Luxwoude

First attested as lukeswalde in 1315. Borrowed from West Frisian Lúkswâld, a compound of Old Frisian Lukes (a personal name) and wald (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). Compare Lucaswolde.

A village in Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands


Nij Beets

First attested as Oud en Nieuw Beets in 1899. Borrowed from West Frisian Nij Beets, derived from nij (“new”) and the toponym Oud Beets.


Olterterp

First attested as utrathorp in 1315. Borrowed from West Frisian Olterterp, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian utra (“outer, outward”) and thorp (“village”). The second element was gradually reinterpreted as terp (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The toponym contrasts with Ureterp.


Terwispel

First attested as wispolia in 1315. Borrowed from West Frisian Terwispel, derived in turn from an inflected form of te (“at”) and the hydronym Wispel, potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian wisch (“wet pasture”) and pôl (“pool”) or from a verb cognate to Dutch kwispelen (“wave, meander”).


Tijnje

First attested as Tinie in 1718. Borrowed from West Frisian De Tynje, derived in turn from tynje (“fence, fish weir made of withes”).


Ureterp

First attested as urathorp in 1315. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian ûr (“over, upper”) and thorp (“village”). The Dutch version of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier form of the Frisian name. The toponym contrasts with Olterterp.

A village and former municipality of Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands


Wijnjewoude

/ˌʋɛi̯n.jəˈʋɑu̯.də/

Compound of the toponyms Wijnjeterp and Duurswoude, the two villages which fused to form the current settlement.


Allardsoog

First attested as Allartsoog in 1851. Compound of Allard (a personal name) and oog (“eye”). Originally the name of an inn. The inn may have been named after Allart Scheltinga, a nobleman who owned lands near the current hamlet.

A hamlet in Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands


Haneburen

First attested as Haneburen in 1861. Calque of West Frisian Hoannebuorren, potentially a compound of a personal name and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Heidehuizen

First attested as Heyd huysen in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Heidehuzen, a compound of heide (“heath, heathland”) and the plural form of hûs (“house”).


Hemrikerverlaat

First attested as Hemrikerverlaat in 1936. Compound of the toponym Hemrik and verlaat (“small lift-lock”).


Klein Groningen

First attested as Klein Groningen in 1820. Derived from klein (“little”) and the toponym Groningen. Founded by labourers from Groningen.


Nieuwe Vaart

* (Ooststellingwerf) Derived from nieuw (“new”) and vaart (“canal”). Named after a neighbouring canal.
* (Opsterland) First attested as Nye Sloot in 1700. Derived from nieuw (“new”) and vaart (“canal”).

A hamlet in Ooststellingwerf, Friesland, Netherlands


Oosterend

* (Súdwest-Fryslân) First attested as aestereyende in 1378. Calque of West Frisian Easterein, derived from a compound of Old Frisian aester (“eastern”) and enda (“end”).
* (Terschelling) First attested as apud Sanctum Nycolaum in 1296. Compound of ooster (“eastern, east-”) and end (“end, edge”). See also West Frisian Aasterein.
* (Noord-Holland) First attested as oesterenende in 1317. Compound of Middle Dutch ooster (“eastern, east-”) and ende (“end, edge”).
* (Opsterland) Calque of West Frisian Easterein, a compound of easter (“eastern”) and ein (“end”).

A village and former municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands

A village in Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands

A village in Texel, North Holland, Netherlands


Oud Beets

First attested as beke in 1315. Borrowed from West Frisian Ald Beets, derived in turn from âld (“old”) and Old Frisian bitze (“brook, stream”). The element âld was added to distinguish the settlement from Nij Beets.


Rolbrug

Derived from rolbrug (“rolling bridge”).


Selmien

First attested as Selmien in 1718. Borrowed from West Frisian Selmien, potentially derived from a compound of syl (“discharge sluice”) and the plural form of miede (“meadow”).


Sparjebird

First attested as Sparrje bird in 1718. Borrowed from West Frisian Sparjeburd, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian *Sparringa (a surname) and burd (“bank, edge”).


Uilesprong

First attested as d Uylesprong in 1718. Borrowed from West Frisian Ulesprong, a hydronym potentially derived from a compound of ôl (“land next to water, humid low-lying land”) and sprong (“double bend of a watercourse”).


Ureterp aan de Vaart

Calque of West Frisian Oerterp oan de Feart, derived from the toponym Oerterp and the name of a nearby road.


Voorwerk

Borrowed from West Frisian Foarwurk, derived from foarwurk (“monastic grange”).


Vosseburen

First attested as Vosseburen in 1861. Borrowed from an earlier version of West Frisian Foksebuorren, a compound of the surname Vos and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”). Named after Anna de Vos, a local inhabitant. The first element was gradually reinterpreted to foks (“fox, Vulpes vulpes”) in Frisian.


Wijngaarden

* (Zuid-Holland) First attested as wingardo in 1181. Derived from the plural form of Middle Dutch wingaert (“vineyard”). The name may have been coined in an ecclesiastical milieu in order to lure colonists to the settlement. Compare Bonrepas, Kockengen, Koekange, Kudelstaart, Schoonebeek and Schoonoord.
* (Friesland) Attested as wyngaerden in 1664. Potentially derived from the plural form of West Frisian wyngerd (“vinyard”) or from the surname Van Wijngaarden. See also West Frisian De Wyngaerden.

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


Wijnjeterpverlaat

First attested as Wynjeterperverlaat in 1936. Compound of the toponym Wijnjeterp and verlaat (“small lift-lock”).


Akkrum

First attested as ackrom in 1315. Borrowed from West Frisian Akkrum, of unknown etymology. Potentially derived from Old Frisian ake (“fish weir”). Various proposed compounds of a personal name or oikonym and hēm (“home, settlement”) do not match the oldest attestations of the toponym.

unk

unknown

A village and former municipality of Heerenveen, Friesland, Netherlands


Oldeboorn

First attested as bornde in 1243. Borrowed from West Frisian Aldeboarn, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian ald (“old”) and the hydronym Boarn.


Henshuizen

First attested as henshuystera gued in 1476. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Henna (a personal name) or Heense and the plural form of hūs (“house”). The Dutch version of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier form of the Frisian name.

A hamlet in Heerenveen, Friesland, Netherlands


Oude Schouw

First attested as de Oude-Schouw in 1840. Calque of West Frisian Aldskou, a compound of âld (“old”) and skou (“ferry”). Originally the name of an inn.


Oosterboorn

First attested as Oosterboorn in 1846. Calque of West Frisian Easterboarn, compound of easter (“eastern”) and the hydronym Boarn.


Poppenhuizen

First attested as popingha in 1369. Calque of West Frisian Poppenhúzen, a compound of Poppinga (a surname) and the plural form of hûs (“house”).


Warniahuizen

First attested as wantengha huzem in 1438. Calque of West Frisian Warniahúzen, a compound of Old Frisian Wantengha (a surname) and the plural form of hûs (“house”).


Birstum

First attested as bersachon [read: bersathon] in 1315. Etymology uncertain. If the oldest attestation refers to the current settlement, a derivation from a compound of Old Frisian bêre (“barn, house”) or bêr (“manure”) and sâtha (“sod of ground”), sâth (“source, well”) or sate (“dwelling, domicile”) is possible. If the oldest attestation does not refer to the current settlement, a derivation from Birst (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- is possible.


Pean

First attested as apaen and epaen in 1450. Borrowed from West Frisian Pean, potentially derived from Proto-Germanic *apa (“river, stream”).


Sorremorre

First attested as sudmorra in 1449. Borrowed from West Frisian Soarremoarre, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian sūth (“south-, southern”) and the hydronym Morra (now called Botmar), derived from mora (“bog, marshland”).


Bontebok

First attested as Bonte Bock in 1640. Derived from a compound of bont (“motley”) and bok (“billy goat”). Originally the name of an inn.

A village in Heerenveen, Friesland, Netherlands


De Knipe

First attested as Nieubrongerga in 1622. Borrowed from West Frisian De Knipe, derived in turn from knipe (“lock, artificial narrowing of a watercourse”).


Gersloot

First attested as gerslach [read: gerslath] in 1281. Calque of West Frisian Gersleat, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian gēr (“tapering piece of land”) and slāt (“excavated ditch used to drain an area”).


Gersloot-Polder

Compound of the toponym Gersloot and polder (“polder”).


Hoornsterzwaag

First attested as suage in 1408. Calque of West Frisian Hoarnstersweach, a compound of the toponym Aldhoarne and Old Frisian swâg (“pasture, land where cattle is kept”).


Jubbega

/ˈjʏ.bəˌɣaː/

First attested as jobbegae in 1408. Derived from West Frisian Jobbegea, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Jobbe (a personal name) and gâ (“village, village area”).


Katlijk

First attested as kathaleke in 1315. Borrowed from West Frisian Ketlik, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian katte (“cat, Felis domesticus”), Katte (a personal name) or kat (“type of sluice”) and leka (“natural watercourse”).


Luinjeberd

First attested as lyedingaberde in 1281. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Ludo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and the dative singular form of bert (“place with houses”).


Haskerdijken

First attested as dijcken in 1465. Borrowed from West Frisian Haskerdiken, a compound of the toponym Aldehaske and the dative plural form of Old Frisian dyk (“levee”).


Mildam

First attested as Meyledam in 1523. Borrowed from West Frisian Mildaam, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Meila (a personal name) and dam (“dam”).


Nieuwehorne

First attested as hoerne cum duabus capellis in 1315. Calque of West Frisian Nijhoarne, derived from a compound of Old Frisian nia (“new”) and hern (“corner of a levee”). The element nij was added to distinguish the settlement from Oudehorne.


Oudehorne

/ˌɑu̯.dəˈɦɔr.nə/

First attested as hoerne cum duabus capellis in 1315. Calque of West Frisian Aldhoarne, derived from a compound of Old Frisian ald (“old”) and hern (“corner of a levee”). The element âld was added to distinguish the settlement from Nieuwehorne.


Nieuweschoot

First attested as nye schoten in 1408. Calque of West Frisian Nijskoat, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian nia (“new”) and scâta (“piece of land which juts upward”). The element nij was added to distinguish the settlement from Oudeschoot.


Oudeschoot

First attested as scoeten and scoten in 1299. Calque of West Frisian Aldskoat, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian ald (“old”) and scâta (“piece of land which juts upward”). The element âld was added to distinguish the settlement from Nieuweschoot.


Oranjewoud

Attested as het Oranjewoud in 1840. Compound of Oranje (a surname) and woud (“wood”). Named after a manor built by princess Albertina of Orange around 1665.


Terband

First attested as bant in 1315. Calque of West Frisian Terbant, derived in turn from a compound of an inflected form of te (“at”) and Old Saxon bant (“area, inhabited area”).


Tjalleberd

First attested as tyanlaberde in 1315. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Tjalle (a personal name) and the dative singular form of bert (“place with houses”). The Dutch version of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier form of the Frisian name.


Anneburen

* (Heerenveen) Calque of West Frisian Annebuorren, a compound of Anne (a personal name) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”). The hamlet was named after Anne Seizes van der Kerk, who owned a farm in the settlement in the 19th century.
* (Súdwest-Fryslân) First attested as Anne Buiren in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Annebuorren, a compound of Anne (a personal name) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).

A hamlet in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


Brongerga

/ˈbrɔ.ŋərˌɣaː/


Schurega

First attested as scueringa in 1408. Borrowed from West Frisian Skuorregea, potentially a compound of an otherwise unattested personal name or Old Frisian skūre (“barn, shed”) and gâ (“village, village area”).


Spitsendijk

First attested as Spitsenbrug in 1853. Calque of West Frisian Spitsendyk, a compound of spits (“tapering, protruding”) and dyk (“levee”).


Sythuizen

First attested as zithahwsen in 1465. Calque of West Frisian Sythuzen, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Sijte (a personal name) and the plural form of hūs (“house”).


Appelscha

First attested as appels in 1247 and 1251. Borrowed from West Frisian Appelskea, potentially derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian appel (“apple”) and *skea (“forest”); however, the oldest attestations do not support this etymology.

A village in Ooststellingwerf, Friesland, Netherlands


Donkerbroek

First attested as duncbrueck, dumbraech and dongbroec in 1408. Potentially derived from a compound of Dutch Low Saxon dong (“manure, dung”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to donker (“dark”).


Fochteloo

First attested as fyochtelo in 1408. Potentially derived from a compound of a term cognate to vocht (“moisture”) and lo (“light forest”).


Haule

First attested as die hauwele in 1408. Potentially derived from a term cognate to Old English hafola (“head”), referring here to an elevated place or a protruding piece of land.


Haulerwijk

/ˌɦɑu̯.lərˈʋɛi̯k/

First attested as Haulerwijk in 1844. Compound of the toponym Haule and wijk (“secondary canal in a turf extraction area”).


Langedijke

/ˌlɑ.ŋəˈdɛi̯.kə/

First attested as langedijc in 1408. Compound of lang (“long”) and the dative singular form of Middle Dutch dijk (“levee”).


Makkinga

First attested as Mackinge and Mackingen in 1527. Derived from West Frisian Makkinga (a surname).


Nijeberkoop

First attested as oostbrocop and westbrocop in 1320. Derived from a compound of West Frisian nij (“nieuw”), Old Frisian *brôk (“marsh, marshland”) and kope (“purchase”). The element nij was added to distinguish the settlement from Oldeberkoop.
Compare Benschop, Boskoop, Galecop, Gerverscop, Gieltjesdorp, Hei- en Boeicop, Hekendorp, Hoenkoop, Laag-Nieuwkoop, Middelkoop, Nieuwkoop, Oukoop, Overboeicop, Overheicop, Papekop, Reijerscop, Teckop, Vriezekoop, Willeskop, Elskop, Francop, Grevenkop, Heringskoop, Ladekop, Lüderskoop, Neuenkoop, Nincop and Roßkopp.


Oldeberkoop

First attested as brokope in 1232-1233. Potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian ald (“old”), *brôk (“marsh, marshland”) and kope (“purchase”). The element âld was added to distinguish the settlement from Nijeberkoop.
Compare Benschop, Boskoop, Galecop, Gerverscop, Gieltjesdorp, Hei- en Boeicop, Hekendorp, Hoenkoop, Laag-Nieuwkoop, Middelkoop, Nieuwkoop, Oukoop, Overboeicop, Overheicop, Papekop, Reijerscop, Teckop, Vriezekoop, Willeskop, Elskop, Francop, Grevenkop, Heringskoop, Ladekop, Lüderskoop, Neuenkoop, Nincop and Roßkopp.


Waskemeer

First attested as Gr. Waske Meer in 1718. Borrowed from West Frisian Waskemar, derived in turn from a compound of West Frisian waskje (“wash”) and mar (“lake”). Originally a hydronym. Compare Wesch.


Bekenstein

A neighbourhood of Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands


Aekinga

First attested as Aeckinga in the 17th century. Derived from West Frisian Aekinga (a surname).


Bentemaden

Compound of bent (“moor grass, Molinia sp.”) and the plural form of made (“pasture”).


Boekhorst

First attested as Bueckhorst in 1622. Compound of a dialectal form of beuk (“beech, Fagus sp.”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).


Bovenveld

Compound of boven (“upper, up-”) and veld (“field”).


Bûterheideveld

Calque of West Frisian Bûteheidefjild, a compound of bûter (“outer”), heide (“heath, heathland”) and fjild (“field”).


Buttinga

First attested as butinge and buttinga in the 17th century. Derived from West Frisian Buttinga (a surname).


De Knolle

First attested as Knolle in 1622. Derived from Middle Dutch cnol (“small hill, end of a levee”).


De Koelanden

Compound of koe (“cow”) and the plural form of land (“land”).


Deddingabuurt

First attested as Doddingebuyrt in the 17th century. Calque of West Frisian Deddingabuorren, a compound of Deddinga (a surname) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”). The second element was gradually replaced by buurt (“hamlet”). Compare Dedgum.


Drie Tolhekken

Derived from drie (“three”) and the plural form of tolhek (“toll-gate”).


Elleboog

Derived from elleboog (“elbow”). The hamlet is located near a sharp bend in a canal.


Hoogeduurswoude

First attested as Hoog Duirswolde in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Hegeduerswâld, derived in turn from a compound of heech (“high, elevated”), Old Frisian Djoerd (a personal name) and wald (“swamp forest, marsh forest”). The element heech was added to distinguish the settlement from Laagduurswoude.


Laagduurswoude

First attested as Leeg Duirswolde in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Leech Duerswâld, derived in turn from leech (“low”) and a compound of Old Frisian Djoerd (a personal name) and wald (“swamp forest, marsh forest”). The element leech was added to distinguish the settlement from Hoogeduurswoude.


Janssenstichting

Attested as P.W. Janssenstichting in 1958. Compound of Janssen (a surname) and stichting (“foundation”). Named after Peter Wilhelm Janssen, an entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded several social organisations and developed land in the Ooststellingwerf area.


Jardinga

First attested as Jardingermark in 1543. Derived from West Frisian Jardinga (a surname).


Koudenburg

First attested as Koudenburg and Koldenburgh in 1718. Compound of koud (“abandoned, not in use”) and burg (“fortified place, castle”).


't Hoogezand

/ət ˈɦoː.ɣəˌzɑnt/

Compound of hoog (“high, elevated”) and zand (“sand”).


Klazinga

Derived from West Frisian Klazinga (a surname).


Medhuizen

First attested as Mathuysen in 1664. Calque of West Frisian Medhuzen, a compound of med (“meadow”) and the plural form of hûs (“house”).


Nanninga

Derived from West Frisian Nanninga (a surname).


Prandinga

Derived from West Frisian Prandinga (a surname).


Rolpaal

* (Friesland) Derived from rolpaal (“pole used to secure a rope pulling a track boat”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Rolpaol and West Frisian Rolpeal.
* (Zuid-Holland) First attested as Rolpaal in 1936. Derived from rolpaal (“pole used to secure a rope pulling a track boat”).

A hamlet in Westland, South Holland, Netherlands


Schrappinga

First attested as Schrappinga in 1622. Derived from West Frisian Schrappinga (a surname).


Terwisscha

First attested as Terwisch and Ter wijsga in 1565. Compound of an inflected form of te (“at”) and wisch (“wet pasture”).


Veneburen

First attested as vuerbueren in 1543. Calque of West Frisian Finnebuorren, derived in turn from a compound of fean (“peat bog, marsh”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Venekoten

First attested as Venekoeten in 1543. Calque of West Frisian Feanekoaten, a compound of fean (“peat bog, marsh”) and the plural form of kot (“cottage, shack”).


Weper

First attested as by Weper in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian De Weper, of uncertain etymology. Potentially derived from a hydronym derived from or cognate to Old Frisian wapul (“stagnant body of water, swamp”).


Weperpolder

Compound of the toponym Weper and polder (“polder”).


Blesdijke

First attested as blesdic in 1350. Derived from a compound of a variant of either Middle Dutch blasse (“white spot, bald spot”) or a hydronym and dijk (“levee”).

inh

A village in Weststellingwerf, Friesland, Netherlands


Boijl

First attested as boilo in 1320. Compound of either a term cognate to Dutch Low Saxon Bühl (“small hill”), Middle Dutch Bode (a personal name) or boede (“shack, shed, small wooden building”) and lo (“light forest”).


De Blesse

First attested as ter blesse in 1439. Derived from a variant of Middle Dutch blasse (“light spot, bald spot”).


De Hoeve

First attested as Wester Hoeven in 1718. Derived from hoeve (“farmstead”).


Langelille

/ˌlɑ.ŋəˈlɪ.lə/

First attested as Langelijle in 1580. Potentially a compound of lang (“long”) and dialectal lillen (“shake weakly, shudder weakly”) or the hydronym Linde. Originally the name of a road.


Munnekeburen

First attested as monkeburen in 1243. Calque of West Frisian Munnikebuorren, a compound of monnik (“monk”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”). The village was founded by monks from Stavoren.


Noordwolde-Zuid

Compound of the toponym Noordwolde and zuid (“south”).


Oosterstreek

First attested as Oosterstreek in 1974. Compound of ooster (“eastern”) and streek (“row of houses”).


Peperga

First attested as pepergae in 1399. Borrowed from West Frisian Pepergea, a compound of an unclear first element and Old Frisian gâ (“village, village area”). The first element may be a reference to the cultivation of Armoracia rusticana and Lepidium latifolium, both known as peperkruid (pepper herb).


Slijkenburg

First attested as slickenborg in 1398. Compound of slijk (“mud, sludge”) and burg (“manor”). Originally the name of a building.


Sonnega

/ˈsɔ.nəˌɣaː/

First attested as sonnegae in 1399. Borrowed from West Frisian Sonnegae, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Sonne (a personal name) and gâ (“village, village area”).

A village and former municipality of Weststellingwerf, Friesland, Netherlands


Spanga

First attested as spangghe in 1320. Etymology unknown. Potentially derived from a term cognate to Old English spann (“strip of land”), from Middle Dutch spange (“elongated strip of land”) or from an ancient hydronym. The element gea (“village, village area”) is a later addition that developed under influence from neighbouring toponyms. Compare Spanbroek, Spang, Spangen and Spannum.

unk

unknown


Steggerda

First attested as steggerden and steggarden in 1408. Etymology unknown. Unlikely to be a compound of Old Frisian steg (“narrow road, footpath”) and garda (“garden”). The -da ending developed under the influence of nearby toponyms.

unk

unknown


Ter Idzard

First attested as ydzerde in 1320. Derived from an inflected form of te (“at”) and Old Frisian Idzerda (a surname). Originally the name of a fortified manor.


Vinkega

/ˈvɪŋ.kəˌɣaː/

Potentially attested as bennickegae around 1408, attested with certainty as Finckega and Finckegae in 1542-1543. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Finke (a personal name) and gâ (“village, village area”).


Zandhuizen

First attested as Santhuesen, Santhuysen and Zanthuys in 1543. Compound of zand (“sand”) and the plural form of huis (“house”).


Boekelte

First attested as Boekholt in 1718. Compound of a variant of beuk (“beech, Fagus sp.”) and holt (“rising deciduous forest”).

A hamlet in Weststellingwerf, Friesland, Netherlands


Overburen

First attested as Over Buiren in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Oerbuorren, a compound of oer (“over”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Rijsberkampen

First attested as rysborcampe in 1429. Calque of West Frisian Rysberkampen, potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian *rijsbôrt (“waterside where brushwood grows”) and the plural form of kamp (“enclosed piece of land”).


Schoterzijl

First attested as Scoterzyl in 1543. The toponym references a zijl (“discharge sluice”) near Oudeschoot and Nieuweschoot.


Oldeholtpade

First attested as holenpathe juxta liennam in 1204. Compound of oud (“old”), holt (“rising deciduous forest”) and Old Dutch pade (“swamp, marsh”). The element oud was added to distinguish the settlement from Nijeholtpade.


Oldeholtwolde

/ˌɔl.dəˌɦɔltˈʋɔl.də/

First attested as oldeholtwolt in 1320. Compound of oud (“old”), either holt (“rising deciduous forest”) or dialectal hol (“low-lying”) and wold (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). The element oud was added to distinguish the settlement from Nijeholtwolde.


Oldelamer

First attested as oldenlameren in 1320. Compound of oud (“old”) and potentially the hydronym Lemmer or an otherwise unknown toponym Lamer. The element oud was added to distinguish the settlement from Nijelamer.


Oldetrijne

First attested as ostrinde in 1320. Compound of oud (“old”) and Old Frisian trind (“round”). The toponym may derive from the circular shape of the initial village. The element oud was added to distinguish the settlement from Nijetrijne.


Nijeholtpade

First attested as nyeholepat in 1399 and 1408. Compound of nieuw (“new”), holt (“rising deciduous forest”) and Old Dutch pade (“swamp, marsh”). The element nieuw was added to distinguish the settlement from Oldeholtpade.


Nijeholtwolde

/ˌnɛi̯.əˌɦɔltˈʋɔl.də/

First attested as nieholtwolt in 1320. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and either holt (“rising deciduous forest”) or dialectal hol (“low-lying”) and wold (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). The element nieuw was added to distinguish the settlement from Oldeholtwolde.


Nijelamer

First attested as nienlameren in 1320. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and either the hydronym Lemmer or an otherwise unknown toponym Lamer. The element nieuw was added to distinguish the settlement from Oldelamer.


Nijetrijne

First attested as nienwestrinde in 1320. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and Old Frisian trind (“round”). The toponym may derive from the circular shape of the initial village. The element nieuw was added to distinguish the settlement from Oldetrijne.


Het Meer

Attested as Grote Meer in 1563. Derived from meer (“lake”). Named after a former lake. Formerly an independent hamlet.
See also West Frisian De Mar.

A neighbourhood of Heerenveen, Friesland, Netherlands


Nijehaske

/ˌnɛi̯.əˈɦɑs.kə/

First attested as nya hascha in 1496. Borrowed from West Frisian Nijehaske, probably derived from a compound of Old Frisian nia (“new”) and *haske (“a species of grass”). The element nij was added to distinguish the settlement from Oudehaske.
The neighbourhood is named after the village.

De Fryske Marren
De Fryske Marren#English

A village in De Fryske Marren, Friesland, Netherlands


Skoaterwâld

Borrowed from West Frisian Skoaterwâld. Blend of Skoatterlân + wâld (“forest”).


De Greiden

Borrowed from West Frisian De Greiden, derived from the plural form of greide (“grassland, pasture”).


Fonteinslanden

A neighbourhood of Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


De Wiken

Derived from the plural form of West Frisian wyk (“secondary canal in a turf extraction area”). The toponym references the many canals around Drachten.

bor

A neighbourhood of Smallingerland, Friesland, Netherlands


De Drait

Attested as Drait, De in 1994. Derived from the hydronym West Frisian De Drait.


De Singels

Derived from the plural form of singel (“town canal”). The toponym refers to the many canals running through Drachten.


De Swetten

Derived from the plural form of West Frisian swette (“boundary, boundary ditch”).


De Trisken

Derived from the plural form of West Frisian treaske (“land not in cultivation”).


De Venen

Derived from the plural form of veen (“peat bog, marsh”).


Blaauwhof

A neighbourhood of De Fryske Marren, Friesland, Netherlands


Zuiderveld

Compound of zuider (“southern”) and veld (“field”).


Westermeer

Compound of wester (“western”) and meer (“lake”).


Trebolbuurt

A neighbourhood of Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands


Professorenbuurt

Both compounds of the plural form of professor (“professor”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after famous academics.

A neighbourhood of Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands


Kaatsersbuurt

Compound of the plural form of kaatser (“Frisian handball player”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous Frisian handball players.


Hemdijk

First attested as op hendijck [read: hemdijck] in 1452. Compound of either West Frisian hem (“inland polder”) or ham (“alluvial land in the bend of a river”) and dijk (“levee”).
See also West Frisian Himdyk.

A neighbourhood of Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


Noorderhoek

Compound of noorder (“northern”) and hoek (“corner”).


De Domp

Attested as Domp in 1899. Derived from West Frisian domp (“chunk, lump”), here referring to a type of turf. Alternatively, the toponym may derive from the name of a farmhouse; in this case, it may derive from domp (“bittern, Botaurus stellaris”).


Tinga

First attested as int jnghae in 1494. Derived from a contracted compound of Old Frisian in (“in”), hit (“the”) and inga (“inner village area”).


Duinterpen

First attested as Doingen terp and Doeinge terp in 1511. Compound of an older form of West Frisian Donia (a surname) and the plural form of terp (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to duin (“dune”).
See also West Frisian Dúnterpen.


Potmargezone

Compound of the hydronym Potmarge and zone (“zone”).

A neighbourhood of Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands


Achter de Hoven

Derived from achter (“behind”) and the plural form of hof (“garden”). The neighbourhood is located on an area which formerly housed communal gardens.


Schepenbuurt

All compounds of the plural form of schip (“ship”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after ships.

A neighbourhood of Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Veenendaal, Utrecht, Netherlands


Oranjewijk

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

A neighbourhood of Aalsmeer, North Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Waterland, North Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Barendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Leiderdorp, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Lisse, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Waddinxveen, South Holland, Netherlands


Huizum

First attested as husem in 1430. Derived from the dative plural form of Old Frisian hūs (“house”). Formerly an independent village.
See also West Frisian Huzum.


Bilgaard

First attested as bolgaerd in 1440. Potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian *Bullinga (a surname) and werd (“terp, artificial mound used for habitation”). A reading of the first element as bol (“rounded elevated place”) is less likely. Compare Wijtgaard.


Nieuwestad

First attested in 1456. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and stad (“city”).


Camminghaburen

First attested as kampenggabure around 1200. Calque of West Frisian Kammingabuorren, a compound of Old Frisian Camminga (a surname) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”). Originally the name of a castle.
See also West Frisian Kammingabuorren.


Techum

First attested as dacheim in 944. Borrowed from West Frisian Techum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Daca (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Wiarda

Borrowed from West Frisian Wiarda (a surname). Named after Wiarda State, a former mansion named in turn after its owners.


Jabikswoude

Compound of the Frisian form of the name of Saint Jacob and woud (“wood”). The neighbourhood is located close to the Frisian stretch of the Camino de Santiago.


Hollanderwijk

/ˈɦɔˌlɑn.dərˌʋɛi̯k/

Compound of Hollander (“inhabitant of Holland”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The toponym refers to the Hollanderdijk, a levee constructed in the 13th century.


Jan van Scorelbuurt

Compound of the name of Jan van Scorel and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous Renaissance artists.


Nijlân

Attested as het Nieuwland in 1846. Borrowed from West Frisian Nijlân, a compound of nij (“new”) and lân (“land”). The toponym contrasts with Aldlân.


Aldlân

Borrowed from West Frisian Aldlân, a compound of âld (“old”) and lân (“land”). The toponym contrasts with Nijlân.


Oldegalileën

Compound of oud (“old”) and Galilea (“Galilee”). Named after a former monastery.


Transvaalwijk

All compounds of the toponym Transvaal and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after South African political and military figures.

A neighbourhood of Baarn, Utrecht, Netherlands


Vrijheidswijk

Compound of vrijheid (“liberty”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood was intially called Lekkumerend; its name was changed in the 1980s in an attempt to rid it of its poor image.


Valeriuskwartier

Compound of Valerius (a surname) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous composers.


Heechterp

First attested as Terp in 1511. Borrowed from West Frisian Heechterp, derived in turn from a compound of heech (“high, elevated”) and terp (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Blitsaerd

Borrowed from West Frisian Blitsaerd, a compound of a term cognate to blinken (“flicker, shine”) and weer (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Molenpad

Compound of molen (“mill”) and pad (“path”).


Akmarijp

First attested as ackrommarijp in 1315. Derived from a compound of the toponym Akkrum and Old Frisian ripe (“edge, bank”).

A village in De Fryske Marren, Friesland, Netherlands


Bakhuizen

First attested as backhuysen in 1412. Calque of West Frisian Bakhuzen, derived from the plural form of bakhûs (“building in which bread and cattle feed were produced”).


Bantega

First attested as Bantega in 1974. Compound of the toponym Bant (derived from bant (“area, inhabited area”)) and West Frisian ga (“village, village area”). Originally called Echtenpolder, a compound of the toponym Echten and polder (“polder”).


Boornzwaag

First attested as bennigaswach in the 13th century. Calque of West Frisian Boarnsweach, a compound of Old Frisian Benninga (a surname) or Bonninga and swâg (“pasture, land where cattle is kept”).


Delfstrahuizen

First attested as nye delfsterhuisen and olde delfsterhuisen in 1408. Borrowed from a compound of West Frisian delf (“dug watercourse”) and the plural form of hûs (“house”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Dijken

First attested as In de Dijcken in 1505. Borrowed from West Frisian Diken, derived from the plural form of dyk (“levee”).


Doniaga

First attested as doyenga in 1448. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Donia (a surname) and gâ (“village, village area”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an older version of the Frisian name.


Echtenerbrug

First attested as Echterbrug in 1718. Compound of the toponym Echten and brug (“bridge”).


Elahuizen

First attested as elahuysen in 1412. Calque of West Frisian Ealahuzen, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Ele (a personal name) and the plural form of hūs (“house”).


Follega

/ˈfɔ.ləˌɣaː/

First attested as ecclesia Folcolfi in the 13th century. Calque of West Frisian Follegea, a compound derived from Old Frisian Folle (a personal name) and gâ (“village, village area”).


Goingarijp

First attested as godinriip in the 13th century. Calque of West Frisian Goaiïngaryp, a compound of the toponym Goaiïnga and Old Frisian ripe (“edge, bank”).


Harich

First attested as with certainty as harich in 1245. Borrowed from West Frisian Harich, derived in turn from Proto-Germanic *harug (“rockpile, holy place”). Compare Hargen, Kethel and Harrow.


Haskerhorne

First attested as hascherahorna in 1333. Calque of West Frisian Haskerhoarne, a compound of the toponym Aldehaske and horne (“corner, bend”).


Idskenhuizen

First attested as eesken hwsen in 1495. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Eesk (a personal name) or Eeske and the plural form of hūs (“house”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier variant of the Frisian name.


Kolderwolde

First attested as kolderwout in 1398. Calque of West Frisian Kolderwâlde, a compound of the toponym Koudum and Old Frisian wāld (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).


Langweer

First attested as languere in the 13th century. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian lang (“long”) and weer (“plot of land, landed property”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.

A village and former municipality of De Fryske Marren, Friesland, Netherlands


Legemeer

First attested as nouimeis in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Legemar, a compound of leech (“low”) and mar (“lake”). The village was formerly located next to a marshland which may have held the body of water the toponym derives from.


Mirns

First attested with certainty as midlinghe around 1243-1254. Derived from Old Frisian middila (“middle, mid-”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-. The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Oudehaske

/ˌɑu̯.dəˈɦɑs.kə/

First attested as hasca in 1315. Borrowed from West Frisian Aldehaske, probably derived from a compound of Old Frisian ald (“old”) and *haske (“a species of grass”). The element âld was added to distinguish the settlement from Nijehaske.


Nijemirdum

First attested as nuwe merden in 1399. Presumably derived from a compound of Old Frisian nī (“new”) and Proto-Germanic *mari (“lake, pool”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix *-iþi. The element nij was added to distinguish the settlement from Oudemirdum.


Oudemirdum

First attested as mordum in 1245. Derived from a compound of oud (“old”) and presumably a compound of Proto-Germanic *mari (“lake”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix *-iþi. The element âld was added to distinguish the settlement from Nijemirdum.


Oldeouwer

First attested as antiqua huer in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Alde Ouwer, derived in turn from Old Frisian ald (“old”) and ower (“bank, strip of land next to a watercourse”).


Oosterzee

First attested as osterse in 1132. Calque of West Frisian Eastersee, a compound derived from Proto-Germanic *austra- (“eastern”) and *saiwi (“sea, lake”).


Ouwster-Nijega

/ˌɑu̯.stərˈnɛi̯.əˌɣaː/

First attested as Oester Nyegae in 1505. Borrowed from West Frisian Ousternijegea, derived from the toponym Ouwer (derived in turn from Old Frisian ower (“bank, strip of land next to a watercourse”)) and a compound of nī (“new”) and gâ (“village, village area”).


Ouwsterhaule

First attested as haula in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Ousterhaule, derived from a compound of the toponym Ouwer (derived in turn from Old Frisian ower (“bank, strip of land next to a river”)) and potentially a term cognate to Old English hafola (“head”), referring here to an elevated place.


Rijs

First attested as riis in 1333. Likely derived from a term cognate to rijs (“young branch, twig, brushwood”).


Rotstergaast

First attested as rutnergast in 1315. Borrowed from West Frisian Rotstergaast, a compound of the toponym Rottum and Old Frisian gast (“elevated sandy land”).


Rotsterhaule

First attested as rottehaule in 1393. Borrowed from West Frisian Rotsterhaule, a compound of the toponym Rottum and an element potentially cognate to Old English hafola (“head”), referring here to an elevated place.


Ruigahuizen

First attested as rughahusem in 1243-1254. Borrowed from West Frisian Rûgehuzen, a compound of either Old Frisian rug (“rough, wild”) or Roege (a personal name) and the plural form of hūs (“house”).


Scharsterbrug

First attested as Scharsterbrug in 1847. Compound of the hydronym Scharster and brug (“bridge”).


Sint Nicolaasga

First attested as s'tum Nycolaum in the 13th century. Calque of West Frisian Sint Nikelsgea, a compound of the name of Saint Nicholas and Old Frisian gâ (“village, village area”).


Sintjohannesga

First attested as Sint Jansga in 1408. Calque of West Frisian Sint-Jânsgea, a compound of the name of Saint John and Old Frisian gâ (“village, village area”).


Snikzwaag

First attested as sneckswach in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Sniksweach, a compound of Old Frisian snik (“protruding”) and swâg (“pasture, land where cattle is kept”).


Sondel

First attested as syndele in 1422. Borrowed from West Frisian Sondel, potentially derived from a compound of a variant of Old Frisian sond (“sand”) and lo (“light forest”).


Terhorne

First attested as ter herna in 1491. Calque of West Frisian Terherne, derived from an inflected form of te (“at”) and Old Frisian hern (“corner, bend”).


Terkaple

First attested as cappelghe in the 13th century. Derived from a compound of te (“at”) and Medieval Latin cappella (“chapel”), whence Dutch kapel. Named after a chapel built by the Oenema family.


Teroele

First attested as olis in 1482. Borrowed from West Frisian Teroele, a compound of te (“at”) and Old Frisian ôl (“land next to water, humid low-lying land”).


Tjerkgaast

First attested as tzerckgeest in 1413. Borrowed from West Frisian Tsjerkgaast, a compound of Old Frisian tzercka (“church”) and gast (“elevated sandy land”).


Vegelinsoord

First attested as Stobbegat in 1913. Compound of Vegelin van Claerbergen (a surname) and oord (“place”). Originally named after a hydronym. The village was renamed in honour of the Vegelin van Claerbergen family around 1955.


Wijckel

First attested with certainty as wijckel in 1412. Borrowed from West Frisian Wikel, potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian Wike (a personal name) and lo (“light forest”).


Ballingbuur

First attested as Balling Buir in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Ballingbuer, derived from a compound of Balling (a surname) and buer (“house, cottage”).

A hamlet in De Fryske Marren, Friesland, Netherlands


Bargebek

First attested as Bargebek in 1936. Borrowed from West Frisian De Bargebek, a compound of baarch (“pig”) and bek (“head”). Originally the name of a field shaped roughly like a pig's head.


Boornzwaag over de Wielen

Calque of West Frisian Boarnsweach oer de Wielen, derived from the toponym Boarnsweach, oer (“over”) and the plural form of wiel (“kolk lake”). The settlement is separated from the rest of Boornzwaag by a set of lakes.


Commissiepolle

Compound of commissie (“commission”) and polle (“overgrown sandy hill, elevated place”). Precisely what the element commissie refers to is unclear.


De Rijlst

First attested as De Kijl[read: De Rijl] in 1700. Borrowed from West Frisian De Rylst, derived in turn from ryl (“clear strip of land in a heathland”).


Delburen

First attested as Delburen in 1861. Calque of West Frisian Delbuorren, a compound of del (“dale”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Finkeburen

First attested as Finkeburen in 1851-1855. Calque of West Frisian Finkebuorren, a compound of either Finke (a personal name), vinke (“poor-quality turf”) or fink (“common chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Hooibergen

First attested as Hoeyberghe in 1530. Compound of Old Frisian hē (“hay”) and the dative singular form of berch (“hill, elevated place”).


Huisterheide

/ˌɦœy̯s.tərˈɦɛi̯.də/

Derived from a contraction of huis (“house”), an inflected form of te (“at”) and heide (“heath, heathland”). Originally the name of an inn.


Nieuw Amerika

First attested as Nij-Amerika in 1899. Calque of West Frisian Nij Amerika, derived from nij (“new”) and Amerika (“America”). Named after the continent.


Noed

First attested as op die Noed in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian De Noed, derived in turn from noed (“care, worry”), referring here to a plot of land requiring a lot of maintenance.


Onland

First attested as Onland ('t) in 1899. Calque of West Frisian It Unlân, derived from ûnlân (“swampland, low-quality land”).


Spannenburg

First attested as Spannenberg in 1874. Allegedly named after the owner of the inn around which the settlement developed.


Tacozijl

First attested as taeckazyl in 1475. Calque of West Frisian Teakesyl, a compound of Old Frisian Take (a personal name) and sīl (“discharge sluice”).


Trophorne

First attested as Traphorne in 1511. Derived from a contracted compound of an inflected form of te (“at”), op (“up”) and horn (“corner of a levee”).


Tweehuis

First attested in the early 18th century. Calque of West Frisian Twahûs, a compound of twa (“two”) and hûs (“house”).


Vinkeburen

Calque of West Frisian Finkebuorren, potentially a compound of finke (“low-quality turf”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Vrisburen

First attested as Vrisbuiren in the 18th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Frisbuorren, a compound of an unclear first element and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Westend

Calque of West Frisian Westein, a compound of west (“west-”) and ein (“end”).


Westerend-Harich

Calque of West Frisian Westerein Harich, derived from a compound of wester (“western”), ein (“end”) and the toponym Harich.


Zevenbuurt

First attested as Zevenbuurt in 1936. Compound of zeven (“seven”) and buurt (“hamlet”).


Sneek

First attested as sneke in the 13th century. Derived from Old Frisian snik (“protruding, tapering”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an older version of the Frisian name.
See also West Frisian Snits.

der

A city and former municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


Deersum

First attested as deersum in 1427. Borrowed from West Frisian Dearsum, likely derived from a compound of Old Frisian *Diuara (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).

A village in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


Poppingawier

/ˈpɔ.pɪŋ.ɣaːˌʋiːr/

First attested as popengwere in 1401. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Poppinga (a surname) and weer (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Rauwerd

First attested as rawertham in the 13th century. Derived from a compound of Proto-Germanic *hriad (“reed”) and Old Frisian werd (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name. Compare Raard.

A village and former municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


Sijbrandaburen

First attested as zibrandaburghe in 1333. Calque of West Frisian Sibrandabuorren, a compound of Old Frisian Sibrand (a personal name) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Terzool

First attested as in zole in 1335. Borrowed from West Frisian Tersoal, derived from a compound of an inflected form of te (“at”) and soal (“ditch, canal”).


Bozum

First attested as bosingum in 1260. Borrowed from West Frisian Boazum, derived in turn from a contracted compound of Old Frisian Bose (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and hēm (“home, settlement”). Compare Boesingheliede.


Britswerd

First attested as bretsenewarth in the second half of the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Britswert, derived from a compound of a term related to Old Frisian britsen (“break, shatter”) and werd (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Oosterwierum

First attested as aesterwerum in 1319. Borrowed from West Frisian Easterwierrum, a compound of Old Frisian aester (“eastern”) and the dative plural form of weer (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The element easter was added to distinguish the settlement from Lutkewierum.


Lutkewierum

First attested as liticawerum in 1381. Calque of West Frisian Lytsewierrum, a compound of Old Frisian lītik (“little, small”) (from Proto-West Germanic *lūtil, from Proto-Germanic *lūtilaz) and the dative plural form of weer (“artificial mound used for habitation”) (probably related to *warjan (“to ward off, defend, protect”)). The element lyts was added to distinguish the settlement from Grotewierum.


Hidaard

First attested as hedawere in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Hidaard, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Heda (a personal name) and werd (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Hennaard

Potentially attested as hanwurf [read: hanwurt] in 944, attested with certainty as hernawort in 1319. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian herna (“corner”) and wert (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an older version of the Frisian name.


Itens

First attested as ytzinse in 1381. Borrowed from West Frisian Itens, derived in turn from Old Frisian Ite (a personal name) or Itse suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-.


Kubaard

First attested as cubawerth in the second half of the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Kûbaard, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Cuba (a personal name) and werth (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Roodhuis

First attested as Roodhuis in 1861. Calque of West Frisian Reahûs, a compound of read (“red”) and hûs (“house”). Compare Blauwhuis.


Wieuwerd

First attested as wiwerth in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Wiuwert, derived in turn from Old Frisian Wige (a personal name) or (less likely) *Wieu and werth (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Wommels

First attested as wimelinghe in the second half of the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Wommels, derived in turn from Old Frisian *Winiwald (a personal name) or *Wimila suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-.


Abbega

First attested as abbahem in 1250-1275. Borrowed from West Frisian Abbegea, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Abbe (a personal name) and gâ (“village, village area”). The second element was initially hēm (“home, settlement”).


Allingawier

/ˈɑ.lɪŋ.ɣaːˌʋiːr/

First attested as alingwere around 1275. Borrowed from West Frisian Allingawier, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Ale (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and wier (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Breezanddijk

First attested as Breezanddijk in 1973. Compound of the name of the construction island Breezand (derived from a compound of breed (“broad”) and zand (“sand”)) and dijk (“levee”).

A hamlet in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


Burgwerd

First attested as borchwarth in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Burchwert, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian burg (“castle, levee”) and werd (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Cornwerd

First attested as quirnifurt in the 9th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Koarnwert, derived in turn from a compound of Proto-Germanic *kwirnu (“quern”) and wrt (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Dedgum

First attested as deddingiuuerbe in 855. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Deddo (a personal name), likely suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-, and werf (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The second element was gradually replaced by hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an older variant of the Frisian name. Compare Deddingabuurt.


Exmorra

Potentially attested as aspanmora in 855, attested with certainty as exmorra in the 13th century. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian ēk (“oak, Quercus sp.”) and mora (“moor, bog, place where salt is extracted”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier variant of the Frisian name.


Ferwoude

First attested as forwalda in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Ferwâlde, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian for (“forward, front”) and wald (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).


Folsgare

First attested as ffoldesgare in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Folsgeare, potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian Foldo (a personal name) and gâra (“protruding piece of land”).


Gaast

First attested as lutekagast in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Gaast, derived in turn from Old Frisian gāst (“elevated sandy land”).


Gaastmeer

First attested with certainty as gersmere in 1245. Calque of West Frisian De Gaastmar, derived in turn from Old Frisian gers (“grass”) and mere (“body of water, watercourse”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to gaast (“elevated sandy land”). Compare Geestdorp.


Gauw

First attested as ghawe and ghawee in 1482. Borrowed from West Frisian Gau, derived form Old Frisian gawei (“connecting road”). Compare Delfgauw, Gaag and Gawege.


Goënga

/ˈɣoː.ənˌɣaː/

First attested as goingum in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Goaiïngea, derived in turn from the dative plural form of Old Frisian Goinga (a surname) or, alternatively, a compound of Goinga and hēm (“home, settlement”). The element ga (“village, village area”) is a later addition.


Greonterp

First attested as grewingdorp in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Greonterp, a compound of an uncertain first element and Old Frisian dorp (“farmstead, subsidiary settlement”). The first element may be related to greva (“dig, excavate”). The second element was gradually reinterpreted to terp (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Hartwerd

First attested as hertwarth in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Hartwert, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Harte (a personal name) and wert (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Heeg

First attested with certainty as hagakerke in 1245. Borrowed from West Frisian Heech, derived in turn from a compound of Proto-Germanic *hagan (“bush, hedge”) and kerk (“church”).


Hemelum

First attested as hemelem around 1243-1245. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Hemele (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Hichtum

First attested as hetlum [read: hectum] in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Hichtum, potentially derived from Old Frisian *Higt (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Hieslum

First attested as hasalon and hasulun around 825-842. Borrowed from West Frisian Hieslum, probably derived in turn from the dative plural form of Old Frisian hasal (“hazel, Corylus avellana”).


Hommerts

First attested as humerke in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian De Hommerts, potentially derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Huga (a personal name) or the demonym Hugas and merke (“boundary, borderland, delineated area”).


Idsegahuizum

First attested as ytzinghahusum in the 13th century. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Idsinga (a surname) and the dative plural form of hūs (“house”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier variant of the Frisian name.


Idzega

/ˈɪt.zəˌɣaː/

First attested with certainty as edeswald in 1245. Borrowed from West Frisian Idzegea, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Iddo (a personal name) or Ede and gâ (“village, village area”). The second element was initially wald (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).


IJsbrechtum

First attested as jsbrectum in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Ysbrechtum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian IJsbrecht (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Indijk

* (Friesland, village) First attested as indyck in 1449. Borrowed from West Frisian Yndyk, derived in turn from Old Frisian indīk (“inland levee, levee running across a low-lying area”).
* (Utrecht) Derived from Middle Dutch indijc (“inland levee”).
* (Friesland, hamlet) First attested as Yndick in 1511. Borrowed from West Frisian Yndyk, derived in turn from Old Frisian indīk (“inland levee, levee running across a low-lying area”).

A hamlet and former municipality of Woerden, Utrecht, Netherlands


Het Heidenschap

First attested as Heijdenscip and Heijdenscop in 1511. Calque of West Frisian It Heidenskip, derived from heidenskip (“overgrown area”).


Jutrijp

First attested as ryp in 1482. Borrowed from West Frisian Jutryp, derived in turn from a compound of an unclear first element and Old Frisian ripe (“edge, bank”). The first element may be Jort (a personal name) or iet (“hole”).


Kimswerd

First attested as kemmerswerth in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Kimswert, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Kemme (a personal name) and werd (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Kornwerderzand

Attested as Kornwerderzand in 1936. Compound of the toponym Cornwerd and zand (“sand”). Originally the name of a sand bar later used as a construction island.


Koudum

First attested as coluuidum in 855. Borrowed from West Frisian Koudum, potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian col (“charcoal”) and the dative plural form of widu (“forest, brushwood”).


Koufurderrige

First attested as koefoerde, kwfoerde and koefoerdt in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian Kûfurderrige, derived from a compound of the hydronym Kûfurd and rige (“row of houses, embankment”). The hydronym derives from a compound of ko (“cow”) and furde (“ford”).


Laaxum

First attested with certainty as laxnum in 1245. Borrowed from West Frisian Laaksum, of uncertain etymology. Potentially derived from a prehistoric hydronym.


Loënga

First attested as loinghum in 1335. Borrowed from West Frisian Loaiïngea, derived in turn from the dative plural form of Old Frisian Loijnga (a surname). The element ga (“village, village area”) is a later addition.


Lollum

First attested as lolinghum in the second half of the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Lollum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Lolle (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”). Compare Lolworth and Lullington.


Longerhouw

/ˈlɔ.ŋərˌɦɑu̯/

First attested as langherahof in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Longerhou, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian long (“long”) and hof (“farmstead, homestead”).


Molkwerum

First attested as molkenhuzen in 1398. Likely derived from a compound of Old Frisian Molke (a personal name) and weer (“plot of land, landed property”) or werve (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an older variant of the Frisian name.


Nijhuizum

First attested as nyahusen in 1449. Borrowed from West Frisian Nijhuzum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian nī (“new”) and the dative plural form of hūs (“house”).


Nijland

First attested as nova terra in 1230. Calque of West Frisian Nijlân, derived from nijlân (“newly cultivated land”).


Offingawier

/ˈɔ.fɪŋ.ɣaːˌʋiːr/

First attested as vffenwere in the 13th century. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Offinga (a surname) and wier (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier variant of the Frisian name.


Oosthem

* (village) First attested as aesthem in 1453. Calque of West Frisian Easthim, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian āst (“east”) and hēm (“home, settlement”) or hem (“corner of alluvial land, inland polder”). The element east was added to distinguish the settlement from Westhem.
* (hamlet) First attested as Oestheem in 1525. Calque of West Frisian Easthim, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian āst (“east”) and hēm (“home, settlement”) or hem (“corner of alluvial land, inland polder”).


Oppenhuizen

First attested as upmahusum and upmanhusum in the 13th century. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian upman (“inhabitant of an upstream area, inhabitant of an elevated area”) and the plural form of hūs (“house”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier variant of the Frisian name.


Parrega

/ˈpɑ.rəˌɣaː/

First attested as epangne [read: epenregae] in 1275. Borrowed from West Frisian Parregea, of unknown etymology. Proposed derivations from a personal name or a compound of a demonym derived from Old Frisian up (“up, upper”) and ein (“end”) and gâ (“village, village area”)

unk

unknown


Piaam

First attested as pyangum in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Piaam, likely derived in turn from Old Frisian *Pya (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Pingjum

First attested as penningem and pinnengum in the 13th century. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Penne (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Sandfirden

First attested with certainty as sandforde in 1245. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian sant (“sand”) and forde (“ford, crossing”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Scharl

First attested as scarle in 1412. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian schar (“share in communal land”), schaar (“land next to water, bank”) or skerne (“manure”) and lo (“light forest”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier variant of the Frisian name.


Scharnegoutum

Potentially attested as scharnum in 1200, attested with certainty as scharnum in 1347. Potentially derived from a compound of skarne (“manure, dungheap”) and Old Frisian hēm (“home, settlement”) and a compound of Golda (a personal name) or gold (“gold”) and hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Schettens

First attested as sceddanuurthi in 855. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian *Sceddi (a personal name) or *Scetti suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and wurthi (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The element wurthi disappeared over time. The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name. Compare Schietecoven.


Schraard

First attested as scadawerth in the 13th century. Potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian skred (“isolated plot of land”) and werd (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Smallebrugge

First attested as smalerbrugghen in 1422. Calque of West Frisian Smelbrêge, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian smel (“narrow”) and bregge (“bridge”).


Tirns

First attested as terdenghe in the 13th century. Derived from Old Frisian Teerd (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-. The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier variant of the Frisian name.


Tjalhuizum

First attested as tyelahusum in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Tsjalhuzum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Tjalle (a personal name) or Tzaling and the dative plural form of hūs (“house”).


Tjerkwerd

First attested as kercwere in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Tsjerkwert, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian tzercka (“church”) and werve (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The second element was gradually reinterpreted to wert (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Uitwellingerga

/œy̯tˈʋɛ.lɪ.ŋərˌɣaː/

First attested as wolprandeskerke in 1328. Originally derived from a compound of Old Frisian Wolprand (a personal name) and tzercka (“church”). The toponym was later renamed to a compound of ūt (“out-, outer”), an otherwise unknown toponym *Wallinge and gâ (“village, village area”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Westhem

Potentially attested as westhem, alias hemdijck in the 13th century, attested with certainty as westhem in 1452. Calque of West Frisian Westhim, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian west (“west”) and hēm (“home, settlement”) or hem (“corner of alluvial land, inland polder”). The element west was added to distinguish the settlement from Oosthem.


Wolsum

First attested as wilzen in 1404. Borrowed from West Frisian Wolsum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Willa (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”). Compare Welsum, Wilsum and Wilsum.


Woudsend

First attested as woldesende in 1337. Calque of West Frisian Wâldsein, a compound of Old Frisian wald (“marsh forest, swamp forest”) and ende (“end”).


Ypecolsga

First attested with certainty as ypekaldege in 1245. Borrowed from West Frisian Ypekolsgea, or uncertain etymology. Proposed derivations from a compound of Old Frisian Ipe (a personal name), kol (“elevated place”) and gâ (“village, village area”) or a corruption of *Hippolitusga do not match with the oldest attestations.


Aaksens

First attested as Aaxens in 1718. Borrowed from West Frisian Aaksens, likely derived in turn from Old Frisian Aesga (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-.


Abbegaasterketting

First attested as Abbegaster Ketting Huys in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Abbegeaster Ketting, derived from the toponym Abbegea and ketting (“chain”). The toponym refers to a chain drawn across a nearby river as part of a toll post.


Abbegaasterrige

First attested as Abbegatster Rijge in 1853. Calque of West Frisian Abbegeaster Rige, derived from the toponym Abbegea and rige (“row of houses, embankment”).


Andelahuizen

First attested as Andlahuysen in 1543. Calque of West Frisian Andelahuzen, a compound of Andela (a surname) and the plural form of hûs (“house”).


Angterp

First attested as aucterp in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian Eangterp, potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian Andger (a personal name) and therp (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Arkum

First attested as Arcum in 1664. Borrowed from West Frisian Arkum. Difficult to interpret due to a paucity of old attestations. Potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian Arke (a personal name) or Adrik and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Atzeburen

First attested as aetzabuyren in 1478. Calque of West Frisian Atsebuorren, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Atze (a personal name) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Baarderburen

First attested as Bairdt and Baerdt in the 16th century. Calque of West Frisian Baarderbuorren, derived in turn from a toponym Baard and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Baburen

First attested as Baeburen in 1529. Calque of West Frisian Beabuorren, a compound of an unclear first element and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”). The first element may be a personal name or baat (“benefit”).


Barsum

First attested as Berswert in 1528. Borrowed from West Frisian Barsum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Beer (a personal name) and wert (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The second element was gradually replaced by hēm (“home, settlement”).


Bernsterburen

First attested as Bernsera gued in 1506. Borrowed from West Frisian Barnsterbuorren, derived from a compound of an otherwise unknown toponym Beerns or Berns and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Bittens

Potentially attested as bottinge in the 10th century, attested with certainty as bittens in 1480. Borrowed from West Frisian Bittens, of unknown etymology. Potentially derived from a personal name.

unk

unknown


Flansum

First attested as flansem in 1466. Borrowed from West Frisian Flânsum, potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian Flanso (a personal name) or Flandso and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Engwerd

First attested as aegenwyrd in 1467. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian Ane (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and wyrd (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


De Bieren

First attested as De Bieren in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian De Bieren, potentially derived from the plural form of Old Frisian buer (“house, cottage”).


De Grits

Borrowed from West Frisian De Grits, potentially derived from Old Frisian Gert (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-.


De Klieuw

First attested as Klijw and Cliw in 1511. Borrowed from West Frisian De Kliuw, derived in turn from klief (“type of lock”).


Grotewierum

First attested as Groterwierum in 1529. Calque of West Frisian Greate Wierrum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian grāt (“great, big”) (from Proto-West Germanic *graut, from Proto-Germanic *grautaz) and the dative plural form of wier (“artificial mound used for habitation”) (probably related to *warjan (“to ward off, defend, protect”)). The element great was added to distinguish the settlement from Lutkewierum.


Hidaarderzijl

First attested as Hidaarder Zyl in the 18th century. Calque of West Frisian Hidaardersyl, derived from a compound of the toponym Hidaard and syl (“lift-lock”).


Hoekens

First attested as huckens in 1451. Borrowed from West Frisian Hoekens.


Kleiterp

First attested as claterp in 1452. Calque of West Frisian Klaeiterp, derived from a compound of Old Frisian klāi (“clay”) and terp (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Kromwal

First attested as Cromwal and Krum Wal in 1511. Calque of West Frisian Kromwâl, a compound of krom (“bent”) and wâl (“embankment, levee”).


Westerlittens

First attested as letenzera zyl in 1469. Compound of wester (“western, west-”) and Old Frisian Lêta (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-. The Frisian name is an independent development of the toponym. The element wester was added to distinguish the settlement from Oosterlittens.


Meilahuizen

First attested as meyla huus in 1491. Calque of West Frisian Meilahuzen, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Meila (a personal name) and the plural form of hūs (“house”).


Montsamaburen

First attested as Monthiema sate in 1536. Calque of West Frisian Monsamabuorren, a compound of Old Frisian Montsema (a surname) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Schrok

First attested as Eeskwert in the 19th century. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from West Frisian schrikken (“jump”), referring here to a strange bend in a nearby river.


Swaanwerd

First attested as Swammert in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian Swaenwert, potentially derived from Old Frisian Swaan (a personal name) and wert (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Kerkeburen

First attested as kerkeburen in 1583. Calque of West Frisian Tsjerkbuorren, a compound of tsjerk (“church”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Bloemkamp

First attested as Floridi Campi in 1200. Calque of West Frisian Blomkamp, a compound of blom (“flower”) and kamp (“field”). Originally the name of a Bernardine monastery.


Bonjeterp

First attested as Bonterp in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian Bonjeterp, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Bonninga (a surname) and terp (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Bootland

First attested as Bootland in 1664. Calque of West Frisian Boatlân, a compound of Bote or Boate and lân (“land”).


Laad en Zaad

Laad is first attested as lanfurt around 825-842. Zaad is first attested as zidwaerde in 1398. Laad is borrowed from West Frisian Laard, and is likely derived from a compound of Old Frisian *lank (“long”) and uurð (“artificial mound used for habitation”). Zaad is borrowed from West Frisian Saard, and is likely derived from a compound of Old Frisian sâtha (“sod of grass”), sâth (“source, well”) or suth (“south”) and werd (“artificial mound used for habitation”). Compare for Zaad Sauwerd.


Bovenburen

First attested as BOVENBUREN in 1840. Calque of West Frisian Boppebuorren, a compound of boppe (“upstream, inland”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


De Band

First attested as in der Band in 1511. Borrowed from West Frisian De Band, derived in turn from Old Frisian bant (“area, inhabited area”).


De Blokken

First attested as dae blocken in 1493. Calque of West Frisian De Blokken, derived in turn from the plural form of Old Frisian blok (“farmland enclosed by a ditch or fence”). Compare Blokum.


De Hel

First attested in 1700. Borrowed from West Frisian De Hel, of uncertain etymology. Potentially derived from Old Frisian hil (“hill, elevated place”), hel (“low-lying swampland”) or hellen (“place where turf is dried”).


De Kat

Borrowed from West Frisian Kat, derived in turn from kat (“type of sluice”). Named after a nearby sluice.


De Nes

* (Friesland) First attested as Nes in 1525. Borrowed from West Frisian De Nes, derived in turn from Old Frisian nes (“headland, spit”).
* (Noord-Holland) Attested as Nes in 1839-1859. Derived from nes (“headland, spit”).

A hamlet in Texel, North Holland, Netherlands


De Rode Schuur

Calque of West Frisian Rea Skuorre, derived from rea (“red”) and skuorre (“barn”). Originally the name of a farmhouse.


De Weeren

Potentially attested as werem in 1379, attested with certainty as weerem in 1431. Borrowed from West Frisian De Wearen, derived in turn from the dative plural form of Old Frisian weer (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Dijksterburen

Potentially attested as Dixherne in 1543, attested with certainty as Dycksterhuysen in 1664. Calque of West Frisian Dyksterbuorren, a compound of dyk (“levee”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Doniaburen

First attested as Doinbuyren in the 17th century. Calque of West Frisian Doanjebuorren, derived from a compound of Donia (a surname) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Doniawier

First attested as Doeygwier and Donya waer in 1543. Calque of West Frisian Doanjewier, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Donia (a surname) and wier (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Eemswoude

First attested as imisuualde in 855. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Imi (a personal name) and wald (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Engwier

First attested as abbingheweer in the 13th century. Derived from a contracted compound of Old Frisian Abe (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and wier (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name. Compare Angwier.


Exmorrazijl

Calque of West Frisian Eksmoardersyl, a compound of the toponym Eksmoarre and syl (“discharge sluice”).


Feyteburen

Calque of West Frisian Feytebuorren, a compound of Feite (a personal name) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Galamadammen

First attested as Gala [sic] in 1579. Borrowed from West Frisian Galamadammen, derived from a compound of Galama (a surname) and the plural form of dam (“dam”).


Goëngamieden

First attested as Goijengen meden in 1511. Calque of West Frisian Goaiïngeamieden, a compound of the toponym Goaiïngea and the plural form of miede (“meadow”).


Gooium

First attested as Goyum in 1533. Borrowed from West Frisian Goaium, potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian Gode (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Grauwe Kat

/ˈɣrɑu̯.ə ˈkɑt/

First attested as Grauwe Kat in 1718. Calque of West Frisian De Grouwe Kat, derived from grau (“gray”) and kat (“type of sluice”). Named after a nearby sluice.


Grote Wiske

First attested as Terwisga in 1622. Borrowed from West Frisian Grutte Wiske, derived from grut (“big, great”) and wiske (“wet pasture, pasture which floods in winter”). The element grut was added to distinguish the settlement from Kleine Wiske.


Kleine Wiske

First attested as Kl. Wiske in 1664. Calque of West Frisian Lytse Wiske, derived from lyts (“little, small”) and wiske (“wet pasture, pasture which floods in winter”). The element lyts was added to distinguish the settlement from Grote Wiske.


Harkezijl

First attested as Harckzyl in 1664. Calque of West Frisian Harkesyl, a compound of Harke (a personal name) and syl (“discharge sluice”).


Hayum

First attested as Hayum in 1515. Borrowed from West Frisian Haaium, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Hadinge (a surname) or Haie (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Het Vliet

First attested as to da fliete in 1426. Calque of West Frisian It Fliet, derived in turn from Old Frisian fliāt (“running watercourse”).


Hiddum

First attested as Hiddum and Hiddema terp in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian Hiddum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Hidde (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Hornsterburen

First attested as Hornster Buiren in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Hoarnsterbuorren, a compound of horn (“corner of a levee”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Houw

First attested as Houwe and Houwen in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian Hou, derived in turn from hou (“homestead”).


Idserdaburen

First attested as Idserdabuyren in 1664. Calque of West Frisian Idserdabuorren, derived from a compound of Idserda (a surname) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Jonkershuizen

First attested as buwanda in 1478. Calque of West Frisian Jonkershuzen, a compound of jonker (“squire”) and the plural form of hûs (“house”).


Jousterp

First attested as Yoersterp in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian Jousterp, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Jorre (a personal name), Jou or Jouwe and terp (“artificial mound used for habitation”). Compare Jouswerd and Jouswier.


Jouswerd

First attested as Jowswerd and Jouswird in 1511. Borrowed from West Frisian Jouswert, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Jou (a personal name) or Jouwe and werd (“artificial mound used for habitation”). Compare Jousterp and Jouswier.


Kleine Gaastmeer

First attested as Oostereynde in 1543. Calque of West Frisian De Lytse Gaastmar, derived from lyts (“little, small”) and the toponym Gaastmar.


Knossens

First attested as knoestens in 1431. Borrowed from West Frisian Knossens.


Kooihuizen

First attested as Kooihuizen in 1851-1855. Calque of West Frisian Koaihuzen, derived in turn from a compound of koai (“cage”) and the plural form of hûs (“house”). Named after a set of birdcages.


Koudehuizum

First attested as Caldehuysem and Coldahuysum in 1543. Derived from Old Frisian kald (“abandoned, not in use”) and the dative plural form of hūs (“house”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Lippenwoude

First attested as Hlottingen wolde and Lwttingen wald in 1511. Calque of West Frisian Lippenwâlde, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Lippinga (a surname) and wald (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). Compare Lippenhuizen.


Lytshuizen

First attested as Lijtshuizen in 1861. Borrowed from West Frisian Lytshuzen, derived from a compound of lyts (“little, small”) and the plural form of hûs (“house”).


Nijeburen

First attested as Nyeburyen in the 17th century. Calque of West Frisian Nijbuorren, a compound of nij (“new”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Nijeklooster

First attested as Aula Dei in 1233. Calque of West Frisian Nij Kleaster, derived from nij (“new”) and kleaster (“monastery”). Named after a former Cistercian monastery.


Nijezijl

First attested as nyasyl in 1482. Calque of West Frisian Nijesyl, derived from a compound of Old Frisian nī (“new”) and sīl (“discharge sluice”).


Osingahuizen

First attested as Oedsingahuysen in 1543. Calque of West Frisian Osingahuizen, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Osinga (a surname) and the plural form of hūs (“house”).


Ottenburen

First attested as Attenburen and Ottenburen in the 19th century. Calque of West Frisian Ottebuorren, a compound of Otte (a personal name) or Atte and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Piekezijl

First attested as Pieke Zyl in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Pikesyl, derived from a compound of the hydronym Piekemeer and syl (“discharge sluice”).


Remswerd

First attested as raemswert in 1444. Borrowed from West Frisian Remswert, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Remme (a personal name) and wert (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Rijtseterp

First attested as Rytzeterp in 1547. Borrowed from West Frisian Rytseterp, a compound of Old Frisian Rijtze (a personal name) and terp (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Sandfirderrijp

First attested as Tho Sanfoard in die Cleijne Rijp in 1511. Calque of West Frisian Sânfurder Ryp, a compound of the toponym Sânfurd and ryp (“edge, bank”).


Scharneburen

First attested as Olpherder buyren in 1664. Borrowed from West Frisian Skearnebuorren, a compound of skerne (“manure, dungheap”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Sieswerd

First attested as syswert in 1403. Borrowed from West Frisian Syswert.


Sjungadijk

/ˈʃʏn.ɣaːˌdɛi̯k/

First attested as sioungha dyck in 1478. Calque of West Frisian Sjongedyk, a compound of Old Frisian Sjunga (a surname) and dīk (“levee”).


Sotterum

Potentially attested as sotrenheim in 944, attested with certainty as Sottum in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian Sotterum, derived from a compound of Old Frisian *Sôhtra (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Viersprong

Derived from viersprong (“four-way intersection”).


Vissersburen

First attested as Westerend around 1700. Calque of West Frisian Fiskersbuorren, a compound of fisker (“fisherman”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Wolsumerketting

First attested as Wolsumer Ketting Huys in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Wolsumer Ketting, derived from the toponym Wolsum and ketting (“chain”). The toponym refers to a chain drawn across a nearby river as part of a toll post.


Wonneburen

First attested as Wonnebuyren in 1664. Calque of West Frisian Wonnebuorren, a compound of Wonne (a personal name) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Baijum

First attested as baym in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Baaium, potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian Bado (a personal name) or Beie suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and hēm (“home, settlement”).

A village in Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands


Spannum

First attested as spannum in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Spannum, of uncertain etymology. Potentially derived from the dative plural form of a term cognate to Old English spann (“span of a hand, strip of land”). Compare Spanbroek, Spang, Spanga and Spangen.


Welsrijp

Potentially attested as welsib in 944, attested with certainty as willesrijp in the 13th century. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Wille (a personal name) or Wilse and ripe (“edge, bank”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Bonkwerd

First attested as buurckwert in 1487. Borrowed from West Frisian Bonkwert, of uncertain etymology. Potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian *Bonninga (a surname) and wert (“artificial mound used for habitation”).

A hamlet in Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands


Het Hooghout

/ɦɛt ˈɦoːx.ɦɑu̯t/

First attested as Draayhout in 1718. Borrowed from West Frisian 't Heechhout, derived from heechhout (“tall, narrow bridge”).


Schelum

First attested as schyldum in 1453. Etymology unknown. Potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian Schelte (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier form of the Frisian name.

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Tjeppenboer

First attested as Tzeppe in 1500. Calque of West Frisian Tsjeppenbûr, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Tjeppe (a personal name) and buer (“house, barn”).


Weakens

First attested as Waekens and Wakens in 1511. Borrowed from West Frisian Weakens, of unclear etymology. Potentially derived from a personal name.

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Berlikum

First attested as berlichem in 1355. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Berilo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.

A village and former municipality of Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands


Beetgum

First attested as betingum around 1275. Potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian Bade (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Beetgumermolen

First attested as Beetgumer Meulen in 1622. Compound of the toponym Beetgum and molen (“mill”).


Blessum

First attested as blesingum in 1250-1275. Borrowed from West Frisian Blessum, potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian Blesse (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Boksum

First attested as boxum in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Boksum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Bokke (a personal name) or Bokse and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Deinum

First attested as deynim in 1397. Borrowed from West Frisian Deinum, potentially derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Dago (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Dronrijp

First attested with certainty as dronryp around 1243. Borrowed from West Frisian Dronryp, potentially derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian *Drenno (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and ripe (“edge, bank”).


Engelum

First attested as enghelum in 1319. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Engel (a personal name) or *Angla (“Angles, a Germanic people”) and hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name. Compare Englum.


Marssum

First attested as mersum in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Marsum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian *mersk (“low-lying swampland”) and hēm (“home, settlement”) or from the dative plural form of *mersk. Compare Marsum.


Menaldum

First attested as menaldum in the 13th century. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Meynald (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Schingen

First attested as schengen around 1400. Potentially derived from a prehistoric hydronym. The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Slappeterp

First attested as clepesdor [read: sleperdorp] in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Slappeterp, derived in turn from a compound of an unclear first element and Old Frisian dorp (“village, artificial mound used for habitation”). The first element may be a term cognate to Old English slipor (“slippery”), slepa (“sleep”) or the superlative form of slap (“weak”).


Hatsum

First attested as Hastzen in 1511. Borrowed from West Frisian Hatsum, potentially derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Hette (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Kingmatille

First attested as Kingma Tille in 1718. Compound of West Frisian Kingma (a surname) and tille (“fixed brudge”). The hamlet is located close to the former Kingma family castle.


Klooster Anjum

First attested as aninghum in the 13th century. Calque of West Frisian Kleaster Anjum, derived from kleaster (“monastery”) and a toponym derived from Old Frisian Ane (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and hēm (“home, settlement”). Named after a former monastery.


Ritsumazijl

First attested as rytsma syl sclaet in 1470. Calque of West Frisian Ritsumasyl, derived from a compound of the toponym Ritsum and Old Frisian sīl (“sluice”).


Minnertsga

First attested as menerdkerke in the 13th century. Calque of West Frisian Minnertsgea, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Meinard (a personal name) and gâ (“village, village area”). The second element was initially kerk (“church”).


Nij Altoenae

First attested as Nij-Altoenae in 1958. Derived from nij (“new”) and the toponym Altena. The original Altena was renamed to Sint Annaparochie, and the name migrated in 1951.


Oudebildtzijl

First attested as niuwe zijl in 1570. Compound of oud (“old”), the toponym Biltdijk (a levee) and zijl (“discharge sluice”). The element oud was added to distinguish the settlement from Nieuwebildtzijl.


Nieuwebildtzijl

First attested as Nije Siel in 1625. Compound of nieuw (“new”), the toponym Biltdijk (a levee) and zijl (“discharge sluice”). The element nieuw was added to distinguish the settlement from Oudebildtzijl.


Sint Annaparochie

First attested as altoenae, s. annen parochie in 1570. Compound of the name of Saint Anne and parochie (“parish”). Originally named Altena, after the former domicile of one of the investors in the development of the Bildt. Compare Sint Anna and Sint-Annaland.


Sint Jacobiparochie

First attested as wijngaerden, s. iacobus parochie in 1570. Compound of the name of Saint Jacob and parochie (“parish”).


Vrouwenparochie

First attested as Kijfhueck, parochie o.l. frovwen just after 1570. Compound of a title of Saint Mary and parochie (“parish”).


Mooie Paal

Derived from mooi (“pretty”) and paal (“pole, boundary marker”). Named after a boundary marker which formerly served to mark the Bildt as a royal preserve.


Stad Niks

First attested as Stad-Niks in 1850. Derived from stad (“city”) and niks (“nothing, zilch”). The name pokes fun at the small size of the hamlet. Originally the name of a house.


Vrouwbuurtstermolen

First attested as Nye molen around 1700. Compound of an alternative name of Vrouwenparochie and molen (“mill”). Named after a nearby windmill.


Zwarte Haan

First attested as De Schwarte Hinde in 1811. Derived from zwart (“black”) and either horn (“corner of a levee”) or haan (“rooster”). Depending on the interpretation of the second element, the element zwart may refer to the colour of the earth around the settlement or to a pub sign depicting a black rooster.


Achlum

First attested as echtlum in 1319. Borrowed from West Frisian Achlum, of uncertain etymology. Potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian Achtele (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”). Compare Echten.


Dongjum

First attested as thuninghum in the 13th century. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Dunna (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Firdgum

First attested as fardincheim around 802-817. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Fardo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Herbaijum

First attested as herbadingum in the 13th century. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Herbad (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Hitzum

First attested as hitsem in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Hitsum, derived from a compound of a familiar form of Old Frisian Hidde (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Klooster-Lidlum

First attested as lidlem in 1317. Borrowed from West Frisian Kleaster-Lidlum, derived from kleaster (“monastery”) and a compound toponym of Old Frisian Liudila (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”). Named after a former Premonstratensian abbey.


Oosterbierum

First attested as asterberen in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Easterbierrum, a compound of Old Frisian āstar (“eastern”) and the dative plural form of bêre (“barn, house”). The toponym contrasts with Westerbeeren, a village destroyed by flooding in 1322.


Peins

First attested as pesinghe in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Peins, derived in turn from Old Frisian *Pese (a familiar name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-.


Pietersbierum

First attested as peters berim in 1398. Borrowed from West Frisian Pitersbierrum, derived from a compound of the name of Saint Peter and the dative plural form of Old Frisian bêre (“barn, house”). Compare Bierum and Hogebieren.


Schalsum

First attested as scalkessum in 1319. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian scalk (“servant, lackey”) or Scalk (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Sexbierum

First attested as sixtisberen in the 13th century. Derived from a compound of the name of Saint Sixtus and the dative plural form of bêre (“barn, house”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name. Compare Bierum and Burum.


Tzum

First attested as chzimingen in 1222. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Tsjumme (a personal name) or Tsjomme and hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Tzummarum

First attested as thumarentum in the 13th century. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Tyedmar (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Zweins

First attested as sueninghe in the 13th century. Derived from Old Frisian Sween (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-. The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name. Compare Zwijnsbergen.


Arkens

First attested as erdenze [read: erckenze] in 1433. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Arke (a personal name) suffixed with -ingi-. The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Barrum

First attested as beerma buren in 1406. Borrowed from West Frisian Barrum, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Bera (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


De Vlaren

First attested as Flaeren in 1511. Borrowed from West Frisian De Flearen, derived in turn from the plural form of flear (“swamp, swampland”).


Dijkshoek

Potentially attested as dijkshorn in 1287. Calque of West Frisian Dykshoeke, a compound of dyk (“levee”) and hoeke (“corner”).


Dijksterhuizen

First attested as Dyckstrahusen in 1502. Calque of West Frisian Dyksterhuzen, a compound of dyk (“levee”) and the plural form of hûs (“house”).


Doijum

First attested as dodoghema buren in 1402. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Dodo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Franjumerburen

Potentially attested as frangilande in 944, attested with certainty as franghum in 1471. Calque of West Frisian Franjumerbuorren, a compound of a toponym derived from Old Frisian Frana (a personal name) or frana (“lord”) and hēm (“home, settlement”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Holprijp

First attested in 1433. Borrowed from West Frisian Holpryp.


Kie

First attested as grata kee and liteka kee in 1417. Borrowed from West Frisian Kie, derived in turn from Old Frisian *kîth (“family land, inheritance, place of birth”).


Kiesterzijl

First attested as Keesterzyl in 1511. Calque of West Frisian Kiestersyl, a compound of the toponym Kie and syl (“discharge sluice”).


Laakwerd

First attested as laecwart in 1423. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian lâk (“leek, Allium sp.”) and wert (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Lutjelollum

First attested as lollegum in 1411. Calque of West Frisian Lytselollum, a compound of lyts (“little, small”) and the toponym Lollum.


Roptazijl

First attested as rodberta in 1424. Calque of West Frisian Roptasyl, a compound of the toponym Rodberta and syl (“discharge sluice”).


Salverd

First attested as ztalwert in 1406. Borrowed from West Frisian Salvert, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Tsjalle (a personal name) or thiâl (“wheel”) and werd (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Sopsum

First attested as sopsem in 1433. Borrowed from West Frisian Sopsum, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Soppe (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Tallum

First attested in 1433. Borrowed from West Frisian Tallum.


Teetlum

First attested as teetlama buren in 1433. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Têtila (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch version of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Tolsum

First attested as tollesheim in 944. Borrowed from West Frisian Tolsum, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Toll (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”). Compare Doldersum and Dollendorf.


Tritzum

First attested as tritzum in 1406. Etymology uncertain. Difficult to interpret due to a paucity of old attestations. Potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian Tritse (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”). Alternatively, the name may derive from a pre-Germanic toponym. The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name. Compare Tredington.


Midlum

First attested as middelum in the 13th century. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian middel (“middle, mid-”) and hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.

A village in Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands


Wijnaldum

First attested as wynaldum in the 13th century. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Winald (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Almenum

First attested as almenum in 1442. Borrowed from West Frisian Almenum, of unknown etymology. Not derived from a personal name.

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A hamlet and former municipality of Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands


De Blijnse

First attested as bloedige blincxe in 1546. Borrowed from West Frisian De Blynse, derived from a hydronym cognate to blinken (“shine, sparkle”).

A hamlet in Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands


IJslumburen

First attested as eslum in 1418. Calque of West Frisian Ieslumbuorren, a compound of a toponym derived from Old Frisian Esel (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Koetille

Borrowed from West Frisian Koetille, a compound of ko (“cow”) and tille (“fixed bridge”). Named after a bridge primarily used to ferry cows over a brook.


Koningsbuurt

First attested as Koningsbuirte in 1664. Compound of Koning (a surname) and buurt (“hamlet”).


Ungabuurt

First attested as Unga buir in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Ungaboer, a compound of Unga (a surname) and boer (“house, cottage”).


Voorrijp

First attested as Voiryp in 1507. Calque of West Frisian Foarryp, a compound of foar (“front, forward”) and ryp (“edge, bank”).


Ballum

First attested as jn balnera buren [read: balmera buren] in 1473. Borrowed from West Frisian Ballum, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Balle (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).

A village in Ameland, Friesland, Netherlands


Kooiplaats

First attested as Vogelkooi in 1861. Compound of kooi (“cage”) and plaats (“place”). Originally the name of a house located close to a duck decoy.
See also West Frisian Koaipleats.

A hamlet in Ameland, Friesland, Netherlands


Formerum

First attested as Formeerom in 1502. Etymology unknown. Not derived from a personal name or Old Frisian mar (“body of water, lake”).
See also West Frisian Formearum.

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A village in Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands


Midsland

First attested as midslants in 1412. Calque of West Frisian Midslân, derived from a compound of Old Frisian mid (“middle, mid-”) and land (“land”).
See also West Frisian Midslân.


Baaiduinen

Attested as Baaiduinen in 1899. Compound of baai (“bay”) and the plural form of duin (“dune”).
See also West Frisian Baaidunen.

A hamlet in Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands


Horp

First attested as Horp in 1615. Etymology uncertain.