	hawk
Hert	deer
Hond	dog
Kat	cat
Leeuw	lion (a big cat) – national symbol of the Netherlands
Libelle	dragonfly – “Belle” for short
Muis	mouse
Pup	puppy
Wolf	wolf

Popular Choices for Cute Dutch Dog Names Inspired by the Geography of the Country

One of the top travel tips given to tourists visiting the Netherlands is to rent a bicycle to explore the life of Amsterdam. It is a beautiful city that will fill you with wonder and is also one of the most popular choices for a dog’s name. This country’s geography is so magnificent that it provides plenty of inspiration for dog names. We adore “Texel” for a tough male dog. 

Adriaan	Windmill De Adriaan – built in 1776
Amer	river
Amsterdam	capital city
Anne	Anne Frank House – museum
Arnhem	city – “Arnie” for short
Artis	The Natura Artis Magistra Zoo
Breda	city
Cube	Rotterdam Cube Houses
De Haar	giant castle – its huge
Deltawerken	defensive system to protect against high water from the sea – “Delta” for short
Dom	Dom Tower is the tallest church tower in the Netherlands
Erasmusbrug	iconic bridge in Rotterdam – “Erasmus” for short
Frank	Anne Frank House – museum
Ginger	Gingerbread Houses on Damrak
Haarlem	city
Het Loo	Het Loo Palace – “Loo Loo” for short
Kessel	city
Ketel	lake
Keukenhof	Keukenhof Gardens – best place to enjoy tulips – “The Hof” for short
Koppelpoort	medieval bridge – one of the most prominent historical monuments
Laren	town
Lelystad	city – “Lely” for short
Lisse	Town where the Keukenhof Gardens are
Meppel	city
Nelle	Van Nelle factory – UNESCO industrial heritage site
Rotterdam	city
Sneek	city
Texel	Texel Lighthouse – island located in the North Sea off the coast of Holland
Thorn	village in the Netherlands
Tiel	town
Tilburg	city – “Tilly” for short
Van Gogh	Van Gogh Museum – Dutch art museum (named for Vincent Van Gogh)
Zaanse Schans	most visited village in the Netherlands famous for its windmills

Best Name Ideas for your Dutch Dog Derived from Colors in the Dutch Language

Dog names are often derived from the color of your dog’s coat or eyes and Dutch names are no different. We think “Zwart” is a dashing dog name for dogs with inky black fur. . 

Blauw	blue
Geel	yellow
Goud	gold
Grijs	gray
Groen	green
Oranje	orange
Paars	purple
Rood	red
Roze	pink
Wit	white
Zilver	silver
Zwart	black

Dutch Dog Names Inspired by Drinks for your Canine Companion

There are a lot of Dutch names to be found from the most popular drinks. We love “Jen/Gen” after the juniper flavored national drink of the Netherlands.

Amstel	Dutch beer
Anijsmelk	Anise milk – traditional nightcap – “Ani” for short
Chocomel	chocolate milk
Dropshot	liquorice flavored shot
Genever/Jenever	juniper flavored Dutch gin – national drink – “Gen”/”Jen” for short
Heineken	Dutch pale lager
Kopstoot	beer and genever mixed together – translates to “headbutt”
Schrobbelér	herbal liqueur
Stroopwafel	cream liqueur

Dutch Dog Names Inspired by Food for your Puppy

Dutch names for dogs are abundant amongst the Dutchies’ delightfully named foods. We would love a small fluffy dog called “Poffertjes” after the yummy fluffy pancakes that are a popular Dutch snack food.

Appeltaart	apple tart
Frikandel	deep fried skinless sausage of beef, pork and chicken
Hachée	beef and onion stew
Hagelslag	chocolate sprinkles on bread or toast
Kaas	cheese
Kroket	deep fried croquet with meat filling
Oliebollen	fried donuts covered in icing sugar – “Olie” for short
Pastechi	pastry with meat, vegetable and cheese filling
Patat	thick french fries – street food
Pepernoten	“PepperNuts” – spiced cookies
Poffertjes	fluffy baby pancakes
Stamppot	mashed potatoes and root vegetables with kale or spinach
Tosti	classic ham and cheese toasted sandwich
Worstenbroodjes	sausage rolls

Dutch Dog Names Inspired by Historical Figures and Famous People for your Pup

Dutch history is a rich source of inspiration for finding a Dutch dog name that honors all the wonderful heroes and heroines of the past (and present). “Tiesto” is a fabulous Dutch dog name for all the party animals out there. 

Abel	Abel Tasman – seafarer – “Tasmanian Devil” for a nickname
Antonie	Antonie van Leeuwenhoek – microbiologist
Beatrix	former Monarch of the Netherlands
Bosch	Hieronymus Bosch – painter
Candy	candy Dulfer – saxophonist
Corrie	Corrie ten Boom – Christian clockmaker and writer
Escher	optical illusion art by Maurits Cornelis Escher
Famke	Famke Janssen – actress
Garrix	Martin Garrix – DJ
Hari	Mata Hari – exotic dancer and spy
Kristel	Sylvia Kristel – actress
Lara	Lara Stone – fashion model
Lizzy	Lizzy Ansingh – painter
Mark	Mark Rutte – prime minister
Maxima	Queen of the Netherlands
Mol	Albert Mol – author
Neelie	Neelie Kroes – politician
Obrecht	Jacob Obrecht – composer
Oscar	Oscar Benton – singer
Piet	Piet Mondrian – artist
Rembrandt	Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn – painter
Rosalie	Rosalie van Breemen – model
Rutger	Rutger Hauer – actor
Spinoza	Baruch Spinoza – philosopher
Tiesto	DJ
Van Halen	Eddie Van Halen – rock star
Vermeer	Johannes Vermeer – painter
Vincent	Vincent Van Gogh – famous artist

Dutch Names for your Furry Friend from Movies, TV Shows and Books

Looking to your existing interests for inspiration when trying to find a Dutch name for your dog is the perfect place to start – after all if you name your dog after a favorite character, you already know you love the name! Our top picks are “Captain Nova” and “Bumble”.

Antonia	Antonia's Line
Ares	Ares – Dutch Horror drama
Bulletje	Bulletje en Boonestaak
Bumble	Oliver B. Bumble comic
Captain Nova	Captain Nova
Dries	Riphagen the Untouchable
Flodder	Flodder
Keetje	Katie Tippel
Kikker	Kikker the Frog
Loekie	Loekie de Leeuw
Marly	Dirty Lines
Nijntje	Miffy Books
Panda	Panda comic strip
Plop	Kabouter Plop
Tom Puss	Tom Puss comic strip

Dutch Dog Names Derived from Mythology for your Puppy

Mythology is one of the most common trends to follow when deciding on a name for your pooch. We think the Dutch name “Jecha” is so perfect for a hunting dog who loves running free in the forest.

Boeman	Dutch boogeyman
Bullebak	creature that scared people at night with loud roaring noises
Hludana	goddess of fishing and the Rhine
Jecha	goddess of the forest and the hunt
Kabouter	akin to the Irish leprechaun
Nehalennia	goddess of fertility
Witte Wieven	spirits of wise women

Sweet Dutch Dog Names from Nature for your Pet

Beautiful nature is a marvellous source of creativity when deciding on a Dutch name for your furry buddy. We love “Zee” for an adventurous pup who loves splashing around in the waves at the beach.

Aarde	means “earth”
Blad	means “leaf”
Bloem	means “flower”
Donder	means “thunder”
Duinen	means “dunes” – they line the Dutch coastline
Hagel	means “hail”
Heg	means “hedge”
Heide	means “heath” – for the Dutch heathlands
Polder	piece of land reclaimed from the sea – 50% of Holland is polders
Regen	means “rain”
Sneeuwbal	means “snowball”
Steen	means “stone”
Ster	means “star”
Storm	same as in English
Tak	means “branch”
Tulip	tulips are the national flower of the Netherlands
Veld	means “field”
Vorst	means “frost”
Zaad	means “seed”
Zee	means “sea”
Zon	means “sun”

Sporty Names for your Dutch Dog

Your sporty dog will be honored to bear a Dutch dog name that honors one of these incredible sports stars. We think “Jacco” is a great fit for a dog who loves to chase tennis balls around the garden. 

Babel	Ryan Babel – soccer
Dafne	Dafne Schippers – track and field athlete
Dekker	Erik Dekker – cyclist
Frenkie	Frenkie de Jong – football
Germaine	Germaine de Randamie – mixed martial artist
Jacco	Jacco Eltingh – tennis
Marco	Marco van Basten – football
Max	Max Verstappen – formula one
Persie	Robin van Persie – football
Robben	Arjin Robben – football

Final Thoughts

As you can see, Dutch dog names are a lot of fun. So, the next time you're strolling through Rotterdam and you hear someone calling their dog’s name, take a moment to appreciate the linguistic and cultural richness of their moniker. And who knows, maybe you'll even get inspired to give your own dog a Dutch name. 

Tot ziens!