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However, it still is one of the most widely distributed names. It is also the most common name of Dutch players in the Netherlands national football team. [4] The name Jan is sometimes combined with another first name, such as in Jan Peter (for instance in Jan Peter Balkenende), or in Klaas Jan (for instance in Klaas Jan Huntelaar).
Today, Jasmine is one of the most popular names in the Western world and has numerous spellings. In the United States, it entered popular use in 1973, and from 1986 until 2008 was among the 100 most popular names for American girls. It has since declined in popularity, but remains among the top 200 most popular names for girls in the United ...
Anthony is an English name that is in use in many countries. [3] It has been among the top 100 most popular male baby names in the United States since the late 19th century and has been among the top 100 male baby names between 1998 and 2018 in many countries including Canada, Australia, England, Ireland and Scotland. [4]
Richard is a common English (the name was introduced into England by the Normans), [1] German and French male name. It's also used in many more languages, particularly Germanic, such as Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Icelandic, and Dutch, as well as other languages including Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Finnish.
Pages in category "Dutch feminine given names" The following 175 pages are in this category, out of 175 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Tim is a name, originally a short form of Timothy. It is a version of the Greek name Τιμόθεος meaning "one who honours God", from τιμή "honour" and θεός "god". [1] [2] [3] Tim (and its variations) is a common name in several countries. In Glasgow, Scotland Tim is a slang term for a Catholic. [4] [5]
It is a common Dutch and South African name, the latter because of Dutch colonisation. Notable people with the name include: Piet Akkermans (1942–2002), Dutch classical scholar; Piet Allegaert (born 1995), Belgian cyclist; Piet Bergveld (born 1940), Dutch electrical engineer; Piet Bleeker (1928–2018), Dutch long-distance runner
The Germanic names are the names with the longest history in the Dutch-speaking area; they form the oldest layer of the given names known in Dutch. The Germanic names were characterised by a rich diversity, as there were many possible combinations. A Germanic name is composed of two parts, the latter of which also indicates the gender of the ...