Zuideinde

* (Drenthe) Attested as Zuideinde in 1867. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and einde (“end, edge”).
* (Gelderland) Attested as Wittenstein in 1830-1855. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and einde (“end, edge”). The toponym contrasts with Noordeinde. See also Dutch Low Saxon Zuudeinde.
* (Zaanstad, near Assendelft) First attested as Zuider Einde in 1839-1859. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and einde (“end, edge”). The toponym contrasts with Noordeinde.
* (Zaanstad, near Westzaan) Attested as Suijdt ende in 1665. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and einde (“end, edge”).
* (Overijssel) Attested as Zuideinde in 1899. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and einde (“end, edge”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Zuudaende.
* (Zuid-Holland) Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and einde (“end, edge”). The toponym contrasts with Noordeinde.
* (Oostzaan) First attested as zuydt-eynde van oostsanen in 1394. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and einde (“end, edge”). The toponym contrasts with Noordeinde.

A hamlet in Tynaarlo, Drenthe, Netherlands

A hamlet in Oldebroek, Gelderland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Zaanstad, North Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, Netherlands

A hamlet in Nieuwkoop, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Oostzaan, North Holland, Netherlands


Hamingen

First attested as Haeminge in 1594. Derived either from Old Dutch Hame (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- or from Middle Dutch *haam (“sack-shaped fishing net”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.

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A hamlet in Staphorst, Overijssel, Netherlands


Lankhorst

First attested as langhorst in 1283. Compound of lang (“long, elongated”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).


Thij

First attested as tije in 1456. Derived from Middle Dutch tië (“meeting place in a village, place where law is spoken”).


De Leijen

* (Noord-Holland) First attested as Leyerthienden van Oudenyerop in 1593. Derived from the plural form of dialectal lei (“wet peat bog, swampy flooded land”).
* (Overijssel) Attested as Leijen in 1846. Derived from the plural form of dialectal leije (“cultivated land between two drainage canals”).

A hamlet in Hollands Kroon, North Holland, Netherlands


De Bult

* (Friesland) Derived from bult (“bump, slightly elevated place”).
* (Groningen) First attested as de Bult in 1781. Derived from bult (“bump, slightly elevated place”).
* (Overijssel) First attested as Grote en Kleine Bult in 1790. Derived from bult (“bump, slightly elevated place”).

A hamlet in Ooststellingwerf, Friesland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Westerwolde, Groningen, Netherlands


Kerkbuurt

* (Medemblik) Attested as Kerkbuurt in 1913. Compound of kerk (“church”) and buurt (“hamlet, small settlement”).
* (Schagen) Compound of kerk (“church”) and buurt (“hamlet, small settlement”).
* (Waterland) First attested as Merckerk in 1573. Compound of kerk (“church”) and buurt (“hamlet, small settlement”).
* (Zaanstad) First attested as Kerk-Buert in 1658. Compound of kerk (“church”) and buurt (“hamlet, small settlement”).
* (Zuid-Holland) Compound of kerk (“church”) and buurt (“hamlet, small settlement”).
* (Oostzaan) First attested as Westerkerkbuurt, Oosterkerkbuurt in 1839-1859. Compound of kerk (“church”) and buurt (“hamlet, small settlement”).
* (Overijssel)Attested as Kerkbuurt in 1899. Compound of kerk (“church”) and buurt (“hamlet, small settlement”).

A hamlet in Medemblik, North Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Schagen, North Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Waterland, North Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Schiedam, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Rugge

First attested as rugghe in 1395-1396. Derived from Middle Dutch rugge (“sandy ridge, sandbar”).

A neighbourhood of Voorne aan Zee, South Holland, Netherlands


Kallenkote

First attested as coldenkote in 1428. Compound of Middle Dutch kald (“cold, abandoned”) and the dative singular form of kot (“cottage, shack, small farm”).

A village in Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Steenwijkerland

Compound of the toponym Steenwijk and land (“land”).

Meronyms: Baarlo, Baars, Barsbeek, Basse, Basserveld, Belt-Schutsloot, Blankenham, Blauwe Hand, Blokzijl, De Bult, De Klosse, De Krieger, De Pol, Doosje, Eese, Eesveen, Giethoorn, Heetveld, IJsselham, Jonen, Kadoelen, Kalenberg, Kallenkote, Kuinre, Leeuwte, Marijenkampen, Moespot, Molenhoek, Muggenbeet, Nederland, Oldemarkt, Onna, Ossenzijl, Paasloo, Poepershoek, Roekebosch, Ronduite, Scheerwolde, Sint Jansklooster, Steenwijk, Steenwijkerwold, Thij, Tuk, Vollenhove, Wanneperveen, Westeinde, Wetering, Willemsoord, Witte Paarden, Zuideinde, Zuidveen

A municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Halfweg

* (Haarlemmermeer) Attested as Half wegen in 1680. Derived from halfweg (“halfway”). The settlement was named for its location halfway between Haarlem and Amsterdam.
* (Noardeast-Fryslân) Calque of West Frisian Healwei, derived in turn from healwei (“halfway”). The settlement was named for its location midway between Warfstermolen and De Leegte.
* (Terschelling) Derived from halfweg (“halfway”). See also West Frisian Healwei.
* (Purmerend) Derived from halfweg (“halfway”). The hamlet was named for its location midway between Middenbeemster and Purmerend.
* (Overijssel) Attested as Halfweg in 1899. Derived from halfweg (“halfway”). The settlement was named for its location midway between Staphorst and de Wijk.
* (Zuid-Holland) Attested as Halfwegen in 1867. Derived from halfweg (“halfway”). The settlement was named for its location halfway between Leiden and Haarlem.

A village in Haarlemmermeer, North Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Purmerend, North Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Lisse, South Holland, Netherlands


Harculo

First attested as herkeloe in 1216-1227. Potentially a compound of Old Dutch Hariko (a personal name) and lo (“light forest”).

A hamlet in Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands


Zwollerkerspel

Compound of the toponym Zwolle and kerspel (“parish, church district”). The municipality roughly encompassed the former territory of the medieval parish of Zwolle.

A former municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


De Lichtmis

First attested as Ligttmis around 1680. Derived either from Lichtmis (“Candlemas”) or lichtmis (“profligate, scoundrel”). Originally the name of an inn.


Windesheim

/ˈʋɪn.dəsˌɦɛi̯m/

First attested as wendesheim in 1028. Compound of Old Dutch Winid (a personal name) and heem (“home, settlement”).

A village in Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands


Haerst

First attested as haerste in 1381-1383. Likely derived from a variant of Middle Dutch horst (“overgrown elevated place”).


De Ruiten

First attested as die rute in 1381-1383. Related to dialectal roet (“weeds”). Compare Ruiten and Rutbeek.


Wijthmen

First attested as wytmen in 1207. Etymology uncertain. The proposed derivation from Middle Dutch wedeme (“donation made to the Church, rectory”) is impossible. The first element of the toponym may be Middle Dutch wide (“basket willow, Salix viminalis”). Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Besthmen, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Ratum, Reutum, Thamen and Wachtum.


Langenholte

First attested as langenholte in 1364. Compound of lang (“long”) and the dative singular form of Middle Dutch holt (“rising deciduous forest”).


Hoog Zuthem

First attested as suthem around 1300. Derived from hoog (“high, upper”) and a compound of Middle Dutch suut (“south-, southern”) and heem (“home, settlement”). The element hoog was added to distinguish the settlement from Laag Zuthem.


Vechtlanden

Compound of the hydronym Vecht and the plural form of land (“land”).

A neighbourhood of Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands


Katerveer

First attested as Caetense Veer in 1570. Compound of the toponym Katen and veer (“ferry, crossing”).


Stadshagen

Compound of stad (“city”) and the plural form of haag (“hedge”).


Oldeneel

First attested as aldennele in 1357. Compound of Old Dutch ald (“old”) and Middle Dutch niel (“low-lying land”).


Hanzeland

Compound of the term Hanze and land (“land”). The name was chosen as a reference to Zwolle's membership of the Hanseatic League.


Kamperpoort

First attested as Kamperpoortenvoorstad around 1700. Compound of the toponym Kampen and poort (“gate”). Named after one of the former gates of Zwolle.


Tolhuislanden

First attested as Tolhuislanden in 1830-1855. Compound of tolhuis (“tollhouse”) and the plural form of land (“land”). Named after a former tollhouse located on the road to Nieuwleusen.


Spoolde

First attested as spolderberghe in 1308. Derived from a term cognate to Middle Dutch spelle (“piece of wood”), referring here to an area rich in firewood. Compare Hoog Spul, Laag Spul, Speuld and Speldhurst.


Diezerpoort

First attested as de Dieserpoort in 1775. Compound of the toponym Dieze and poort (“gate”). Named after one of the former gates of Zwolle.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Diezerpoorte.


Wipstrik

First attested as Wipstrik in 1867. Derived from wipstrik (“kind of snare used to catch roe deer”). Allegedly named after a former inn with its own set of gallows.


Zalné

First attested as salne around 1300. Etymology unknown. Potentially derived from Proto-Germanic *salah (“willow, Salix sp.”) or from the name of the Salian Franks.

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Pierik

First attested as Pierikserve in 1874. Derived from Pierik (a surname), which derives in turn from a development of perk (“enclosed area, fenced-in area”). Originally the name of a farmhouse. Compare Perik.


Aa-landen

Attested as Aa landen in 1830-1855. Derived from the hydronym Aa and the plural form of land (“land”).


Laag Zuthem

First attested as Laag Zuthem in 1867. Derived from laag (“low, lower”) and a compound of Middle Dutch suut (“south-, southern”) and heem (“home, settlement”). The element laag was added to distinguish the settlement from Hoog Zuthem.

A village in Raalte, Overijssel, Netherlands


Assendorp

Potentially attested as aschendorpe in pago isloi in the middle of the 11th century, attested with certainty as van aschendorpe in 1403. Compound of Old Dutch Asko (a personal name) and dorp (“farmstead, settlement”). Formerly an independent hamlet.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Assendörp.


Poort van Zwolle

Derived from poort (“gate”) and the toponym Zwolle.


Nieuw-Assendorp

Compound of nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Assendorp.


Oud-Assendorp

Compound of oud (“old”) and the toponym Assendorp.


Frankhuis

First attested as frankhuys in 1396. Compound of Middle Dutch Frank (a personal name) and huis (“house”). Formerly an independent hamlet.


Ittersumerbroek

Compound of the toponym Ittersum and broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Ittersumerlanden

Compound of the toponym Ittersum and the plural form of land (“land”).


Ittersum

First attested as itterzem and yttersheim in 1207. Potentially a compound of Old Dutch Iddahari (a personal name) and heem (“home, settlement”), although the shift from -dd- to -tt- is problematic. Formerly an independent hamlet.


Oud Ittersum

Derived from oud (“old”) and the toponym Ittersum.


Westenholte

First attested as westenholte in 1364. Compound of west (“western, west-”) and the dative singular form of Middle Dutch holt (“rising deciduous forest”). Formerly an independent hamlet.


Oud-Westenholte

Compound of oud (“old”) and the toponym Westenholte.


Schellerhoek

Compound of the toponym Schelle and hoek (“isolated place, corner”).


Schellerbroek

Compound of the toponym Schelle and broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Oldenelerlanden

Compound of the toponym Oldeneel and the plural form of land (“land”).


Schellerlanden

Compound of the toponym Schelle and the plural form of land (“land”).


Oldenelerbroek

Compound of the toponym Oldeneel and broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Oud Schelle

Derived from oud (“old”) and the toponym Schelle.


Bagijneweide

/baːˈɣɛi̯.nəˌʋɛi̯.də/

Compound of begijn (“Beguine”) and weide (“pasture”). Named after a former Beguine complex.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Bagienewei.


Bollebieste

Derived from Dutch Low Saxon bollebieste (“bull”). Named after a former bull market.


Bruggenhoek

Compound of brug (“bridge”) and hoek (“corner, isolated place”). Formerly an independent hamlet.
See also Dutch Low Saxon bruggen-oeke.


Gerenbroek

Compound of the toponym Geren and broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Holtenbroek

First attested as Holtenbroick in 1515. Compound of the toponym Holten and broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Milligen

First attested as Millingen in 1583. Derived from Old Dutch Millo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Gerenlanden

Compound of the toponym Geren and the plural form of land (“land”).


Stadsbroek

Compound of stad (“city”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Brinkhoek

First attested as Berkum Brinkhoek in 1867. Compound of brink (“pasture, village green”) and hoek (“corner, isolated place”). Formerly an independent hamlet.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Brinkers-oeke.


De Tippe

* (Drenthe) Attested as Uiterst Oord in 1851-1855. Derived from Dutch Low Saxon tip (“tapering piece of land”).
* (Overijssel) Derived from Dutch Low Saxon tip (“tapering piece of land”).

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A hamlet in De Wolden, Drenthe, Netherlands


Polhaar

Tautological compound of pol (“overgrown sandy hill”) and haar (“sandy ridge”).

A neighbourhood of Dalfsen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Leemcule

First attested as de leemkule in 1457. Compound of Middle Dutch leem (“loam, clay”) and kuil (“hole, pit”). Originally the name of a farm.


Berkum

Potentially attested as barkmen in 1233, attested with certainty as bercmede in 1364. Compound of Middle Dutch berke (“birch, Betula sp.”) and an unknown second element. Compare Bathmen, Besthmen, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Ratum, Reutum, Thamen, Wachtum and Wijthmen. Originally an independent hamlet.


Ankummer Es

Derived from the toponym Ankum and es (“farmland next to a village”).


Indische Buurt

All derived from Indisch (“pertaining to the Dutch East Indies”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The streets in the neighbourhoods are named after people and places of the Indonesian Archipelago.

A neighbourhood of Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Delft, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Vlaardingen, South Holland, Netherlands


Gerner Marke

Compound of the toponym Gerner and mark (“undivided communal land”).


Ankum

First attested as to anken in 1381-1383. Etymology unknown. Not derived from a term related to Middle Dutch eng (“farmland next to a village”), a compound of a personal name and heem (“home, settlement”) or dialectal ank (“pool, kolk lake”). The toponym bears a passing resemblance to Old High German anko (“salve, grease, butter”); the significance (if any) of this resemblance is unknown.

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A hamlet in Dalfsen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Hoonhorst

First attested as de honhorst in 1283. Compound of Middle Dutch hogen (“elevated”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).

A village in Dalfsen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Dalfserveld

First attested as dalfser veld in 1830-1855. Compound of the toponym Dalfsen and veld (“field”).


Lemelerveld

First attested as Lemelerveld in 1899. Compound of the toponym Lemele and veld (“field”).


Hessum

First attested as hossem and hesne in 1328. Etymology uncertain. Ostensibly a compound of a personal name and heem (“home, settlement”), but the second attestation of 1328 casts doubt on this etymology. Compare Dalfsen, Oudleusen and Welsum.


Den Hulst

First attested as in Den Hulst ofte op de Gracht in the beginning of the 18th century. Derived from hulst (“holly, Ilex aquifolium”).


De Meele

First attested as MEELE (DE) in 1846. Derived from Dutch Low Saxon medel (“common windgrass, Apera spica-venti”), often used metonymically to refer to an uncultivated field covered with the plant.


De Marshoek

First attested as MARSHOEK (DE) of de Marschhoek in 1846. Compound of a dialectal variant of meers (“land next to water, pasture”) and hoek (“isolated place”).


Ooster-Dalfsen

First attested as osterdaluessem in 1381. Compound of ooster (“eastern, east-”) and the toponym Dalfsen.


Dalfsen

First attested as ecclesie de dalsen in 1241. Etymology unknown. Although later attestations include the element heem (“home, settlement”), this element is absent from the earliest attestations and can thus not be used to construct an etymology. Compare Hessum, Oudleusen and Welsum.

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Meronyms: Ankum, Broekhuizen, Dalfserveld, Dalmsholte, De Marshoek, De Meele, Den Hulst, Emmen, Engeland, Gerner, Hessum, Holt, Hoonhorst, Lemelerveld, Lenthe, Mataram, Millingen, Nieuwleusen, Ooster-Dalfsen, Oudleusen, Ruitenveen, Slennebroek, Strenkhaar, Vennenberg, Welsum

A village and municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Lenthe

Potentially attested as lenethe in 1133, attested with certainty as de lente in 1172. Etymology unknown. Perhaps derived from Proto-Germanic *hlîn- (“Norway maple, Acer platanoides”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix *-iþi, related to *lindu. Compare Lent and Linde.

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Dalmsholte

First attested as dalmeshout in 1381-1383. Compound of an unclear first element and the dative singular form of Middle Dutch holt (“rising deciduous forest”). The first element may be a personal name or a contraction of the toponym Dalfsen.


Herfte

First attested as heruten around 1310. Presumably derived from Proto-Germanic *harwja- (“flax”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix *-iþi.

A hamlet in Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands


Vennenberg

First attested as VEENENBERG of Veenbergen in 1848. Compound of veen (“peat bog”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).


Millingen

First attested as millincgen in 1339. Derived from Old Dutch Milo (a personal name) or Millo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


De Hare

First attested as HARE (DE) of de Haar 1844. Derived from the dative singular form of haar (“sandy ridge”).

A hamlet in Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Slennebroek

First attested as slendebroeck in 1425. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch slende (“low-lying area, pool, kolk lake”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). Compare for the first element Old English slind (“slope, incline”) and Old Saxon slund (“gullet, maw, abyss”).


Arriën

First attested as de arien in 1294-1295. Potentially derived from a term cognate to Middle Dutch eriën (“plough, till”).

A hamlet in Ommen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Beerzerveld

First attested as Beerzerveld around 1860. Compound of the toponym Beerze and veld (“field”).


Archem

First attested as arachem in 947. Compound of either Old Dutch Arho (a personal name) or Proto-Germanic *arga- (“bad, worthless”) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Arkel.


Welsum

* (Olst-Wijhe) First attested as wilsem in 1213. Compound of Old Dutch Willa (a personal name) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Wilsum, Wolsum and Wilsum.
* (Dalfsen) First attested as welsne in 1315. Etymology unknown. Not derived from heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Dalfsen, Hessum and Oudleusen.

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A village in Olst-Wijhe, Overijssel, Netherlands


Lemele

First attested as lemelo in 1381-1383. Compound of Middle Dutch leem (“clay, loam”) and lo (“light forest”).

A village in Ommen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Vilsteren

First attested as vilsteren in 1233. Etymology unknown. A proposed derivation from Proto-Germanic *felis (“rock, hill”) is unlikely.

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Hoogengraven

A clipping of Hooge Graven Brug attested 1830–1855, from Hooge Graven + brug (“bridge”).


Vinkenbuurt

First attested as Vinkenbuurt. Compound of either vink (“chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs”) or dialectal vinke (“low-quality turf”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, hamlet”).


Junne

First attested as junne in 1381-1383. Etymology unknown.

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Stegerveld

First attested as Stegeren Veld in 1867. Compound of the toponym Stegeren and veld (“field”).


Ommerkanaal

Compound of the toponym Ommen and kanaal (“canal”).


Arriërveld

First attested as Arriën Veld in 1867. Compound of the toponym Arriën and veld (“field”).


Stegeren

First attested as steyghere in 1244. Perhaps derived from Middle Dutch steiger (“elevated look-out point”) or a compound of a term cognate to stijgen (“rise”) and Old Dutch heri (“sandy ridge”).


Laarakkers

First attested as in lare in 1181. Compound of laar (“intensively cultivated forest”) and the plural form of akker (“farmland”). The element Laar refers to a former estate.

A neighbourhood of Ommen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Besthmen

First attested as bestmannyng in 1381-1383. Etymology unknown. Not a compound of best (“best”) and man (“man”). Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Ratum, Reutum, Thamen, Wachtum, Wijthmen.

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Rotbrink

First attested as Robbrink in 1867. Compound of rot (“neighbourhood, hamlet”) and brink (“pasture, village green”).


Witharen

First attested as bij Witthaeren in 1533. Compound of wit (“white”) and haar (“sandy ridge”). Compare Bruinehaar.


Rosengaarde

First attested as Rosengaarden Marke in 1795. Derived from rozengaard (“rose garden”).


Giethmen

First attested as gheetmen, gheetmunde and gheetmende in 1381-1383. Etymology unknown. Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Besthmen, Diermen, Fortmond, Helpman, Hertme, Ratum, Reutum, Thamen, Wachtum and Wijthmen.

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Nieuwebrug

* (Friesland) Attested as Nieuwebrug in 1846. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and brug (“bridge”). See also West Frisian Nijbrêge.
* (Noord-Holland) Compound of nieuw (“new”) and brug (“bridge”).
* (Overijssel) Attested as de Nijebrugh in 1573. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and brug (“bridge”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Nijebrug.

A village in Heerenveen, Friesland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Haarlemmermeer, North Holland, Netherlands


Bruchterveld

First attested as Bruchter Veld in 1866. Compound of the toponym Brucht and veld (“field”).

A village in Hardenberg, Overijssel, Netherlands


Gramsbergen

First attested as bergene in 1227. Compound of Old Dutch Gram (a personal name) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Gramsbargen, Grambarge.

A city and former municipality of Hardenberg, Overijssel, Netherlands


Dedemsvaart

First attested as Dedemsvaart sometime after 1809. Compound of Dedem (a surname) and vaart (“canal”). The settlement was named after a nearby canal built by Baron J. W. van Dedem tot Den Berg (1776-1851).


Kloosterhaar

First attested as De Klooster Haar in 1868. Compound of klooster (“monastery”) and haar (“sandy ridge”). The area where the current settlement is located was formerly owned by the Cistercian abbey at Sibculo.


Varsen

First attested as versen, versene and versne in 1381-1383. Etymology unknown. Perhaps derived from (a term cognate to) Middle Dutch verse (“young cow”) or from an ancient hydronym. Compare Peursum, Poederoijen, Poeijers, Sterksel, Vaarle, Vaarsel, Varssel, Varsselder, Varsseveld, Ten Vorsel, Bolsele, Versen and Viersen.

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Baalderveld

Compound of the toponym Baalder and veld (“field”).

A neighbourhood of Hardenberg, Overijssel, Netherlands


Heemsermars

Compound of the toponym Heemse and mars (“land next to water, pasture”).


Sibculo

First attested as sebekeloe in 1253. Compound of Old Dutch Sibica (a personal name) and lo (“light forest”).


Achterin

Derived from achterin (“in the back”). The settlement was named for its location vis-à-vis its neighbours when seen from Hardenberg.

A hamlet in Hardenberg, Overijssel, Netherlands


Mariënberg

First attested as marienberg in 1405. Compound of the name of Saint Mary and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Named after a former Cistercian monastery.


Bergentheim

First attested as bergenthem and berchenthem in 1381-1383. Compound of a first element derived from Proto-Germanic *burgundjô- (“elevated location”) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Borne and Bornholm.


Anerveen

First attested as Anerveen in 1846. Compound of the toponym Ane and veen (“peat bog”).


Baalder

First attested as bodelar around 1300. Compound of Old Dutch Bodo (a personal name) and laar (“intensively cultivated forest”).


Marslanden

Compound of a variant of meers (“land next to water, pasture”) and the plural form of land (“land”).


Slagharen

First attested as Slagharen in 1844. Compound of slag (“parcel, divided land, agricultural complex”) and haar (“sandy ridge”).


Zeesse

First attested as to zese and van zees in 1381-1383. Etymology unknown. Potentially derived from a term cognate to zegge (“sedge, Carex sp.”). Compare Zeegse, Zeijen, Zeist, Ziek, Seeste and Segeste.

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Lutten

First attested as Lotten in 1532. The toponym refers to the low elevation of the settlement. Compare Losser, De Lutte and Lutten.


Oud-Lutten

First attested as apud lutten in 1259. Compound of oud (“old”) and the toponym Lutten.


Brucht

First attested as broch and brucht in 1381-1383. Potentially derived from Middle Dutch broec (“marsh, marshland”).


Collendoornerveen

Compound of the toponym Collendoorn and veen (“peat bog”).


Benedenvaart

Compound of beneden (“down, lower”) and vaart (“canal”). The settlement was named for its location downstream from Dedemsvaart.


De Belt

First attested as De Belte in 1830-1855. Derived from belt (“slightly elevated place”).


Beerze

First attested as beerse in 1328. Either derived from a Germanic term cognate to or directly from Latin bersa (“enclosed hunting grounds”). Compare Bears, Beers, Beersdonk, Besselaar, Middelbeers, Oostelbeers and Westelbeers.


Holtheme

First attested as to holtheem in 1381-1383. Compound of Middle Dutch holt (“rising deciduous forest”) and heem (“home, settlement”).


Heemse

First attested as heymiss in 1240. Etymology unknown. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from heem (“home, settlement”) and from Old Dutch Heimezo (a personal name). Compare Heemskerk.

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Hardenbergerveld

Compound of the toponym Hardenberg and veld (“field”).


Ebbenbroek

First attested as Ebbenbroek in 1889. Probably a compound of Old Dutch Ebbo (a personal name) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). Compare Eppenzolder.


Heemserveen

Compound of the toponym Heemse and veen (“peat bog”).


Keiendorp

Compound of the plural form of kei (“boulder, rock”) and dorp (“village, settlement”). The settlement was named for the rocky soil on which it was built.


Hoogenweg

/ˈɦoː.ɣə(n)ˌʋɛx/

First attested as Hooge Weg in 1830-1855. Compound of hoog (“high, elevated”) and weg (“road, way”). Named after a nearby road.


Kloosterdijk

First attested as Kloosterdijk in 1899. Compound of klooster (“monastery”) and dijk (“levee”). The area where the current settlement is located was formerly owned by the Cistercian abbey at Sibculo.


't Bergje

First attested as Hofbergje in 1867. Derived from the diminutive form of berg (“hill, elevated place”).


Collendoorn

First attested as calendoren in 1381. Compound of Middle Dutch cale (“barren, bald”) and doorn (“thorn bush”). Compare Kallenbroek and Kalteren.


Kievitshaar

Potentially attested as kyvedeshaar in 1337, attested with certainty as Kiewits Haar in 1830-1855. Compound of kievit (“lapwing, Vanellus vanellus”) and haar (“sandy ridge”). Compare Kievitsnest.


Gouden Ploeg

First attested as Gouden ploeg in 1899. Derived from gouden (“golden”) and ploeg (“plough”). Named after a farmhouse. The toponym refers to the fertility of the soil around the settlement.


Mataram

First attested as Mattarm in 1841. Named after a nearby estate, named in turn after the Mataram Sultanate. The estate's owner, Joannes Matthias van Rhijn, had been the Dutch East India Company's resident at Mataram before returning to the United Provinces and purchasing the estate.


Groot-Oever

First attested as honouere in 1283. Compound of groot (“great, big”) and oever (“riverside”). The settlement was named for its location on the banks of the Reest. The element groot was added to distinguish the settlement from Lutten-Oever.


Holthone

First attested as holton in 1188. Compound of Old Dutch holt (“rising deciduous forest”) and ho (“elevated place”). Compare Meddo, Vollenhove and Wiene.


Den Huizen

First attested as ten husen in 1427. Derived from the dative form of Middle Dutch huus (“house”). Originally the name of a farm.


Braamberg

* (Groningen) First attested as Braamberg in 1781. Compound of braam (“raspberry, Rubus sp.”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Broambaarg.
* (Overijssel) First attested as Braemberch in 1665. Compound of braam (“raspberry, Rubus sp.”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Braambarg.

A hamlet in Stadskanaal, Groningen, Netherlands


De Haandrik

First attested as henrikinc in 1381-1383. Derived from Middle Dutch Hendrik (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-. Originally the name of a farm.


Ommerschans

First attested as Ommer Schants in 1634. Compound of the toponym Ommen and schans (“sconce”). Named after a former fortress.


Lutterhartje

First attested as Lutter Hartje in 1830-1855. Compound of the toponym Oud-Lutten and a diminutive form of haar (“sandy ridge”).


Lutten-Oever

First attested as OEVER (KLEINE) in 1846. Compound of dialectal lutten (“small, little”) and oever (“riverside”). The settlement was named for its location on the banks of the Reest. The element lutten was added to distinguish the settlement from Groot-Oever.


Den Kaat

First attested as Ten Kate in 1803. Derived from the dative singular form of kot (“cottage, shack, small farm”).


Loozen

First attested as loezen around 1390. Derived from the dative singular form of loos (“drainage channel”).


Diffelen

First attested as diffelen in 1381-1383. Etymology unknown. Not derived from Old Dutch Diffo (a personal name) or a compound of Middle Dutch ijfte (“ivy”) and lo (“light forest”).

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Rechteren

First attested as rechteren in 1315. Potentially a compound of recht (“straight, not bent”) and Old Dutch heri (“sandy ridge”).


De Maat

First attested as Maat (De) in 1899. Derived from made (“pasture”).


Mulderij

First attested as de Mulderij in 1830-1855. Likely derived from Mulder (a surname) suffixed with -erij, used here to denote a farm owned by a certain family. Compare Heuvelderij.


Noord-Stegeren

First attested as Noord Stegeren in 1830-1855. Compound of noord (“northern, north-”) and the toponym Stegeren.


Balkbrug

First attested as Balkbrug in 1812. Derived from balkbrug (“beam bridge”). Named after a nearby bridge.


Ruitenveen

First attested as Ruitenveen in 1801. Compound of the toponym De Ruiten and veen (“peat bog”).


Schuinesloot

First attested as Schuinesloot in 1899. Compound of schuin (“curved, oblique”) and sloot (“ditch”). Originally a hydronym.


Rheezerveen

First attested as REIZERVEEN, ook wel eens verkeerdelijk Rheezerveen gespeld in 1847. Compound of the toponym Rheeze and veen (“peat bog”).


Radewijk

First attested as rodewijc around 1300. Compound of Middle Dutch rade (“land cleared of trees”) and wijk (“farmstead, village, settlement”).


Sluis 6

First attested as Sluis No. 6 in 1899. Derived from sluis (“lock, sluice”) and the number six. Named after a lock in the Dedemsvaart canal.


Avereest

First attested as in resta in 1217. Named after a toponym derived from a compound of over (“on the other side of”) and the hydronym Reest.

A former municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Sponturfwijk

First attested as Sponturfwijk in 1840. Compound of sponturf (“high-quality turf”) and wijk (“secondary canal in a turf extraction area”).


Den Oosterhuis

First attested as Oosterhuyse in 1634. Compound of ooster (“eastern, east-”) and huis (“house”). So named to distinguish the settlement from Den Westerhuis.


Oud-Avereest

First attested as in resta in 1217. Compound of oud (“old”) and the toponym Avereest, which can be analysed as a compound of over (“on the other side of”) and the hydronym Reest.


Oud-Bergentheim

/ˈɑu̯t ˈbɛr.ɣəntˌɦɛi̯m/

First attested as bergenthem and berchenthem in 1381-1383. Compound of oud (“old”) and the toponym Bergentheim.


Ommerveld

Compound of the toponym Ommen and veld (“field”).


Den Westerhuis

First attested as drye westersche-huys in 1381-1383. Compound of wester (“western, west-”) and huis (“house”). So named to distinguish the settlement from Den Oosterhuis.


Anevelde

First attested as anewede in 1259. Compound of the toponym Ane and veld (“field”). The second element was initially Middle Dutch wede (“pasture”).


Venebrugge

First attested as venebrugge in 1253. Compound of veen (“peat bog”) and the dative singular form of Middle Dutch brugge (“bridge”).


Sluis 7

First attested as Sluis No. 7 in 1913. Derived from sluis (“lock, sluice”) and the number seven. Named after a lock in the Dedemsvaart canal.


Ommerbosch

Compound of the toponym Ommen and bos (“forest”).


Den Velde

First attested as velde in 1492. Derived from the dative singular form of Middle Dutch velt (“field”).


Rheeze

First attested as redese in 1347. Etymology unknown. Potentially derived from Middle Dutch rede (“boundary line”).

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Weemelanden

A neighbourhood of Twenterand, Overijssel, Netherlands


Westerhoeven

First attested as Westerhoeve in 1740. Compound of wester (“western, west-”) and hoeve (“farmstead, homestead”).

A hamlet in Twenterand, Overijssel, Netherlands


Vriezenveen

First attested as vresenveen in 1395-1396. Compound of Fries (“Frisian”) and veen (“peat bog”). The settlement was founded by Frisian and Hollandic colonists in the Middle Ages.

A village and former municipality of Twenterand, Overijssel, Netherlands


Vroomshoop

First attested as Vroomehoops Belt in 1830-1855. Compound of an unclear first element and hoop (“hill, pile”). The first element may be Vroom (a surname).

A village in Twenterand, Overijssel, Netherlands


Nieuwoord

Compound of nieuw (“new”) and oord (“place”).


Bruinehaar

First attested as Bruine Haar in 1748. Compound of bruin (“brown”) and haar (“sandy ridge”). Compare Witharen.


Hallerhoek

First attested as to halle in 1381-1383. Compound of the microtoponym Halle (a former farmstead) and hoek (“isolated place, sector”).


Weitemanslanden

First attested as van het Weytenhuis in 1716. Compound of Weiteman (a surname) and the plural form of land (“land”).


Geerdijk

First attested as Geerdijk in 1913. Compound of geer (“wedge-shaped, tapering”) and dijk (“levee”).


De Pollen

First attested as De Polle in 1867. Derived from the plural form of pol (“overgrown sandy hill, slightly elevated place”).


Noord-Meer

First attested as to noertmeden and noertmederen in 1381-1383. Compound of noord (“northern, north-”) and the toponym Meer.


Magele

First attested as magele and magentlo in 1381-1383. Compound of an unclear first element and lo (“light forest”). The first element may be a personal name. Compare Magstadt and Maghull.


Westerhaar-Vriezenveensewijk

/ˈʋɛs.tərˌɦaːr ˌvri.zə(n)ˌveːn.səˈʋɛi̯k/

Westerhaar is first attested as Op de Haar in 1849. Vriezenveensewijk is first attested as Friezenveensche Wijk of Veenkanaal in 1936. Westerhaar is a compound of wester (“west-, western”) and haar (“sandy ridge”). Vriezenveensewijk is a compound of the toponym Vriezenveen and wijk (“secondary canal in a turf extraction area”).


Den Ham

* (Overijssel) First attested as hamme in 1333. Derived from the dative singular form of Middle Dutch ham (“alluvial land in the bend of a river”). See also Dutch Low Saxon n Ham.
* (Westerkwartier) Potentially attested as horham around 1475, attested with certainty as Ham in 1558. Derived from ham (“alluvial land in the bend of a river”). See also Dutch Low Saxon n Ham.
* (Westerwolde) First attested as Den Ham in 1554. Derived from ham (“alluvial land in the bend of a river”). See also Dutch Low Saxon n Ham.

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A village in Westerkwartier, Groningen, Netherlands

A hamlet in Westerwolde, Groningen, Netherlands


Twenterand

Compound of the toponym Twente and rand (“edge”).

Meronyms: Bruinehaar, Geerdijk, Den Ham, De Pollen, Hallerhoek, Linde, Magele, Meer, Noord-Meer, Vriezenveen, Vroomshoop, Weitemanslanden, Westerhaar-Vriezenveensewijk, Westerhoeven

A municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Enterbroek

Compound of the toponym Enter and broek (“marsh, marshland”).

A hamlet in Wierden, Overijssel, Netherlands


De Kolonie

First attested as De Kolonie in 1830-1855. Derived from kolonie (“settlement in a turf extraction area”).


Rectum

First attested as rectum and rectem in 1297. The toponym appears to be a compound of an unclear first element and heem (“home, settlement”). The first element may be the hydronym Regge.


IJpelo

First attested as ypelo in 1272. Compound of iep (“elm, Ulmus sp.”) and lo (“light forest”).


Wierden

First attested as wederden in 1298-1304. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from Old Dutch weder (“castrated ram”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix *-iþi. Compare Valkenswaard.

Meronyms: De Kolonie, Enter, Enterbroek, Het Loo, Hoge Hexel, Huurne, IJpelo, Notter, Rectum, Zuna

A village and municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Hoge Hexel

/ˈɦoː.ɣə ˈɦɛk.səl/

First attested as heghelsclo and hegheslo in 1381-1383. Derived from hoog (“high, elevated”) and a compound of an uncertain first element and lo (“light forest”). Compare Hexel.


Notter

Potentially attested as nuthere in 1297, attested with certainty as nuchtere and nuthare in 1385. The toponym appears to be a compound of an uncertain first element and Old Dutch heri (“sandy ridge”). The first element may be nut (“use, benefit”) or refer to the presence of nut-bearing trees near the settlement. Compare Nutter.


Huurne

First attested as Hurene in 1830-1855. Derived from a dialectal variant of horn (“jutting piece of land, corner”).


Zuna

First attested as zudenna in 1326. Contracted compound of Middle Dutch suut (“south-, southern”) and aa (“river, natural watercourse”).


Egede

Potentially attested as eghen in 1331, attested with certainty as ekede in 1442. Etymology unknown. The oldest attestation may refer to a different settlement.

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A hamlet in Hellendoorn, Overijssel, Netherlands


Eelen

First attested as elen in 1381-1383. Perhaps related to Middle Low German ele (“callus, bump, swelling”).


Daarlerveen

First attested as Daarler Veen in 1851-1855. Compound of the toponym Daarle and veen (“peat bog”).

A village in Hellendoorn, Overijssel, Netherlands


Hankate

First attested as hagencote in 1383. Compound of Middle Dutch Hage (a personal name) or haag (“fence, enclosed area”) and the dative singular form of Middle Dutch cote (“cottage, shack, small farm”).


Mariënheem

First attested as Mariënheem in 1968. Compound of the name of Saint Mary and heem (“home, settlement”), used here in a newer, regional sense of "farmstead".

A village in Raalte, Overijssel, Netherlands


Langkamp

A neighbourhood of Raalte, Overijssel, Netherlands


Noetsele

First attested as nosolo in the late 10th century. Potentially a compound of an unclear first element and lo (“light forest”). Formerly an independent hamlet.

A neighbourhood of Hellendoorn, Overijssel, Netherlands


Lierderholthuis

First attested as lierrebroeck in 1346. Compound of the toponym Lieren, holt (“rising deciduous forest”) and huis (“house”).


De Enk

Attested as Raalter Enk in 1830-1855. Derived from a variant of eng (“farmland next to a village”).


Heeten

First attested as heden, hetene in 1300. Derived from a variant of Middle Dutch heet (“heath, heathland”).


Piksen

First attested as De Piksen in 1865. Etymology unknown.

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Tijenraan

First attested as tye en roiden around 1310. Compound of Middle Dutch tië (“meeting place in a village, place where law is spoken”) and a contraction of the dative plural form of Middle Dutch rode (“land cleared of trees”). Formerly an independent hamlet.


Luttenberg

First attested as luttenberch in 1359. Compound of Middle Dutch *lut (“small”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).


Boetele

First attested as to boetlo in 1381-1383. Compound of either Middle Dutch boet (“small house, wooden shack, shed”) or boete (“fine”) and lo (“light forest”).

A hamlet in Raalte, Overijssel, Netherlands


Daarle

First attested as in darloe in the late 10th century. Potentially a compound of Proto-Germanic *darnja- (“hidden, secret, magical”) and lo (“light forest”). Compare Deursen-Dennenburg and Dearnley.


Nieuw-Heeten

Compound of nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Heeten.


Rhaan

First attested as raden in 1381-1383. Derived from the dative plural form of rode (“land cleared of trees”). Compare Het Raan, Raar, Raren, Rha, Rhoon and Roden.


Marle

* (Hellendoorn) First attested as merler around 1390. Compound of an unclear first element and laar (“intensively cultivated forest”). Compare Marl.
* (Olst-Wijhe) First attested as mernhem around 1390. Etymology uncertain. The oldest attestation seems to suggest a derivation from a compound of Middle Dutch merne (“elevated land next to a watercourse”) and heem (“home settlement”); however a development from this form into Marle is highly unlikely.

A hamlet in Olst-Wijhe, Overijssel, Netherlands


Broekland

* (Overijssel) Attested as Broekland in 1803. Derived from broekland (“marshland”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Broeklaand.
* (Gelderland) Derived from broekland (“marshland”).

A neighbourhood of Harderwijk, Gelderland, Netherlands


Hellendoorn

First attested as hellender in 1275-1280. Perhaps derived from Middle Dutch holendere (“elder, Sambucus nigra”). A compound of Middle Dutch hel (“low-lying”) and doorn (“thorn bush”) is also possible. Compare Haalderen and Halder.

Meronyms: Daarle, Daarlerveen, Eelen, Egede, Haarle, Hankate, Hexel, Hulsen, Marle, Nijverdal, Noetsele, Overwater, Piksen, Rhaan, Schuilenburg


Boerhaar

First attested as R Kerk in 1868. Compound of dialectal boer (“hamlet, small settlement”) and haar (“sandy ridge”). The village developed around a small church.

A village in Olst-Wijhe, Overijssel, Netherlands


Schuilenburg

* (Friesland) First attested as Schulenburg in 1664. Compound of schuilen (“shelter, hide”) and burg (“manor”). Originally the name of an inn. See also West Frisian Skûlenboarch.
* (Overijssel) First attested as sculenburch in 1229. Named after a former castle.
* (Utrecht) First attested as de Schuijlenburg in the 18th century. Named after a former farmhouse.

A hamlet in Tytsjerksteradiel, Friesland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands


Olst

First attested as holsto in 947 and 973. Etymology unknown. Not derived from hulst (“holly, Ilex aquifolium”).

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A village and former municipality of Olst-Wijhe, Overijssel, Netherlands


Krijtenberg

A neighbourhood of Olst-Wijhe, Overijssel, Netherlands


Westdorp

* (Drenthe) First attested as to westorpe in 1381-1383. Compound of west (“west-, western”) and dorp (“village, subsidiary settlement”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Westdörp.
* (Noord-Holland) Compound of west (“west-, western”) and dorp (“village, settlement”). Formerly an independent hamlet.
* (Overijssel) Compound of west (“west-, western”) and dorp (“village, settlement”).

A village in Borger-Odoorn, Drenthe, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Bergen, North Holland, Netherlands


Duur

First attested as de duren around 1310. Potentially derived from a term cognate to deur (“door”), here referring to a passage. Compare Dore.


Elshof

First attested as de elshoue in 1200. Compound of els (“alder, Alnus sp.”) and hof (“farmstead, homestead”).


Het Raan

First attested as roiden around 1310. Derived from a contraction of the dative plural form of Middle Dutch rode (“land cleared of trees”). Compare Raar, Raren, Rha, Rhaan, Rhoon and Roden.


Welsumerveld

First attested as Welsummerveld in 1899. Compound of the toponym Welsum and veld (“field”).


Den Nul

First attested as Nul (De) in 1899. Derived from nol (“elevated place, sandy hill, extremity of a levee”).


Eikelhof

/ˈɛi̯.kəlˌɦɔf/

First attested as De Eykenhof in 1743. Compound of eik (“oak, Quercus sp.”) or eikel (“acorn”) and hof (“farmstead, homestead”). Originally the name of an estate.


Boskamp

First attested as Boscamp in 1665. Compound of bos (“forest”) and kamp (“enclosed piece of land”).


Herxen

First attested as herxze, hercsem, herxe and herchse around 1310. Etymology unknown. Not a compound of a personal name and heem (“home, settlement”).

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Overwater

First attested as Overwater in 1803. Compound of over (“over, on the other side of”) and water (“water”). The body of water in question is the Midden-Regge.


De Hooge Wegen

/də ˈɦoː.ɣə ˈʋeː.ɣə(n)/

First attested as Hoogewegen in 1899. Derived from hoog (“high, elevated”) and the plural form of weg (“way, roads”). The hamlet is located in a hilly area.


Hengforden

First attested as hengorden around 1300. Etymology uncertain. Unlikely to be a compound of a term cognate to hangen (“hang”) (here designating an incline) and voorde (“ford, crossing”). The second element may be woerd (“artificial hill meant for habitation”). Compare Hengelder, Hengelo and Hengevelde.


Fortmond

First attested as vortmen in 1227. Etymology uncertain. A proposed derivation from a compound of voorde (“ford, crossing”) and man (“man, inhabitant”) is unlikely in light of comparisons with similar toponyms. Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Besthmen, Diermen, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Ratum, Reutum, Thamen, Wachtum and Wijthmen.


Wesepe

First attested as de wisepe and wesepe in 1200. Etymology uncertain. Potentially a compound of Proto-Germanic *wese- (“pasture”) or *wisi- (“good”) and *apa (“river, stream”). A derivation from Proto-Indo-European *wis- (“flow, flow away”) or *weis- is also possible. Compare Weesp, Wezep and Wezup.


Raambuurt

Compound of raam (“frame”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood was formerly the site of a laundrette which employed large amounts of wooden frames to dry clothing.

A neighbourhood of Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands


Zandweerd

Compound of zand (“sand”) and weerd (“land next to water, riverine island”).


Platvoet

First attested as De Platvoet in 1867. Derived from platvoet (“person with flat feet”). Originally a nickname of one of the inhabitants living in the area where the current neighbourhood is located.


Landsherenkwartier

Compound of landsheer (“feudal lord, feudal ruler”) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). Most streets in the neighbourhood are named after feudal lords.


Knutteldorp

Compound of Knuttel (a surname) and dorp (“village, settlement”). The neighbourhood was named after its planner, architect Willem Pieter Cornelis Knuttel (1886-1974).


Graveland

Compound of the toponym Grave and land (“land”). Named after the former Grave farmstead.


Zwolsewijk

/ˈzʋɔl.səˌʋɛi̯k/

Compound of the toponym Zwolle and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Named after a road leading to Zwolle.


Essenerveld

Compound of the toponym Essen and veld (“field”).


Keizerslanden

Compound of keizer (“emperor”) and the plural form of land (“land”).


Het Oostrik

First attested as Oesterick around 1602. Derived from a contracted compound of ooster (“eastern, east-”) and wijk (“village, settlement”). Originally the name of a farm.


Spikvoorde

First attested as het Spijkvoorde in 1830-1855. Compound of a variant of spek (“brushwood”) and voorde (“ford, crossing”). Named after a former farmstead.


Swormink

First attested as swormerheng in 1284. Likely derived from Middle Dutch swerm (“bee swarm”).


Oranjekwartier

Both compounds of the surname van Oranje and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after members of the House of Orange.

A neighbourhood of IJsselstein, Utrecht, Netherlands


Rivierenwijk

All compounds of the plural form of rivier (“river”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Most streets in the neighbourhoods are named after major rivers.

A neighbourhood of Dijk en Waard, North Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands


Het Jeurlink

Derived from Old Dutch Jordilo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-. Named after a former farmstead.


Roessink

First attested as roessinck in 1399. Derived from Old Dutch Rozo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-. Compare Roessingh.


Olst-Wijhe

/ˈɔlst ˈʋɛi̯.ə/

Meronyms: Boerhaar, Boskamp, Den Nul, Duur, Eikelhof, Elshof, Fortmond, Hengforden, Herxen, Marle, Middel, Olst, Welsum, Welsumerveld, Wesepe, Wijhe

A municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Borgele

First attested as borglo in 960. Potentially a compound of Dutch borg (“fortified settlement, castle”) and lo (“light forest”). An alternative hypothesis proposes a derivation from Proto-Germanic *burgôn (“type of tree”). Compare Borculo, Borkel en Schaft, Bulkenaar, Schipborg and Westerbork.


De Olykampen

A neighbourhood of Raalte, Overijssel, Netherlands


Het Fetlaer

First attested as Fittelaar, Fetlaar, Fettelaar, Fitlaar and Vittelaar in the 19th century. Compound of dialectal vitte (“pin, mold”) and laar (“intensively cultivated forest”). Named after a former farmstead.


Groot Douwel

First attested as van dovelt in 1284. Derived from groot (“great, big”) and a compound of Middle Dutch dauw (“dew”) and veld (“field”). The element groot was added to distinguish the settlement from Klein Douwel.


Rode Dorp

* (Friesland) Derived from rood (“red”) and dorp (“village, settlement”). The name references the red bricks and roof tiles of the settlement's houses. See also Dutch Low Saxon Et Rooie Dorp and West Frisian It Reade Dorp.
* (Overijssel) Derived from rood (“red, socialist”) and dorp (“village, settlement”). The neighbourhood began as a housing project for factory workers; the name references the perceived socialist sympathies of its inhabitants.
* (Utrecht) Derived from rood (“red, socialist”) and dorp (“village, settlement”). The neighbourhood was constructed as social housing; the name refers to the perceived socialist sympathies of its inhabitants.

A hamlet in Weststellingwerf, Friesland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Baarn, Utrecht, Netherlands


Klein Douwel

First attested as lutteke douvelde in 1399. Derived from klein (“small, lesser”) and a compound of Middle Dutch dauw (“dew”) and veld (“field”). The element klein was added to distinguish the settlement from Groot Douwel.


Haarle

* (Hellendoorn) First attested as haerle in 1367. Compound of Middle Dutch haar (“sandy ridge”) and lo (“light forest”).
* (Tubbergen) First attested as villa harlo in 1244. Compound of Middle Dutch haar (“sandy ridge”) and lo (“light forest”).

A village in Hellendoorn, Overijssel, Netherlands

A hamlet in Tubbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Burgemeestersbuurt

All compounds of the plural form of burgemeester (“mayor”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after former mayors.

A neighbourhood of Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Tiel, Gelderland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Zaanstad, North Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Westland, South Holland, Netherlands


Colmschaterenk

Compound of the toponym Colmschate and a variant of eng (“farmland next to a village”).


Hoornwerk

Derived from hoornwerk (“type of fortification”).


Bergweide

First attested as bij ons. stad meente bijlanx den toeghe in 1400. Compound of berg (“hill, elevated place”) and weide (“pasture”). Named for its location next to a prominent hill.


Bergkwartier

* (Overijssel) First attested as prioris Montis sancti Nycolai in dauantria in 1290. Compound of berg (“hill, elevated place”) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). Named after a sand dune which was the site of a church dedicated to Saint Nicholas.
* (Utrecht) Compound of berg (“hill, elevated place”) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood was named after a nearby hill, the Amersfoortse Berg.

A neighbourhood of Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands


Spijkvoorder Enk

Derived from the toponym Spikvoorde and a variant of eng (“farmland next to a village”).


Dortherhoek

First attested as Dorterhoeck in 1561. Compound of the toponym Dorth (for which see Kring van Dorth) and hoek (“isolated place, sector”).

A hamlet in Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands


Diepenveen

First attested as diepenveen in 1417. Compound of Middle Dutch diep (“low-lying”) and veen (“peat bog”). Named after a former nunnery.

A village and former municipality of Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands


Okkenbroek

First attested as okenbroke in 1288. Compound of Middle Dutch Okke (a personal name) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).

A village in Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands


Lettele

First attested as letloe around 1390. Compound of Middle Dutch let (“small”) and lo (“light forest”).


Apenhuizen

First attested as apenhuizen in 1461. Compound of Old Dutch Apo (a personal name) and the dative plural form of huis (“home”). Compare Eppenhuizen and Appenheim.


Schalkhaar

First attested as Schalkhaar in 1830-1855. Compound of Middle Dutch schalc (“servant, scoundrel”) and haar (“sandy ridge”).


Frieswijk

First attested as in vresenwyck around 1310. Compound of either Fries (“Frisian”) or Old Dutch Freso (a personal name) and wijk (“village, settlement”).


Molenbelt

First attested as Molenbelt in 1936. Compound of molen (“mill”) and belt (“slightly elevated place”). Named after a former windmill.


De Bannink

First attested as dat goet to banninck in 1385. Derived from Old Dutch Bano (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Averlo

First attested as varendeloe around 1300. Compound of Proto-Germanic *farnôþu- (“place of ferns”) and lo (“light forest”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to a form of over (“on the other side of”).


Colmschate

First attested as in cosmescate [read: in colmescate] in 1230. Compound of Old Dutch Colmo (a personal name) and the dative singular form of kot (“cottage, shack, small farm”).


Snipperling

First attested as Snippeling in 1773-1794. Derived from dialectal snippeling (“long, narrow strip of land surrounded by water or created through land excavation”).


Pieriksmars

First attested as pierick in 1457. Compound of the toponym Pierik (derived from perk (“enclosed area, fenced-in land”)) and a variant of meers (“land next to water, pasture”).


Braakmanslanden

A neighbourhood of Rijssen-Holten, Overijssel, Netherlands


Borkeld

First attested as de Borkelt in 1830. Compound of bork (“type of tree”) and holt (“rising deciduous forest”).

A hamlet in Rijssen-Holten, Overijssel, Netherlands


Espelo

First attested as espelo in 1188. Compound of esp (“aspen, Populus tremula”) and lo (“light forest”).


Holterbroek

Compound of the toponym Holten and broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Bathmen

First attested as batmen in 1284. Etymology uncertain. Although the toponym has been interpreted as a compound of Old Dutch Bodo (a personal name) or Middle Dutch bade (“messenger employed in a farmers' organisation”) and man (“man”), the toponym's similarity to a set of ancient, unexplained toponyms makes any proposed etymologies tenuous. Compare Berkum, Besthmen, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Ratum, Reutum, Thamen, Wachtum and Wijthmen.


Zuidloo

First attested as sutlon in 1252. Compound of Middle Dutch suut (“south-, southern”) and lo (“light forest”).


Beuseberg

First attested as Beuzeberg of Langestraat in 1803. Potentially a compound of boos (“evil, bad”) and berg (“hill, mountain”). Compare Beusbergen and Buurse.


Tjoene

First attested as tgone in 1309. Etymology unknown. The toponym bears a passing resemblance to Old Saxon tiono (“shameful act”) and tuin (“garden”).

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Neerdorp

First attested as Neêrdorp in 1803. Compound of neer (“lower”) and dorp (“village, settlement”).


Helhuizen

First attested as HELHUIZEN in 1844. Compound of hel (“slope, incline”) and the plural form of huis (“house”). Compare Hell, Helwerd, Holwerd and Hulhuizen.


Rijssen

First attested as risnen in 1188. Etymology unknown. Perhaps derived from (a term cognate to) rijs (“twig, brushwood”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Riesn.

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A city and former municipality of Rijssen-Holten, Overijssel, Netherlands


Dijkerhoek

* (Hof van Twente) Compound of dijk (“levee”) and hoek (“bend, corner”). The settlement was named for its location near the bend of a levee.
* (Rijssen-Holten) First attested as up Holter dijck, up den Holter dijck and upten Holter dijck in 1574. Compound of dijk (“levee”) and hoek (“bend, corner”). The settlement was named for its location near the bend of a levee.

A hamlet in Hof van Twente, Overijssel, Netherlands


Diepenheim

First attested with certainty as diepenheim in 1134. Compound of diep (“low-lying”) and either Old Dutch hem (“home, settlement”) or ham (“alluvial land in the bend of a river”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Deepn.

A city and former municipality of Hof van Twente, Overijssel, Netherlands


Azelo

First attested as aselo in 1333. Likely a compound of Old Dutch Aso (a personal name) and lo (“light forest”).


Deldeneresch

First attested as oppen essche in 1381-1383. Compound of the toponym Delden and es (“farmland next to a village”).


Bentelo

First attested as benlo in 1188. Likely a compound of bent (“moor grass, Molinia sp.”) and lo (“light forest”).

A village in Hof van Twente, Overijssel, Netherlands


Deldenerbroek

First attested as by den broeke in 1381-1383. Compound of the toponym Delden and broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Hengevelde

/ˈɦɛ.ŋəˌvɛl.də/

First attested as hengheuelde in 1188. Potentially a compound of either henge (“fence, enclosure”) or a term cognate to hangen (“hang”) (here referring to an incline) and veld (“field”). Compare Hengelder, Hengelo and Hengforden.


Elsenerbroek

First attested as Elsenerbroek in 1867. Compound of the toponym Elsen and broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Kerspel Goor

Derived from kerspel (“parish”) and the toponym Goor.


Markelo

First attested as marclo in 1188. Compound of Middle Dutch marc (“border, borderland, undivided communal lands”) and lo (“light forest”). Compare Merkelbeek and Marcle.

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A village and former municipality of Hof van Twente, Overijssel, Netherlands


Herike

First attested as hedereke in 1188. Etymology uncertain. Potential etymologies include a derivation from Old Dutch Hadurik (a personal name), a derivation from a collectivised form of hederik (“charlock (Rhamphospermum arvense, syns. Sinapis arvensis, etc.)”) and a compound derivation from heide (“heath, heathland”) and Middle Dutch reke (“boundary”).


Rijssen-Holten

Meronyms: Beuseberg, Borkeld, Dijkerhoek, Espelo, Helhuizen, Holten, Holterbroek, Lichtenberg, Look, Neerdorp, Rijssen

A municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Markelosebroek

Compound of the toponym Markelo and broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Pothoek

First attested as Lokerhoek in 1830-1855. Compound of the toponym De Pot (derived from pot (“pot, jar”)) and hoek (“isolated place”). Named after a former inn.


Schoppenstee

First attested as Schoppenstede in 1841. Compound of dialectal schop (“shed, barn”) and stede (“place”).

A neighbourhood of Hof van Twente, Overijssel, Netherlands


Markvelde

First attested as marcvelthe in 1225. Compound of Middle Dutch marc (“borderland, undivided communal lands”) and veld (“field”).


Rupertserf

Potentially attested as roberting in 1469, attested with certainty as Rupert in 1832. Compound of Rupert (a personal name) and erf (“farmstead, homestead”).


Hooijerinkses

First attested as hoyerinc to delden by der dorpe in 1381-1383. Compound of a toponym derived from Middle Dutch Hoyer (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and es (“farmland next to a village”).


Hof van Twente

Derived from hof (“estate”) and the toponym Twente. The name of the new municipality was chosen because of its largely rural character and the presence of multiple large estates within its boundaries.

Meronyms: Achterhoek, Azelo, Bentelo, Beusbergen, De Ha, Delden, Deldenerbroek, Deldeneresch, Diepenheim, Dijkerhoek, Elsen, Elsenerbroek, Goor, Hengevelde, Herike, Kerspel Goor, Markelo, Markelosebroek, Markvelde, Pothoek, Stokkum, Wiene, Zeldam


Gijmink

/ˈɣɛi̯.mɪŋk/

First attested as ghyminc and ghiminc in 1333. Derived from Old Dutch Gimo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Sint Annabrink

First attested as Sanct Annen armhuis in 1574. Compound of the name of Saint Anne and brink (“pasture, green belt next to a village”). Named after a former guesthouse.


Vossenbrink

First attested as Delderbrink of Vossenbrink in 1841. Potentially a compound of Vosse (a surname) and brink (“pasture, green belt around a village”).


Zeldam

First attested as over den goer zellincdam in 1381-1383. Potentially a compound of Proto-Germanic *salah (“willow, Salix sp.”) and dam, here used in the rare senses of "swamp" and "elevated place". Compare Kulsdom.


Stroomesch

First attested as Stroomesch in 1867. Compound of stroom (“stream”) and es (“farmland next to a village”). The neighbourhood is located next to a brook.

A neighbourhood of Borne, Overijssel, Netherlands


Wijhe

First attested as in villa wie in 960. Derived from Old Dutch wie (“temple, shrine”). Compare Wehe in Wehe-den Hoorn and Wye.

A village and former municipality of Olst-Wijhe, Overijssel, Netherlands


Zenderen

First attested as in sindron in the late 10th century. Etymology unknown. Potentially derived from the dative plural form of Middle Dutch sinder (“metallic slag”), here referring to former iron foundries. Compare Sinderen.

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A village in Borne, Overijssel, Netherlands


Bornsche Maten

Derived from the toponym Borne and the plural form of a variant of made (“pasture”).


De Weele

First attested as wele sometime before 1385. Derived from Dutch Low Saxon weel (“land covered in withies”).


't Oldhof

First attested as oudenhof in 1333. Compound of oud (“old”) and hof (“farmstead, homestead”).


't Wensink

First attested as wynsinc sometime before 1343. Derived from Old Dutch Wenso (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Op den Haar

Derived from op (“on”) and haar (“sandy ridge”). Named after the former Haarman farmstead.

A neighbourhood of Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands


Hertme

First attested as die mole toe hertmen in 1315. Etymology unknown. Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Besthmen, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Helpman, Ratum, Reutum, Thamen, Wachtum and Wijthmen.

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Bornerbroek

First attested as bornerbroeck in 1475. Compound of the toponym Borne and broek (“marsh, marshland”).

A village in Almelo, Overijssel, Netherlands


Aadorp

First attested as Aabrug in 1867. Compound of the hydronym Aa and dorp (“village, settlement”).


Tusveld

Potentially attested as thusvelde in 1262, attested with certainty as Het Tusveld in 1773-1794. Potentially a compound of dialectal tus (“thick layer of grass and weeds, peat”) or Old Dutch Tuet (a personal name) and veld (“field”).

A hamlet in Almelo, Overijssel, Netherlands


Wiene

First attested as wedehon in 1323. Derived from Middle Dutch wede (“forest, brushwood”) and the dative plural form of ho (“elevated place”). Compare Holthone, Meddo and Vollenhove.


Bavinkel

First attested as Bavinkel in 1830-1855. Potentially derived from a compound of Old Dutch Bavo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and lo (“light forest”). The toponym is difficult to interpret due to a paucity of old attestations.


De Braak

First attested as die hove ter braec in 1381-1383. Derived from braak (“intensively ploughed land, heath converted to farmland”).


Markgraven

A neighbourhood of Almelo, Overijssel, Netherlands


Rohof

First attested as Rou(w)hof in the 17th or 18th century. Compound of rouw (“rough”) and hof (“farmstead, homestead”). Originally the name of a farm.


Aalderinkshoek

Attested as Aalderinkshoek in 1867. Compound of Middle Dutch Aalder (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and hoek (“isolated place, sector”).


Wierdensehoek

Compound of the toponym Wierden and hoek (“isolated place, sector”).


Kluppelshuizen

First attested as kluppelshuis in 1459. Compound of Middle Dutch cluppel (“club”) and the plural form of huis (“house”).


Kanaalzijde

Compound of kanaal (“canal”) and zijde (“side”). The neighbourhood was named for its location next to the Twentekanaal.


Sluitersveld

First attested as Arent van 't Sluitersveld in 1702. Compound of Middle Dutch sluter (“steward”) and veld (“field”).


Windmolenbroek

Compound of windmolen (“windmill”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Ossenkoppelerhoek

First attested as Ossenkoppelerhoek in 1830-1855. Compound of the plural form of os (“ox, castrated bull”), dialectal koppel (“common pasture”) and hoek (“isolated place”). According to an alternative etymology, the first element is ossenkoppel (“amount of land which can be ploughed by a team of oxen in a single day”).


Kerkelanden

* (Noord-Holland) Attested as Graafelijkheids en Naarder Kerkelanden in 1750. Compound of kerk (“church”) and the plural form of land (“land”). The toponym refers to a section of land donated to the church of Naarden in 1481.
* (Overijssel) Compound of kerk (“church”) and the plural form of land (“land”).

A neighbourhood of Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands


Langeveen

First attested as LANGEVEEN in 1851. Compound of lang (“long, elongated”) and veen (“peat bog”).

A village in Tubbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Harbrinkhoek

First attested as HARBRINK, Harberink, Harberinkshoek of Harbrinkshoek in 1844. Compound of Middle Dutch Harbert (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and hoek (“isolated place, sector”).


Albergen

First attested as in alberge in the late 10th century. Compound of either Old Dutch alf (“elf, supernatural creature”) or alf (“white”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).


Fleringen

First attested as van vlederingen in 1227. Perhaps derived from Middle Dutch vlieder (“elder, Sambucus nigra”) or dialectal vledder (“swampy peatland”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Mariaparochie

First attested as Mariaparochie in 1936. Compound of the name of Mary, mother of Jesus and parochie (“parish”). The village was named after a parish church constructed in 1922.


Klössehoek

A hamlet in Tubbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands


De Riet

Horst aan de Maas
Horst aan de Maas#English

A neighbourhood of Horst aan de Maas, Limburg, Netherlands


Schelfhorst

* (Drenthe) First attested as tho Schelyckforst in 1538. Compound of either Middle Dutch scheluwe (“crooked”) or schelfe (“rush, Schoenoplectus sp.”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).
* (Overijssel) First attested as ter schelfhorst in 1457. Compound of either Middle Dutch scheluwe (“crooked”) or schelfe (“rush, Schoenoplectus sp.”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).

A hamlet in Tynaarlo, Drenthe, Netherlands


Hezingen

First attested as in hasungum in 799. Derived from Old Dutch Haso (a personal name) suffixed with the rare collectivising suffix -ung-.


Manderveen

First attested as Manderveen in 1846. Compound of the toponym Mander and veen (“peat bog”).


West-Geesteren

Compound of west (“west-, western”) and the toponym Geesteren.


Berghum

A hamlet in Dinkelland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Beekdorp

First attested as Beekdorp in 1830-1855. Compound of beek (“brook”) and dorp (“village, settlement”). The hamlet is located next to a brook.


Lattrop

First attested as lattorpe in 1272. Compound of Old Dutch Læta (a personal name) and a metathised form of dorp (“village, settlement”). Compare Lathum.

A village in Dinkelland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Noord Deurningen

First attested as nortdorningen in 1337-1339. Compound of noord (“northern, north-”) and the toponym Deurningen.


Oud Ootmarsum

First attested as olde oetmarsum in 1384. Derived from oud (“old”) and the toponym Ootmarsum.


Saasveld

First attested as saterslo in 1145. Originally a compound of an unclear first element and lo (“light forest”). The first element may be a personal name. The second element was gradually replaced by veld (“field”). Compare Harreveld and Lievelde.


Tilligte

First attested as tilgede in 1295. Derived from Middle Dutch telch (“young branch, young oak”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ede-. Compare Telgt.


Deurningen

First attested as thornengen in 1295. Derived from either Old Dutch *Diurna (a personal name) or doorn (“thorn bush”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Reutum

First attested as in riatnon in the late 10th century. Derived from Proto-Germanic *hreud (“reed”) suffixed with a collectivising suffix. Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Besthmen, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Ratum, Thamen, Wachtum and Wijthmen.


Ootmarsum

First attested as othmarshem in the 9th century. Compound of Old Dutch Othmar (a personal name) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Witmarsum.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Oatmörsken, Oatmörske.

A city and former municipality of Dinkelland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Volthe

First attested as uuluht in the late 10th century. Etymology unknown. Compare Valthe.

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Denekamp

First attested as in daginghem in the late 10th century. Originally a compound of either Old Dutch Dago (a personal name) or Dano (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and heem (“home, settlement”). The second element was gradually replaced with kamp (“enclosed piece of land”). Compare Breklenkamp, Greffelkamp, Gölenkamp, Haftenkamp and Höcklenkamp.

A village and former municipality of Dinkelland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Gammelke

First attested as gamminclo in 1272. Compound of Old Dutch Gammo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and lo (“light forest”).


Overdinkel

First attested as OVERDINKEL in 1846. Compound of over (“on the other side of”) and the hydronym Dinkel. Originally the name of a manor.

A village in Losser, Overijssel, Netherlands


Usselo

First attested as oslo in 1188. Likely a compound of Old Dutch Osso (a personal name) and lo (“light forest”).

A village in Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands


Weerselo

First attested as werslo in 1157-1164. Compound of either Old Dutch wers (“wild, rough”) or Wero (a personal name) and lo (“light forest”).


Glane-Beekhoek

Compound of the toponyms Glane and Beekhoek (compound of beek (“brook, stream”) and hoek (“isolated place, sector”)). Beekhoek was originally the name of a field.

A hamlet in Losser, Overijssel, Netherlands


Mekkelhorst

First attested as in mikulunhurst in the late 10th century. Compound of Old Dutch *mikilon- (“great”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).


Dulder

First attested as in thuleri in the late 10th century. Potentially a compound of Proto-Germanic *þulla (“beam, tree trunk”) and Old Dutch *heri (“sandy ridge”). Compare Den Dolder.


Woolde

Potentially attested as de walde in 1172, attested with certainty as wollethe in 1280. Derived from wold (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).

A hamlet in Hengelo, Overijssel, Netherlands


Twekkelo

First attested as in tuegloe in the late 10th century. Potentially a compound of Old Dutch twek (“twig, osier”) and lo (“light forest”).

A hamlet in Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands


Tubbergen

First attested as tubberg in 1312. Compound of te (“at”), Middle Dutch up (“on”) and the plural form of berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Taarlo, Tinallinge and Tolbert.

Meronyms: Albergen, Fleringen, Geesteren, Haarle, Harbrinkhoek, Hezingen, Klössehoek, Langeveen, Mander, Manderveen, Mariaparochie, Reutum, Vasse, West-Geesteren

A village and municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Breklenkamp

First attested as in brakkinghem in the late 10th century. Originally a compound of Old Dutch Brakko (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and heem (“home, settlement”). The second element was gradually replaced with kamp (“enclosed piece of land”). Compare Denekamp, Greffelkamp, Gölenkamp, Haftenkamp and Höcklenkamp.


Broekheurne

First attested as Broekhoirne in 1665. Compound of broek (“marsh, marshland”) and a variant of hoorn (“jutting piece of land”).


Glane

First attested as De Glaaner beek in 1773-1794. Derived from a hydronym, which is in turn cognate to Old Norse glana (“clear”) and glanzen (“shine, sparkle”). Compare Geleen and Glanerbrug.


Rutbeek

First attested as retbeke in 1220. Derived from a hydronym, which is derived in turn from a compound of Middle Dutch roet (“weeds”) and beek (“brook, stream”). Compare Ruiten and De Ruiten.


Oele

First attested as odele in 1297. Presumably a compound of Middle Dutch ode (“waste, abandoned”) and lo (“light forest”). Compare Udenhout.


Zoeke

First attested as Suijker hasschap in 1601-1602. Potentially derived from a contracted compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and wijk (“village, settlement”). Compare Middelijk, Noordijk, Oostenrijk, Schadijk, Westrik, De Zoeke and Zuuk.


Lemselo

First attested as in lamesloe in the late 10th century. Compound of Old Dutch Lam (a personal name) and lo (“light forest”).


Nijstad

* (Drenthe) First attested as De Nieuwstad in 1851-1855. Compound of nij (“new”) and stad (“place”).
* (Overijssel) First attested as Nijstad in 1846. Compound of nij (“new”) and stad (“place”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Niejstad.

A hamlet in Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands


Glanerbrug

First attested as Glanenbrug in 1665. Compound of the hydronym Glane (cognate with Old Norse glana (“clear”) and glanzen (“shine, sparkle”)) and brug (“bridge”). Compare Glane.


Groot Agelo

/ˈɣroːt ˈaː.ɣəˌloː/

First attested as de agelo in 1252. Derived from groot (“great, big”) and a compound of Old Dutch Ago (a personal name) and lo (“light forest”). The element groot was added to distinguish the settlement from Klein Agelo.


Driene

First attested as in thrinon in the late 10th century. Potentially derived from a suffixed, dative plural form of Old Dutch thri (“three”).


Lonneker

First attested as in loningheri in the late 10th century. Compound of Old Dutch *Lono (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and *heri (“sandy ridge”).

A village and former municipality of Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands


Het Stift

First attested as Stift te Weerselo in the 18th century. Derived from stift (“monastery, ecclesiastical foundation”). Originally the name of a farm, which was in turn named after a former monastery.


De Lutte

First attested as de luette in the middle of the 12th century. Etymology unknown. Potentially related to German Low German lute (“low-lying area”). Compare Losser, Lutten and Lutten.

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Klein Agelo

First attested as luttiken agele in 1408. Derived from klein (“small, lesser”) and a compound of Old Dutch Ago (a personal name) and lo (“light forest”). The element klein was added to distinguish the settlement from Groot Agelo.


Boekelo

* (Enschede) First attested as boekele and bokel around 1450. Compound of Middle Dutch boek (“beech, Fagus sylvatica”) and lo (“light forest”).
* (Haaksbergen) First attested as boecler in 1381-1383. Compound of Middle Dutch boek (“beech, Fagus sylvatica”) and laar (“intensively cultivated forest”). The second element was gradually replaced by lo (“light forest”).

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A hamlet in Haaksbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands


De Thij

First attested as ten thie in 1339. Derived from Middle Dutch tië (“public meeting place in a village, place where law is spoken”).

A neighbourhood of Oldenzaal, Overijssel, Netherlands


Zuid-Berghuizen

First attested as Zuid Berghuizen in 1913. Derived from zuid (“southern, south-”) and the toponym Berghuizen (a former hamlet).


De Zoeke

First attested as De Soeke in 1830-1855. Potentially a contracted compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and wijk (“village, settlement”). Compare Middelijk, Noordijk, Oostenrijk, Schadijk, Westrik, Zoeke and Zuuk.


De Essen

First attested as to essche in 1381-1383. Derived from Middle Dutch essche (“farmland next to a village”).


Dinkelland

Compound of the hydronym Dinkel and land (“land”).

Meronyms: Beekdorp, Berghum, Breklenkamp, Denekamp, Deurningen, Dulder, Gammelke, Groot Agelo, Het Stift, Klein Agelo, Lattrop, Lemselo, Nijstad, Noord Deurningen, Noordijk, Nutter, Ootmarsum, Oud Ootmarsum, Rossum, Saasveld, Tilligte, Volthe, Weerselo, Zoeke

A municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Graven Es

First attested as Bentheimer Esch in 1830-1855. Derived from the plural form of graaf (“count”) and es (“farmland next to a village”). The element graaf refers to the Counts of Bentheim.


Boddenkamp

A neighbourhood of Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands


Varvik

First attested as vaerwerke in 1298-1304. Derived from a contraction of Middle Dutch vorewerc (“farmstead belonging to a monastery”). Named after a former farmstead belonging to the Abbey of Vreden.


Laares

First attested as De Laar Esch in 1830-1855. Compound of laar (“intensively cultivated forest”) and es (“farmland next to a village”).


Zeggelt

First attested as zegheling and zeghelinch in 1350. Derived from Old Dutch Segilo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.

A neighbourhood of Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands.'


Velve

First attested as Veluwe in 1601. Derived from the toponym Veluwe. The name was likely applied in jest to a sandy and infertile area.


Wooldrik

First attested as wolderkinck in 1480. Derived from Middle Dutch Wolderik (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Cromhoffsbleek

First attested as crummenhoff in 1280. Compound of Cromhoff (a surname) and bleek (“field used to bleach sheets”). Cromhoff refers to a former farm.


Veldkamp

A neighbourhood of Harderwijk, Gelderland, Netherlands


De Bothoven

First attested as Buthave in 1616. Named after two streets, which are named in turn after a former farmstead.


Stadsweide

Compound of stad (“city”) and weide (“pasture”).


Boswinkel

First attested as boeswinckel in 1495. Compound of Old Dutch Boso (a personal name) and winkel (“corner, enclaved piece of land”).


't Weldink

First attested as weldinchave in 1316. Derived from Middle Dutch Waldo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Stadsveld

Compound of stad (“city”) and veld (“field”).


Kotman

First attested as jan ten katte in 1472. Compound of kot (“cottage, shack, small farm”) and man (“man, inhabitant”).


Pathmos

First attested as Pathmos in 1867. Derived from Patmos, the place of exile of Saint John. Originally the name of a house which was named for its distant location from Enschede.


Bruggert

First attested as ther bruggen in 1475. Derived from Middle Dutch brugge (“bridge”).


Elferink

First attested as alverking in 1381-1383. Derived from Middle Dutch Alverik (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Bolhaar

First attested as Balhaer in 1601. Compound of bol (“round, convex”) and haar (“sandy ridge”).


Mekkelholt

First attested as mekelholt in 1330. Compound of Middle Dutch mikkel (“great, big”) and holt (“rising deciduous forest”).


Heuwkamp

Compound of Dutch Low Saxon heuw (“hay”) and kamp (“enclosed piece of land”). Named after a street, which was named in turn after a field.


Diekman

First attested as dyck in 1499. Compound of the toponym Dijk (derived from dijk (“levee”)) and man (“man, inhabitant”). Dijk was a farmstead named after a nearby levee.


Twekkelerveld

First attested as Twekkeler Veld in 1867. Compound of the toponym Twekkelo and veld (“field”).


Amelink

First attested as amelinchoff in 1385. Derived from Middle Dutch Amel (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Roessingh

First attested as roesing in 1456. Compound of Old Dutch Roso (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-. Compare Roessink.


Schipholt

First attested as Schipholt in 1936. Compound of schip (“ship”) and holt (“rising deciduous forest”). Wood from the forest was formerly used to construct ships.


Glanerveld

Compound of the toponym Glane and veld (“field”).


Stokhorst

First attested as Stokhorst in 1867. Compound of stok (“branch, tree trunk”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).


Glanermaten

Compound of the toponym Glane and the plural form of a variant of made (“pasture”).


Deppenbroek

First attested as diepenbroek in 1298-1304. Compound of Middle Dutch diep (“low-lying”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Ribbelerbrink

First attested as Ribbelerbrink in 1867. Compound of the toponym Ribbelt and brink (“pasture, village green, farmyard”).


Ribbelt

First attested as rybboldinch in 1316. Derived from Middle Dutch Ricbald (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-. Originally the name of a farm.


Stroinkslanden

First attested as strodinch in 1343. Compound of a toponym derived from Middle Dutch strode (“marshy land overgrown with brushwood”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and the plural form of land (“land”).


Dolphia

First attested as Dolphia in 1899. Derived from Dolf (a personal name) suffixed with the pseudo-Latin suffix -ia. Originally the name of a house.


Wesselerbrink

First attested as wesselinch in 1381-1383. Derived from a compound of Middle Dutch Wessel (a personal name) suffixed with -ing- and brink (“pasture, village green, farmyard”).


Bovenhoek

A neighbourhood of Hengelo, Overijssel, Netherlands


Esmarke

First attested as groote bueren toe enschede in 1460. Compound of es (“land next to a village”) and Middle Dutch marke (“borderland, undivided communal lands”).


Elsbeek

Attested as Els beek in 1830-1855. Compound of els (“alder, Alnus sp.”) and beek (“brook, stream”). Originally the name of a stream. Compare Elsebeke.


't Zwering

First attested as swederynck in 1498. Derived from Middle Dutch Sweder (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Oikos

Borrowed from Greek οίκος (oíkos, “abode, house”). The neighbourhood was conceived as an experimental eco-friendly project.


Helmerhoek

First attested as tot helmyng in 1456. Compound of Middle Dutch Helm (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and hoek (“isolated place, sector”).


Hasseler Es

First attested as Hasseler Esch in 1830-1855. Derived from the toponym Hasselo and es (“farmland next to a village”).


't Wilbert

Attested as Wilbert (Het) in 1899. Named after a former mansion.


Schothorsthoek

Compound of the toponym Schothorst and hoek (“isolated place”). Named after a former farm.


Bruninkshoek

First attested as bruning in 1475. Compound of a toponym derived from Middle Dutch Bruno (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and hoek (“isolated place”). Named after a former farm.


Weijinkshoek

/ˈʋɛi̯.ɪŋksˌɦuk/

First attested as Weijinkshoek in 1830-1855. Compound of Weijink (a surname) and hoek (“isolated place”). Named after a former farm.


Bentveld

* (Noord-Holland) Attested as Bent Velt in 1615. Compound of bent (“moor grass, Molinia sp.”) and veld (“field”).
* (Overijssel) Compound of bent (“moor grass, Molinia sp.”) and veld (“field”).

A village in Zandvoort, North Holland, Netherlands


Woolder Es

Derived from the toponym Woolde and es (“farmland next to a village”).


Weidedorp

Compound of weide (“pasture”) and dorp (“village, settlement”).


Lasonder

First attested as het erve Laersonder in de Eschmarke in 1650. Compound of laar (“intensively cultivated forest, forest pasture”) and Middle Dutch sunder (“separate, apart”).


Berflo Es

Attested as Berflo Es in 1994. Derived from the toponym Berflo (a compound of an unclear first element and lo (“light forest”)) and es (“farmland next to a village”). Named after a former farmhouse.


Bartelinkshoek

First attested as Bartelinkshoek in 1994. Compound of the toponym Bartelink and hoek (“isolated place”). Named after a former farm.


Wilderinkshoek

First attested as Wilderinkhoek in 1936. Compound of Wilderink (a surname) and hoek (“isolated place”).


De Noork

Attested as Norkeveld in 1830-1855. Compare Noordijk.


Vikkerhoek

Derived from a compound of dialectal vikker (“vicarage, property intended to support a vicar”) and hoek (“isolated place”).


Hengelose Es

/ˈɦɛ.ŋəˌloː.sə ˈɛs/

First attested as Hengelosche Esch in 1867. Derived from the toponym Hengelo and es (“farmland next to a village”).


Groot Driene

First attested as Groot Driene in 1830-1855. Derived from groot (“great, big”) and the toponym Driene. The element groot was added to distinguish the settlement from Klein Driene.


Sogtoenhoek

First attested as suchtoen in 1475. Compound of a toponym derived from a compound of Middle Dutch such (“sow, female pig”) and Middle Dutch toen (“garden”) and hoek (“isolated place”). Named after a former farm.


't Lansink

First attested as Lansinck in 1601-1602. Derived from a toponym derived from Old Dutch Lanso (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Klein Driene

First attested as Klein Driene in 1830-1855. Derived from klein (“small, lesser”) and the toponym Driene. The element klein was added to distinguish the settlement from Groot Driene.


Anninks- en Nijhofshoek

First attested as anning in 1475. Derived from a toponym derived from Old Dutch Ano (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and a second toponym derived from a compound of nij (“new”) and hof (“farmstead, homestead”). The two toponyms are further suffixed with hoek (“isolated place”). Named after a pair of former farms.


Tichelwerk

* (Friesland) First attested as Wijnser Tichel Werk in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Tichelwurk, derived from tichelwurk (“brickworks”).
* (Overijssel) Derived from the archaic term tichelwerk (“brickworks”). The area which the current neighbourhood stands on was formerly occupied by brick factories.

A hamlet in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands


Zwavertshoek

First attested as swafering in 1385. Compound of a toponym derived from Old Dutch Swafhere (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and hoek (“isolated place”). Named after a former farm.


Middelhoek

First attested as de Middelhoek in 1830-1855. Compound of middel (“middle, mid-”) and hoek (“isolated place”).


De Braker

Personified variant of braak (“intensively ploughed land, heath converted to farmland”).


Tijertshoek

First attested as dat tije in 1493. Compound of a toponym composed of Middle Dutch tië (“public meeting place in a village, place where law is spoken”) and either Ard (a personal name) or the personifying suffix -aard and hoek (“isolated place”). Named after a former farm.


Brammelo

First attested as bramlare in 1188. Compound of Middle Dutch brame (“bramble, Rubus sp.”) and laar (“intensively cultivated forest”). The second element was gradually replaced by lo (“light forest”).


Beusbergen

First attested as bursbergen in 1387. If the oldest attestation of the toponym refers to the current settlement, a derivation from a compound of Middle Dutch brus (“brushwood, bushes”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”) is possible. Compare Beuseberg and Buurse.

A hamlet in Hof van Twente, Overijssel, Netherlands


Eppenzolder

First attested as eppensolde in 1298-1304. Compound of Middle Dutch Eppe (a personal name) and sol (“pool, muddy pool”). Compare Ebbenbroek.


Den Braam

First attested as Den Braam in the 17th century. Derived from braam (“blackberry bush, Rubus sp.”).


't Wolferink

A neighbourhood of Haaksbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Clingenborgh

A neighbourhood of Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Wildehof

/ˈʋɪl.dəˌɦɔf/

A neighbourhood of Dinkelland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Torenlanden

Compound of toren (“tower”) and the plural form of land (“land”).


Zienesch

First attested as De Zien Esch in 1830-1855. Compound of Middle Dutch zide (“low, deep”) and es (“farmland next to a village”). The toponym contrasts with Honesch.


Harmöle

First attested as harremole in 1188. Likely a compound of Proto-Germanic *harwja (“flax”) and *molî (“mill”). See also Harreveld.


Honesch

First attested as Honesch in 1665. Compound of Middle Dutch ho (“high, elevated”) and es (“farmland next to a village”). The toponym contrasts with Zienesch.


Langelo

/ˈlɑ.ŋəˌloː/

* (Drenthe) First attested as langele in 1225. Compound of lang (“long”) and lo (“light forest”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Langel.
* (Overijssel) First attested as langhelo in 1188. Compound of lang (“long”) and lo (“light forest”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Langel.

A village in Noordenveld, Drenthe, Netherlands


Pothoofd

First attested as Het Pothoofd, binnen de wallen in 1841. Compound of potter (“type of ship”) and hoofd (“pier, jetty”).

A neighbourhood of Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands


Hanzewijk

/ˈɦɑn.zəˌʋɛi̯k/

Compound of Hanze (“Hanseatic League”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Kampen was a long-standing member of the Hanseatic League.

A neighbourhood of Kampen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Greente

First attested as haegheningher grynt in 1364. Derived from a variant of griend (“land next to water used to cultivate osiers”).


Ommeres

Compound of the toponym Ommen and es (“farmland next to a village”).

A neighbourhood of Ommen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Hassinkbrink

First attested as hassinck in 1472. Compound of Old Dutch Haso (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and brink (“pasture, village green, farmland”).


Middenwetering

Compound of midden (“middle, mid-”) and wetering (“drainage canal”).


Woldmeenthe

Compound of the toponym Steenwijkerwold and a variant of meent (“communal lands”).


Stepelo

First attested as in stepele in 1450. Compound of an unclear first element and lo (“light forest”). One hypothesis interprets the first element as a derivation of Proto-Germanic *stapula (“pole, stick”). Alternative etymologies include a reading of the first element as a term cognate to Old English stêpel (“high tower”) or as Latin stipula (“stalk, reed”). Compare Stipdonk, Stiphout and Stiepel.

A hamlet in Haaksbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Ambt Delden

Derived from ambt (“type of legal district, bailiwick”) and Delden.

A former municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Ambt Almelo

Derived from ambt (“type of legal district, bailiwick”) and Almelo.


Ambt Hardenberg

Derived from ambt (“type of legal district, bailiwick”) and Hardenberg.


Ambt Ommen

Derived from ambt (“type of legal district, bailiwick”) and Ommen.


Ambt Vollenhove

Derived from ambt (“type of legal district, bailiwick”) and Vollenhove.


Stad Vollenhove

Derived from stad (“city”) and Vollenhove.


Stad Hardenberg

Derived from stad (“city”) and Hardenberg.


Veldzigt

Attested as Veldzigt in the 18th century. Derived from veldzicht (“view of a field”). Named after a former mansion.

A neighbourhood of Middelburg, Zeeland, Netherlands


Reijershove

Compound of Reijers (a surname) and hof (“farmstead, homestead”). Named after a former mansion.


Veerse Poort

Derived from the toponym Veere and poort (“gate”). Named after one of the former gates of Middelburg's fortifications in the direction of the town of Veere, which lies to the north of Middelburg.


Overzuid

Compound of over (“on the other side of”) and zuid (“south”).

A neighbourhood of Goes, Zeeland, Netherlands


Weyevliet

A neighbourhood of Vlissingen, Zeeland, Netherlands


Oostmolenpark

Compound of oost (“east-, eastern”), molen (“mill”) and park (“park”).


Edelstenenbuurt

Both compounds of the plural form of edelsteen (“gem, precious stone”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after precious stones.

Alphen aan den Rijn
Alphen aan den Rijn#English

A neighbourhood of Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands


Lievenspolder

A neighbourhood of Terneuzen, Zeeland, Netherlands


Bossenburgh

First attested as Bossenburgh in 1655. Named after a former estate.


Goese Polder

Derived from the toponym Goes and polder (“polder”). Named after a polder.


Buurse

First attested as burse in 1188. Perhaps derived from a variant of Middle Dutch brus (“brushwood, bushes”). Compare Beusbergen and Beuseberg.

A village in Haaksbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Nieuw Middelburg

Derived from nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Middelburg. The neighbourhood was constructed in the 1920s, just outside the city's fortifications.


St. Isidorushoeve

First attested as St.-Isidorushoeve in 1930. Compound of the name of Saint Isidore the Laborer and hoeve (“farmstead”).


't Fort

Derived from fort (“fortress”). The neighbourhood was named for its fort-like street pattern.


Hofwijk

/ˈɦɔf.ʋɛi̯k/

* (Utrecht) Compound of hof (“forecourt”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood is built around a set of forecourts.
* (Zeeland)

A neighbourhood of Woerden, Utrecht, Netherlands


Zoetevaart

A neighbourhood of Hulst, Zeeland, Netherlands


Groote Kreek

Attested as Groote kreek in 1866. Derived from groot (“great, big”) and kreek (“creek”). Originally a hydronym.


Zuidhoek

* (Zeeland) Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and hoek (“corner”).
* (Zuid-Holland) Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and hoek (“corner”).

A neighbourhood of Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Voorne aan Zee, South Holland, Netherlands


Janskamp

A neighbourhood of Dinkelland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Homeruskwartier

Compound of Homerus (a personal name) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). Named after the Greek poet Homer. The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous poets.

A neighbourhood of Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands


Vogelhorst

Compound of vogel (“bird”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various birds.


Columbuskwartier

Compound of Columbus (a personal name) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). Named after Christopher Columbus. The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous explorers.


Nobelhorst

Compound of Nobel (a surname) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”). Named after Alfred Nobel.


Goese Meer

Derived from the toponym Goes and meer (“lake”). Named after a nearby lake.


Magistraatwijk

Compound of magistraat (“magistrate”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after former regents and magistrates of Middelburg.


Europakwartier

Both compounds of the toponym Europa and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). Named after the continent. The neighbourhoods' streets are named after European countries.

A neighbourhood of IJsselstein, Utrecht, Netherlands


Havenkwartier

Compound of haven (“harbour”) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”).

A neighbourhood of Bergen op Zoom, North Brabant, Netherlands


Heiakkers

/ˈɦɛi̯ˌɑ.kərs/

Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and the plural form of akker (“farmland”).

A neighbourhood of Woensdrecht, North Brabant, Netherlands


Nieuw-Borgvliet

Compound of nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Borgvliet.


Torenveld

Compound of the toponym Toren (here referring to an area of reclaimed land) and veld (“field”). The first element may be a reference to the polder's location behind the one of the defensive towers of Zevenbergen, its tapering shape, or it may be a variant of doorn (“thorn bush”).

A neighbourhood of Moerdijk, North Brabant, Netherlands


Tuinwijk

All derived from tuinwijk (“garden city”). The neighbourhoods were built according to the then-popular garden city concept.

A neighbourhood of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands


Bosselaar

First attested as Bosselaar (De) in 1899. Compound of bos (“rising forest”) and laar (“intensively cultivated forest”).


Krooswijk

First attested as Krooswijk in 1866. Compound of kroos (“duckweed, Lemna sp.”) and wijk (“secondary canal”). Compare Crooswijk.


Zwanengat

First attested as Zwaanen Gat in 1866. Compound of zwaan (“swan, Cygnus sp.”) and gat (“mouth of a creek”). Originally a hydronym.


Pagnevaart

A neighbourhood of Halderberge, North Brabant, Netherlands


Ettingen

A neighbourhood of Roosendaal, North Brabant, Netherlands


Markenland

A neighbourhood of Etten-Leur, North Brabant, Netherlands


Weihoek

Compound of weide (“pasture”) and hoek (“isolated place, corner”).


Banakkers

Compound of ban (“legal district, settlement limit”) and the plural form of akker (“agricultural land, farmland”).


Sint Josephbuurt

Compound of the name of Saint Joseph and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Heksenwiel

A neighbourhood of Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands


Brabantpark

Compound of the toponym Brabant and park (“park”).


Kievitsloop

Derived from the hydronym Kievitsloop, an older name of a watercourse currently called Moerenloop.


Haagpoort

Compound of the toponym Princenhage and poort (“gate”).


Hagelkruis

Derived from hagelkruis (“stone cross meant to protect against storms”). The neighbourhood was built near one such cross.

A neighbourhood of Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands


Armhoef

Compound of arm (“poor”) and hoef (“farmstead, homestead”). The neighbourhood was formerly the location of two farmsteads owned by a poor relief organisation.


Witbrant

Attested as Witten Brand in 1832. Originally the name of a fen.


Zorgvliet

* (Noord-Brabant)
* (Zuid-Holland) Attested as op Sorghvliet in 1658. Compound of zorg (“worry, care”) and vliet (“flight”). Originally the name of an estate built by statesman and poet Jacob Cats.

A neighbourhood of The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands


Dongewijk

/ˈdɔ.ŋəˌʋɛi̯k/

Compound of the hydronym Donge and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Leijsenakkers

A neighbourhood of Oosterhout, North Brabant, Netherlands


Bloemenoord

A neighbourhood of Waalwijk, North Brabant, Netherlands


Paterserf

Compound of pater (“priest-monk”) and erf (“plot of land, yard”). The neighbourhood is named after a former monastic complex.


Dommelbergen

Compound of the hydronym Dommel and the plural form of berg (“hill, elevated place”).


Dammenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of dam (“dam”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The names of the neighbourhood's streets all contain the element dam.


Donkenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of donk (“sandy hill protruding above a swamp”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after toponyms containing the word donk.


Beemdenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of beemd (“pasture”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The names of the neighbourhood's streets all contain the element beemd.


Larenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of laar (“intensively cultivated forest”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The names of the neighbourhood's streets all contain the element laar.


Sterrenbuurt

Both compounds of the plural form of ster (“star”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after stars.

A neighbourhood of Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands