Names in the Low Lands 1250-1300
High-medieval given names and bynames in The Netherlands and Flanders
Occupational names and nicknames
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In the survey, 2794 persons with a byname were found. At this page, we take a closer look at the bynames of type 'occupational byname', 'nickname', and 'occupation-nickname' (1023 persons in total). The remaining types (1771 persons) are not considered here
(look at the Bynames page for an overview of all types).
There were 534 persons with an occupational byname, 433 with a nickname, and 56 with an occupation-nickname. There were 211 different occupations, 263 different nicknames, and 38 occupation-nicknames. Below are three tables for the three types of bynames, ordered according to their original spellings. Prefixes (de, cognomento, dictus) have been ignored here. The language of each byname is indicated: MNL = Middelnederlands, LAT = Latin, and FR = French. Furthermore, each name has been translated into modern Dutch and into English. |
Occupational names
| Occupational name | Language | Modern Dutch | English |
| Abbas | LAT | Abt | Abbot |
| Appelman | MNL | Koopman in appelen | Apple-merchant |
| Armigero | LAT | Wapendrager | Armour-bearer |
| Asart, Asarts | MNL | Kansspeler, dobbelaar | Gambler |
| Aurifaber | LAT | Goudsmid | Goldsmith |
| Backer(e), Backre, Bacre, Bake | MNL | Bakker | Baker |
| Baeliu, Baliu | MNL | Baljuw | Bailiff |
| Baetselere, Bascheleer, Batchelere, Batselere, Batsheleer | MNL | Jong edelman | Young nobleman |
| Balspeler | MNL | Balspeler | Ball player |
| Bardemaker, Bartmacre | MNL | Barbier | Barber |
| Beghina, Beghine, Begine | LAT | Begijn | Beguine |
| Bindere, Bindren | MNL | Binder of kuiper | Binder or cooper |
| Blandere | MNL | Brouwer van mede | Brewer of mead |
| Blase, Blasere, Horenblaser(e) | MNL | Trompetter | Horn-blower |
| Blawers | MNL | Blauwverver | Blue dyer (of fabrics) |
| Bleckere | MNL | Viller / wolbereider | Fleece-maker |
| Bode, Bodeken, Bodeliere, Bollart, Boman | MNL | Boodschapper, gezant | Messenger |
| Boeterman, Boterman | MNL | Koopman in boter | Butter-merchant |
| Bonevent(e) | LAT | Koorknaap | Chorister |
| Botlar | MNL | Schenker | Pourer |
| Bouier, Boueri | MNL | Koewachter | Cow guard |
| Brassator, Brassere | MNL | Brouwer | Brewer |
| Broedere | MNL | Monnik | Monk |
| Brouwere | MNL | Brouwer | Brewer |
| Butter | MNL | Hersteller | Repairman |
| Calsidemakere, Calsieder | MNL | Stratenmaker | Paviour |
| Cam scerppere | MNL | Kamslijper | Comb-grinder |
| Cammaker(e), Cammere | MNL | Kammaker | Comb-maker |
| Candelarius | LAT | Kaarsenmaker | Candle-maker |
| Canonicus | LAT | Geestelijke | Cleric |
| Capellanus | LAT | Kapelaan | Chaplain |
| Cardemacre, Cardemakere, Kardemaker | MNL | Kaardenmaker | Card-maker |
| Carmer(e), Karmers | MNL | Karmeliet | Carmelite |
| Carpentarius | LAT | Timmerman | Carpenter |
| Casselaer | MNL | Metselaar | Mason |
| Castellana | LAT | Kasteelheer | Castellan |
| Cauersijn | MNL | Geldwisselaar | Money-changer |
| Causemakre, Cousemaker(e), Cousemakre, Cousmacre, Cousmaker, Cousmakre | MNL | Kousenmaker | Hosier |
| Cellarius | LAT | Kelderknecht | Drawer |
| Clareit makere | MNL | Bereider van claret (honingwijn) | Claret-maker (honey wine) |
| Cledecoepers, Cledercuts | MNL | Koopman in kleding | Cloth-merchant |
| Cleensmeets | MNL | Fijnsmid, slotenmaker | Goldsmith |
| Clerc, Clerke, Clerck | MNL | Klerk | Clerk |
| Clericus | LAT | Klerk | Clerk |
| Clocghietere, Clocghitre | MNL | Klokkenmaker | Bell-founder |
| Coc, Cock | MNL | Kok | Cook |
| Cocwachter(e), Kocghewachter | MNL | Bewaker van een kogge | Guardian of a cog ship |
| Cokemester(e) | MNL | Meesterkok | Master cook |
| Coleman | MNL | Groenteboer | Greengrocer |
| Coman, Choman | MNL | Koopman | Merchant |
| Comes, Comitus | LAT | Graaf | Count |
| Commandator | MNL | Commandant | Commander |
| Conreidere | MNL | Leerbewerker | Tanner or currier |
| Corenman | MNL | Korenkoper | Corn-merchant |
| Costre | MNL | Koster | Sexton |
| Couer, Cuparij, Cuper(e), Cupre | MNL | Kuiper | Cooper |
| Covelare | MNL | Monnik | Monk |
| Cultellifici | LAT | Messenmaker | Knife-maker |
| Damman | MNL | Ambtenaar | Civil servant |
| Dapifero | LAT | Misdienaar | Acolyte |
| Decanus | LAT | Decaan | Deacon |
| Deckere, Sdeckers | MNL | Dakdekker | Roofer |
| Deken | MNL | Deken | Deacon |
| Demersman | MNL | Marskramer | Pedlar |
| Desmet | MNL | Smid | Smith |
| Dhardere | MNL | Herder | Shepherd |
| Dhelmmakere | MNL | Helmmaker | Helmet-maker |
| Dhudeuettere | MNL | Leerbewerker | Tanner or currier |
| Dorewachter, Durwardere | MNL | Deurwaarder | Bailiff |
| Dresche | MNL | Graandorser | Thresher |
| Drossaet | MNL | Hofbeambte | Servant at court |
| Ducissa, Ducisse | LAT | Hertogin | Duchess |
| Dux | LAT | Hertog | Duke |
| Edelinc | MNL | Edelman | Nobleman |
| Faber, Fabrica | LAT | Handwerksman | Artisan |
| Fermentator | LAT | Gister | Yeast-maker |
| Formator | LAT | Molenaar | Miller |
| Forneys makere | MNL | Ovenmaker | Furnace-maker |
| Fysikere van Ardenborg | LAT | Arts | Physician |
| Gansebrader | MNL | Ganzenbrader | Goose-cooker |
| Gardianus, Guardianus | LAT | Wachter | Watchman |
| Ghorter | MNL | Gruitmeester | Groats-master |
| Gortemakere | MNL | Gortmaker | Groats-maker |
| Goudsmede, Gousmet, Goutsmet | MNL | Goudsmid | Goldsmith |
| Graeuwerkere, Grauuerkers, Grauwerke, Grauwerker, Grawerkere | MNL | Bontwerker | Furrier |
| Graue | MNL | Graaf | count |
| Grauinne | MNL | Gravin | Countess |
| Gruter(e), Gruters | MNL | Leverancier van gruit | Dealer in groats |
| Gughelare | MNL | Goochelaar | Magician |
| Hoefman | MNL | Hovenier | Gardener |
| Hoetman | MNL | Hoedenkoper | Hat-merchant |
| Hoiman, Hoyeman | MNL | Hooier | Hay-maker |
| Houdewerkers, Hudeuettre, Hudevettere | MNL | Leerbewerker | Tanner or currier |
| Hout(e)man | MNL | Houtkoper | Wood-merchant |
| Iagher | MNL | Jager | Hunter |
| Investitus | LAT | Investiet | Investite |
| Kersemaker, Kersmacre, Kersmakere | MNL | Kaarsenmaker | Candle-maker |
| Ketelboetre | MNL | Ketellapper | Tinker |
| Ketelere, Ketelter | MNL | Ketelmaker | Boiler-maker |
| Lakenboetre | MNL | Kleermaker | Tailor |
| Lammerin | MNL | Bewerker van lamsvellen | Lambskin workman |
| Lanthere | MNL | Landeigenaar | Land owner |
| Lapide | MNL | Steenhouwer | Stone-cutter |
| Leen cnecht | MNL | Leenman | Vassal |
| Leimplackere, Leemplackere | MNL | Leemplakker | Loam worker |
| Lepelare | MNL | Lepelmaker | Spoon-maker |
| Linemacre, Linemakere | MNL | Touwslager | Rope-maker |
| Lombard(e)(n), Lonbarden, Lumbardo | MNL | Geldwisselaar | Money-changer |
| Lopere | MNL | Boodschapper, gezant | Messenger (walker) |
| Maetselar | MNL | Metselaar | Mason |
| Magister | MNL | Meester | Master |
| Maiere, Maior, Maire, Meyer | MNL | Meier, pachter van een hoeve | Tenant-farmer |
| Mandemaker | MNL | Mandenmaker | Basket-maker |
| Marscalc | MNL | Maarschalk | Marshall |
| Martelmans, Marcelmans, Mers(e)man, Merserighe | MNL | Marskramer | Pedlar |
| Medeblandre | MNL | Bewerker van meekrap | Madder workman |
| Melstre, Melter, Meltre, Mouter | MNL | Mouter | Maltster |
| Mesmaker, Mesmakere | MNL | Messenmaker | Knife-maker |
| Mestelgier | MNL | Boodschapper, gezant | Messenger |
| Metre | MNL | Laken- of korenmeter | Measurer of cloth or corn |
| Miles, Milites | LAT | Ridder | Knight |
| Mmostardmakere, Mostartmaelre | MNL | Mosterdmaker | Mustard-maker |
| Moel, Moelnare, Molen, Molimakere, Molnare, Molnerre | MNL | Molenaar | Miller |
| Moenc | MNL | Monnik | Monk |
| Molendinarius | LAT | Molenaar | Miller |
| Mombare, Monbare | MNL | Voogd, zaakwaarnemer | Guardian |
| Monachus | LAT | Monnik | Monk |
| Monter | MNL | Muntmaker | Moneyer |
| Naeldemakere, Naeldemakers | MNL | Naaldenmaker | Needle-maker |
| Notario ducis | LAT | Notaris (in dienst van hertog) | Notary (in the duke's service) |
| Ongheldere | MNL | Ontvanger van het ongelt | Receiver of 'ongelt' (tax) |
| Paleman | MNL | Palenmaker | Pole-maker |
| Pape, Papinge | MNL | Wereldlijke geestelijke | Parish priest |
| Parchamenarius | LAT | Perkamentmaker | Parchment-maker |
| Peister | MNL | die dieren voedert | Animal caretaker |
| Pellificis | LAT | Bontwerker | Furrier |
| Pelsere | MNL | Bontwerker | Furrier |
| Pentier | MNL | Bakker | Baker |
| Phisicus | LAT | Arts | Physician |
| Piscatoris | LAT | Visser | Fisher |
| Pistor, Pistoris | LAT | Bakker | Baker |
| Plebanus | LAT | Plebaan | Pastor |
| Poertre, Poiters, Portere, Poytre | MNL | Poorter | Citizen |
| Portwarder | MNL | Poortwachter | Gate-keeper |
| Pottere, Pot makere | MNL | Pottenbakker | Potter |
| Preceptor | LAT | Preceptor ? | Preceptor |
| Prepositus | LAT | Proost | Provost |
| Presbiter(o) | LAT | Priester | Priest |
| Procuratori | LAT | Procurator | Procurator |
| Proefst, Proefts | MNL | Proost | Provost |
| Provisori | MNL | Geestelijke of ambtelijke waardigheid | Cleric |
| Raat, Raeds, Raet | MNL | Raadsman | Councillor |
| Rechtre | MNL | Rechter | Judge |
| Rector | MNL | Rector | Rector |
| Ridder(e), Riddre | MNL | Ridder | Knight |
| Riemakere | MNL | Riemmaker | Belt-maker |
| Rietmakere | MNL | Rietmaker | Straw-maker, thatcher |
| Sacerdotis, Sacerdos | LAT | Priester | Priest |
| Sadelaer | MNL | Zadelmaker | Saddler |
| Scabinus | LAT | Schepen | Alderman |
| Scachtre | MNL | Maker van pijl- en speerschachten | Shaft-maker |
| Scankart | MNL | Schenker | Pourer |
| Sceerre | MNL | Scheerder (barbier of lakenscheerder) | Barber |
| Scepene | MNL | Schepen | Alderman |
| Scepmakere, Sceppere, Sceppre, Scro(e)dere | MNL | Kleermaker | Tailor |
| Scermer, Scermre | MNL | Strijder | Warrior |
| Schulte, Scoete, Scote(n), Scotte, Scoute, Sculte(t) | MNL | Schout | Sheriff |
| Scildere | MNL | Schilder | Painter |
| Scipmans | MNL | Schipper | Skipper |
| Scluter, Sluter | MNL | Portier, gevangenbewaarder | Gaoler |
| Scolmester | MNL | Schoolmeester | Schoolmaster |
| Scomaker, Scosuttere | MNL | Schoenmaker | Shoemaker |
| Scotelare, Scotellere | MNL | Schotelmaker | Dish-maker |
| Scrivere | MNL | Schrijver | Writer |
| Scultetus, Sculthetus, Scultinc | LAT | Rechter | Judge |
| Slikeman | MNL | Slik aanbrenger | Mud-worker |
| Smeder, Smet, Smit | MNL | Smid | Smith |
| Snider(e) | MNL | Kleermaker | Tailor |
| Steenbiclere, Steen bichlers | MNL | Steenhouwer | Stone-cutter |
| Svende | MNL | Landbouwer | Farmer |
| Tapijtmacre | MNL | Tapijtmaker | Carpet-maker |
| Tauernier | MNL | Herbergier | Inn keeper |
| Tauwere, Touwere | MNL | Leerbewerker | Tanner or currier |
| Temmerman, Timermans, Timmerman | MNL | Timmerman | Carpenter |
| Textoris | LAT | Wever | Weaver |
| Thieghelere | MNL | Steenbakker | Tiler |
| Tintemakere | MNL | Tentenmaker | Tent-maker |
| Tolnar(e), Tolner(e), Tolnerre | MNL | Tolbaas | Toll-collector |
| Toyart | MNL | Tuier (schepen vastleggen) | Tether |
| Trusere | MNL | Trosser (laden, pakken) | Packer |
| Tscriuers | MNL | Schrijver | Writer |
| Valkenare, Velkenere | MNL | Valkenier | Falconer |
| Vector | LAT | Vrachtschipper | Freighter |
| Verwere | MNL | Verver | Dyer |
| Viltre | MNL | Vilter | Felt-maker |
| Viscopere | MNL | Viskoper | Fish-merchant |
| Visscehre , Visscere | MNL | Visser | Fisher |
| Vladebackere, Vladebacre | MNL | Vlaaienbakker | Flan-baker |
| Vleesaure, Vleeschaure, Vleischouwer, Vleschouwer, Vleshouwere | MNL | Slager | Butcher |
| Voghelare | MNL | Vogelaar | Fowler |
| Volre | MNL | Voller | Fuller |
| Wachtere | MNL | Wachter | Watchman |
| Waldacker | MNL | Metselaar | Mason |
| Wanre | MNL | Wanner (hij die koren want) | Winnower |
| Wart | MNL | Waard | Landlord |
| Weuere | MNL | Wereldlijke geestelijke, Wever | Parish priest |
| Weuere | MNL | Wever | Weaver |
| Wlslagre | MNL | Wolslager | Wool-maker |
| Wortman | MNL | Wortmaker | Wort-maker |
| Zwertvegher | MNL | Wapensmid of polijster van zwaarden | 'Sword-sweeper': weaponsmith or polisher of swords |
Nicknames
| Nickname | Language | Modern Dutch | English |
| Aec | MNL | Haak | Hook |
| Alfsteen | MNL | Halve steen | Half stone |
| Auonde | MNL | Avond | Evening |
| Baers | MNL | Baars | Perch |
| Baligant | FR | Deugniet, nietsnut | Good-for-nothing |
| Ballinc | MNL | Banneling | Exile |
| Bange, Banghe | MNL | Bang | Scared |
| Bara | MNL | Bedrog, goochelspel | Trickery |
| Bards, Bart | MNL | Baard | Beard |
| Barlebaens | MNL | Duivel | Devil |
| Barvoet | MNL | Barrevoets | Bare feet |
| Bastart | MNL | Bastaard | Bastard |
| Battenman | MNL | Bottenman | Bone man |
| Bec | MNL | Bek | Beak |
| Bein | MNL | Been | Leg |
| Bie, Bye | MNL | Bij | Bee |
| Bier | MNL | Bier | Beer |
| Bigordel | MNL | Geldtas aan gordel | Purse |
| Blaubloeme | MNL | Korenbloem | Cornflower |
| Blauoets | MNL | Blauwe voet | Blue foot |
| Blessard | MNL | Met een bles | With a blaze |
| Blideleuen | MNL | Blij leven | Happy life |
| Bloeme, Bloemart, Blome | MNL | Bloem | Flower |
| Blonde | MNL | Blonde | Blond |
| Bobel | MNL | Bobbel | Bump |
| Boec, Buc, Buce, Buch, Buec | MNL | Bok | Goat |
| Boel | MNL | Minnaar | Lover |
| Boene, Bone | MNL | Boon | Bean |
| Boghart | MNL | Boomgaard | Orchard |
| Bonghe | MNL | Trommel | Drum |
| Borluet, Borlut, Borlutte | MNL | Lawaaimaker | Noise-maker |
| Borsdraghere | MNL | Beursdrager | Purse carrier |
| Bove | MNL | Boef, knecht | Villain |
| Brebart | MNL | Brede baard | Broad beard |
| Brede, Breede | MNL | Brede | Broad |
| Broem | MNL | Schuim | Foam |
| Brune, Bruneel, Burne | MNL | Bruin | Brown |
| Brusch, Bruus | MNL | Struikgewas / Schuim | Brushwood / Foam |
| Buk, Buke, Bux, Buyc | MNL | Buik | Belly |
| Busseel, Butel, Buthiel, Butzeel, Butzel, Butziel | MNL | Wijnzak / Mythologisch dier | Wine bag / Mythologic animal |
| Cabellau, Cabelliau | MNL | Kabeljauw | Codfish |
| Caen | FR | Eend | Duck |
| Calf | MNL | Kalf | Calf |
| Callart, Calle | MNL | Babbelaar | Chatter |
| Calvesnack | MNL | Kalf-happer | Calf-eater |
| Calvus | LAT | Kale | Bald |
| Canis | LAT | Hond | Dog |
| Canne | MNL | Kan | Jug |
| Capoen | MNL | Kapoen | Capon |
| Catere | MNL | Kater | Tom-cat |
| Cauwen | MNL | Kinnebak | Chin, jaw |
| Cleenheere | MNL | Klein heer | Little lord |
| Cleine | MNL | Klein | Little |
| Clinkart | MNL | Gouden munt / Straatsteen | Golden coin / paving-stone |
| Clove | MNL | Kloof | Cleft |
| Cnif, Cnijf | MNL | Mes | Knife |
| Cnode | MNL | Knoest, Knokkel | Knot, knuckle |
| Coc, Coquus | MNL | Haan | Cock |
| Cockine | MNL | Leegloper | Good-for-nothing |
| Codde, Colueken, Coluen | MNL | Knots, kolf | Club |
| Coe | MNL | Koe | Cow |
| Colsebyle | MNL | Kousenbillen | Hose bottom |
| Commer | MNL | Lastig | Nuisance |
| Compere | FR | Doopvader | Godfather |
| Coninc | MNL | Koning | King |
| Coram | LAT | Hart | Heart |
| Corbeel | FR | Zwartharig (FR: raaf) | Black haired (FR: raven) |
| Cornuit, Cornute | MNL | Pummel | Yokel |
| Craie, Craiman, Craye | MNL | Kraai | Crow |
| Crane | MNL | Kraan | Tap |
| Criec, Crick, Kriec | MNL | Kers | Cherry |
| Croenekin | MNL | Krans, Kroontje | Garland, crown |
| Croic | MNL | Kreuk | Crease |
| Croppes | MNL | Die zich volpropt | Who stuffs himself |
| Crudepenninx, Crudepen | MNL | Vrek (die zijn penningen kruidt) | Miser |
| Crul, Crulleboye, Crulleken | MNL | Krul | Curl |
| Cum Macula | LAT | Met de vlek | With the spot |
| Curthals | MNL | Korthals | Short neck |
| Dicbier, Dicbir, Dickbier | MNL | Dikbier | Thick beer |
| Die niene verloech | MNL | Die nooit lachte | Who never laughed |
| Doncker | MNL | Donker | Dark |
| Donevoet | MNL | Stijve voet | Stiff foot |
| Dreet | MNL | Scheet | Fart |
| Droeue | MNL | Somber | Sad |
| Dronkine | MNL | Dronkenman | Drunk |
| Duckard, Duker, Dukinghe, Dukinc | MNL | Duiker, duikvogel | Diver, diving-bird |
| Durcant | MNL | Wegkruiper, achterbaks | Creepy person |
| Duue | MNL | Duif | Dove |
| Duvel | MNL | Duivel | Devil |
| Euer | MNL | Everzwijn | Wild boar |
| Fi(e)renblais(e), Fierenblayse, Fierenblase, Fierenbras, Firenbrais | FR | Sterke arme (FR: fier-a-bras) | Strongarm (FR: fier-a-bras) |
| Froes | MNL | Kikker | Frog |
| Ghoede | MNL | Goede | Good |
| Gole | MNL | Drinkebroer | Throat |
| Goude | MNL | Goude | Golden |
| Groete | MNL | Visgraat | Tall |
| Haec | MNL | Haak | Hook |
| Hanen | MNL | Haan | Cock |
| Heldecop | MNL | Boei-kop | Buoy-head |
| Heurkint | MNL | Hoerenkind | Whore-child |
| Heyli(e)ghevrouwe | MNL | Heilige vrouw | Holy woman |
| Hoedekine, Hoeuedekin | MNL | Kaarsstompje | Candle stump |
| Hoeft | MNL | Hoofd | Head |
| Hoen, Hoens, Hons | MNL | Kip | Chicken |
| Hoesterlinc | MNL | Oosterling | Easterner |
| Hoghen, Hoeghen | MNL | Hoge | High |
| Hont(e), Huntekin | MNL | Hond | Dog |
| Huuchals | MNL | Huikhals (soort mantel) | Hooded cloak |
| Hyseriin, Jserine | MNL | Ijzer | Iron |
| Innighe | MNL | Vroom | Pious |
| Iude, Jeude, Jode, Joede, Jude | MNL | Jood | Jew |
| Junghe | MNL | Jonge | Young |
| Juvene | LAT | Jonge | Young |
| Keghelaere | MNL | Kegelspeler | Skittle player |
| Keiser, Keyser | MNL | Keizer | Emperor |
| Kenode, Knode, Knuts | MNL | Knoest, Knokkel | Knot, knuckle |
| Kics | MNL | Kijken | Look |
| Kiekin, Kiekiins | MNL | Kuiken | Chick |
| Kint | MNL | Kind | Child |
| Kort(e) | MNL | Korte | Short |
| Lancgeroch, Lancroc, Langerox, Langheroc | MNL | Lange rok | Long dress |
| Langen, Langhe | MNL | Lange | Tall |
| Lecker | MNL | Lekker | Nice |
| Ledeghe | MNL | Vrij (zonder werk, vrijgezel) | Idle (without work or partner) |
| Lettele, Luttelman | MNL | Klein | Little man |
| Lodderken, Loddernie | MNL | Losbol, wellusteling | Lascivious |
| Loeuin | FR | Wolf (FR: loupe) | Wolf (FR: loupe) |
| Longus | LAT | Lange | Tall |
| Lozere | MNL | Sluwe | Cunning |
| Maenschin | MNL | Maneschijn | Moonshine |
| Maerke | MNL | Mark | Marc |
| Magnus, Manghenus | LAT | Grote | Tall |
| Makerreel | MNL | Makreel | Mackerel |
| Markolf | MNL | Ekster | Magpie |
| Masc | MNL | Vlek | Marc, spot |
| Mey | MNL | Levenslustige (meimaand) | Sprightly (month of May) |
| Midach | MNL | Middag | Midday |
| Mie | MNL | Loon | Salary |
| Minne, Minneman | MNL | Beminde | Loved one |
| Moer | MNL | Zwarte | Black |
| Moes, Mues | MNL | Spijs | Food |
| Mol | MNL | Mol | Mole |
| Muil, Mulart, Mule | MNL | Pantoffel | Mule |
| Naghel | MNL | Nagel | Fingernail |
| Napbrekere | MNL | Napbreker | Cup-breaker |
| Neue, Neve | MNL | Neef | Nephew |
| Niger | LAT | Zwarte | Black |
| Oer | MNL | Beer | Bear |
| Oge | MNL | Hoog | Tall |
| Olipot | MNL | Oliepot | Oil jar |
| Ome(n), Oem, Omekine | MNL | Oom | Uncle |
| Onlost | MNL | Onlust | Uncomfortable |
| Panne(n) | MNL | Pan | Pan |
| Pannekins | MNL | Pannetje | Small pan |
| Paus | MNL | Paus | Pope |
| Pauwe, Paue | MNL | Pauw | Peecock |
| Pertshoeft | MNL | Paardekop | Horse head |
| Peteman | MNL | Gouden munt | Golden coin |
| Pinart | MNL | Kleine munt | Small coin |
| Pipe | MNL | Pijp | Pipe |
| Pluckerose, Plucrose | MNL | Rosenplukker | Rose picker |
| Pluuier | MNL | Pluvier | Plover |
| Pratre | MNL | Prater | Speaker |
| Pryckert | MNL | Praler, ophef maker | Flaunter |
| Putoc(h), Putocke | MNL | Vissoort | Fish |
| Quade | MNL | Kwaad | Evil |
| Quic | MNL | Kwik, Snel | Quick |
| Quistwater | MNL | Waterverkwister | Spoil water |
| Rape | MNL | Raap | Turnip |
| Raven | MNL | Raaf | Raven |
| Regis | LAT | Koning | King |
| Reigher | MNL | Reiger | Heron |
| Rike, Riken | MNL | Rijk | Rich |
| Rin, Rinvisch, Rijnvisch | MNL | Rijnvis | Rhine fish |
| Roden, Roede(n) | MNL | Rode | Red |
| Rouer, Rowerus | MNL | Rover | Rover |
| Rouvoet | MNL | Ruige voet | Rough foot |
| Ruffo | LAT | Rode | Red |
| Sage(s) | FR | Wijze | Wise |
| Salm | MNL | Zalm | Salmon |
| Scakart | MNL | Schaakspeler | Chess-player |
| Scamel | MNL | Eerbaar, ingetogen | Modest |
| Scamps | MNL | Schamper, spotter | Scoffer |
| Scarlaken | MNL | Scharlaken | Scarlet |
| Scelwart, Schelewart, Schille | MNL | Schele | Cross-eyed |
| Scenkel(e), Scinkel | MNL | Schenkel | Shank |
| Scoreel | FR | Eekhoorn | Squirrel |
| Screvel | MNL | Treuzelaar | Dawdler |
| Senum | LAT | Oude | Old |
| Slabbart | MNL | Gulzigaard | Glutton |
| Sloet | MNL | Slot | Lock |
| Sluke | MNL | Veelvraat | Glutton |
| Smicke, Smiec | MNL | Smeulen | Smoulder |
| Smout | MNL | Vet, Olie | Fat or oil |
| Snauel | MNL | Snavel | Beak |
| Snep, Snepart, Snepore | MNL | Babbelaar | Chatter |
| Sonderland | MNL | Zonder land | No land |
| Spiegel | MNL | Spiegel | Mirror |
| Spiker | MNL | Spijker | Nail |
| Spirinc, Sprinx, Spirinx | MNL | Spiering | Smelt |
| Spriet | MNL | Stang, Staak | Pole, stake |
| Stael | MNL | Staal | Steal |
| Stamelarit, Stamelare, Stamelart | MNL | Stotteraar | Stammerer |
| Steenard, Steenaert, Steene, Steneken | MNL | Steen | Stone |
| Stippekender | MNL | Stiefkind | Stepchild |
| Stir | MNL | Stier | Bull |
| Stoc | MNL | Stok, Boomstam | Stick, treetrunk |
| Stoep | MNL | Stoep | Doorstep |
| Stoerm, Storhem | MNL | Storm | Storm |
| Stopelkin | MNL | Struikelaar | Stumbler |
| Strich | MNL | Strik | Knot |
| Strument | MNL | Stromend | Streaming |
| Stuucs | MNL | Duw, Por | Push |
| Suardt, Svarten | MNL | Zwarte | Black |
| Svaif | MNL | Zwaaf | Swabian |
| Svancken | MNL | Zwaan | Swan |
| Tant | MNL | Tand | Tooth |
| Tater(e) | MNL | Tartaar, zigeuner | Tartar, gipsy |
| Tay | MNL | Taai | Tough |
| Thuin | MNL | Tuin | Garden |
| Toreel | MNL | Torentje | Turret |
| Tuc | MNL | Trek | Draught |
| Tunne | MNL | Ton | Tun |
| Turc | MNL | Turk | Turc |
| Ulf | MNL | Wolf | Woolf |
| Vaelspaen | MNL | Vale lepel | Ashen spoon |
| Vaken | MNL | Slapen | Sleep |
| Valant | MNL | Duivel | Devil |
| Valecappe | MNL | Vale kap | Ashen hood |
| Valke | MNL | Valk | Falcon |
| Vekenstyl | MNL | Stijl/paal van een hek | Post of a fence |
| Verkins | MNL | Kind | Child |
| Vetten | MNL | Vette | Fat |
| Viltkin | MNL | Vilten hoed | Felt hat |
| Vinke(n), Vincs | MNL | Vink | Fink |
| Vint | MNL | Snel / Kousenmaker | Quick |
| Virtichponde | MNL | Veertig pond | Forty pounds |
| Visc | MNL | Vis | Fish |
| Visevase | MNL | Beuzelpraat | Idle talk |
| Vlieghe | MNL | Vlieg | Fly |
| Voet, Voit | MNL | Voet | Foot |
| Vogel | MNL | Vogel | Bird |
| Vos, Vosse, Vosseken | MNL | Vos | Fox |
| Vraet | MNL | Vreter | Glutton |
| Vrie | MNL | Vrije | Free (born free) |
| Vriend, Vrint | MNL | Vriend | Friend |
| Vrode(n), Vroede(n) | MNL | Wijze | Wise |
| Vromoeds | MNL | Vrolijk | High spirited |
| Weder | MNL | Ram | Ram |
| Weis | MNL | Weeskind | Orphan |
| Widoeghe | MNL | Wijde ogen | Wide eyed |
| Wilde | MNL | Wilde | Wild |
| Witte(n) | MNL | Witte | White |
| Wittebart | MNL | Witte baard | White beard |
| Wittebloem | MNL | Witte bloem | White flower |
| Wittebroet | MNL | Witbrood | White bread |
| Zalm | MNL | Zalm | Salmon |
| Zassen | MNL | Saksen | Saxon |
| Zieken | MNL | Zieken | Sick people |
| Ziele | MNL | Ziel | Soul |
| Zonne | MNL | Zon | Sun |
| Zuakart | MNL | Lenig, beweeglijk | Supple |
| Zuarte | MNL | Zwarte | Black |
Occupation-nicknames
| Occupation-nickname | Language | Modern Dutch | English |
| Ankere | MNL | Anker / ankersmid | Anchor / anchor-smith |
| Bake | MNL | Varkensvlees / varkensboer | Pork / pig-farmer |
| Bennes | MNL | Mand / mandenvlechter | Basket / basket-weaver |
| Bicken | MNL | Steen / steenhouwer | Stone / stone cutter |
| Boeter, Botere | MNL | Boter / koopman in boter | Butter / butter-merchant |
| Bokel, Buekel | MNL | Schildknop, gesp / gespenmaker | Shield boss, buckle / buckle-maker |
| Cabus, Cabuys | FR | Kolenteler of bijnaam: koolhoofd | Cabbage head / cabbage farmer |
| Cant, Kant | MNL | Kant / kleermaker | Lace / tailor |
| Case | MNL | Kaas / kaasmaker | Cheese / cheese-maker |
| Claustro | LAT | Kloosterorde / monnik | Monastic order / monk |
| Clenke | MNL | Klink / klinker | Rivet / riveter |
| Cordinge, Cordinghe | MNL | Koord / touwslager | Cord, rope / rope-maker |
| Coren | MNL | Koren / korenkoper | Corn / corn-merchant |
| Cotoen | MNL | Katoen / wever, katoenkoper | Cotton / weaver, cotton-merchant |
| Cousen, Kaus | MNL | Kousen / kousenmaker | Hose / hosier |
| Kembart, Kember | MNL | Kambaard / barbier | Comb / barber |
| Lepele | MNL | Lepel / lepelsnijder | Spoon / spoon-maker |
| Marteel | MNL | Hamer / smid | Hammer / smith |
| Pael | MNL | Paal / palenmaker | Pole / pole-maker |
| Palin | MNL | Paling / palingvisser | Eel / eel-catcher |
| Platea | MNL | Schotel / schotelmaker | Plate / plate-maker |
| Poste | MNL | Deurpost / timmerman | Door-post / carpenter |
| Pots | MNL | Pot / pottenbakker, ketellapper | Pot / potter, tinker |
| Puls | MNL | Polsstok om vis op te jagen / visser | Pole to chase fish / fisher |
| Quareels | MNL | Tegel / tegelbakker | Tile / tile-maker |
| Riim | MNL | Riem / riemenmaker | Belt / belt-maker |
| Schelkini | MNL | Belletje / belleman | Small bell / bell man |
| Scop | MNL | Schop, schep / schepper | Scoop / scooper |
| Scute | MNL | Schuit / schipper | Ship / skipper |
| Slic, sclix | MNL | Modder, slik / aanbrenger of opruimer | Mud / mud cleaner |
| Sloeue, Slieve | MNL | Sloof / timmerman | Sloof (carpenter's tool) / carpenter |
| Spaen, Spanekijn, Spanekine | MNL | Houten lepel / lepelmaker | Wooden spoon / spoon-maker |
| Steimpel | MNL | Stempel / stempelsnijder | Stamp / stamp cutter |
| Strael | MNL | Straal, pijl / pijlenmaker | Ray, arrow / arrow-maker |
| Wacghe | MNL | Waag / waagmeester | Weigh-house / weigh-master |
| Warmoes | MNL | Groente, moeskruid / groenteboer | Vegetables / greengrocer |
| Wauel(s) | MNL | Wafel / wafelbakker | Wafer / wafer-baker |
| Wort | MNL | Wort / wortmaker | Wort / wort-maker |
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Introduction References Locations Raw data (550 Kb) |
Lists: Given names women Given names men Occupational names and Nicknames |
Analyses: Non-Germanic names Variation Most popular names Bynames |
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