Heiltgen 1478-81S These are pet forms of a name begining Heyl- perhaps Heylwigis.

Medieval dutch male names. Arno name Arnold given name Arnoldus. Tolkiens Lord of the Rings Edwin. In the case of the latter it is via the medieval short form Nicol of which Nickel is a variant.

Meanings and Origins of Male Dutch Names. Dutch Names in Latin Contexts 1542. Meadow of oak trees.

This epic European medieval era stretched from the 5th-century to the 15th-century creating a vast and rich source of inspiration when it comes to medieval names. A survey of names from six towns in the Netherlands with lists of masculine and feminine given names with etymologies broken down by Germanic and non-Germanic names. Albert given name Albertus given name Alexander.

Browse our collection of stylish Dutch baby names for boys below. Their ambitious online project the Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources is meticulously documenting every given name recorded in Europe between the years 500 and 1600. 15th Century Dutch Names.

With the cultural heritage of Van Gogh and the architecture of Amsterdam canals Dutch naming tradition is a fusion of nobility strength and eminence. Old wise counselor. Many of the names in the dictionary were rare even in their times.

Ade Man of nobility. Members of the royal house are Prince of the Netherlands andor Prince of Orange-Nassau. Bright as the sun.