Kaard

First attested as Pekart [read: De Kart] in 1567. Borrowed from West Frisian Kaard, of uncertain etymology. Potentially derived from kaar (“osier, Salix viminalis”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -t or, alternatively a compound of an unclear first element and Old Frisian werd (“artificial mound used for habitation”). Compare Teerd and Tjaard.


Kinnum

First attested as kinnem in 922. Potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian *kine (“gully, creek”) and hēm (“home, settlement”).
See also West Frisian Kinum.

A hamlet in Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands


Landerum

Attested as Landrum at the beginning of the 17th century. Difficult to interpret due to a paucity of old attestations. Potentially derived from Old Frisian Landhari (a personal name) suffixed with hēm (“home, settlement”).
See also West Frisian Janderum.


Midsland Noord

Derived from the toponym Midsland and noord (“north”).
See also West Frisian Midslân Noard.


Haske

A former municipality of Friesland, Netherlands


Goeree-Overflakkee

Derived from a contraction of the toponym Goedereede and the toponym Overflakkee. The name of the municipality refers to the two islands which were fused to form the current island.

Meronyms: Achthuizen, Battenoord, Den Bommel, Dirksland, Goedereede, Havenhoofd, Herkingen, Kranendijk, Langstraat, Melissant, Middelharnis, Nieuwe-Tonge, Ooltgensplaat, Oostdijk, Ouddorp, Oude-Tonge, Sommelsdijk, Stad aan 't Haringvliet, Stellendam, Stoof, Zuidzijde

An island and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Goedereede

First attested as goederreede in 1332. Compound of Middle Dutch goet (“good”) and rede (“roadstead”).
See also Zealandic Goereê.

A city and former municipality of Goeree-Overflakkee, South Holland, Netherlands


Achthuizen

* (Goeree-Overflakkee) Attested as De Agthuisen around 1750. Compound of acht (“eight”) and the plural form of huis (“house”). See also Zealandic Achthuûzen.
* (Molenlanden) Compound of acht (“eight”) and the plural form of huis (“house”).

A village in Goeree-Overflakkee, South Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Molenlanden, South Holland, Netherlands


Den Bommel

First attested as bommele in 1473. Derived from Middle Dutch bommel (“type of peat, peaty lump”).
See also Zealandic D'n Bommel.

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A village and former municipality of Goeree-Overflakkee, South Holland, Netherlands


Dirksland

First attested as di[.]derics lande in 1284. Compound of a contracted form of Middle Dutch Diederik (a personal name) and land (“land”).


Havenhoofd

First attested as t Goereese Hooft around 1750. Derived from havenhoofd (“jetty, pier near a harbour”).
See' also Zealandic 't Hôôd.


Herkingen

First attested as herkinghe around 1420-1421. Derived from either Middle Dutch Herke (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- or a hydronym derived from or cognate to Middle Dutch *harken (“make a harsh noise”).
See also Zealandic Herken.


Melissant

First attested as melissant in 1484. Derived from a compound of Middle Dutch Melis (a personal name) and sant (“sandbar”).
See also Zealandic Melessant.


Middelharnis

First attested as middelharnisse in 1466. Derived from a compound of Middle Dutch middel (“middle, mid-”) and hernesse (“flock, pasture”).
See also Zealandic Menheerse.


Nieuwe-Tonge

First attested as nova ecclesia in grijsoert in 1480-1481. Derived from a compound of nieuw (“new”) and Middle Dutch tonge (“headland, spit”). The element nieuw was added to distinguish the settlement from Oude-Tonge.


Oude-Tonge

/ˈɑu̯.də ˈtɔ.ŋə/

First attested as die tonghe in 1420-1421. Derived from a compound of oud (“old”) and Middle Dutch tonge (“headland, spit”). The element oud was added to distinguish the settlement from Nieuwe-Tonge.
See also Zealandic Ouwe Tonge.


Ooltgensplaat

Attested as Oitkensplate in 1554. Compound of Middle Dutch Oltken (a personal name) and plaat (“sandbar visible at low tide”).
See also Zealandic De Plaete.


Ouddorp

First attested as Outdorp in Westvoirne in 1551. Compound of oud (“old”) and dorp (“village, settlement”).
See also Zealandic Ouwdurp.


Sommelsdijk

First attested as sommeldijch in 1324. Likely a compound of the hydronym Sonnemaer (potentially derived from a compound of a term cognate to zwin and Old Dutch meri (“lake”)) and Middle Dutch dijk (“levee”). Compare Son and Zonnemaire.
See also Zealandic Sommerdiek.


Stad aan 't Haringvliet

First attested as uitgors, ... geheeten die stat in 1395. Derived from Middle Dutch stat (“embankment, landing place”) and the hydronym Haringvliet. The first element was gradually reinterpreted to stad (“city”).
See also Zealandic Stad an 't Haeriengvliet.


Zuidzijde

* (Goeree-Overflakkee) Attested as De Zuidzyde around 1750. Derived from zuidzijde (“southside”). Located to the south of a prominent levee. See also Zealandic Sesieje.
* (Bodegraven-Reeuwijk) Attested as zuytzijde van Bodegraven in 1509. Derived from zuidzijde (“southside”). Named after a polder. The toponym contrasts with Noordzijde.
* (Hoeksche Waard) Attested as Zuidzijde in 1866. Derived from zuidzijde (“southside”). Originally the name of a country house.

A hamlet in Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, South Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Hoeksche Waard, South Holland, Netherlands


Battenoord

First attested as battenoert in 1420 and 1421. Potentially derived from a compound of Middle Dutch Batto (a personal name) or batte (“quay, levee”) and ort (“place”).

A hamlet in Goeree-Overflakkee, South Holland, Netherlands


Kranendijk

First attested as De Kranendijk in 1845. Compound of the plural form of kraan (“crane, derrick”) and dijk (“levee”).


Langstraat

Attested in 1694. Compound of lang (“long”) and straat (“street”).
See also Zealandic De Langstraete.


Oostflakkee

Blend of oost (“east-, eastern”) + Overflakkee. The municipality was located on the eastern half of the former island of Overflakkee.

blend

A former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Westvoorne

Compound of west (“west-, western”) and the toponym Voorne.
See also Zealandic Wesvore.


Rockanje

First attested as rochange and rochainge in 1220. Derived from Medieval Latin Orcania, a region which was seen as a mythical kingdom of plenty during the Crusades. The name was given by monks from one of the nearby abbeys.
See also Zealandic Rekanje.

A village and former municipality of Voorne aan Zee, South Holland, Netherlands


Oostvoorne

First attested as ostforne in 1260. Compound of oost (“east-, eastern”) and the toponym Voorne.
See also Zealandic Svore.


Kruiningergors

Attested as Kruininger gors in 1899. Compound of Van Cruyningen (a noble surname) and gors (“overgrown alluvial land deposited by the sea”).

A hamlet in Voorne aan Zee, South Holland, Netherlands


Strype

Attested as De Strijp in 1565. Derived from strijp (“strip of land, elongated, narrow plot of land”).


Stuifakker

First attested as de polder van tStuyffacker in 1565. Compound of stuif (“drift-sand”) and akker (“farmland”).


Heveringen

Attested as de Rokanjesche Heveringen in 1769. Derived from the plural form of dialectal hevering (“type of elevated sandy land”).

A neighbourhood of Voorne aan Zee, South Holland, Netherlands


De Waranda

Derived from warande (“hunting preserve, reserved territory”), partially corrupted by waranda (“veranda”).


Goudhoek

Compound of goud (“gold”) and hoek (“corner”).


Vierpolders

Attested as de Vierpolders, gezegd Nieuwland in 1843. Compound of vier (“four”) and the plural form of polder (“polder”). The village was named for its location at the centre of four old polders.


Zwartewaal

First attested as ten zwarten wale in the mid-13th century. Derived from a hydronym, derived in turn from a compound of Middle Dutch swart (“black”) and waal (“deep round pool, kolk lake”).


Hellevoetsluis

Attested as Helvoet Sluys in 1639. Compound of the toponym Hellevoet (derived from a compound of the hydronym Helle and voet (“foot, bottom”)) and sluis (“lock, sluice”).

A town and former municipality of Voorne aan Zee, South Holland, Netherlands


Nieuwenhoorn

First attested as nuwen hoern in 1390. Compound of Middle Dutch nieu (“new”) and horn (“protruding bend, corner”). The toponym contrasts with Oudenhoorn.


Oudenhoorn

First attested as den hoorn in 1356. Compound of Middle Dutch out (“old”) and horn (“protruding bend, corner”). The toponym contrasts with Nieuwenhoorn.


Nieuw-Helvoet

First attested as nieuwhellevoeter-landt in 1367. Compound of Middle Dutch nieu (“new”) and the toponym Hellevoet (a compound of the hydronym Helle and voet (“foot, bottom”)).


IJzerenbrug

Attested as Vlot Brug in 1865. Compound of ijzeren (“iron-”) and brug (“bridge”). The toponym contrasts with Vlotbrug.


Hoonaart

Attested as Den Hoonaart in 1697. Presumably derived from a compound of hogen (“elevated, upper-”) and aard (“farmland, tilled land”).


Marinebuurt

Compound of marine (“navy”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous naval commanders.


Glaciswijk

Compound of glacis (“glacis”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Den Bonsen Hoek

Attested as Den Bonsen Hoek in 1695. Derived from a variant of bont (“motley”) and hoek (“corner”). Originally the name of a field. The precise meaning of the element bont is unclear.


De Struyten

First attested as de streuyt in 1475. Derived from the plural form of a dialectal variant of Middle Dutch stroet (“marshland overgrown with brushwood”).


Oude en Nieuwe Struiten

Derived from oud (“old”), nieuw (“new”) and the plural form of a dialectal variant of Middle Dutch stroet (“marshland overgrown with brushwood”).


Nissewaard

Blend of Spijkenisse + waard (“riverine island”).

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Meronyms: Abbenbroek, Biert, De Hoek, Geervliet, Heenvliet, Hekelingen, Simonshaven, Spijkenisse, Tweede Vlotbrug, Zuidland

A municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Geervliet

First attested as gervliet in 1195. Derived from a compound of Old Dutch ger (“tapering, protruding piece of land”) and fliet (“natural watercourse”).

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A city and former municipality of Nissewaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Heenvliet

First attested as heenvlite in 1254. Compound of Middle Dutch heen (“sea clubrush, Bolboschoenus maritimus”) and vliet (“watercourse”).


Abbenbroek

First attested as appenbruech in 1206. Compound of Middle Dutch Abbe (a personal name) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).

A village and former municipality of Nissewaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Hekelingen

First attested as hekelinghe in 1285. Likely derived from Middle Dutch *hekel (“hill, elevated land”) or *heukel suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Simonshaven

First attested as her simonshaven in 1431. Compound of Middle Dutch Simon (a personal name) and haven (“harbour”). Named after Simon van Markenburg (d. 1331), a nobleman who developed land around the settlement.

A village in Nissewaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Zuidland

First attested as zuutland in 1340. Compound of Middle Dutch suut (“south-, southern”) and lant (“land”).


Tweede Vlotbrug

Attested as Vlotbrug in 1839-1859. Derived from tweede (“second”) and vlotbrug (“retractable floating bridge”). The toponym contrasts with Vlotbrug.

A hamlet in Nissewaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Beerenplaat

Attested as Beere Polder in 1866. Compound of the name of the Beere Polder and plaat (“sandbar visible at low tide”).


Biert

→ English: Biert

(former municipality): Attested in 1570. Likely derived from bier (“manure, mud which looks like manure”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -t.

Biert (a hamlet and former municipality of Nissewaard, South Holland, Netherlands)

Biert (a village in the Ariège department, Occitanie, France)


De Akkers

Derived from the plural form of akker (“farmland”).

A neighbourhood of Nissewaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Hoogwerf

Attested as Hoogwerf in 1874. Compound of hoog (“high, elevated”) and werf (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Vierambachten

Compound of vier (“four”) and the plural form of ambacht (“type of fiefdom”). Named after a set of four former fiefdoms.


Maaswijk

Compound of the hydronym Maas and wijk (“neighbourhood”).


Sterrenkwartier

Compound of the plural form of ster (“star”) and kwartier (“quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after celestial objects.


Schuddebeurs en Simonshaven

Named after the Schuddebeurs estate and Simonshaven.


Poortugaal

First attested as portegale in 1276. Derived from Middle Dutch Portegale (“Portugal”). Named after the country.

A village and former municipality of Albrandswaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Rhoon

First attested as roden in 1230. Derived from the dative plural form of Middle Dutch rode (“land cleared of trees”). Compare Het Raan, Raar, Raren, Rha, Rhaan and Roden.


Deltawijk

Compound of delta (“delta”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).

A neighbourhood of Albrandswaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Oude Koedood

First attested as De Coedoit in 1573. Derived from oud (“old”) and the hydronym Koedood, potentially derived from a compound of koe (“cow”) and dood (“dead”); the river developed as a result of a major flood in 1373, and the hydronym may refer to cattle killed by said flood.

A hamlet in Albrandswaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Barendrechtse Veer

Attested as Barendrechtsche Veer in 1839-1859. Compound of the toponym Barendrecht and veer (“ferry, crossing”).

A hamlet in Barendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Koedood

First attested as Nieuwe Koedood in 1839-1859. Derived from a hydronym, potentially derived in turn from a compound of koe (“cow”) and dood (“dead”). The river developed as a result of a major flood in 1373, and the hydronym may refer to cattle killed by said flood.


Smitshoek

Attested as Smitshoek in 1839-1859. Compound of Smits (a surname) and hoek (“corner”). Possibly linked to Smeetsland.
The neighbourhood is named after the hamlet.

A neighbourhood of Barendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Oost-Barendrecht

Compound of oost (“east-, eastern”) and the toponym Barendrecht.

A former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


West-Barendrecht

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


Bijdorp

* (Barendrecht) Derived from a compound of bij (“near, close to”) and dorp (“village, settlement”). Originally the name of a manor.
* (Schiedam) Attested as Bijdorp in 1936. Derived from a compound of bij (“near, close to”) and dorp (“village, settlement”). Likely to have originally been the name of a house.
* (Voorschoten) Compound of Bije (a surname) and dorp (“village”). Named after an estate built by nobleman Johan de Bije (1649-1715).

A neighbourhood of Schiedam, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Voorschoten, South Holland, Netherlands


Carnisse

* (Barendrecht) First attested as karnesse in 1272. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch caer (“osier, Salix viminalis”) and nisse (“headland, spit”). Originally an independent hamlet.
* (Rotterdam) First attested as karnesse in 1272. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch caer (“osier, Salix viminalis”) and nisse (“headland, spit”). Named after a village destroyed by the sea in 1373.

A neighbourhood of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands


Nieuweland

Compound of nieuw (“new”) and land (“land”).


Bolnes

First attested as op bolnes in 1374. Compound of Middle Dutch bol (“small sandbar or ridge in a river which is visible at low tide”) and nes (“headland, spit”).

A village in Ridderkerk, South Holland, Netherlands


Oostendam

Potentially attested as totten cleynen waldammen toe, die men heet op desen voorsz. ty dappers - dam in 1435, attested with certainty as Oostendam in 1846. Compound of oost (“east-, eastern”) and dam (“dam”).


Rijsoord

First attested as rysoort in 1340. Compound of Middle Dutch rijs (“young branch, brushwood”) and ort (“place jutting out into or located next to water”).

A village and former municipality of Ridderkerk, South Holland, Netherlands


Slikkerveer

First attested as slykerveerstal and slyckerveerstal in 1423 and 1424. Compound of the toponym *Slijk (derived from Middle Dutch slyc (“mud, sludge”)) and veerstal (“ferry”), later reduced to veer (“ferry”).


Oude-Molen

Compound of oud (“old”) and molen (“mill”). Likely named after a mill demolished in 1930.

A hamlet in Ridderkerk, South Holland, Netherlands


Strevelshoek

First attested as strevelshoeck in 1340. Compound of an unclear first element and Middle Dutch hoeck (“corner, isolated place”). The first element may be a personal name or a term reinterpreted to Middle Dutch strevel (“bush, shrub”).

A hamlet and former municipality of Ridderkerk, South Holland, Netherlands


Zwet

Attested as Zwet in 1867. Derived from zwet (“boundary ditch”).


Drievliet

A neighbourhood of Ridderkerk, South Holland, Netherlands


Kortland

* (Alblasserdam) First attested as cortelant in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch cort (“short”) and lant (“land”). The name derives from a section of empoldered land divided into short parcels. Compare Langeland.
* (Krimpen aan den IJssel) Compound of kort (“short”) and land (“land”). The name derives from a section of empoldered land divided into short parcels. The toponym contrasts with Langeland.

A hamlet in Alblasserdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Krimpen aan den IJssel
Krimpen aan den IJssel#English

A neighbourhood of Krimpen aan den IJssel, South Holland, Netherlands


Papendrecht

First attested as papendreht in 1105. Compound of Old Dutch Papo (a personal name) or pape (“cleric”) and dreht (“ferry, watercourse”) (see -drecht). Compare Barendrecht, Duivendrecht and Woensdrecht.

Meronyms: Matena, Oosteind

A town and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Matena

First attested as matena around 1280. Potentially derived from a compound of Middle Dutch mate (“somewhat, a little”) and na (“close”). Compare Altena, Nauerna and Nergena.

A hamlet in Papendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Kraaihoek

A neighbourhood of Papendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht

First attested as henrick iden ambocht in 1340. Compound of the name of Hendrik Ye Wittenzoon and Middle Dutch ambacht (“type of fiefdom”). Wittenzoon was the scion of a banking family which financed the land reclamation projects the current village stands on; he received the fiefdom in 1376.


Kruiswiel

Attested as Kruis Wiel in 1584. Compound of kruis (“cross”) and wiel (“kolk lake”).

A neighbourhood of Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, South Holland, Netherlands


De Volgerlanden

Derived from the plural form of Middle Dutch volgerlant (“freshly reclaimed land adjoining older land”). Compare Folgeren.


Sophiapolder

Compound of Sophia (a personal name) and polder (“polder”). Named after Sophie of Württemberg.


Zwijndrecht

First attested as suindrecht in 1280-1287. Likely a compound of Old Dutch swin (“gully, creek”) and dreht (“ferry, watercourse”) (see -drecht). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to zwijn (“boar”). Compare Barendrecht and Ossendrecht.

Meronyms: Achter-Lindt, Heerjansdam, Kijfhoek, Kleine-Lindt


Heerjansdam

First attested as haren heyenland in 1323. Compound of Middle Dutch here (“lord”), Jan (a personal name) and dam (“dam”). The current name of the village refers to Jan van Roozendaal, a nobleman who was granted the village in 1368.

A village and former municipality of Zwijndrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Achter-Lindt

Attested as Achter-Lindt in 1851. Compound of achter (“back, rear”) and a toponym potentially derived from a hydronym (derived in turn from Proto-Germanic *linþja- (“flow slowly, flow softly”) or, alternatively, from a term cognate to Old High German lentî (“landing”).

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A hamlet in Zwijndrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Kleine-Lindt

Attested as de Kleine-Lindt in 1846. Compound of klein (“small”) and a toponym potentially derived from a hydronym (derived in turn from Proto-Germanic *linþja- (“flow slowly, flow softly”) or, alternatively, from a term cognate to Old High German lentî (“landing”).


Kijfhoek

First attested as ecclesia danielis in 1395-1396. Compound of Middle Dutch kijf (“argument, fight”) and hoec (“corner”).
The toponym derives from a conflict over land boundaries in a land reclamation area. Compare Cabauw, Hebrecht, Kijfwaard, Kibbelgaarn, Kibbelveen, Krakeel, Krakeelpolder, Schellach and Strijkviertel.

A hamlet and former municipality of Zwijndrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Groote Lindt

First attested as den goede in die linde in 1329. Derived from groot (“great, big”) and a toponym potentially derived from a hydronym (derived in turn from Proto-Germanic *linþja- (“flow slowly, flow softly”)) or, alternatively, from a term cognate to Old High German lentî (“landing”).

A former hamlet and former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Sterrenbeeldenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of sterrenbeeld (“constellation”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after constellations.

A neighbourhood of Zwijndrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Planetenbuurt

All compounds of the plural form of planeet (“planet”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after planets.

A neighbourhood of Edam-Volendam, North Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands

Alphen aan den Rijn
Alphen aan den Rijn#English

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


Pilotenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of piloot (“pilot”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous pilots.


Prinsessenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of prinses (“princess”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after princesses.


Kort Ambacht

First attested as kort-ambacht in 1430. Derived from Middle Dutch cort (“short”) and ambacht (“type of fiefdom”). Named after a former fiefdom.


Heer Oudelands Ambacht

Attested as Oudelant in 1573. Derived from heer (“lord”), Oudeland (a surname) and ambacht (“type of fiefdom”). Named after Pieter Oudeland, a nobleman from Dordrecht who was one of the financiers of the land reclamation project which created the land the former fiefdom stood on and the current neighbourhood stands on.

A neighbourhood and former municipality of Zwijndrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Meerdervoort

First attested as Meerdervoort in 1759. Named after Claes van Meerdervoort, a nobleman who financed the land reclamation project the fiefdom which the municipality was named after stood on.

A former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Hoeksche Waard

Derived from the toponym Puttershoek (formerly called Hoecke) and waard (“riverine island”).

Meronyms: Blaaksedijk, Bommelskous, Cillaarshoek, De Klem, De Wacht, Goidschalxoord, Goudswaard, Greup, Heinenoord, Hitsertse Kade, Keizersdijk, Klaaswaal, Kuipersveer, Maasdam, Maasdijk, Middelsluis, Mijnsheerenland, Mookhoek, Nieuw-Beijerland, Nieuwendijk, Numansdorp, Oosthoek, Oud-Beijerland, Oudendijk, Oudesluis, Piershil, Puttershoek, Reedijk, Schenkeldijk, Schuring, 's-Gravendeel, Sint Anthoniepolder, Steenplaats, Strijen, Strijensas, Vuurbaken, Westdijk, Westmaas, Zinkweg, Zuid-Beijerland, Zuidzijde, Zwanegat, Zwartsluisje

An island and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Goidschalxoord

Attested as Goidschalksoord in 1841. Compound of Middle Dutch Goidschalck (a personal name) and oord (“place jutting out into or bordering water”). Named after Goidschalck Oelm, one of the first lords of the settlement.

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A village and former municipality of Hoeksche Waard, South Holland, Netherlands


Goudswaard

First attested as terram que corendich dicitur in 1246. Compound of Middle Dutch goud (“gold”) and waard (“riverine island, polder area surrounded by water”). The settlement may have been named for the high value of the land around it.


's-Gravendeel

Attested as Schravendeel in 1645. Compound of graaf (“count”) and deel (“share, place”). The village and surrounding area were formerly owned by the Counts of Holland.


Heinenoord

First attested as heynekens orde in 1312. Compound of a diminutive form of Middle Dutch Hein (a personal name) and oert (“land protruding into or bordering water”).


Klaaswaal

Attested as Claes Wael in 1555. Compound of Klaas (a personal name) and a variant of wiel (“kolk lake”).


Maasdam

First attested as die maesdam in 1277. Compound of the hydronym Maas and Middle Dutch dam (“dam”).


Mijnsheerenland

First attested as sheerenland van moerkerken in 1450. Compound of the genetive form of Middle Dutch mijn (“mine”), here (“lord”) and lant (“land”). The village formerly belonged in a fiefdom controlled by the lord of Moerkerk.


Nieuw-Beijerland

Attested as Nieuw Beierland in 1773. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and a compound of Beieren (“Bavaria”) and land (“land”). The village is located in a polder named after Sabina, Duchess of Bavaria, the wife of the polder's sponsor. The element nieuw was added to distinguish the settlement from Oud-Beijerland and Zuid-Beijerland.


Oud-Beijerland

Attested as Die gorsse van Egmont Beijerlant in 1546. Compound of oud (“old”) and a compound of Beieren (“Bavaria”) and land (“land”). The village is located in a polder named after Sabina, Duchess of Bavaria, the wife of the polder's sponsor. The element oud was added to distinguish the settlement from Nieuw-Beijerland and Zuid-Beijerland.


Zuid-Beijerland

Attested as Zuid-Beijerland in 1839-1859. Compound of zuid (“south”) and a compound of Beieren (“Bavaria”) and land (“land”). The village is located in a polder named after Sabina, Duchess of Bavaria, the wife of the polder's sponsor. The element zuid was added to distinguish the settlement from Nieuw-Beijerland and Oud-Beijerland.


Numansdorp

Attested as Numans Dorp in 1773. Compound of Numan (a surname) and dorp (“village, settlement”). Named after Gerard Numan, a secretary of Emperor Maximilian I of Austria who acquired the land the current village stands on in 1492.


Piershil

First attested as piershille in 1452. Compound of a shortened form of Middle Dutch Pieter (a personal name) and hil (“hill, elevated place”).


Puttershoek

First attested as pittershoeck in 1480-1481. Compound of Middle Dutch Pitter (a personal name) and hoeck (“sharp or jutting bend, corner”).


Westmaas

Compound of west (“west-, western”) and the hydronym Maas.


Blaaksedijk

Attested as BLAAKSCHE DIJK in 1840. Compound of the toponym De Blaak (a former hamlet) and dijk (“levee”).

A hamlet in Hoeksche Waard, South Holland, Netherlands


Bommelskous

First attested as bommersoirt in 1492. Potentially derived from a compound of the hydronym Borre, Middle Dutch moer (“bog, marsh”) and kous (“sock”), here referring to a body of water shaped like a sock. The last element was initially oord (“land protruding into or bordering water”).


Cillaarshoek

First attested as zilaerdshoeke in 1331. Compound of Middle Dutch Zilaerd (a personal name) and hoeck (“sharp or protruding bend”).

A hamlet and former municipality of Hoeksche Waard, South Holland, Netherlands


Greup

Attested as De Gront van Group in 1639. Likely derived from Middle Dutch groepe (“ditch, gutter”).


Hitsertse Kade

First attested as dscarden an den weerf and scarden an der warf in 1305. Derived from the hydronym Hitsert (a former channel) and kade (“quay, wharf”).


Kuipersveer

Attested as Kuypersveer in 1715. Compound of kuiper (“cooper”) and veer (“ferry, crossing”). The first ferryman was a cooper.


Maasdijk

* (Westland) First attested as masedyc in 1367. Compound of the hydronym Maas and Middle Dutch dyc (“levee”).
* (Hoeksche Waard) Compound of the hydronym Maas and dijk (“levee”). Named after a nearby levee.

A village in Westland, South Holland, Netherlands


Middelsluis

Attested as MIDDELSLUIS in 1846. Compound of middel (“middle, mid-”) and sluis (“sluice, lock”).


Mookhoek

Attested as Mook Hoek in 1773. Potentially a compound of dialectal mook (“gut, stomach”) and hoek (“sharp or protruding bend”).


Oudesluis

* (Noord-Holland) Attested as Duycker Sluys around 1660. Compound of oud (“old”) and sluis (“lock, sluice”). The element oud was added to distinguish the settlement from Nieuwesluis.
* (Zuid-Holland) Compound of oud (“old”) and sluis (“lock, sluice”).

A village in Schagen, North Holland, Netherlands


Schenkeldijk

* (Hoeksche Waard, near Strijen) Attested as De Schinkel in 1645. Derived from schenkeldijk (“levee connecting two other levees”).
* (Hoeksche Waard, near Zuid-Beijerland) Derived from schenkeldijk (“levee connecting two other levees”).


Sint Anthoniepolder

First attested as Poldris s. Anthonii in 1502. Compound of the name of Saint Anthony and polder (“polder”).


Vuurbaken

Attested as Vuurbaken in 1839-1859. Derived from vuurbaken (“beacon used for signalling”).


De Wacht

Attested as WACHT (DE) in 1849. Derived from wacht (“watchpost”). Named after a former watchpost used by the Rotterdam Admiralty.


Westdijk

Compound of west (“west-, western”) and dijk (“levee”).


Zinkweg

Attested as Zinkweg in 1839-1859. Named after a nearby road.


Zwanegat

First attested as swaenegate. Derived from the hydronym Zwanegat, derived in turn from a compound of Middle Dutch swaen (“swan”) and gat (“mouth”).


Zwartsluisje

Attested as ZWARTSLUISJE (HET) in 1851. Compound of zwart (“black”) and the diminutive form of sluis (“lock, sluice”). Named after a nearby sluice. Compare Blauwe Sluis, Blauwesluis, Rode Sluis and Zwartsluis.


Tiengemeten

Attested as Tien gemeten in 1639. Compound of tien (“ten”) and the plural form of gemet (“a unit of land measurement roughly equivalent to 0.4 hectares”). Compare Duizend Morgen, Honderd en Tien Morgen, Twaalfmorgen and Zevenmorgen.
The hamlet is named after the island.


Binnenmaas

Named after the Binnenbedijkte Maas, a former arm of the Meuse located within the former municipality.


Kop van 't Land

Derived from kop (“head”) and land (“land”).

A hamlet in Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Tweede Tol

Attested as Tol in 1857. Derived from tweede (“second”) and tol (“toll”).


Wieldrecht

First attested as wildreht in 1187. Compound of Middle Dutch wiel (“kolk lake”) and -drecht (“ferry, watercourse”).

A hamlet and former municipality of Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Willemsdorp

Attested as Willemsdorp in 1845. Compound of Willem (a personal name) and dorp (“village, settlement”). Named after William I of the Netherlands.


Dubbeldam

First attested as dubbeldamme in 1310. Compound of the hydronym Dubbel (cognate to Middle Dutch *bedûven (“submerge, soak”)) and dam (“dam”). Formerly an independent village.

A neighbourhood and former municipality of Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Sterrenburg

A neighbourhood of Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


De Staart

First attested as de Staart in 1840. Derived from staart (“long, narrow strip of land”). Compare De Asterd, Halsteren and Kudelstaart.


Wielwijk

Compound of wiel (“kolk lake”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Oud-Krispijn

Compound of oud (“old”) and the toponym Krispijn. Named after a former estate owned by nobleman Crispijn van Outgaerden.


Nieuw-Krispijn

Attested as Krispijn in 1981. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Krispijn. Named after a former estate owned by nobleman Crispijn van Outgaerden.


Crabbehof

Attested as Krabbehoeve in 1617. Compound of the hydronym Krabbe and hof (“manor”). Originally the name of a castle.


Merwedepolder

Compound of the hydronym Merwede and polder (“polder”).


Stadspolders

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


Sliedrecht

First attested as overslydrecht in 1203. Potentially a compound of the hydronym *Slie (perhaps cognate to slijk (“sludge, mud”) or slijm (“slime”)) and -drecht (“ferry, watercourse”).

Meronym: Baanhoek

A village and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Baanhoek

Attested as Baanhoek in 1869. Compound of baan (“thoroughfare”) and hoek (“corner, bend”).

A hamlet in Sliedrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Westwijk

* (Noord-Holland) Compound of west (“west-, western”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).
* (Sliedrecht) Compound of west (“west-, western”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The toponym contrasts with Oostwijk.
* (Vlaardingen) Compound of west (“west-, western”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The toponym contrasts with Oostwijk.

A neighbourhood of Amstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Sliedrecht, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Vlaardingen, South Holland, Netherlands


Oostwijk

Both compounds of west (“west-, western”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The toponyms contrast with Westwijk.


Hardinxveld-Giessendam

Compound of the toponyms Hardinxveld and Giessendam.

Meronyms: Boven-Hardinxveld, Giessendam, Neder-Hardinxveld

A municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Boven-Hardinxveld

Attested as Boven- en Beneden Hardingsveld in 1899. Compound of boven (“upper, upstream”) and a compound of Old Dutch *Hardo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and veld (“field”).

A village in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, South Holland, Netherlands


Giessendam

First attested as gysendam in 1230. Compound of the hydronym Giessen (of unclear derivation, potentially cognate to Proto-Germanic *geusan (“flow powerfully”)) and Middle Dutch dam (“dam”).

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A neighbourhood and former municipality of Hardinxveld-Giessendam, South Holland, Netherlands


Neder-Hardinxveld

Attested as Boven- en Beneden Hardingsveld in 1899. Compound of neder (“lower, downstream”) and a compound of Old Dutch *Hardo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and veld (“field”).

A neighbourhood of Hardinxveld-Giessendam, South Holland, Netherlands


Hardinxveld

First attested as herdingfelde in 1105. Derived from a compound of Old Dutch *Hardo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and veld (“field”). Originally the name of a single village, currently split in Boven-Hardinxveld and Neder-Hardinxveld.

A former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Laag Dalem

Attested as Laag-Dalem in 1844. Compound of laag (“low”) and the toponym Dalem. Originally the name of a polder.

A neighbourhood of Gorinchem, South Holland, Netherlands


Lingewijk

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


Gildenwijk

Compound of the plural form of gilde (“guild”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various guilds.


Bovenstad

* (Krimpenerwaard) Attested as Bovenstad in 1936. Compound of boven (“upper, upstream”) and stad (“place”).
* (Gorinchem) Derived from bovenstad (“upper city”).

A hamlet in Krimpenerwaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Nieuwpoort

* (Zuid-Holland) First attested as nove ville and nova villa in 1283. Compound of Middle Dutch niuw (“new”) and poort (“city, harbour”).
* (Utrecht)

A city and former municipality of Molenlanden, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of IJsselstein, Utrecht, Netherlands


Arkel

First attested as arclo in 999. Etymology uncertain. Potentially a compound of Proto-Germanic *arga- (“bad, worthless”) or Old Dutch Arho (a personal name) and lo (“light forest”). Compare Archem.

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cog

A village and former municipality of Molenlanden, South Holland, Netherlands


Bleskensgraaf

First attested as grauelant in 1255. Compound of a diminutive form of Middle Dutch Blasius (a personal name), and the hydronym Grave.


Brandwijk

First attested as brandwyc in 1320. Compound of Middle Dutch brand (“fuel, turf”) and wyc (“farmstead, village, settlement”).


Giessenburg

Attested as Gysenborch in 1514. Compound of the hydronym Giessen (potentially derived from Proto-Germanic *geusan (“flow powerfully”)) and burg (“fortified settlement, castle”).


Giessen-Oudekerk

First attested as oltghiesen in 1280. Compound of the hydronym Giessen (potentially derived from Proto-Germanic *geusan (“flow powerfully”)), Middle Dutch out (“old”) and kerk (“church”).

A village in Molenlanden, South Holland, Netherlands


Goudriaan

First attested as goudriaen in 1253. Derived from the hydronym Goudriaan, of unknown etymology.

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Groot-Ammers

First attested as ammers in 1280-1287. Compound of groot (“great, big”) and a hydronym potentially derived from a form reconstructed as *Ambarussa.


Hoogblokland

First attested as blocland in 1331. Compound of hoog (“high, elevated”) and Middle Dutch blokland (“land without access to nearby roads”). The element hoog was added to distinguish the settlement from Laagblokland.


Hoornaar

First attested as hoirnair in 1475-1476. Etymology uncertain. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch horn (“protruding bend, corner”) and either aar (“brook, stream”) or haar (“sandy ridge”).

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Molenaarsgraaf

First attested as janne die molnare ut grauelant in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch Molenare (a surname) and the hydronym Grave.


Nieuw-Lekkerland

First attested as leckerland in 1280. Compound of Middle Dutch niuw (“new”), the hydronym Lek and lant (“land, polderland”).


Noordeloos

First attested as nordeloes in 1331. Derived from the hydronym Noordeloos, a compound of Middle Dutch nort (“north”) and loos (“watercourse, drainage channel”).


Ottoland

First attested as ottelant and ottelandt in 1366. Compound of Middle Dutch Otte (a personal name) and lant (“land, polderland”).


Oud-Alblas

First attested as alblas in 1200. Compound of Middle Dutch out (“old”) and the hydronym Alblas, of unclear origins. Compare Merksplas.


Schelluinen

First attested as scalun in 1220. Named after Ascalon. Compare Schaluinen.


Streefkerk

First attested as streveland in 1280. Compound of Middle Dutch streven (“battle, fight”) or strevich (“resistant, unwilling”) and lant (“land, polderland”). The second element was gradually replaced by kerk (“church”).


Achterland

First attested as den achter-lande, opgaende in graeflandt in 1365. Derived from Middle Dutch achterland (“land located behind other land”).

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A hamlet in Molenlanden, South Holland, Netherlands


Den Dool

Attested as de Dool in 1846. Derived from dool (“ditch dug to indicate the boundary between two fields, hole”). Compare Kadoelen and Sandoel.


Gelkenes

First attested as gelkenisse in 1253. Compound of Middle Dutch Gelicke (a personal name) and nisse (“headland, spit”). Compare Gieltjesdorp.


Gijbeland

First attested as ghibenland in 1325. Compound of a familiar form of Middle Dutch Gijsbrecht (a personal name) and lant (“land, polderland”).


Hofwegen

First attested as hofwegen in 1369. Potentially derived from the plural form of Middle Dutch hofwech (“road running next to a homestead”).

A hamlet and former municipality of Molenlanden, South Holland, Netherlands


Graafland

First attested as grauelant in 1244. Compound of the hydronym Grave and Middle Dutch lant (“land, polderland”).


Kooiwijk

Attested as KOOIWIJK of Coywijk in 1845. Compound of kooi (“duck decoy”) and wijk (“side channel, inlet”).


Minkeloos

Attested as Minkeloos in 1840. Compound of Middle Dutch Minke (a personal name) and loos (“watercourse, drainage channel”).


Overslingeland

First attested as sclinclant in 1263. Compound of over (“upper, upriver”), Middle Dutch slinc (“left, leftward”) and lant (“land”).


Pinkenveer

Attested as Pinke Veer in 1847. Compound of Pinke (a surname), pinke (“type of boat”) or pink (“yearling”) and veer (“ferry, crossing”).


Vuilendam

First attested as vulen-damme in 1320. Compound of Middle Dutch vuul (“bad, in disrepair”) and dam (“dam”). Compare Kwadendamme.


Muisbroek

First attested as mosyenbroec in 1412. Compound of Middle Dutch mosie (“common mosquito, Culex pipiens”) and bruec (“marsh, marshland”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to muis (“mouse, Mus musculus”).


Laagblokland

First attested as nederbloclant in 1407. Compound of laag (“low”) and Middle Dutch blokland (“land without access to nearby roads”). The element laag was added to distinguish the settlement from Hoogblokland.


Hoge Giessen

Attested as Hooge Giessen in 1840. Derived from hoog (“high, elevated”) and the hydronym Giessen.


Lage Giessen

Attested as Lage Giessen in 1840. Derived from laag (“low”) and the hydronym Giessen.


Peursum

First attested as poedersijnsambocht in 1282. Potentially a compound of Old Dutch podero (“calf, foal”) or the otherwise unknown personal name *Poeder and hēm (“home, settlement”). Compare Poederoijen, Poeijers, Sterksel, Vaarle, Vaarsel, Varsen, Varssel, Varsselder, Varsseveld, Ten Vorsel and Bolsele.


Nederslingeland

Compound of neder (“low, lower-”) and a compound of Middle Dutch slinc (“left”) and lant (“land, polderland”).


Giessen-Nieuwkerk

First attested as nyekerke an die ghyesen in 1359. Compound of the hydronym Giessen, Middle Dutch niuw (“new”) and kerk (“church”).


Giessenlanden

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


Molenwaard

Compound of molen (“mill”) and waard (“riverine island”). The municipality was named for its prominent windmills.


Molenlanden

Compound of molen (“mill”) and the plural form of land (“land”). The municipality is named for its prominent windmills.

Meronyms: Achterland, Achthuizen, Arkel, Bazeldijk, Bleskensgraaf, Brandwijk, De Donk, Den Dool, Gelkenes, Giessenburg, Giessen-Oudekerk, Gijbeland, Goudriaan, Graafland, Groot-Ammers, Hofwegen, Hoge Giessen, Hoogblokland, Hoornaar, Kinderdijk, Kooiwijk, Laagblokland, Lage Giessen, Langerak, Liesveld, Minkeloos, Molenaarsgraaf, Muisbroek, Nieuw-Lekkerland, Nieuwpoort, Noordeloos, Ottoland, Oud-Alblas, Overslingeland, Peursum, Pinkenveer, Rietveld, Schelluinen, Streefkerk, Vuilendam, Waal, Wijngaarden


Stolwijk

First attested as stolwyc and stulwyc in 1330. Presumably a compound of Middle Dutch stolle (“lump, chunk”) and wyc (“farmstead, village, settlement”).

A village and former municipality of Krimpenerwaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Haastrecht

First attested as havekesdret in 1108. Compound of Old Dutch Haveke (a personal name) and dreht (“ferry, watercourse”).

A city and former municipality of Krimpenerwaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Ammerstol

First attested as in theloneo de ambers in 1221. Compound of the hydronym Ammers (potentially derived from the prehistoric hydronym *Ambarussa) and Middle Dutch tol (“tollhouse”).


Bergambacht

First attested as berghe in 1254. Compound of Middle Dutch berg (“hill, elevated place”) and ambacht (“type of fiefdom”).


Berkenwoude

First attested as bercwoude in 1331. Compound of Middle Dutch berke (“birch, Betula sp.”) and wout (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).


Gouderak

First attested as golderake in 1273. Compound of the hydronym Gouwe and rak (“straight stretch of a watercourse between two bends”).


Krimpen aan de Lek

First attested with certainty as crenpene in 1265. Derived from a term cognate to Old Saxon krampo (“hook”), Middle Dutch krampe (“hook”) and the hydronym Lek. The toponym contrasts with Krimpen aan den IJssel.


Lekkerkerk

First attested as leckerkerke in 1331. Compound of the hydronym Lek and Middle Dutch kerk (“church”).


Ouderkerk aan den IJssel

First attested as oudekerke in 1263. Compound of Middle Dutch out (“old”), kerk (“church”) and the hydronym IJssel. The toponym contrasts with Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel.


Vlist

First attested as in den vlist in 1259. The toponym is derived from the river name, which is potentially derived in turn from Middle Dutch vlies (“layer of intertwined vegetation growing on top of a swamp”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -t or, alternatively, from Proto-Germanic *flu-.


't Beijersche

First attested as beyersroeden and beyersroden in 1330. Named after a polder, the name of which derives in turn from Middle Dutch Beyer (a personal name).


Beneden-Haastrecht

Attested as Beneden Haestrecht in 1867. Compound of beneden (“lower, downriver”) and the toponym Haastrecht. The toponym contrasts with Boven-Haastrecht.


Boven-Haastrecht

Attested as Boven Haestrecht in 1551. Compound of boven (“upper, upriver”) and the toponym Haastrecht. The toponym contrasts with Beneden-Haastrecht.


Benedenheul

Attested as pold. Benedenheul in 1847. Compound of beneden (“lower, downstream”) and heul (“arched stone or brick bridge”).


Benedenkerk

Attested as Polder Benedenkerk in 1869. Compound of beneden (“lower, downstream”) and kerk (“church”).


Benedenberg

Attested as Beneden Bergh in 1696. Compound of beneden (“lower, downstream”) and the toponym Bergambacht. The toponym contrasts with Bovenberg.


Bovenberg

Attested as Booven Bergh in 1683. Compound of boven (“upper, upstream”) and the toponym Bergambacht. The toponym contrasts with Benedenberg.


Bilwijk

First attested as bilwijc in 1307. Compound of Middle Dutch bil (“rounded elevated place”) and wyc (“farmstead, village, settlement”) or wyc (“inlet, side channel”).


Bonrepas

First attested as bonrepas in 1254. Compound of Old French bon (“good”) and repast (“meal”). The toponym was coined in ecclesiastical circles to lure settlers to the area. Compare Kockengen, Koekange, Kudelstaart, Schoonebeek, Schoonoord and Wijngaarden.


Bergstoep

Attested as Bergstoep in 1841. Compound of the toponym Bergambacht and veerstoep (“ferry jetty”).


De Hem

Attested as den Hem buyten Schoenhoven and in den Hem in 1514. Derived from a variant of ham (“alluvial land in the bend of a river”).


Goudseweg

Compound of the toponym Gouda and weg (“road, way”).


Hoogedijk

Compound of hoog (“high, elevated”) and dijk (“levee”).


IJssellaan

Compound of the hydronym IJssel and laan (“lane”).


Kadijk

First attested as cadijc in 1357. Derived from Middle Dutch cadijc (“narrow dam or levee directly next to a watercourse, embankment”).


Loet

Attested as De Loete in 1639. Potentially derived from Middle Dutch loete (“rake or hoe with a triangular head”) (referring here to a triangular piece of land), a hydronym, or a term cognate to Swedish laut (“small plot of grassland, pasture”).


Schoonouwen

First attested as sconouwe in 1248. Compound of Middle Dutch scone (“clean, free of weeds”) and the plural form of ouw (“land next to a watercourse”). Compare Schonauwen.


Schuwacht

Attested as Schuagt in 1783. Etymology unknown. Potentially derived from a compound of Middle Dutch schu (“scarecrow”) and wacht (“watch”).

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Tussenlanen

Attested as Tusschenlanen in 1661. Compound of tussen (“between”) and the plural form of laan (“lane”). Originally the name of a farmhouse.


't Zwaantje

Derived from the diminutive form of zwaan (“swan, Cygnus cygnus”). Named after a former café.


Krimpen aan den IJssel

First attested as duabus villis que crimpen nuncupantur, sitis super meruede et super yssel in 1277. Derived from a term cognate to Old Saxon krampo (“hook”), Middle Dutch krampe (“hook”) and the hydronym IJssel. The toponym contrasts with Krimpen aan de Lek.

Meronym: Boveneind

A town and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Nederlek

Compound of neder (“lower, downstream”) and the hydronym Lek.


Krimpenerwaard

Univerbation of Krimpener (“of or pertaining to Krimpen aan den IJssel”) + waard (“riverine island”).

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Meronyms: Achterbroek, Ammerstol, Benedenberg, Beneden-Haastrecht, Benedenheul, Benedenkerk, Bergambacht, Bergstoep, Berkenwoude, Bilwijk, Bonrepas, Bovenberg, Boven-Haastrecht, Bovenstad, De Hem, De Hoek, Gouderak, Haastrecht, Hoogedijk, IJssellaan, Kadijk, Koolwijk, Krimpen aan de Lek, Lageweg, Lekkerkerk, Loet, Opperduit, Oudeland, Ouderkerk aan den IJssel, Rozendaal, Schoonhoven, Schoonouwen, Schuwacht, Stein, Stolwijk, 't Beijersche, Tussenlanen, 't Zwaantje, Vlist, Zuidbroek


Stormpolder

First attested as stormspolre in 1364. Compound of Middle Dutch Storm (a personal name) and polre (“polder”). Possibly named after the sponsor of the polder's construction.

A former hamlet and former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Langeland

Attested as Langeland in 1874. Compound of lang (“long”) and land (“land”). The name derives from a section of empoldered land divided into long parcels. The toponym contrasts with Kortland.

A neighbourhood of Krimpen aan den IJssel, South Holland, Netherlands


Capelle aan den IJssel

First attested as cappelle in 1316. Derived from Middle Dutch capelle (“chapel”) and the hydronym IJssel.


Schollevaar

Attested as Scholvaars Eiland in 1839-1859. Derived from schollevaar (“cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo”). Named after a nearby road.

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Capelle aan den IJssel#English

A neighbourhood of Capelle aan den IJssel, South Holland, Netherlands


Fascinatio

Named after a children's book by Tom Manders.


Oostgaarde

Compound of oost (“east-, eastern”) and gaarde (“garden”).


Middelwatering

Compound of middel (“middle, mid-”) and watering (“canal”).


's-Gravenland

Compound of graaf (“count”) and land (“land”).

A neighbourhood of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands


Moerkapelle

First attested as de Cappelle staende in de Wilderveenen onder Sevenhuysen in 1570. Compound of moer (“peat bog, fenland”) and kapel (“chapel”).

A village and former municipality of Zuidplas, South Holland, Netherlands


Moordrecht

First attested as mordreth in 1250. Compound of a variant of Middle Dutch moer (“peat bog, fenland”) and -drecht (“ferry, watercourse”).


Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel

First attested as nuwerkerke in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch niuw (“new”) and kerk (“church”) and the toponym IJssel. The toponym contrasts with Ouderkerk aan den IJssel.


's-Gravenweg

A hamlet in Zuidplas, South Holland, Netherlands


Donderdam

Compound of Donder (a surname) and dam (“dam”). Named after an illegal dam built by one Joris Adriaensz Donder in 1628.


Hollevoeterbrug

Attested as Holvoeters Oph. brug in 1839-1859. Potentially a compound of a nickname or the name of an inn and brug (“bridge”).


Oud Verlaat

Attested as Oud Verlaat in 1839-1859. Derived from oud (“old”) and verlaat (“small lift-lock”).


De Vijfhuizen

Compound of vijf (“five”) and the plural form of huis (“house”).


Groot Hitland

Attested as Hitland (Groot en Klein) in 1899. Potentially derived from groot (“great, big”) and either dialectal Hitland (“the Shetland Islands”) or hit (“Shetland pony”) and land (“land”). The toponym contrasts with Klein Hitland.


Klein Hitland

First attested as Hitland (Groot en Klein) in 1899. Potentially derived from klein (“small, lesser”) and either dialectal Hitland (“the Shetland Islands”) or hit (“Shetland pony”) and land (“land”). The toponym contrasts with Groot Hitland.


Zevenhuizen-Moerkapelle

Compound of the toponym Zevenhuizen and Moerkapelle.

A former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Dorrestein

* (Utrecht) Named after a former farmstead.
* (Zuid-Holland)

A neighbourhood of Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Zuidplas, South Holland, Netherlands


Zuidplas

Named after a polder, derived in turn from a compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and plas (“pool”).

Meronyms: De Vijfhuizen, Donderdam, Groot Hitland, Hollevoeterbrug, Klein Hitland, Kortenoord, Moerkapelle, Moordrecht, Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Oud Verlaat, Zevenhuizen

A municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Bleiswijk

First attested as blesewic in 1242. Compound of Middle Dutch Blese (a personal name) and wyc (“farmstead, village, settlement”).

A village and former municipality of Lansingerland, South Holland, Netherlands


Berkel en Rodenrijs

Berkel is first attested as berkel in 1266. Rodenrijs is first attested as roderinse in 1130-1161. Berkel is derived from a compound of Middle Dutch berc (“birch, Betula sp.”) and lo (“light forest”). Rodenrijs is derived from a compound of an inflected form of Old Dutch rōt (“red”) and risa (“young branch, brushwood”). Formerly two independent villages.


Bergschenhoek

First attested as den hoeck and ten hoeck in the 15th century. Compound of the toponym Hillegersberg and Middle Dutch hoeck (“sharp bend”).


Componistenwijk

All compounds of the plural form of componist (“composer”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after famous composers.

A neighbourhood of Baarn, Utrecht, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Lansingerland, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Lisse, South Holland, Netherlands


Edelsteenwijk

Compound of edelsteen (“gemstone”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after precious stones.


Sterrenwijk

* (Utrecht) Compound of the plural form of ster (“star, celestial body”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after planets.
* (Zuid-Holland) Compound of the plural form of ster (“star”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after stars.

A neighbourhood of Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands


Weidebloemwijk

Compound of weidebloem (“meadow flower”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after flowers.


Bloemenwijk

All compounds of the plural form of bloem (“flower”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after flowers.

A neighbourhood of Woerden, Utrecht, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Voorschoten, South Holland, Netherlands


Lansingerland

Compound of the hydronym Lansingh and land (“land”). The name was chosen as an ironic pun; the Lansingh separates the villages in the municipality, but its name unites them.

Meronyms: Bergschenhoek, Berkel en Rodenrijs, Bleiswijk, Kruisweg, Noordeinde, Rotte


Roeleveen

Attested as De Veen Camp in 1615. Potentially a compound of a familiar form of Rudolf (a personal name) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).

A hamlet in Zoetermeer, South Holland, Netherlands


Palenstein

First attested as palensteyn in 1398. Compound of the plural form of Middle Dutch pael (“pole”) and stein (“stone building, castle”). Originally the name of a manor.

A neighbourhood of Zoetermeer, South Holland, Netherlands


Driemanspolder

Attested as De Driemans Polder in 1687. Compound of drie (“three”), man (“man”) and polder (“polder”). Originally the name of a polder, named after the three windmills which drained it.


Meerzicht

Attested as Meerzigt in 1839-1859. Compound of meer (“lake”) and zicht (“view”). Originally the name of a mansion.


Buytenwegh

Attested as Buytenwegh in 1647. Compound of buiten (“out-, outer”) and weg (“way”). Originally the name of a polder.


De Leyens

First attested as Die Leyens in 1544. Derived from the plural form of dialectal leie (“plot of land”).


Noordhove

Compound of noord (“north-, northern”) and hof (“farmstead, homestead”). Originally the name of a farm.


Rokkeveen

First attested as ruckenuene in 1295. Potentially a compound of a first element derived from Middle Dutch ruuch (“rough, wild”) and vene (“peat bog, marsh”). Compare Roeven, Rouveen, Rucphen, Ruiven and Rukven.


Oosterheem

Compound of ooster (“eastern, east-”) and heem (“farmstead, home”).


Seghwaert

First attested as segwart in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch seg (“sedge, Carex sp.”) and werde (“land next to water, riverine island”). The current spelling of the toponym is deliberately archaic.


Nootdorp

First attested as noitdorper wech in 1280-1287. Etymology uncertain. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch noot (“cattle”) or Old Dutch Nantho (a personal name) and Middle Dutch dorp (“farmstead, village, settlement”).

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A village and former municipality of Pijnacker-Nootdorp, South Holland, Netherlands


Delfgauw

First attested as delfgawech in 1316. Compound of the toponym Delft and Middle Dutch ghawege (“connecting road”). Compare Gaag, Gauw and Gawege.

A village in Pijnacker-Nootdorp, South Holland, Netherlands


Gooland

Potentially attested as ghodelde lant in 1280-1287. If the oldest attestation refers to the current settlement, a derivation from Old Dutch *Godhelde (a personal name) and lant (“land”) is possible. If the oldest attestation does not refer to the current settlement, a derivation from a compound of the hydronym Goo Wetering and land (“land”) is possible.

A hamlet in Pijnacker-Nootdorp, South Holland, Netherlands


Katwijkerlaan

Attested as Katwycker wech in the first half of the 17th century. Compound of the toponym Katwijk (referring here to a polder) and laan (“lane”).


Noukoop

First attested as nuencoep in 1316. Compound of Middle Dutch niuw (“new”) and cope (“land purchase, concession”).


Oude Leede

Potentially attested as lede in 1199, attested with certainty as die lede in 1280-1287. Derived from oud (“old”) and Middle Dutch lede (“excavated or redirected watercourse, especially for marsh drainage”).


Koningshof

A neighbourhood of Pijnacker-Nootdorp, South Holland, Netherlands


Nieuwveen

* (village) First attested as nuenvene in 1316. Compound of Middle Dutch niuw (“new, freshly cultivated”) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).
* (former municipality) Compound of nieuw (“new”) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”). Named after a former fiefdom.

A village and former municipality of Nieuwkoop, South Holland, Netherlands

A former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Abtswoude

First attested as poptesuuolde in 1206-1215. Originally a compound of Old Dutch Popt (a personal name) and walt (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). The first element was changed to Middle Dutch abbet (“abbot”) after Egmond Abbey was granted land near the hamlet.

A hamlet in Delft, South Holland, Netherlands


Klein-Delfgauw

Compound of klein (“small, little”) and the toponym Delfgauw.


Hof van Delft

First attested as in curta nostra de delf in 1251. Derived from Middle Dutch hof (“farmstead, homestead”) and the toponym Delft.

A neighbourhood and former municipality of Delft, South Holland, Netherlands


Vrijenban

First attested as libero banno in 1206-1215. Compound of Middle Dutch vrij (“free”) and ban (“legal district”).
The neighbourhood in Rijswijk is named after the neighbourhood in Delft.

A neighbourhood of Rijswijk, South Holland, Netherlands


Abtsregt

A former municipality of Delft, South Holland, Netherlands


Buitenhof

* (Delft) Attested as Buitenhof in 1960. Derived from buitenhof (“garden or homestead located outside of a city wall”). The toponym contrasts with Voorhof.
* (Leiderdorp) Derived from buitenhof (“garden or homestead located outside of a city wall”). The toponym contrasts with Binnenhof and Voorhof.

A neighbourhood of Delft, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Leiderdorp, South Holland, Netherlands


Voorhof

* (Delft) Attested as Voorhof in 1957. Derived from voorhof (“forecourt”). The toponym contrasts with Buitenhof.
* (Leiderdorp) Derived from voorhof (“forecourt”). The toponym contrasts with Binnenhof and Buitenhof.


Tanthof

First attested as tanthof in 1280-1287. Derived from a contracted compound of the article het and Middle Dutch anthoeft (“front side of a house or plot of land”).


Wippolder

Attested as Wippolder van Delfgaauw in 1841. Compound of wipmolen (“hollow post mill”) and polder (“polder”). Originally the name of a polder.


Voordijkshoorn

Attested as De Voordijck Horense Polder in 1611. Named after a polder.


Zuidpoort

Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and poort (“gate”). Named after one of the former city gates of Delft.


Koepoort

Compound of koe (“cow”) and poort (“gate”).


Bomenwijk

Both derived from compounds of the plural form of boom (“tree”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after trees.


Ministersbuurt

Compound of the plural form of minister (“minister”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after ministers.


Krakeelpolder

Attested as De Krackeel Polder in 1611. Compound of krakeel (“argument, conflict”) and polder (“polder”).
Compare Cabauw, Hebrecht, Kijfhoek, Kijfwaard, Kibbelgaarn, Kibbelveen, Krakeel, Schellach and Strijkviertel.


Marlot

* (Delft) Named after the farmhouse.
* (Den Haag) Attested as Marlot in 1867. Named after a former estate owned by nobleman David de Marlot (1593-1680).

A neighbourhood of The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands


Afrikabuurt

Compound of the toponym Afrika and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after African countries.


Latijns Amerikabuurt

Compound of the toponym Latijns-Amerika (“Latin America”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Aziëbuurt

Compound of the toponym Azië (“Asia”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after Asian countries.


Dierenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of dier (“animal”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after animals.


Huis te Lande

Derived from huis (“house”) and land (“land”). Originally the name of a mansion.


Kleurenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of kleur (“colour”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after colours.


Artiestenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of artiest (“artist”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous actors.


Presidentenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of president (“president”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after American presidents.


Ministerbuurt

Compound of minister (“minister”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after ministers.


Maasland

First attested as masalandae in 918-948. Compound of the hydronym Maas and Old Dutch land (“land, area”).

A village and former municipality of Midden-Delfland, South Holland, Netherlands


Schipluiden

First attested as scipliede in the 12th century. Derived from a hydronym, derived in turn from Middle Dutch schiplede (“navigable watercourse”). The second element was gradually reinterpreted to lieden (“people”).


Den Hoorn

* (Noord-Holland) First attested as den horn in 1387. Derived from Middle Dutch horn (“protruding bend, corner”).
* (Zuid-Holland) Attested as De Hooren in 1611. Derived from horn (“protruding bend, corner”).

A village in Texel, North Holland, Netherlands

A village in Midden-Delfland, South Holland, Netherlands


't Woudt

First attested as woude in 1262. Derived from Middle Dutch woud (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).


Burgersdijk

First attested as burgerdijc in 1272. Compound of the otherwise unknown toponym *Burg and Middle Dutch dijk (“levee”). Named after a nearby levee.

A hamlet in Midden-Delfland, South Holland, Netherlands


Gaag

First attested as gaweghe in 1258. Derived from Middle Dutch gawege (“connecting road”). Compare Delfgauw, Gauw and Gawege.


Hodenpijl

First attested as hodenpile in 1260. Etymology unknown. Potentially a compound of an unclear first element and Middle Dutch pyl (“pointed pole, beam”).

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A hamlet and former municipality of Midden-Delfland, South Holland, Netherlands


Lierhand

Attested as Lierhand in 1839-1859. Compound of the toponym De Lier and hand (“signpost”).


Ter Lucht

Attested as Huis ter Lucht in 1839-1859. Potentially derived from dialectal lucht (“low place in a levee”).


Negenhuizen

Attested as De Negen Huyzen in 1712. Compound of negen (“nine”) and the plural form of huis (“house”). The settlement originally consisted of nine houses.


Zouteveen

First attested as soutenvene and zoutenvene in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch sout (“salt”) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”). The toponym probably refers to a marsh occasionally flooded by the sea.


De Zweth

Attested as Zwet huel in 1611. Derived from a compound of the hydronym Zweth (derived from zwet (“boundary ditch”)) and heul (“arched stone bridge”). The second element disappeared over time.


Windas

Attested as Windas (Het) in 1899. Derived from windas (“windlass”). Originally the name of a building.

A hamlet in Schiedam, South Holland, Netherlands


Groenoord

* (Leiden) Attested as Groenoord in 1839-1859. Compound of groen (“green”) and oord (“place”). Originally the name of an estate.
* (Schiedam) Attested as Groenoord in 1869. Compound of groen (“green”) and oord (“place”). Originally the name of a farmhouse.

A neighbourhood of Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Schiedam, South Holland, Netherlands


Kethel

First attested as harega in the first half of the 11th century. Originally called Hargan, derived from the dative plural form of Old Dutch harag (“holy place”). The toponym was eventually replaced by Kethel, perhaps derived from Middle Dutch ketel (“bowl-shaped depression in the landscape”) or ketel (“kettle”) (here referring to the sign of an inn). Compare Hargen, Harich and Harrow. Formerly an independent village.


Oud- en Nieuw-Mathenesse

Named after the fiefdoms Oud-Mathenesse and Nieuw-Mathenesse.


Zuidbuurt

* (Vlaardingen) Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and buurt (“hamlet”).
* (Zoeterwoude) Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and buurt (“hamlet”).
* (Utrecht) Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The toponym contrasts with Noordbuurt.

A hamlet in Vlaardingen, South Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Zoeterwoude, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Eemnes, Utrecht, Netherlands


Vlaardingerambacht

Compound of the toponym Vlaardingen and ambacht (“type of fiefdom, legal district”).

A neighbourhood and former municipality of Vlaardingen, South Holland, Netherlands


Hoogkamer

A neighbourhood of Vlaardingen, South Holland, Netherlands


Drevenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of dreef (“track”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The names of the neighbourhood's streets end in dreef.


Hoevenbuurt

Both compounds of the plural form of hoeve (“farmstead, homestead”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Many of the neighbourhoods' street names end in hoeve.

A neighbourhood of Gouda, South Holland, Netherlands


Maassluis

First attested as mafelandersluse in 1367. Compound of the toponym Maasland and Middle Dutch sluse (“sluice, lock”).

A city and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Dijkpolder

Compound of dijk (“levee”) and polder (“polder”). Named after a polder.

A neighbourhood of Maassluis, South Holland, Netherlands


Kapelpolder

Compound of kapel (“chapel”) and polder (“polder”). Named after a polder.


Sluispolder

Compound of sluis (“sluice, lock”) and polder (“polder”). Named after a polder.


Hoek van Holland

Attested as den Hoek van Holland in 1769. Derived from hoek (“sharp bend, corner”) and the toponym Holland.

A village in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands


Rozenburg

* (Zuid-Holland) Attested as Roosenburg in 1636. Compound of the plural form of roos (“rose”) and burg (“fortified settlement, castle”).
* (Noord-Holland) Attested as Rozenburg in 1936. Potentially a compound of the plural form of roos (“rose”) and burg (“castle, manor”), here as a reference to rose cultivation around the settlement. Alternatively, the settlement may have been named after Squire Rutgers van Rozenburg, a manager of the local water board.

A village, former island, and former municipality of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Haarlemmermeer, North Holland, Netherlands


Kandelaar

Attested as de Kandelaer in 1712. Derived from kandelaar (“chandelier”). Originally the name of an inn which used a chandelier on its signs.

A hamlet in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands


Langebakkersoord

A former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


's-Gravenambacht

Compound of graaf (“count”) and ambacht (“type of fiefdom, legal district”). Named after a former fiefdom.


Dijkzigt

Attested as DIJKZIGT in 1851. Compound of dijk (“levee”) and zicht (“view”). Named after a former country house.

A neighbourhood of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands


Oude Westen

Derived from oud (“old”) and westen (“west”). The toponym contrasts with Nieuwe Westen.


Scheepvaartkwartier

Compound of scheepvaart (“shipping”) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”).


Stadsdriehoek

Compound of stad (“city”) and driehoek (“triangle”). The neighbourhood is named for its triangular shape and central location within Rotterdam, roughly matching the oldest core of the city.


Heijplaat

Attested as Heiplaat (Tuindorp) in 1936. Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and plaat (“sand bar visible at low tide”).


Oud-Charlois

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


Pendrecht

First attested as pahindrecht and pagindrecht in 1114-1127. Compound of a personal name, a hydronym, or an inflected form of Middle Dutch page (“horse”) and -drecht (“ferry, watercourse”). The name originally referred to a village which was destroyed by the sea in 1421.


Tarwewijk

Compound of tarwe (“wheat, Triticum sp.”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood formerly housed a number of cereal warehouses and processing facilities.


Zuidwijk

Both compounds of zuid (“south-, southern”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).

A neighbourhood of Dijk en Waard, North Holland, Netherlands


Delfshaven

First attested as die nuwe haven van delf towards the end of the 14th century. Compound of the toponym Delft and Middle Dutch haven (“harbour”). The initial settlement was developed as a port for the city of Delft.

A neighbourhood, former city, and former municipality of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands


Bospolder

Attested as Boschpolder in 1869. Compound of bos (“forest”) and polder (“polder”). Originally the name of a polder.


Tussendijken

Compound of tussen (“between”) and the plural form of dijk (“levee”).


Schiemond

Compound of the hydronym Schie and mond (“mouth”). Originally the name of a harbour.


Middelland

From middel- (“middle, mid-”) + land (“land”).


Nieuwe Westen

Derived from nieuw (“new”) and westen (“west”). The toponym contrasts with Oude Westen.


Oud-Mathenesse

First attested as matenesse in 1250. Compound of oud (“old”), a variant of Middle Dutch made (“pasture”) and nesse (“headland, spit”).


Feijenoord

Attested as Fyen Noort in 1624. Compound of Feije (a personal name) and oord (“land protruding into or bordering water”).


Afrikaanderwijk

Compound of Afrikaander (“Boer”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after figures from the Boer Wars.


Bloemhof

Compound of bloem (“flower”) and hof (“court”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after flowers.


Hillesluis

Attested as Hillesluisdijk in 1845. Compound of the name of the polder Hille (derived from hil (“hill, elevated place”)) and sluis (“sluice, lock”).


Katendrecht

First attested as catendrecht in 1199. Compound of Middle Dutch Kate (a personal name) or the plural form of kot (“small house, cottage”) and -drecht (“ferry, watercourse”).

A neighbourhood and former municipality of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands


Kop van Zuid

Compound of kop (“headland”) and zuid (“south”).


Noordereiland

Compound of noord (“north-, northern”) and eiland (“island”). The New Zealand island is a calque from English.

A neighbourhood and island in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood and island in Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands


Vreewijk

* (Utrecht) Attested as Vreewijk in 1920. Compound of vrede (“peace”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood was named to mark two years of peace after the end of the First World War.
* (Leiden) Attested as Spawijk in 1761. Compound of vrede (“peace”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Named after a former estate which was rechristened Vreewijk around 1850.
* (Rotterdam) Compound of vrede (“peace”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).

A neighbourhood of Rhenen, Utrecht, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands


Hillegersberg-Schiebroek

Compound of Hillegersberg and Schiebroek.


Schiebroek

First attested as scieboec in 1400. Compound of the hydronym Schie and Middle Dutch bruec (“marsh, marshland”).


Hillegersberg

First attested as rotta in 1028. Potentially a compound of the name of Hildegard of Flanders (wife of Count Dirk II of Holland) and Old Dutch berg (“hill, elevated place”). Originally named after the river Rotte.


Molenlaankwartier

Compound of the toponym Molenlaan (derived from molen (“mill”) and laan (“lane”)) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). Named after a nearby road.


Kleiwegkwartier

First attested as cleyweg in 1419. Compound of the toponym Kleiweg (derived from klei (“clay”) and weg (“way, road”)) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). Named after a nearby road.


Honderd en Tien Morgen

Derived from honderd (“hundred”), tien (“ten”) and morgen (“unit of land measurement”). Originally the name of a polder. Compare Duizend Morgen, Tiengemeten, Twaalfmorgen and Zevenmorgen.


Terbregge

Attested as Ter Bregge in 1639. Compound of an inflected form of te (“at”) and the dative singular form of a variant of brug (“bridge”). Formerly an independent hamlet.


Hoogvliet

Attested as Hoochvliet in 1639. Compound of hoog (“high, elevated”) and vliet (“running watercourse”).


Gadering

Attested as Groote Gadering in 1839-1859. Derived from gadering (“gathering”).


Meeuwenplaat

Attested as Meeuwenplaat in 1839-1859. Compound of the plural form of meeuw (“seagull, Larida sp.”) and plaat (“sand bar visible at low tide”).


Nieuw Engeland

* (Utrecht) Derived from nieuw (“new”) and an unclear second element. The second element may be Engeland (“England”), a compound of eng (“narrow, tight”) and land (“land”) or dialectal england (“meadow”).
* (Zuid-Holland) Attested as Nieuw Engelandsche Polder in 1866. Derived from nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Engeland. Potentially named after the country.

A neighbourhood of Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands


Westpunt

* (Aruba) Compound of west (“west-, western”) and punt (“point”). The village is located near the western extremity of the island.
* (Curaçao) Compound of west (“west-, western”) and punt (“point”). The village is located near the western extremity of the island.
* (Netherlands) Compound of west (“west-, western”) and punt (“point”). The neighbourhood is named for its location in the western extremity of two polders.


Zalmplaat

Attested as Zalm- en Elfplaat in 1847. Compound of zalm (“salmon, Salmonida sp.”) and plaat (“sand bar visible at low tide”).


Tussenwater

Compound of tussen (“between”) and water (“water”).


IJsselmonde

First attested as islemunde in 1125-1130. Compound of the hydronym IJssel and the dative singular form of Old Dutch munt (“mouth”).

An island, neighbourhood, and former municipality of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands


Beverwaard

Compound of the toponym Beveren or bever (“beaver, Castor fiber”) and waard (“riverine island, land next to water”). The area was formerly owned by the lords of Beveren, who used a beaver in their coat of arms.


Sportdorp

Compound of sport (“sports”) and dorp (“village, settlement”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various sports.


Zomerland

First attested as somerlant in 1220. Derived from Middle Dutch somerlant (“land which is protected by only a summer levee”).


Kreekhuizen

Attested as Kreek in 1851. Compound of the toponym Kreek (derived from kreek (“creek, gully”)) and the plural form of huis (“house”). Kreek was an independent hamlet before being absorbed by Rotterdam.


Hordijkerveld

Attested as hordijk in 1446. Compound of the toponym Hordijk (potentially derived from a compound of Middle Dutch horn (“corner, sharp bend”) and dyc (“levee”) or, alternatively, from *hordendijk (“levee reinforced with osier screens”)) and veld (“field”). Hordijk was an independent hamlet before being absorbed by Rotterdam.


Lombardijen

First attested as lomberdijen in 1356. Named after Lombardy.


Homerusbuurt

Compound of the name of Homer and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous authors and poets.


Karl Marxbuurt

Compound of the name of Karl Marx and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous philosophers.


Molièrebuurt

Compound of the name of Molière and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous authors.


Zenobuurt

Compound of the name of Zeno of Elea and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous philosophers.


Smeetsland

Attested as Dirck Smeets Landeken in 1514. Compound of Smeets (a surname) and land (“land”). Originally the name of a polder. Possibly linked to Smitshoek.


Crooswijk

First attested as croeswijc in 1337. Compound of Middle Dutch croos (“duckweed, Lemna minor”) and wyc (“inlet, side channel”). Compare Krooswijk.


Rubroek

First attested as rubroke in 1281-1284. Compound of Middle Dutch ruuch (“rough, wild”) and bruec (“marsh, marshland”).


De Esch

Derived from es (“farmland next to a village”). Originally the name of a polder.


Struisenburg

First attested as de Struisvogel. Compound of struis (“ostrich, Struthio sp.”) and burg (“manor, mansion”). Originally the name of a mansion, which was named in turn after a nearby windmill.


Agniesebuurt

Compound of the name of Agniese Bokel (d. around 1335) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood was named after a noblewoman who owned the land the current neighbourhood stands on.


Bergpolder

Attested as Bergpolder in 1874. Compound of the toponym Hillegersberg and polder (“polder”).


Blijdorp

Derived from a compound of Middle Dutch brij (“sludge, mud”) and dorp (“farmstead, village”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to blij (“happy, joyous”). Named after the Blijdorpse polder.


Oude Noorden

Derived from oud (“old”) and noorden (“north”).


Provenierswijk

Compound of provenier (“someone who had bought lifelong lodging at an institute of residence”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood is named after a former poorhouse dedicated to sheltering lepers.


Overschie

First attested as skie in the first half of the 11th century. Compound of an inflected form of Middle Dutch out (“old”) and the hydronym Schie. The first element was gradually reinterpreted to over (“over, on the other side of”).


Kleinpolder

Compound of klein (“small”) and polder (“polder”). Named after a nearby polder.


Landzicht

Attested as Nut bij Vreugd in 1899. Compound of land (“land”) and zicht (“view”). Originally the name of an estate.


Prins Alexander

Located in the Prins Alexanderpolder. Named after Alexander, Prince of Orange.


Kralingse Veer

Attested as het Kralingerveer in 1752. Derived from the toponym Kralingen and veer (“ferry”).


Het Lage Land

Derived from laag (“low”) and land (“land”). The neighbourhood was named for its low elevation.


Nesselande

Compound of nes (“headland, spit”) and land (“land”).


Ommoord

First attested as ommoorden in 1320. Compound of Middle Dutch omme (“around”) and oert (“land protruding into or bordering water”). Originally the name of a polder.


Oosterflank

Compound of ooster (“eastern”) and flank (“flank”).


Prinsenland

Attested as Alexanderstad (of Prins Alexanderstad of Alexandrië) in 1968. Compound of prins (“prince”) and land (“land”). Named for its location in the Prins Alexanderpolder.


Zevenkamp

Attested as Zevenkamp (Woonwijk in aanleg) in 1981. Compound of zeven (“seven”) and kamp (“enclosed piece of land”). The toponym was apparently coined as a reference to nearby Zevenhuizen.


Lloydkwartier

Compound of Lloyd and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood was built on the former terrain of the Rotterdamsche Lloyd company.


Charlois Zuidrand

Derived from the toponym Charlois and a compound of zuid (“south-”) and rand (“edge”). Formerly an independent hamlet.


Ter Heijde

First attested as nyerheye in 1424. Derived from an inflected form of te (“at”) and Middle Dutch heide (“heath, heathland”).

A village in Westland, South Holland, Netherlands


Honselersdijk

First attested as hontsolerdike, hontseler diec and honselerdike in 1280-1287. Compound of the toponym Hontsele and Middle Dutch dyc (“levee”).


Kwintsheul

Attested as Quintsheul in 1639. Compound of the hydronym Quints (derived from Middle Dutch Quint (a personal name)) and heul (“arched stone bridge”).


De Lier

First attested as lyera in 1223. Derived from the hydronym Lier, derived in turn from a term cognate to Old Norse ljóss (“light, bright”).

A village and former municipality of Westland, South Holland, Netherlands


Naaldwijk

First attested as nadelwich in 1156. Compound of Old Dutch nāthala (“needle, coniferous tree”) and wic (“farmstead, village, settlement”).


Poeldijk

First attested as poeldiic in 1280-1287. Compound of the hydronym Poel (derived from Middle Dutch poel (“pool, swampy stagnant water”)) and dic (“levee”).


Wateringen

First attested as wateringhen in 1258. Derived from Middle Dutch wateringe (“drainage channel”).


Baakwoning

Compound of baak (“beacon”) and woning (“house”). Allegedly named after a former maritime beacon.

A hamlet in Westland, South Holland, Netherlands


De Driesprong

Derived from driesprong (“three-way crossing”).


Heenweg

Attested as Heenweg in 1839-1859. Compound of the toponym Heen (derived from heen (“sea clubrush, Bulboschoenus maritimus”)) and weg (“way, road”).


Mariëndijk

First attested as merryendyck in 1450. Compound of Middle Dutch merie (“mare, female horse”) and dyc (“levee”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to Maria (a personal name).


Nieuwe Tuinen

Attested as Nieuwe tuinen in 1899. Derived from nieuw (“new”) and the plural form of tuin (“garden”). The area around the hamlet was initially developed as a set of fruit gardens for rent.


Oostbuurt

First attested as ostburon in 918-948. Compound of Old Dutch ost (“east-, eastern”) and bur (“house, cottage”). The second element was gradually replaced by buurt (“hamlet”).


Galgeblok

A neighbourhood of Westland, South Holland, Netherlands


Opstal

Attested as den Opstals wecht in 1625. Derived from opstal (“open space along a watercourse, open land”).


De Geest

First attested as geest in 1336. Derived from Middle Dutch gheest (“elevated sandy land”).


Lage Woerd

Attested as Lage Woert in 1712. Derived from laag (“low”) and woerd (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The toponym contrasts with Midden Woerd and Hoge Woerd.


Hoge Woerd

Attested as Hooge Woert in 1712. Derived from hoog (“high, elevated”) and woerd (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The toponym contrasts with Lage Woerd and Midden Woerd.


Midden Woerd

Derived from midden (“middle, mid-”) and woerd (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The toponym contrasts with Lage Woerd and Hoge Woerd.


Woerdblok

First attested as uuirthv[m] in 918-948. The oldest form is the dative plural form of Old Dutch uurth (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The current form of the toponym is a compound of woerd (“artificial mound used for habitation”) and blok (“enclosed field”).


Poelpolder

* (Lisse) Attested as Bedyckte Lisserpoel in 1647. Compound of the hydronym Poel (derived from poel (“pool, stagnant swampy water”)) and polder (“polder”). Named after a polder.
* (Westland) First attested as aque que pul dicitur in 1198. Compound of the hydronym Poel (derived from Middle Dutch poel (“pool, stagnant swampy water”)) and polder (“polder”).

A neighbourhood of Lisse, South Holland, Netherlands


Pijletuinen

Attested as pijl in 1712. Compound of pijl (“arrow”) and the plural form of tuin (“garden”). Originally a complex of vegetable gardens.


Haagoord

Allegedly a compound of the toponym Den Haag and oord (“place”).

A hamlet in The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands


Belgisch Park

Derived from Belgisch (“Belgian”) and park (“park”). The neighbourhood was constructed by a Belgian company and several of its streets reference Belgian toponyms.

A neighbourhood of The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands


Westbroekpark

Attested as Westbroekpark in 1926. Compound of Westbroek (a surname) and park (“park”). Named after Pieter Westbroek (1863-1925), a city official who designed the park.


Duttendel

Attested as Duttendel in 1712. Compound of dut (“reedmace, Typha sp.”) and del (“dale, valley”).


Nassaubuurt

Compound of Nassau (a surname) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after members of the House of Orange-Nassau.


Duinzigt

Attested as De oude boerderij "Duinzicht" in 1931. Compound of duin (“dune”) and zicht (“view”). Named after a former farmhouse.


Waalsdorp

First attested as walixdorp in 1334. Compound of Middle Dutch Walich (a personal name) and dorp (“farmstead, village, settlement”). Named after a former village.


Arendsdorp

Attested as Dorpenwoning before 1648. Named after Arend van Dorp (around 1530-1600), a nobleman who purchased a manor near the current neighbourhood in 1586.


Van Stolkpark

Compound of Van Stolk (a surname) and park (“park”). Named after Thomas van Stolk (1826-1882), a lawyer who constructed the villa park the current neighbourhood developed around.


Archipelbuurt

Compound of archipel (“archipelago”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after islands of the Indonesian Archipelago.


Scheveningen

First attested as scevenighe and scevenighen in 1280–1287. Potentially derived from the dative plural form of Old Dutch *Sceven (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Duindorp

Compound of duin (“dune”) and dorp (“village, settlement”).


Geuzenkwartier

Compound of the plural form of geus (“rebel against the Spanish during the Eighty Years' War”) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after figures from the Eighty Years' War.


Bohemen

Attested in 1738. Derived from Bohemen (“Bohemia”). Originally the name of a farm, which may have been named in turn after its first owner. An alternative etymology proposes that the toponym derives from a residence called the Hof van Bohemen, the home of Frederick V of the Palatinate.


Meer en Bos

Derived from meer (“lake”) and bos (“forest”).


Ockenburgh

First attested as te ockenberghe in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch Okke (a personal name) or oke (“place where crops have been planted”) and berch (“hill, elevated place”). The second element was gradually reinterpreted to burg (“fortified settlement, castle”).


Kijkduin

Compound of kijken (“look, see”) and duin (“dune”). The toponym refers to the commanding view offered by the dune.


Houtwijk

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Compound of the toponym Houtweg and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Named after a nearby street.


Vruchtenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of vrucht (“fruit”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's steets are named after fruits.


Valkenboskwartier

Attested as Valkenbosch in 1712. Compound of the toponym Valkenbos and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). Named after a former estate.


Zeeheldenkwartier

Compound of the plural form of zeeheld (“maritime hero”) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous naval officers and sailors.


Willemspark

Compound of Willem (a personal name) and park (“park”). Named after William II of Orange, who used the terrain of the current neighbourhood to ride horses.


Bezuidenhout

Attested as Besuyderhout in 1615. Compound of bezuiden (“to the south of”) and hout (“rising deciduous forest”) (referring to the Haagse Bos forest). The toponym contrasts with Benoordenhout.


Benoordenhout

First attested as by noorden hout in 1497. Compound of benoorden (“to the north of”) and hout (“rising deciduous forest”) (referring here to the Haagse Bos forest). The toponym contrasts with Bezuidenhout.


Huygenspark

Compound of Huijgens (a surname) and park (“park”). Named after Constantijn Huygens.


Voorhout

* (Teylingen) First attested as vuroholz, vuoreholt and voreholt in the first half of the 11th century. Compound of Old Dutch fora (“forward, front-”) and holt (“rising deciduous forest”).
* (Den Haag) Attested as t'Voorhout in 1609. Compound of voor (“in front of”) and hout (“rising deciduous forest”) (referring here to the Haagse Bos forest).

A village and former municipality of Teylingen, South Holland, Netherlands


Zuidwal

Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and wal (“bulwark”).


Transvaalkwartier

Compound of the toponym Transvaal and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after Boer leaders.


Rustenburg

* (Noord-Holland) First attested as Rustenburch in 1573. Compound of rust (“rest”) and burg (“manor, castle”). The village may have been named after a former inn.
* (Utrecht) First attested as Rutzenburg in 1681. Compound of rust (“rest”) and burg (“manor, castle”). Named after a former farmhouse.
* (Zuid-Holland) First attested as Rustenburg in 1839-1859. Compound of rust (“rest”) and burg (“manor, castle”). Named after a former farmhouse.

A village in Koggenland, North Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands


Leyenburg

Attested as Leyenburch in 1712. Potentially a compound of the toponym Leijweg and burg (“manor house”). Named after a manor house.


Bouwlust

Attested as Bouwlust in 1839-1859. Derived from bouwlust (“avidity for agriculture”). Named after one of several farmhouses.


Morgenstond

Derived from morgenstond (“daybreak”). Presumably named after a farmhouse or manor.


Moerwijk

Compound of moer (“peat bog, marsh”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The current name indirectly derives from the Plan Moerweg project, which was named in turn after a nearby road.


Spoorwijk

Compound of spoor (“railway”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood was named for its proximity to a major railway station.


Laakkwartier

Compound of the hydronym Laak (derived from laak (“natural watercourse”)) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”).


Noordpolderbuurt

Compound of the toponym Noordpolder (derived from noord (“north-, northern”) and polder (“polder”)) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Wateringse Veld

Derived from the toponym Wateringen and veld (“field”).


Ypenburg

Attested as IJpenburg in 1874. Compound of ijp (“elm, Ulmus sp.”) and burg (“manor, castle”). Named after a 17th century estate.


De Bras

Attested as De Nootdorpsche kade in 1611. Derived from the toponym Brasserskade, a compound of the surname Brasser and kade (“quay”). The toponym references Govert Willemsz. Brasser, a mayor of Delft who owned a manor near the current neighbourhood. The name of the modern neighbourhood derives from the popular nickname of the Brasserskade.


Waterbuurt

Compound of water (“water”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Bosweide

Compound of bos (“forest”) and weide (“pasture”).


Regentessekwartier

Compound of regentesse (“regentess”) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). Named after Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont.


Loosduinen

First attested as villa losdun in 1186. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from a compound of Middle Dutch loos (“drainage channel”) and the plural form of dun (“dune”). Alternatively, the toponym may be related to Leusden, Lesdain and Lesdins.

A neighbourhood and former municipality of The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands


Mariahoeve

Compound of Maria (a personal name) and hoeve (“farmstead, homestead”). Named after a farmhouse.


Duinoord

Attested as bouwplan der haagsche bouwgrond-maatschappij "duinoord" in 1910. Compound of duin (“dune”) and oord (“place”).


Zuiderpark

Compound of zuider (“southern”) and park (“park”). Named after a nearby park.


Escamp

First attested as estcamp around 1415. Potentially derived from a term related to Middle Dutch etten (“let graze”) and camp (“enclosed piece of land”). Compare Esveld.


Maaldrift

First attested as maeldrift in 1437. Likely a compound of Middle Dutch mael (“quicksand”) and drift (“road used to drive cattle”).

A hamlet in Wassenaar, South Holland, Netherlands


Den Deijl

First attested as den deyl in 1373. Derived from Middle Dutch deel (“place, area, plot of land”).


Kerkehout

A neighbourhood of Wassenaar, South Holland, Netherlands


De Kieviet

First attested as Kievit (De). Derived from kievit (“northern lapwing, Vanellus vanellus”). Named after a former hamlet.


Oostdorp

First attested as oistdorp in 1327. Compound of Middle Dutch oost (“east-, eastern”) and dorp (“farmstead, village, subsidiary settlement”).


Oud-Wassenaar

Compound of oud (“old”) and the toponym Wassenaar. The toponym contrasts with Nieuw-Wassenaar.


Nieuw-Wassenaar

Compound of nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Wassenaar. The toponym contrasts with Oud-Wassenaar.


Voorschoten

First attested as forschate in 918-948. Compound of the hydronym Fore and Old Frisian schate (“piece of land which juts upwards”). Compare Veur and Voorburg.

der

A village and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Nassauwijk

Compound of Nassau (a surname) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after members of the House of Orange.

A neighbourhood of Voorschoten, South Holland, Netherlands


Noord-Hofland

Attested as Hofflants Polder in 1615. Compound of noord (“north-, northern”) and Middle Dutch hoflant (“lordly land, land belonging to a homestead”). Named after a polder.


Adegeest

Attested as Noort-Hofflants off Adegeester polder in 1647. Potentially a compound of a personal name or the hydronym Ade (derived from a hypercorrection of aa (“water, river”)) and geest (“elevated sandy land”). Named after a former manor.


Boschgeest

Compound of bos (“forest”) and geest (“elevated sandy land”). The name of the neighbourhood was modeled after Adegeest.


Vlietwijk

Compound of the hydronym Vliet (derived from vlieten (“stream, flow”)) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Starrenburg

Attested as Starrenburgerpolder in 1809. Named after a polder and former house.


Dobbewijk

Attested as dobbe Waterijng in 1615. Compound of the hydronym Dobbewatering and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).

A neighbourhood of Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands


Krimwijk

Attested as de Krim in 1935. Compound of the toponym Krim (“Crimea”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Originally named after a set of marshland, which was allegedly named for its chilly climate.


Wilsveen

First attested as willemsvene in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch Willem (a personal name) and vene (“peat bog, marsh”).

A hamlet in Leidschendam-Voorburg, South Holland, Netherlands


Veur

First attested as fore in 918-948. Derived from the hydronym Fore. Compare Voorburg and Voorschoten.

A former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Park Leeuwenbergh

Derived from park (“park”) and a compound of the plural form of leeuw (“lion”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Named after a mansion constructed by Leonaert Jacobsz. Kettingh (1564-1640).

A neighbourhood of Leidschendam-Voorburg, South Holland, Netherlands


Verzetsheldenwijk

Compound of the plural form of verzetsheld (“hero of the resistance”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various heroes of the Dutch resistance during World War II.


Zeeheldenwijk

All compounds of the plural form of zeeheld (“maritime hero”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after various famous captains and sailors.

A neighbourhood of Baarn, Utrecht, Netherlands


De Zijde

Derived from zijde (“side”). Named after the nearby Veenzijdse Polder.


Duivenvoorde

First attested as duuenburg in 1221. Likely a compound of Middle Dutch Duve (a personal name) and the dative singular form of vort (“ford, crossing”). Compare Duiveland, Duiven, Duivendijke and Duivendrecht.


Leidschendam-Voorburg

Meronyms: Leidschendam, Stompwijk, Voorburg, Wilsveen

A municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Gelderswoude

First attested as gheldrixwoude in 1317. Compound of Middle Dutch Gelderik (a personal name) and wout (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).

A village in Zoeterwoude, South Holland, Netherlands


Zoeterwoude-Dorp

First attested as sotrewold in 1205. Compound of the hydronym Zoete and Middle Dutch wout (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). The element dorp (“village”) was added later in order to distinguish the settlement from Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk. Compare Zoetermeer and Zwieten.


Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk

First attested as sotrewold in 1205. Compound of the hydronym Zoete and Middle Dutch wout (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). The compound element Rijn (“the Rhine”) and dijk (“levee”) was added later in order to distinguish the settlement from Zoeterwoude-Dorp. Compare Zoetermeer and Zwieten.


Zoeterwoude

Named after Zoeterwoude, a village currently split into Zoeterwoude-Dorp and Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk.

Meronyms: Gelderswoude, Weipoort, Westeinde, Zoeterwoude-Dorp, Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk, Zuidbuurt


Achthoven

* (Montfoort) First attested as achtehoeven in 1306. Compound of Middle Dutch achte (“eight”) and the plural form of hoeve (“piece of land of a certain size”).
* (Vijfheerenlanden) First attested as cortachoven in the middle of the 14th century. Compound of Middle Dutch achte (“eight”) and the plural form of hoeve (“piece of land of a certain size”).
* (Zuid-Holland) Compound of acht (“eight”) and the plural form of hoeve (“piece of land of a certain size”) or hof (“homestead, farmstead”).

A hamlet and former municipality of Montfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands

A hamlet in Vijfheerenlanden, Utrecht, Netherlands

A hamlet in Leiderdorp, South Holland, Netherlands


Zijlkwartier

Compound of the hydronym Zijl and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”).

A neighbourhood of Leiderdorp, South Holland, Netherlands


Binnenhof

Derived from binnenhof (“courtyard”). The toponym contrasts with Buitenhof and Voorhof.


Doeskwartier

Attested as Doess in 1573. Compound of the name of a castle (derived in turn from the hydronym Does) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). The hydronym likely derives from does (“mossy bog, overgrown peat bog or swamp, light turf”).


Levendaal

Attested as levendael in 1402. Derived from a hydronym of unknown etymology.

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Academiewijk

Compound of academie (“academy”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood houses several faculty buildings of Leiden University.


Pieterswijk

Compound of Pieter (a personal name) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Named after a church dedicated to Saint Peter.


Marewijk

First attested as maerndorp in 1357. Compound of the hydronym Mare (derived from Old Dutch mare (“watercourse”)) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Havenwijk

Derived from havenwijk (“harbour neighbourhood”).


De Waard

First attested as waerd in the 14th century. Derived from Middle Dutch waerd (“riverine island, polder complex surrounded by water”).


Noorderkwartier

Compound of noorder (“northern”) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”).


Rijndijkbuurt

Compound of the hydronym Rijn, dijk (“levee”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Named after a nearby levee.


Professorenwijk

Both compounds of the plural form of professor (“professor”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after famous professors.


Tuinstadwijk

Derived from tuinstadwijk (“neighbourhood modelled after a garden city”).


Cronestein

Attested as Cronensteyn in the 16th century. Likely a compound of van Cronenburgh (a noble surname) and stein (“stone building, castle”). Named after a polder, which was named in turn after a manor named after noblewoman Elisabeth van Cronenburgh by her husband, Floris van Alckemade.