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Names that work well in Dutch and English

35 replies

n0ne · 21/01/2017 07:34

Naming DD was really hard as we wanted a name that worked in Dutch and English, and was pronounced as closely as possible in both languages. The name we chose is slightly unusual in UK and NL, but recognised in both (and a legit name!) - perfect.

Now we're expecting again, same problem. I like Astrid which I think fits the bill in the UK, but is it a bit naff/dated in Dutch? What about Frida, Frans, Bertrand? Orson?

I love Edith, Margot, Iris but those names are all pronounced completely differently in the two languages :/ Can anyone think of any more? Looking for both sexes. Thank you!

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glasshalfemp · 21/01/2017 09:26

Thelma

Thatsnotmybabyname · 21/01/2017 09:25

Tessa, Lara, Sophie, Julia

Lucas, Hugo

boldlygoingsomewhere · 21/01/2017 08:33

I have Dutch and English parents - mine name is pronounced differently in the two languages and I got used to it. I just accepted that to my Dutch family I was 'X' and to my English family 'y'.

You could try Saskia, Anna, Emma, Tess for a girl.

Noah, Lucas, Thomas, Rubén would work for boys.

GemmaB78 · 21/01/2017 08:32

We needed a boys name that worked in both german and English, so opted for Henrik. Would that work in Dutch?

InTheDessert · 21/01/2017 08:30

I don't know about pronunciation, but I know 2 Dutch Esther's, and an Annick. Esther is married to Dutch Paul. Any use?

Headunderthecovers · 21/01/2017 08:22

Laura? - although it is pronounced differently again.

JohnLapsleyParlabane · 21/01/2017 08:17

Dorothy

glorious · 21/01/2017 08:16

Marlise?

Oysterbabe · 21/01/2017 08:05

Anneke?

IronDuchess · 21/01/2017 07:51

A family friend is English and her husband is Dutch. They named their children Roseanne (Rosie) and Max, apparently they work well in both languages.

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