Names that work well in Dutch and English

[n0ne]

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!

[paddypants13]

Anna
Theadora
Maria
Elizabeth
Anika
Emma
Vera

Bart
Gerard
Peter

These are some of the names of my Dutch/ English mix family, I'm sure there are loads more.

[smilingsarahb]

Lois, elise, Nicole, Melissa. Are they too normal maybe. Boys maybe sander? Stefan? No idea if these are Dutch, they are just names I have come across half dutch children with (might have all been named after English people for all I know)

[QueSera]

Vivienne?

[QueSera]

Erik/Eric?

[QueSera]

Robert?

[Bundao]

My Dutch friend and her American husband called their children Ethan and Alanna.

[BettyRooster]

Honestly, you can name your child whatever you want here without worrying if it'll fi - it doesn't necessarily have to be a Dutch name. My Dutch 9 year old is friends with Valentino, Dante, Titus, Quentin, Ryan, Charlie, Abel, Samuel, Ramses. Anything goes really.

[rainbow99]

I know a Dutch/English girl called Liv

[QueSera]

Kim?

[SnowWhite33]

my husband is Dutch
How about
Max
Floris
Lucas
James
Hugo
Finn
Frederick
Sophie
Julia
Charlotte
Juliette
Casper
Alexander
Sarah
Lilian
Viola