De Stelling

Derived from stelling (“fortified position”). See also De Schans and De Veste.


De Veste

Derived from veste (“fortress, fortifications”). See also De Schans and De Stelling.

A neighbourhood of Lelystad, Flevoland, Netherlands


Zuiderzeewijk

Compound of the toponym Zuiderzee and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Most street names in the neighbourhood reference landforms and areas of the former Zuiderzee.


Atolwijk

Compound of atol (“atoll”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The street names in the neighbourhood reference various marine landforms.


Oostrandpark

Compound of oost (“east-”), rand (“edge”) and park (“park”). Named for its location on the eastern edge of Lelystad.


Landstrekenwijk

Compound of the plural form of landstreek (“region”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The street names in the neighbourhood reference various regions of the Netherlands.


Noordersluis

Compound of noorder (“north-, northern”) and sluis (“lock, sluice”). Named after a nearby lock.


Boswijk

/ˈbɔsˌʋɛi̯k/

* (Utrecht) First attested as Mijn Genoegen in 1820. Compound of bos (“forest”) and wijk (“place, settlement”). Named after a former estate.
* (Flevoland) Compound of bos (“forest”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's sub-neighbourhoods are all named after various types of forest.

Utrechtse Heuvelrug
Utrechtse Heuvelrug#English

A hamlet in Utrechtse Heuvelrug, Utrecht, Netherlands


Landerijen

Derived from the plural form of landerij (“estate”). The street names in the neighbourhood reference various estates and manors.


Jagersveld

Derived from jagersveld (“hunting grounds”).


Kempenaar

Derived from kempenaar (“campine barge”).


Tjalk

Derived from tjalk (“tjalk, spritsail barge”).


Schepenwijk

Compound of the plural form of schip (“ship, watercraft”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's sub-neighbourhoods are named after various types of watercraft.


Filmwijk

Compound of film (“movie”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various celebrities and cinematic concepts.

A neighbourhood of Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands


Parkwijk

* (Flevoland) Compound of park (“park”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various trees and plants.
* (Utrecht) Compound of park (“park”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood is named after the various parks planted in and around it.

A neighbourhood of Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands


Verzetswijk

Both compounds of verzet (“resistance”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after various resistance fighters of the Second World War.

A neighbourhood of Zeist, Utrecht, Netherlands


Staatsliedenwijk

Both compounds of the plural form of staatsman (“man of state”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after various men of state.

A neighbourhood of Baarn, Utrecht, Netherlands


Kruidenwijk

Compound of the plural form of kruid (“herb”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various herbs.


Muziekwijk

Compound of muziek (“music”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various musical styles, instruments, and musicians.


Literatuurwijk

Compound of literatuur (“literature”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various literary concepts and authors.


Noorderplassen

Compound of noorder (“north-, northern”) and the plural form of plas (“pool, lake”). Named after a neighbouring set of artificial lakes.


Oostvaardersbuurt

Compound of the plural form of oostvaarder (“sailor or merchant who travelled to Indonesia”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various merchants and sailors who travelled to what is now Indonesia in the 17th century.


Seizoenenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of seizoen (“season”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various seasons and months.


Molenbuurt

* (Friesland) Calque of West Frisian Mûnebuorren, a compound of mûne (“mill”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).
* (Texel) First attested as Molenbuyrt in 1543. Compound of molen (“mill”) and buurt (“hamlet, small settlement”).
* (Utrecht) First attested as meulenaer aan den Biesbosch in 1705. Compound of molen (“mill”) and buurt (“hamlet, small settlement”). Named after a former windmill.
* (Flevoland) Compound of molen (“mill”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various mills.
* (Noord-Brabant) Compound of molen (“mill”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhoods's streets are named after terms related to mills.
* (Edam-Volendam) Compound of molen (“mill”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”).
* (Wormerland) Compound of molen (“mill”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”).
* (Gouda) Compound of molen (“mill”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various types of mill.
* (Leiden) Compound of molen (“mill”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”).

A hamlet in Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Texel, North Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Houten, Utrecht, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Oosterhout, North Brabant, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Edam-Volendam, North Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Wormerland, North Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Gouda, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands


Bouwmeesterbuurt

Compound of bouwmeester (“master builder”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various architects and builders.


Landgoederenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of landgoed (“estate”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various estates.


Faunabuurt

Compound of fauna (“fauna”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various animals.


Bloemenbuurt

All derived from a compound of the plural form of bloem (“flower”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after various flowers.

A neighbourhood of Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Gooise Meren, North Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Oegstgeest, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Westland, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Zwijndrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Regenboogbuurt

Compound of regenboog (“rainbow”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various colours.

A neighbourhood of Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands


Indischebuurt

Compound of Indisch (“pertaining to the Dutch East Indies”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various places and concepts related to the former Dutch East Indies.


Eilandenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of eiland (“island”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various islands.


Stripheldenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of stripheld (“comic book hero”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various comic book characters and artists.


Sieradenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of sieraad (“ornament”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various ornaments and pieces of jewellery.


Harderhaven

Blend of Harderwijk + haven (“harbour, port”). The settlement was named for its close proximity to Harderwijk.

blend

A hamlet in Zeewolde, Flevoland, Netherlands


Biddinghuizen

Attested as Biddinghuizen (vroeger Bremerberg genoemd) in 1959. Named after a former settlement, the name of which is first attested in 793 and which derives from Old Dutch *Bidin (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and the plural form of huis (“house”).

A village in Dronten, Flevoland, Netherlands


Roggebotsluis

Attested as Roggebot in 1875. Compound of the toponym Roggebot (the name of a former sand bar) and sluis (“lock, sluice”).

A hamlet in Dronten, Flevoland, Netherlands


Ketelhaven

Attested as Ketelhaven in 1950. Compound of the hydronym Ketelmeer and haven (“harbour, port”).


De Gilden

Derived from the plural form of gilde (“guild”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various guilds.

A neighbourhood of Dronten, Flevoland, Netherlands


De Munten

Derived from the plural form of munt (“coin”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various coins.


Emmeloord

Attested as Emmeloord in 1950. Derived from a compound of either Old Dutch Amilo (a personal name), Proto-Germanic *amula- (“sharp”) or a hydronym *Amilo and Middle Dutch werde (“artificial hill for habitation”). Named after a former settlement on Schokland with reinterpretation of the second element to oord (“place”). Compare Ameland, Amen, Emer and Amdorf.

inh

A village in Noordoostpolder, Flevoland, Netherlands


Bant

Attested as Bant in 1950. Named after the former settlement Bante (first attested in 918-948), the name of which derives in turn from Old Dutch bant (“region, inhabited area”).


Ens

Attested as Ense in 1950. Named after a former settlement (first attested in 793) on Schokland, the name of which derives in turn from a compound of Old Dutch ened (“duck”) and sēo (“lake”). Compare Ansen.


Espel

Attested as Espel in 1950. Named after a former forest (first attested in 1317), the name of which derives from a compound of Middle Dutch espe (“aspen, Populus tremula”) and lo (“light forest”).


Kraggenburg

First attested as Kraggenburg in 1950. Named after a former emergency harbour constructed in 1847, the name of which derives from a compound of dialectal krag (“floating peat, clump of reeds”) and burg (“manor”).


Luttelgeest

Attested as Luttelgeest in 1950. Named after a former settlement, the name of which derives from a compound of luttel (“small”) and geest (“elevated sandy land”).


Marknesse

Attested as Marknesse in 1950. Named after a former settlement (first attested in 1132), the name of which derives from a compound of Middle Dutch marc (“march, borderland”) and nes (“headland, spit”).


Nagele

Attested as Nagele in 1950. Named after a former river, the name of which is of uncertain etymology.


Tollebeek

First attested as Tollebeek in 1950. Named after a former village (first attested in 1364), the name of which derives from a compound of either Old Dutch Tolo (a personal name) or Middle Dutch tollen (“spin”) and beek (“brook, stream”).


Schokkerhaven

Compound of the toponym Schokland and haven (“harbour, port”).

A hamlet in Noordoostpolder, Flevoland, Netherlands


Espelervaart

Named after a nearby channel, the name of which derives in turn from the toponym Espel and vaart (“canal”).

A neighbourhood of Noordoostpolder, Flevoland, Netherlands


De Zuidert

First attested as Oudekerk of de Zuiderbuurt in 1847. Named after a former hamlet on Schokland, the name of which derives from a compound of zuider (“southern, south-”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”).


De Erven

Derived from the plural form of erf (“farmyard”).


Grafhorst

First attested as grafhorst in 1277. Compound of Middle Dutch graf (“grave”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Graffest.

A city and former municipality of Kampen, Overijssel, Netherlands


's-Heerenbroek

First attested as myns heren brueck in 1364. Compound of heer (“lord”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). The toponym refers to the Prince-Bishop of Utrecht, the former feudal lord of Overijssel.

A village in Kampen, Overijssel, Netherlands


IJsselmuiden

First attested as islemuthen in 1133. Compound of the hydronym IJssel and the dative plural form of Old Dutch mutha (“mouth”).

A village and former municipality of Kampen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Kampereiland

Compound of the toponym Kampen and eiland (“island”).

A hamlet in Kampen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Kamperveen

First attested as in veno prope campen and camperavene in 1236. Compound of the toponym Kampen and Middle Dutch veen (“peat bog”).


Mastenbroek

First attested as mastenbroic in 1277. Compound of Middle Dutch mast (“mast, pig feed”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Wilsum

First attested as wilsem in 1213. Compound of Old Dutch Willa (a personal name) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Welsum, Wolsum and Wilsum.


Zalk

First attested as santlike in 1213. Compound of zand (“sand”) and Middle Dutch like (“natural watercourse”).


Veecaten

First attested as coten in 1241. Compound of vee (“cattle”) and the dative plural form of Middle Dutch cot (“cottage, shack, small farm”).


Zalk en Veecaten

A former municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Bisschopswetering

First attested as van des bisscopsweteringe in 1426. Compound of bisschop (“bishop”) and wetering (“drainage channel”). The element bisschop refers to Jan Van Arkel (ca. 1314-1378), the Prince-Bishop of Utrecht who initiated the construction of the channel.


De Heuvels

First attested as Heuvels in 1936. Derived from the plural form of heuvel (“hill”).


Hogeweg

/ˈɦoː.ɣəˌʋɛx/

First attested as Hoogenweg and Hoogeweg (De) in 1899. Compound of hoog (“high”) and weg (“way, road”). Originally the name of a levee.


Oosterholt

First attested as oestenholt in 1308. Compound of ooster (“eastern, east-”) and hout (“rising deciduous forest”).


De Roskam

First attested as de Roskam herberg in 1830-1855. Derived from roskam (“currycomb”). Originally the name of an inn.


De Zande

First attested as ten zande in 1398. Derived from zand (“sand”).


Bruneppe

First attested as bronepe in 1329. Compound of bron (“source, spring”) and Old Dutch *apa (“river, watercourse”). Formerly an independent hamlet.

A neighbourhood of Kampen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Flevowijk

Compound of Latin Flevo (a hydronym) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Named after a former lake mentioned by Pomponius Mela. Flevoland was named after the same hydronym.


Cellesbroek

First attested as neederbroec ende die hoerst is hier an ghemeten in the 14th century. Compound of cellebroeder (“cellite, Alexian”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). Named after the former Alexianite monastery in Kampen.


De Plas

Attested as aan de Plas in 1780. Derived from plas (“pool, puddle”).


De Maten

* (Groningen) First attested as de Maten in 1851-1855. Derived from the plural form of a variant of made (“pasture”). See also Dutch Low Saxon De Moaten.
* (Overijssel) Derived from the plural form of a variant of made (“pasture”).

A hamlet in Westerwolde, Groningen, Netherlands


Genemuiden

First attested as genemuden in 1275. Compound of the hydronym Genne (derived from Proto-Germanic *gan- (“bright, shining”)) and the dative plural form of Old Dutch *mūtha (“mouth”), an Ingvaeonic variant of munt (cf. Old Saxon, Old Frisian mūth). Compare Genne and Gennep.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Gällemuden.

A city and former municipality of Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Zwartsluis

First attested as der swarte sluys in 1398. Compound of Middle Dutch swart (“black”) and sluse (“lock, sluice”). Compare Blauwe Sluis, Blauwesluis, Rode Sluis and Zwartsluisje.

A village and former municipality of Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Kamperzeedijk-Oost

First attested as Afsched of de Kamperzeedijk in 1843. Compound of the toponym Kampen, zeedijk (“maritime levee”) and oost (“east”). The element oost was added to distinguish the settlement from Kamperzeedijk-West.

A village in Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Kamperzeedijk-West

First attested as Afsched of de Kamperzeedijk in 1843. Compound of the toponym Kampen, zeedijk (“maritime levee”) and west (“west”). The element west was added to distinguish the settlement from Kamperzeedijk-Oost.


Afsched

Potentially attested as ascet in 1302, attested with certainty as AFSCHED of Asched, ook wel Afzet in 1839. If the oldest attestations refer to the current settlement, the toponym is a derivation from Old Dutch askethe (“ash (Fraxinus excelsior) forest”).

A hamlet in Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Cellemuiden

First attested as seelmueden in 1405. Compound of the hydronym Seede (related to the hydronym Zaan) and the dative plural form of Old Dutch mutha (“mouth”).


De Velde

First attested as VELDE (DEN) of Ten Velde in 1848. Derived from veld (“field”).


Genne

First attested as ghenne in 1348. Derived from an ancient hydronym, derived in turn from Proto-Germanic *gan- (“bright, shining”). Compare Genemuiden and Gennep.


Genne-Overwaters

First attested as de Werf in 1830-1855. Compound of the toponym Genne and a compound of over (“across”) and water (“water”).


Kievitsnest

First attested as Kievitsnest in 1899. Compound of kievit (“northern lapwing, Vanellus vanellus”) and nest (“nest”). Originally the name of a house. Compare Kievitshaar.


Nieuwe Wetering

* (Zuid-Holland) First attested as nuwe weteringhe in 1343. Derived from Middle Dutch niuw (“new”) and wateringe (“drainage channel”). The element nieuw was added to distinguish the settlement from Oude Wetering.
* (Overijssel) First attested as Novi Fossati in 1169. Derived from Middle Dutch niuw (“new”) and wateringe (“drainage channel”). The element nieuw was added to distinguish the settlement from Oude Wetering.
* (Utrecht) Attested as NIEUWE-WETERING (DE) in 1846. Derived from nieuw (“new”) and wetering (“drainage channel”). Named after a nearby channel.

Kaag en Braassem
Kaag en Braassem#English

A village in Kaag en Braassem, South Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in De Bilt, Utrecht, Netherlands


Oude Wetering

/ˈɑu̯.də ˈʋeː.tə.rɪŋ/

* (Zuid-Holland) First attested as oude watheringhe in 1280-1287. Derived from Middle Dutch out (“old”) and wateringe (“drainage channel”). The element oud was added to distinguish the settlement from Nieuwe Wetering.
* (Overijssel) First attested as die olde weteringe in 1426. Derived from Middle Dutch out (“old”) and wateringe (“drainage channel”). The element oud was added to distinguish the settlement from Nieuwe Wetering.


Roebolligehoek

First attested as Roebollegenhoek in 1847. Compound of roebol (“horsetail, Equisetum sp.”) and hoek (“isolated place, sector”).


Streukel

First attested as strokele in 1400. Compound of Middle Dutch struuc (“tree trunk, pollarded tree”) and lo (“light forest”). Compare Stokkelen.


Zwartewatersklooster

First attested as ad Nigram Aquam in 1322. Compound of the hydronym Zwarte Water and klooster (“monastery”).


Zwartewaterland

Compound of the hydronym Zwarte Water and land (“land”).

Meronyms: Afsched, Baarlo, Cellemuiden, De Velde, Genemuiden, Genne, Genne-Overwaters, Hasselt, Holten, Kamperzeedijk-Oost, Kamperzeedijk-West, Kievitsnest, Nieuwe Wetering, Oude Wetering, Roebolligehoek, Streukel, Zwartewatersklooster, Zwartsluis

A municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Nadorst

First attested as Nadorst in 1899. Derived from nadorst (“thirst caused by excessive alcohol consumption”). Originally the name of an inn.

A neighbourhood of Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Steenwijkerland

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

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


Blokzijl

First attested as groote zijl in 1375. Compound of blok (“beam”) and zijl (“discharge sluice”).

A village and former municipality of Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Belt-Schutsloot

First attested as Sandbeld en Schutsloot in 1748. Compound of dialectal belt (“slightly elevated place”) and the hydronym Schutsloot, which is derived from schutsloot (“ditch with a dam”).

A village in Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Blankenham

First attested as in den hamme around 1420. Named after German Blankenheim. The name was given by the then-Prince-Bishop of Utrecht, Frederick of Blankenheim (around 1355-1423).


Eesveen

First attested as eesveene in 1340. Compound of the toponym Eese and veen (“peat bog, turf extraction area”).


Giethoorn

First attested as prope gethorne in 1232-1233. Compound of an unclear first element and Middle Dutch horn (“protruding piece of land, corner”). The first element may be Middle Dutch geit (“wild female deer”).


Kallenkote

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


Kuinre

First attested with certainty as kuinre in 1119. Derived from a hydronym of uncertain etymology. Potentially derived from Proto-Indo-European *kewen, from whence Latin cuneus (“wedge”) and Dutch schoon (“clean, pure”).


Oldemarkt

First attested as den olden markt in 1448. Compound of oud (“old”) and markt (“market”).


Ossenzijl

First attested as ossenzyle in 1437. Compound of Middle Dutch Osse (a surname) and zijl (“discharge sluice”).


Scheerwolde

First attested as scaderwoude around 1313. Compound of Middle Dutch schaar (“share of common land”) and woud (“swamp forest, marsh forest”).


Steenwijkerwold

First attested as steenwickerwolde in 1376. Compound of the toponym Steenwijk and wold (“swamp forest, marsh forest”).


Wanneperveen

First attested as wanepe in 1210. Compound of the toponym Wannepe (derived from a compound of Old Dutch wan (“bad, insufficent”) and *apa (“river, natural watercourse”)) and veen (“peat bog”).


Sint Jansklooster

First attested as campus S. Joannis in 1409. Compound of the name of Saint John and klooster (“monastery”). Named after a monastery founded by Johannes van Ommen (ca. 1350-1420), one of the followers of Geert Groote.


Barsbeek

First attested as berspijck in 1363. Compound of Middle Dutch beer (“manure, mud which looks like manure”) and spijk (“headland, spit”). Compare Waspik.

A hamlet in Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Basserveld

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


Blauwe Hand

First attested as Buitenkluft in 1764. Derived from blauw (“blue”) and hand (“hand”). Named after a former inn which used a blue hand on its signage.


De Bult

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

A hamlet in Ooststellingwerf, Friesland, Netherlands


Doosje

First attested as Doosje in 1865. Derived from the diminutive form of doos (“box, chest”). Originally the name of a house.


Dinxterveen

First attested as dincstadincvene in 1298-1304. Compound of the toponym Dingstede and veen (“peat bog”).


Dwarsgracht

First attested as Dwarsgracht in 1818. Derived from the eponymous canal, the name of which derives in turn from dwarsgracht (“crossways canal”).


Eese

First attested as ese in 1447. Derived from dialectal ees (“farmland next to a village”). Compare Ees.


Heetveld

First attested as Heedveld in 1830-1855. Derived from a dialectal variant of heideveld (“heathland”).


Kadoelen

* (Overijssel) First attested as cadolen in 1381-1383. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch kade (“quay, embankment”) and doel (“ditch dug to delineate the boundary between two fields”). Compare Den Dool and Sandoel.
* (Noord-Holland) First attested as quaecoelen in 1373. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch kade (“quay, embankment”) and doel (“ditch dug to delineate the boundary between two fields”). Compare Den Dool and Sandoel.

A neighbourhood of Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands


Kalenberg

* (Drenthe) First attested as Kalenberg in 1846. Compound of kaal (“bald, barren”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
* (Overijssel) First attested as KALEMBERG, Kalenburg, Kalenburg of Kalenberg in 1845. Compound of kaal (“bald, barren”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Kaelenbarg.

A hamlet in Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands


De Klosse

First attested as de Klossengracht in 1843. Derived from klos (“round beam made of hardwood”).


De Krieger

Derived from de Krieger (a surname). Originally the name of an inn, which was named after its former owner or one of his tenants.


De Pol

* (Drenthe) First attested as de polle in 1181. Derived from Old Dutch polle (“slightly elevated place”).
* (Hardenberg) First attested as de Pol in 1867. Derived from pol (“overgrown sandy hill, elevated place”).
* (Steenwijkerland) First attested as Pol (De) in 1899. Derived from pol (“overgrown sandy hill, elevated place”).

A hamlet in Noordenveld, Drenthe, Netherlands

A hamlet in Hardenberg, Overijssel, Netherlands


Leeuwte

* (Drenthe) First attested as Lieuwete in 1811-1813. Etymology unknown. Compare Beneden-Leeuwen, Boven-Leeuwen, Leeuwen, Heiligerlee, Westerlee, Denderleeuw, Gors-Opleeuw, Lauw, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw and Zoutleeuw.
* (Overijssel) First attested as de lenethe [read: leuethe] in 1133. Appears to be derived from Old Dutch lew (“mound, burial mound”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix *-iþi; however, there is no archeological evidence of the presence of burial mounds near the settlement. Compare Beneden-Leeuwen, Boven-Leeuwen, Leeuwen, Heiligerlee, Westerlee, Denderleeuw, Gors-Opleeuw, Lauw, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw and Zoutleeuw.

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A hamlet in De Wolden, Drenthe, Netherlands


Marijenkampen

First attested as Mariënkampen in 1867. Compound of Marij (a personal name) and the plural form of kamp (“enclosed piece of land”). Named after landowner Marij van Essen.


Moespot

First attested as de Moespot, herberg in 1830-1855. Derived from moespot (“vegetable pot”). Originally the name of an inn. Compare Kanis, De Pan and Vuilpan.


Muggenbeet

First attested as mugghenbete around 1313. Compound of the plural form of mug (“mosquito, Culex pipiens”) and an unclear second element. The second element has been interpreted as a Frisianised variant of beek (“brook, stream”) or Middle Dutch bete (“stream used for tanning leather”), but neither of these interpretations match the oldest attestations.


Onna

First attested as unne in 1313. Etymology unclear. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from Middle Dutch Onno (a personal name) and Middle Dutch *unne (“pasture”).


Paasloo

First attested as paslo and pasel in 1251. Likely a compound of Middle Dutch pasch (“pasture”) and lo (“light forest”).


Poepershoek

Compound of the derogatory term poeper (“German, especially a seasonal worker from Germany”) and hoek (“isolated place”). Compare Belgenhoek.


Roekebosch

First attested as Door-den-Roekebosch in 1847. Compound of roek (“rook, Corvus frugilegus”) and bos (“forest”).


Ronduite

First attested as Ronduite of Rondute in 1849. Derived from a corruption of French réduit (“redoubt”). Named after a former redoubt. See also Ronduit.


Thij

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


Tuk

First attested as Tuk in 1830-1855. Etymology unknown. Originally the name of an inn. Perhaps related to Dutch Low Saxon tuk (“pocket, purse”).

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IJsselham

/ˈɛi̯.səlˌɦɑm/

First attested as sillehem in 1132. Perhaps a compound of Middle Dutch sîle (“discharge sluice”) and ham (“alluvial land located in the bend of a river”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to the hydronym IJssel.

A hamlet and former municipality of Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Wetering

/ˈʋeː.təˌrɪŋ/

First attested as Wetering in 1899. Derived from wetering (“drainage channel”).


Witte Paarden

First attested as Achterbuurt in 1942. Derived from wit (“white”) and the plural form of paard (“horse”). Named after a local café. Compare Zwarte Paard.


Zuideinde

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

A hamlet in Tynaarlo, Drenthe, Netherlands

A hamlet in Oldebroek, Gelderland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Zaanstad, North Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Nieuwkoop, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Oostzaan, North Holland, Netherlands


Zuidveen

First attested as zuytvene in 1460. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and veen (“peat bog”).


Brederwiede

Compound of breed (“broad”) and dialectal wiede (“pool”).

A former municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Dolderkanaal

Attested as Dolderkanaal, vroeger Kapelslootje in 1936. Compound of the toponym Dolder and kanaal (“canal”). Named after a nearby canal.

A neighbourhood of Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Oostermeenthe

First attested as de Oostwijken in 1830-1855. Compound of ooster (“eastern, east-”) and a variant of meent (“communal lands”).


Kerkbuurt

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

A hamlet in Medemblik, North Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Schagen, North Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Waterland, North Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Schiedam, South Holland, Netherlands


Rouveen

First attested as ruenvhene in 1282. Compound of Old Dutch ru (“rough, wild”) and veen (“peat bog”). Compare Roeven, Rokkeveen, Rucphen, Ruiven and Rukven.

A village in Staphorst, Overijssel, Netherlands


IJhorst

First attested as de ywehorst and yewehorst in 1292. Compound of Middle Dutch ywe (“yew, Taxus sp.”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).


Halfweg

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

A village in Haarlemmermeer, North Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Purmerend, North Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Staphorst, Overijssel, Netherlands

A hamlet in Lisse, South Holland, Netherlands


Hamingen

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


Lankhorst

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


De Leijen

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

A hamlet in Hollands Kroon, North Holland, Netherlands


Punthorst

First attested as de Punt in 1830-1855. Compound of punt (“point”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).


Rollecate

First attested as ROLLECATE in 1847. Compound of an unclear first element and the dative singular form of Middle Dutch cot (“cottage, shack, small farm”).


Slingenberg

First attested as Slingenberg in 1975. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch slinc (“left-, leftwards”), slinge (“gate in a fence”) or slingen (“wriggle, writhe”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).


Rugge

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

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A neighbourhood of Voorne aan Zee, South Holland, Netherlands


Zwollerkerspel

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


Windesheim

/ˈʋɪn.dəsˌɦɛi̯m/

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

A village in Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands


Wijthmen

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

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A hamlet in Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands


De Lichtmis

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


De Ruiten

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


Haerst

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


Harculo

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


Herfte

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


Hoog Zuthem

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


Laag Zuthem

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

A village in Raalte, Overijssel, Netherlands


Langenholte

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


Oldeneel

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


Spoolde

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


Tolhuislanden

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


Zalné

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

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Katerveer

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


Aa-landen

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

A neighbourhood of Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands


Kamperpoort

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


Diezerpoort

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


Hanzeland

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


Wipstrik

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


Pierik

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


Poort van Zwolle

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


Vechtlanden

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


Stadshagen

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


Assendorp

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


Nieuw-Assendorp

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


Oud-Assendorp

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


Frankhuis

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


Indische Buurt

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

A neighbourhood of Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Delft, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Vlaardingen, South Holland, Netherlands


Ittersum

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


Ittersumerbroek

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


Ittersumerlanden

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


Oud Ittersum

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


Berkum

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


Westenholte

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


Oud-Westenholte

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


Oud Schelle

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


Schellerbroek

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


Schellerhoek

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


Schellerlanden

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


Oldenelerbroek

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


Oldenelerlanden

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


Brinkhoek

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


Bruggenhoek

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


Bollebieste

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


Bagijneweide

/baːˈɣɛi̯.nəˌʋɛi̯.də/

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


De Tippe

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

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A hamlet in De Wolden, Drenthe, Netherlands


Gerenbroek

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


Gerenlanden

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


Holtenbroek

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


Stadsbroek

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


Milligen

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


Dalfsen

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

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

A village and municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Leemcule

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

A neighbourhood of Dalfsen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Polhaar

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


Ankummer Es

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


Gerner Marke

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


Ankum

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

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A hamlet in Dalfsen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Hoonhorst

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

A village in Dalfsen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Lemelerveld

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


Dalfserveld

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


Ooster-Dalfsen

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


Dalmsholte

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


De Marshoek

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


De Meele

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


Den Hulst

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


Hessum

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


Lenthe

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

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De Hare

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

A hamlet in Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Mataram

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


Millingen

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


Rechteren

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


Rosengaarde

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


Ruitenveen

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


Slennebroek

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


Vennenberg

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


Welsum

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

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A village in Olst-Wijhe, Overijssel, Netherlands


Lemele

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

A village in Ommen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Vilsteren

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

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Archem

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

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A hamlet in Ommen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Arriën

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


Arriërveld

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


Beerze

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


Beerzerveld

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


Besthmen

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

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Giethmen

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

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Hoogengraven

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


Junne

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

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Nieuwebrug

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

A village in Heerenveen, Friesland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Haarlemmermeer, North Holland, Netherlands


Ommerkanaal

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


Ommerschans

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


Rotbrink

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


Stegeren

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


Stegerveld

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


Varsen

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

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Vinkenbuurt

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


Witharen

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


Zeesse

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

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Laarakkers

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

A neighbourhood of Ommen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Gramsbergen

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

A city and former municipality of Hardenberg, Overijssel, Netherlands


Balkbrug

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

A village in Hardenberg, Overijssel, Netherlands


Bergentheim

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


Bruchterveld

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


Dedemsvaart

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


Heemse

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

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Kloosterhaar

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


Lutten

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


Oud-Lutten

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

A hamlet in Hardenberg, Overijssel, Netherlands


Mariënberg

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


Sibculo

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


Slagharen

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


Achterin

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


Baalder

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

A neighbourhood of Hardenberg, Overijssel, Netherlands


Baalderveld

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


Heemsermars

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


Marslanden

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


Anerveen

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


Anevelde

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


De Belt

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


Benedenvaart

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


't Bergje

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


Braamberg

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

A hamlet in Stadskanaal, Groningen, Netherlands


Brucht

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


Collendoorn

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


Collendoornerveen

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


Diffelen

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

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Ebbenbroek

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


Gouden Ploeg

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


Groot-Oever

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


Lutten-Oever

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


De Haandrik

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


Hardenbergerveld

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


Heemserveen

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


Holtheme

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


Holthone

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


Hoogenweg

/ˈɦoː.ɣə(n)ˌʋɛx/

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


Den Huizen

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


Den Kaat

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


Keiendorp

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


Kievitshaar

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


Kloosterdijk

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


Loozen

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


Lutterhartje

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


De Maat

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


Mulderij

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


Noord-Stegeren

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


Den Oosterhuis

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


Den Westerhuis

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


Oud-Avereest

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


Oud-Bergentheim

/ˈɑu̯t ˈbɛr.ɣəntˌɦɛi̯m/

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


Radewijk

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


Rheeze

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

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Rheezerveen

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


Schuinesloot

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


Sluis 6

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


Sluis 7

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


Sponturfwijk

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


Den Velde

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


Venebrugge

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


Ommerveld

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


Ommerbosch

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


Avereest

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

A former municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Twenterand

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

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

A municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Vriezenveen

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

A village and former municipality of Twenterand, Overijssel, Netherlands


Geerdijk

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

A village in Twenterand, Overijssel, Netherlands


Den Ham

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

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A village in Westerkwartier, Groningen, Netherlands

A hamlet in Westerwolde, Groningen, Netherlands


De Pollen

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


Vroomshoop

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


Westerhaar-Vriezenveensewijk

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

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


Bruinehaar

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

A hamlet in Twenterand, Overijssel, Netherlands


Hallerhoek

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


Magele

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


Noord-Meer

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


Weitemanslanden

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


Westerhoeven

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


Nieuwoord

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

A neighbourhood of Twenterand, Overijssel, Netherlands


Wierden

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

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

A village and municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Enterbroek

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

A hamlet in Wierden, Overijssel, Netherlands


Hoge Hexel

/ˈɦoː.ɣə ˈɦɛk.səl/

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


Huurne

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


De Kolonie

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


Notter

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


Rectum

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


IJpelo

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


Zuna

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


Hellendoorn

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

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


Daarle

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

A village in Hellendoorn, Overijssel, Netherlands


Daarlerveen

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


Haarle

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

A hamlet in Tubbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Eelen

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

A hamlet in Hellendoorn, Overijssel, Netherlands


Egede

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

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Hankate

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


Marle

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

cog

A hamlet in Olst-Wijhe, Overijssel, Netherlands


Noetsele

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

A neighbourhood of Hellendoorn, Overijssel, Netherlands


Overwater

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


Piksen

First attested as De Piksen in 1865. Etymology unknown.

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Rhaan

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


Schuilenburg

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

A hamlet in Tytsjerksteradiel, Friesland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands


Broekland

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

A village in Raalte, Overijssel, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Harderwijk, Gelderland, Netherlands


Heeten

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


Lierderholthuis

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


Luttenberg

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


Mariënheem

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


Nieuw-Heeten

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


Boetele

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

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A hamlet in Raalte, Overijssel, Netherlands


De Hooge Wegen

/də ˈɦoː.ɣə ˈʋeː.ɣə(n)/

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


De Enk

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

A neighbourhood of Raalte, Overijssel, Netherlands


Het Raan

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


Tijenraan

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


Westdorp

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

A village in Borger-Odoorn, Drenthe, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Bergen, North Holland, Netherlands


Olst-Wijhe

/ˈɔlst ˈʋɛi̯.ə/

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

A municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Olst

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

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


Wijhe

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


Boerhaar

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

A village in Olst-Wijhe, Overijssel, Netherlands


Boskamp

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


Den Nul

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


Wesepe

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


Duur

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


Eikelhof

/ˈɛi̯.kəlˌɦɔf/

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


Elshof

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


Fortmond

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


Hengforden

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


Herxen

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

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Welsumerveld

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


Krijtenberg

A neighbourhood of Olst-Wijhe, Overijssel, Netherlands


Bergkwartier

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

A neighbourhood of Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands


Raambuurt

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


Zandweerd

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


Rode Dorp

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

A hamlet in Weststellingwerf, Friesland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Baarn, Utrecht, Netherlands


Burgemeestersbuurt

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

A neighbourhood of Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Tiel, Gelderland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Zaanstad, North Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Westland, South Holland, Netherlands


Borgele

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


Platvoet

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


Oranjekwartier

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

A neighbourhood of IJsselstein, Utrecht, Netherlands


Landsherenkwartier

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


Rivierenwijk

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

A neighbourhood of Dijk en Waard, North Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands


Knutteldorp

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


Bergweide

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


Keizerslanden

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


Hoornwerk

Derived from hoornwerk (“type of fortification”).


Zwolsewijk

/ˈzʋɔl.səˌʋɛi̯k/

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


Het Oostrik

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


Groot Douwel

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


Op den Haar

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


Het Jeurlink

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


Het Fetlaer

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


Graveland

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


Spikvoorde

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


Spijkvoorder Enk

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


Colmschaterenk

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


Roessink

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


Swormink

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


Essenerveld

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


Klein Douwel

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


De Olykampen

A neighbourhood of Raalte, Overijssel, Netherlands


Bathmen

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

A village and former municipality of Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands


Colmschate

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

A village in Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands


Diepenveen

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


Lettele

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


Okkenbroek

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


Schalkhaar

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


Apenhuizen

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

A hamlet in Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands


De Bannink

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


Dortherhoek

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


Averlo

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


Frieswijk

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


Molenbelt

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


Pieriksmars

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


Snipperling

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


Tjoene

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

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Zuidloo

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


Rijssen-Holten

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

A municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Rijssen

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

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


Beuseberg

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

A hamlet in Rijssen-Holten, Overijssel, Netherlands


Borkeld

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


Dijkerhoek

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

A hamlet in Hof van Twente, Overijssel, Netherlands


Espelo

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


Helhuizen

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


Holterbroek

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


Neerdorp

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


Veenenslagen

A neighbourhood of Rijssen-Holten, Overijssel, Netherlands


Hof van Twente

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

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


Diepenheim

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

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


Markelo

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

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


Bentelo

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

A village in Hof van Twente, Overijssel, Netherlands


Hengevelde

/ˈɦɛ.ŋəˌvɛl.də/

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


Azelo

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


Deldenerbroek

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


Deldeneresch

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


Elsenerbroek

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


Herike

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


Kerspel Goor

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


Markelosebroek

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


Markvelde

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


Pothoek

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


Wiene

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


Zeldam

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


Gijmink

/ˈɣɛi̯.mɪŋk/

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

A neighbourhood of Hof van Twente, Overijssel, Netherlands


Schoppenstee

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


Hooijerinkses

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


Sint Annabrink

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


Rupertserf

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


Vossenbrink

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


De Braak

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


Hertme

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

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A village in Borne, Overijssel, Netherlands


Zenderen

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

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't Wensink

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

A neighbourhood of Borne, Overijssel, Netherlands


De Weele

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


Stroomesch

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


't Oldhof

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


Bornsche Maten

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


Aadorp

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

A village in Almelo, Overijssel, Netherlands


Bornerbroek

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


Tusveld

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

A hamlet in Almelo, Overijssel, Netherlands


Bavinkel

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


De Riet

Horst aan de Maas
Horst aan de Maas#English

A neighbourhood of Horst aan de Maas, Limburg, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Almelo, Overijssel, Netherlands


Rohof

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


Aalderinkshoek

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


Kerkelanden

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

A neighbourhood of Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands


Ossenkoppelerhoek

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


Wierdensehoek

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


Kluppelshuizen

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


Schelfhorst

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

A hamlet in Tynaarlo, Drenthe, Netherlands


Sluitersveld

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


Windmolenbroek

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


Kanaalzijde

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


Tubbergen

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

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

A village and municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Albergen

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

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A village in Tubbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Fleringen

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


Harbrinkhoek

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


Langeveen

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


Manderveen

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


Mariaparochie

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


Reutum

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


Hezingen

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

A hamlet in Tubbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands


West-Geesteren

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


Denekamp

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

A village and former municipality of Dinkelland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Ootmarsum

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

A city and former municipality of Dinkelland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Dinkelland

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

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

A municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Deurningen

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

A village in Dinkelland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Noord Deurningen

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


Lattrop

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


Oud Ootmarsum

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

A hamlet in Dinkelland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Saasveld

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


Tilligte

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


Weerselo

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


Beekdorp

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


Breklenkamp

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


Dulder

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