Emily Walker
Are you looking for dutch cat names and don’t know where to start? Read this article and find great dutch pet names.
A dutch name can be spelled in different ways and doesn’t necessarily need to include the letter ‘s’ at the end, dutch names are fun to say and you can make dutch cat names with meaning.
Male Dutch Cat Names
| Names | Meanings |
| Espen | Bear of God. |
| Herold | Strong fighter. |
| Hank |
Rules his household. A diminutive of Henry.
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| Gerrit |
Variant of Gerald rules by the spear.
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| Kyler | archer |
| Laurens |
From the place of the laurel trees.
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| Koenraad | Bold. |
| Van Aken | From Aachen. |
| Dewitt | White. |
| Markus |
Of Mars. The Roman fertility god Mars for whom March was named.
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| Vanderbilt | From the hill. |
| Dirk |
A diminutive of Derek meaning people ruler. Famous bearer: British actor Dirk Bogarde. A Dutch forms of Theodoric.
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| Everhart | Brave boar. |
| Cecilius | Blind. |
| Henrick | Rules the home. |
| Noach | Comfort. |
| Vandenberg | From the hill. |
| Clementius | Merciful. |
| Berg | Mountain. |
| Verbnigge | From the bridge. |
| Vromme | Wise. |
| Stille | Silent. |
| Smid | Smith. |
| Dedrick |
Gifted ruler. Variant of Diederick.
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| Claudios | Lame. |
| Vogel | Bird. |
| Garritt |
Variant of Gerald rules by the spear.
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| Deman | man |
| Eugenius | Noble. |
| Hansen | Variant of John. |
| Larz | Laurel. |
| Hans | Variant of John. |
| Groot | Large. |
| Jan |
Variant of John ‘God has been gracious; has shown favor.’.
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| Pieter |
A rock. Form of Peter.
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| Rutger |
Renowned spearman.
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| Vanderpool | From the pool. |
| Izaac | Laughter. |
| Pauel |
Little. Form of Paul.
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| Ryker |
Surname form of Richard. Commander Ryker from the TV show Star T rek: The Next Generation.
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| Paulsen |
Little. Son of Paul. Surname.
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| Markos |
The Roman fertility god Mars for whom March was named.
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| Elmo |
Abbreviation of Erasmus who was a noted Dutch scholar.
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| Vsnderveer | From the ferry. |
| Devisser | Fisherman. |
| Ter Heide |
Lives at the heath.
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| Jilt | Money. |
| Bartholomeus | Farmer. |
| Britt |
Brit. A native of Brittany: (France) or Britain: (England).
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| Theodorus | Gift from God. |
| Basilius | Kingly. |
| Nerve | Strong. |
| Rikki |
Variant of Richard.
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| Dehaan | Cock or rooster. |
Female Dutch Cat Names
| Names | Meanings |
| Skyla | Sheltering. |
| Hendrika | Rules the home. |
| Grishilde |
Gray battle maid.
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| Gnishilda |
Gray battle maid.
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| Schyler | Sheltering. |
| Edda | Poetic. |
| Anika |
Dutch form of Anne.
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| Sofie | Wise. |
| Arabella | Beautiful. |
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Annemie Bitter grace.
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| Kalie | |
| Aleen | Alone. |
| Griseldis |
Gray battle maid.
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| Mina | Protector. |
| Kaatje | pure |
| Aline | Alone. |
| Lina | Pure. |
| Alina | Alone. |
| Gust |
Feminine form of Gustaaf.
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| Skye | Sheltering. |
| Adrie |
From the Adriatic.
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| Gusta |
Feminine form of Gustaaf.
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| Marien |
Variant of Mary: bitter.
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| Brandy | brandy drink |
| Dael | Small valley. |
| Lien | Pure. |
| Rozamond |
Reknown defender.
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| Mahault |
Dutch form of Matilda.
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| Skylar | Sheltering. |
| Maryse | Variant of Maria. |
| Alene | Alone. |
| Jan | Variant of John. |
| Anki |
Dutch form of Anne.
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| Sybylla | Prophet. |
| Sibylla | Prophet. |
| Francisca | Free. |
| Anke |
Dutch form of Anne.
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| Alida | Noble. |
| Betje | Devoted to God. |
| Marysa | Variant of Maria. |
| Tryne | pure |
| Nelleke | a horn |
Unisex And Gender Neutral Dutch Cat Names
| Names | Meanings |
| Smedt | Smith. |
| Gregor | Vigilant. |
| Bram |
A Dutch diminutive of Abraham, meaning ‘father of a multitude’
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| Kort | Form of Cort. |
| Smit | Smith. |
| Barend | Bear. |
| Michel |
Form of Michael ‘Who is like God?’.
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| Dwight | Blond. |
| Schuyler | Shelter; Scholar. |
| Lars | Laurel. |
| Mogens | Power. |
| Vsn Eych | From the osk. |
| Schuyler | shield, scholar |
| Maarten | fondness of war |
| Issac | Laughter. |
| Godewyn | Good friend. |
| Jen |
Dutch form of John.
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| Lauritz | Laurel. |
| Gottfried |
Divinely peaceful.
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| Ambrosius | Divine. |
| Eustatius | Peaceful. |
| Nicolaas | Victorious army. |
| Ten Eyck | Lives at the oak. |
| Hanson | Variant of John. |
| Rikke |
Variant of Richard.
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| Lang | Tall. |
| Bleecker |
Bleacher of cloth.
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| Egidius | Youthful. |
| Gerritt |
Variant of Gerald rules by the spear.
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| Devries | Frisian. |
| Dirck |
Dutch forms of Theodoric.
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| Larry | Laurel. |
| Karel | Strong. |
| Devoss | Fox. |
| Lange | Tall. |
| Van |
was sometimes converted from a surname prefix to a given name by early immigrants to America.
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| GeldeFsman | From Guelders. |
| Gotthard | Divinely firm. |
| Tiebout | Bold. |
| Schyler | Scholar. |
| Van Ness |
Of the headland.
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| Krisoijn | Curly haired. |
| Jansen |
Variant of the Hebrew John ‘Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor.’.
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| Roosevelt | field of roses |
| Schylar | Scholar. |
| Bonifacius | Does good. |
| Ven |
Dutch Cat Names Inspired by History
| Name | Note |
| Willem |
Named after William of Orange, a key figure in Dutch history and the founder of the House of Orange-Nassau.
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| Beatrix |
Inspired by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, who reigned from 1980 to 2013.
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| Rembrandt |
Named after Rembrandt van Rijn, one of the greatest painters in Dutch history.
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| Vincent |
Inspired by Vincent van Gogh, a renowned Dutch painter known for his post-impressionist works.
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| Anne |
Named after Anne Frank, a Jewish girl who gained posthumous fame for her diary detailing her experiences during the Holocaust.
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| Johan |
Inspired by Johan Cruyff, a legendary Dutch footballer and coach, often considered one of the greatest players of all time.
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| Wilhelmina |
Named after Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, who reigned for nearly 58 years.
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| Beurs van Berlage |
Named after Hendrik Petrus Berlage, a prominent Dutch architect known for designing the Amsterdam Stock Exchange building.
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| Anneke |
A diminutive of Anne, a common Dutch name, often used affectionately for pets.
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| Gouda |
Named after the city of Gouda, known for its cheese production and historic town center.
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| Molen |
Dutch for “windmill,” a symbol of Dutch culture and heritage.
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| Vermeer |
Inspired by Johannes Vermeer, a Dutch painter renowned for his masterful use of light and color.
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| Delft |
Named after the city of Delft, known for its distinctive blue and white pottery.
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| Rijksmuseum |
Named after the Rijksmuseum, a Dutch national museum dedicated to arts and history.
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| Rotterdam |
Inspired by the city of Rotterdam, one of the largest ports in the world.
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| Tulip |
Inspired by the tulip, a flower synonymous with Dutch culture and famously associated with the Netherlands.
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| Van Dyck |
Inspired by Anthony van Dyck, a Flemish painter who worked extensively in the Netherlands.
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| Beemster |
Named after the Beemster polder, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique landscape and agriculture.
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| Oranje |
Dutch for “orange,” associated with the House of Orange-Nassau, the Dutch royal family.
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| Haarlem |
Inspired by the city of Haarlem, known for its historic architecture and cultural heritage.
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| Heineken |
Named after the Dutch brewing company Heineken, known for its globally popular beer.
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| Stadhuis |
Dutch for “city hall,” often a prominent building in Dutch towns and cities.
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| Leeuwarden |
Inspired by the city of Leeuwarden, the capital of the Dutch province of Friesland.
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| Haring |
Dutch for “herring,” a popular fish in Dutch cuisine and a symbol of Dutch culinary tradition.
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| Brouwerij |
Dutch for “brewery,” reflecting the rich brewing tradition in the Netherlands.
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| Groningen |
Inspired by the city of Groningen, known for its vibrant student population and cultural scene.
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| Batavia |
Named after the Dutch East India Company ship Batavia, significant in Dutch maritime history.
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| Zuiderzee |
Dutch for “Southern Sea,” referring to a former inland sea in the Netherlands, now reclaimed as land.
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| Amstel |
Named after the river Amstel, which flows through Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands.
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| Utrecht |
Inspired by the city of Utrecht, known for its historic city center and iconic canals.
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Dutch Cat Names Inspired by Folklore
| Name | Note |
| Klaas Vaak |
Inspired by the Sandman in Dutch folklore, who brings good dreams to children.
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| Kabouter |
Dutch for “gnome,” small mythical creatures believed to live underground.
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| Witte Wieven |
Translates to “White Women,” ghostly spirits often associated with foggy marshes.
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| Waterwolf |
Dutch for “water wolf,” a mythical creature resembling a sea monster or dragon.
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| Heintje |
Inspired by the Dutch folktale of “Heintje and the Miller,” a clever boy who outsmarts a greedy miller.
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| Kikkerkoning |
Translates to “Frog Prince,” a character from Dutch fairy tales similar to the Brothers Grimm story.
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| Dwaallicht |
Dutch for “will-o’-the-wisp,” mysterious lights believed to lead travelers astray.
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| Tovenaar |
Dutch for “wizard,” a powerful magician or sorcerer from folklore.
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| Heks |
Dutch for “witch,” often depicted as an old woman with magical powers.
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| Weerwolf |
Dutch for “werewolf,” a creature that can transform into a wolf under the full moon.
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| Piggelmee |
A character from Dutch fairy tales known for his small size and cleverness.
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| Rattenvanger |
Dutch for “rat catcher,” a mythical figure similar to the Pied Piper of Hamelin.
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| Kattenkoning |
Translates to “Cat King,” a mythical ruler of cats often depicted in Dutch tales.
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| Draak |
Dutch for “dragon,” a legendary creature with wings and often associated with fire.
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| Reus |
Dutch for “giant,” enormous beings often portrayed as strong but dim-witted.
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| Wodan |
Dutch form of Odin, the chief god in Norse mythology.
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| Klopgeest |
Translates to “knocking ghost,” a spirit believed to make knocking sounds in haunted houses.
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| Spookhuis |
Dutch for “haunted house,” often associated with ghostly apparitions and supernatural phenomena.
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| Kabouters |
Dutch for “elves” or “fairies,” small mythical beings known for their mischief.
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| Vuurvliegje |
Translates to “firefly,” small insects known for their glowing light at night.
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| Vliegende Hollander |
Translates to “Flying Dutchman,” a legendary ghost ship said to never make port and doomed to sail the seas forever.
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| Roodkapje |
Dutch for “Little Red Riding Hood,” a popular fairy tale character.
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| Sirene |
Dutch for “siren,” mythical creatures who lure sailors with their enchanting voices.
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| Trol |
Dutch for “troll,” large, ugly creatures often depicted living under bridges or in forests.
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| Elf |
Dutch for “elf,” magical beings known for their beauty and connection to nature.
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| Kobold |
A mischievous household spirit in Dutch folklore, similar to a gnome or leprechaun.
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| Vampier |
Dutch for “vampire,” undead creatures who drink blood to sustain themselves.
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| Zeemeermin |
Translates to “mermaid,” mythical creatures with the upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish.
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| Koning Aap |
Translates to “Monkey King,” a mythical monkey ruler often depicted in Dutch tales.
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| Trollenkoning |
Translates to “Troll King,” a powerful leader among trolls in Dutch folklore.
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Final Words
We hope this extensive list of over 200 Dutch cat names has provided a delightful journey through Dutch culture and language.
With such a rich variety of options, you’re sure to find the perfect name that not only suits your cat’s personality but also strengthens your connection to the Netherlands.
Remember, a cat’s name is a lifelong companion, so choose wisely and with a touch of Dutch flair!
Veel plezier met je nieuwe poezenvriend (cat friend)! (This translates to “Have fun with your new cat friend!”)
Dutch cat names are well-known for their uniqueness. You can find plenty of kitties with unique, less conventional names on our European cat names!
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