Nederhemert-Zuid

First attested as hemmerte in 1144. Likely a compound of neder (“downriver”) and Old Dutch hamar (“stone, rock”) with collectivising suffix -itja-. The element neder was added later to distinguish the settlement from Ophemert, while the element zuid (“south, southern”) was added after the village was split in half through the extension of the Afgedamde Maas. Formerly a single village with Nederhemert-Noord. Compare Hemmerde and Hemmerden.


Velddriel

First attested as thrile in 996. Compound of veld (“field”) and Driel. Compare Driel, Hoenzadriel and Kerkdriel.

A village in Maasdriel, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Hurwenen

First attested as de huerwen in 1244. Perhaps derived from Proto-Germanic *hurwaz- (“dirty, muddy”) or a compound of Middle Dutch hore (“mud, clay”) and winne (“pasture, meadow”).

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A village and former municipality of Maasdriel, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Ammerzoden

First attested as ambershoye in 1196. Compound of a hydronym derived from Proto-Germanic *ambra- (“fog, water, river”) and ooi (“land next to water”). The -en ending is a later addition, the -d- is the result of hypercorrection.


Oensel

* (Gelderland) First attested as onsel in 1335. Etymology unknown. A compound derivation from Middle Dutch Oene (“a personal name”) and sale (“hall house”) is unlikely.
* (Limburg) First attested as onensel in 1335. Etymology unknown. Compare the etymology above. See also Limburgish Oansel.

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A hamlet in Maasdriel, Gelderland, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Beekdaelen, Limburg, Netherlands.


Nieuwaal

First attested as nivelen in 1146. Perhaps from Old Dutch *niuwal, derived from either Proto-Germanic *niwialhô- (“hollow, low-lying land”) (cognate to Old English niwel (“leaning forward, steep”)) or *niwialha- (“new house”). Local folk etymology erroneously interprets the toponym as a compound of nieuw (“new”) and the hydronym Waal. Compare Aalst, Elst, Maasniel, Niel, Niel-bij-As, Nivele and Waldniel.

cog

A village in Zaltbommel, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Poederoijen

First attested as in uilla podarwic around 850. Likely a compound derived from Old Dutch podero (“calf, foal”) and ooi (“land next to water”). Proposed derivations of the first element from Old Dutch Bodhari (“a personal name”) or a term signifying "mud" or "sediment" are less likely. The older element wijk (“settlement, village”) was eventually replaced by ooi. Compare Peursum, Poeijers, Sterksel, Vaarle, Vaarsel, Varsen, Varssel, Varsselder, Varsseveld, Ten Vorsel and Bolsele.

A village and former municipality of Zaltbommel, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Hedel

* (Gelderland) First attested as in hatalle in 815-816. Potentially derived from Proto-Germanic *haþuwalja- (“battle wall, military camp”). A derivation from a compound of an unknown first component and lo (“light forest”) does not match with the oldest attestations. Compare Heitel.
* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as hedel in 1312. Potentially named after the village in Gelderland.

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A hamlet in Oirschot, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.


Hoenzadriel

First attested as hunsetti in 722. Etymology unclear. Potentially a compound of either Old Dutch Huni (“a personal name”), *Huna (“Hun”) or Proto-Germanic *hun- (“brown, dark, honey-yellow”) and *sati- (“home, homestead”) with locative suffix *-ja-. The element Driel is a later addition. Compare Driel, Kerkdriel and Velddriel.


Sint Andries

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Saint Andrew the Apostle

* (Gelderland) Attested as S. Andries in 1629. Derived from the name of a Spanish fort, which was in turn apparently named after Andrew of Austria (1558-1600), the then governor-general of the Southern Netherlands.
* (Zeeland) Attested as St. Andries in 1664. Derived from the name of Saint Andrew the Apostle. Named after a former Spanish fortress.

A hamlet in Terneuzen, Zeeland, Netherlands.


Altforst

First attested as altfurse in 1134. Compound of Old Dutch alt (“old”) and a term related to Old English fyrs (“gorse, Ulex europaeus”). The second element appears to have been reinterpreted as Middle Dutch vorst (“preserve, royal forest”) in younger attestations. Compare Lage Vuursche.

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West Maas en Waal
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A village in West Maas en Waal, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Voorne

Derived from Old Dutch *fur-ina (“watercourse, canal”). Compare Voerendaal.
The name of the hamlet in Gelderland is first attested as ville dicte vorne in 1310.


Alphen aan de Maas

First attested as alfene in 1144. Etymology uncertain. Potentially of non-Germanic origin. The toponym might be derived from a prehistoric hydronym *Albhanô- ("the white one"). The identifier aan de Maas translates to "on the Meuse".

A village and former municipality of West Maas en Waal, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Wordragen

First attested as vurdragen in the first quarter of the 13th century. Etymology unknown. Possibly contains an element related to woerd (“artificial hill for habitation”).

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Maasbommel

Potentially attested as de bumele in 1144, attested with certainty as masebomel in 1294-1295. Etymology uncertain. Potentially a compound of Old Dutch bom (“tree”) and lo (“light forest”). The hydronym Maas was added later to distinguish the settlement from Zaltbommel.


Dreumel

First attested as tremele in 893. Perhaps derived from Proto-Germanic *þrum- (“piece of land, terminus”) with -l suffix or from a compound of *þrum- and lo (“light forest”). Compare Drimmelen, Drempt and Drumpt.


Blauwesluis

First attested as de slusa in 1294-1295. Compound of blauw (“blue”) (derived from the hydronym Blauwe Wetering) and sluis (“lock, sluice”). Compare Blauwe Sluis, Rode Sluis, Zwartsluis and Zwartsluisje.

A hamlet in West Maas en Waal, Gelderland, Netherlands.


De Tuut

First attested as Tuut (De) in 1848. Derived from dialectal tuut (“wedge-shaped, pointed”). Originally the name of a field. Compare Tuute and Tuuthees.


Beneden-Leeuwen

First attested as Beneden-Leeuwen in 1986. Compound of beneden (“lower, downstream”) and the dative plural form of Old Dutch lēo (“burial mound”) (cognate to Gothic 𐌷𐌻𐌰𐌹𐍅 (hlaiw, “tomb, grave”), Old Saxon hlêo (“mound, burial mound”), Old High German hlêo (“mound, burial mound”)). The element beneden was added fairly recently to distinguish the settlement from Boven-Leeuwen. Compare Leeuwen, Leeuwte, Heiligerlee, Westerlee, Denderleeuw, Gors-Opleeuw, Lauw, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw and Zoutleeuw.


Wamel

First attested as in uamele and vamele in 893. Potentially a compound of an unclear first component and lo (“light forest”). The first component might be cognate to Old Saxon wam (“bad”), Old High German wam (“bad”), Old English wamm (“bad”) or Old English wamm (“stain, shame”), Old Frisian wamm (“stain, shame”), Old High German wamm (“stain, shame”); however, one would expect to find an additional -m- in the toponym if this really were the case. A proposed derivation of the first element from the verb wamen (“bubble up, well up (of mud)”) does not match the timeframe of the earliest attestations.


Boven-Leeuwen

First attested as Boven-Leeuwen in 1986. Compound of boven (“upper, upstream”) and the dative plural form of Old Dutch lēo (“burial mound”) (cognate to Gothic 𐌷𐌻𐌰𐌹𐍅 (hlaiw, “tomb, grave”), Old Saxon hlêo (“mound, burial mound”), Old High German hlêo (“mound, burial mound”)). The element boven was added fairly recently to distinguish the settlement from Beneden-Leeuwen. Compare Leeuwen, Leeuwte, Heiligerlee, Westerlee, Denderleeuw, Gors-Opleeuw, Lauw, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw and Zoutleeuw.


Appeltern

First attested as de apeltre in 1139. Likely a compound of Old Dutch apel (“apple”) and *tere (“tree”). Proposed derivations from Proto-Germanic *apuldra- (“apple tree”) or Old Dutch apuldra (“apple tree”) are phonologically problematic. The element *tere appears to have been reinterpreted as heem (“home, settlement”) at some point. Compare Apeldoorn, Aperloo, Ter Apel, Apuldram, Apeldorn and Appeldorn. See also Elsteren.


Moordhuizen

First attested as Morthuisen in 1791. Derived from the plural form of Middle Dutch morthuus (“murderers' den”). Why the settlement received this appellation is unknown.


Woerd

First attested as vurt in the first quarter of the 13th century. Derived from woerd (“artificial hill used for habitation”).


Greffeling

First attested as apud griffillinc in 1294-1295. Derived from Old Dutch Griffilo (“a personal name”) or Gravilo (“a personal name”) with collectivising suffix -ing-. A proposed derivation from the hydronym Griffe (derived from Old Dutch *grefjô- (“dug watercourse”)) is less likely.


Heerewaarden

First attested as ad heriuuarda in 997. Potentially derived from either Proto-Germanic *harjawardô- (“military outpost”) or a compound derived from Old Dutch heri (“army, host”) and warda (“watch, lookout”). A proposed derivation from a compound of heer (“lord”) (referring in this case to Otto II) and Old Dutch werde (“land next to water, riverine island”) clashes with the oldest attestations.


Oude Maasdijk

First attested as Oude Dijk in 1867. Derived from oud (“old”) and a compound formed from the hydronym Maas and dijk (“levee”).


Puiflijk

Potentially attested as puueke in 1108, attested with certainty as puflike around 1127. Etymology unknown.

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A village and former municipality of Druten, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Alverna

First attested as Alverna in 1887. Named after a monastery of the Order of Friars Minor, which was named in turn after Alverna, a mountain in Tuscany associated with the cult of Francis of Assisi.

A village in Wijchen, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Deest

First attested as dheste in 997. Etymology unknown. Of non-Germanic origins Proposed etymological relationships with does (“mossy peat, light turf, overgrown swampland”) and hees (“undergrowth, brushwood”) do not have any basis in reality. Compare Diessen, Diest and Duisburg.

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A village in Druten, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Neersteind

First attested as Nederste Eind ('t) in 1899. Compound of neerst (“lowest”) or nederst (“lowest”) and eind (“edge, extremity, end”).

A hamlet in Druten, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Weurt

Potentially attested as werdam in 1076-1081, attested with certainty as vurdene in 1148. Derived from Old Dutch werde (“land next to water, riverine island”).

A village and former municipality of Beuningen, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Horssen

First attested as de horsne in 1242. Etymology unknown. Not a compound of Middle Dutch hors (“horse, Equus ferus caballus”) and winne (“pasture, meadow”). Perhaps derived from a term related to Middle Dutch hore (“mud, clay”) with -sna suffix.

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Bullenkamp

First attested as Bullenkamp in 1913. Compound of bul (“bull”) and kamp (“enclosed pasture”).

A hamlet in Wijchen, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Heiveld

First attested as Heiveld in 1899. Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and veld (“field”).


Den Hoef

Derived from hoeve (“farmstead, farm”) with a dative singular article.


Hernen

First attested as harnen around 1214. Potentially derived from Proto-Germanic *haranja- (“rocky place”).

A village and former municipality of Wijchen, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Bergharen

First attested as haren in the 12th century. Tautological ompound of berg (“hill, elevated place”) and haar (“sandy ridge”). The current form of the toponym was created in a time when the original meaning of haar had been forgotten. Compare Bergerden.


Klispoel

First attested as Klispoel in 1838-1857. Compound of either klis (“burdock, Arctium”) or Middle Dutch clisse (“clay”) and poel (“pool”).


Boskant

* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as De Boschkant in 1868. Derived from a compound of bos (“rising forest”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Gelderland) First attested as Boschkant in 1899. Derived from a compound of bos (“rising forest”) and kant (“side, edge”).

A village in Meierijstad, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.


Balgoij

First attested as balgoie in 1172. Compound derived either from Proto-Germanic *balg- (“swelling, slight elevation”) and Old Dutch ôi (“land next to water”) or Proto-Germanic *balwa- (“bad”) and *ga-agwjô- (“habitation area”).


Winssen

First attested as winisen in 1153. Likely derived from Proto-Germanic *winisa (“pasture”). A derivation from Old Dutch Winso (“a personal name”) with collectivising suffix -ing- is unlikely. Compare Neerwinden.


Lunen

First attested as to lunen in 1287. Etymology uncertain. Potentially of non-Germanic origin. Tentatively linked to Proto-Indo-European *leu- (“mud”) or *lu-. This would suggest that the toponym is derived from an ancient hydronym. Compare Loenen and Loenen aan de Vecht.


Afferden

* (Gelderland) First attested as afrithon in the 11th or 12th century. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from a prehistoric hydronym Proto-Germanic *Abhara with the dative plural form of the collectivising suffix -iþi-. An alternative etymology posits a derivation from Proto-Indo-European *Abharitôs, a hydronym derived from the root *abh- (“bend outwards, shine”) or *ap-. Not a compound of aa (“river, stream”) and voorde (“ford”). Compare Asperen and Asperden.
* (Limburg) First attested as afordia in 1293. Etymology uncertain. The first attestation in Latin is likely a reinterpretation of the toponym as a compound of aa (“water, river”) and voorde (“ford, crossing”). A proposed derivation from a compound of aa (“water, river”) and vrede (“enclosure, enclosed space”) is dubious.

A village in Bergen, Limburg, Netherlands.


Ewijk

* (Beuningen) First attested as in euuic around 855. From Middle Dutch [Term?], from Old Dutch [Term?]. Compound of Old Dutch ā (“river, watercourse”) and wic (“farmstead, settlement, village”), so equivalent to aa + wijk with umlaut. Wijk-toponyms with an umlaut are very rare in the Dutch linguistic area, but are common in Westphalia (e.g. Dellwig, Hennewich and Kettwig). Compare Meeswijk.
* (Heumen)

A hamlet in Heumen, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Leur

First attested as lore in the second half of the 13th century. Etymology uncertain. Perhaps related to Middle Dutch lore (“worthless thing”) or modern lor (“rag, piece of junk”). No relationship with dialectal luur (“incline”) or German Low German Lüre (“elevated land”). Compare Leurke.


Hoeve

* (Beuningen) Derived from hoeve (“farmstead, farm”).
* (Lingewaard)
* (Limburg) First attested as Hoeve in 1803-1820. Derived from hoeve (“farmstead, farm”).
* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as De Hoef in 1838-1857. Derived from hoeve (“farmstead, farm”).

A hamlet in Beuningen, Gelderland, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Lingewaard, Gelderland, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Valkenswaard, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.


Wezel

First attested as Wezel in 1849. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from the hydronym Proto-Germanic *Wisila, a compound formed from Proto-Germanic *wisô- (“pasture, meadow”) and lo (“light forest”), a compound formed from Old Dutch winna (“pasture, meadow”) and lo (“pool”) or a derivation from Old Dutch *wisilo (“good forest”). The hamlet could also be named after Wesel. Compare Wenum-Wiesel, Wessel and Wissel.


Niftrik

First attested as nifterka in 1117. Etymology uncertain. The first element might be Old Dutch niftar (“behind, rear”). Alternatively, it may be derived from Proto-Indo-European *nebhastra- (“foggy, western”). The element -rik has been interpreted as the ancient suffix Proto-Germanic *-ikja-. Compare Blerick, Bunnik, Cuijk, Geverik, Lopik, Maurik, Mook, Nigtevecht, Odijk, Varik, Woezik and Fellerich.


Molenhoek

* (Druten) Attested as Molenhoek in 1899. Compound of molen (“mill”) and hoek (“remote place”).
* (Heumen) Attested as de Molen in 1867. Compound of molen (“mill”) and hoek (“remote place”).
* (Limburg) Attested as M. [sic] in 1830-1855. Compound of molen (“mill”) and hoek (“remote place”).
* (Overijssel) Attested as De Molenhoek in 1830-1855. Compound of molen (“mill”) and hoek (“remote place”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Meulehoeke.
* (Hulst, Ossenisse) Compound of molen (“mill”) and hoek (“remote place”).
* (Hulst, Terhole) Attested as Molenhoek in 1844. Compound of molen (“mill”) and hoek (“remote place”).
* (Terneuzen) Compound of molen (“mill”) and hoek (“remote place”).
* (Noord-Brabant) Attested as Hoekje in 1867. Compound of molen (“mill”) and hoek (“remote place”).

A hamlet in Venray, Limburg, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Hulst, Zeeland, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Terneuzen, Zeeland, Netherlands.


Teersdijk

First attested as Teersdijk in 1848. Compound of the toponym Teers and dijk (“levee”).


Steenbergen

* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as steinberghe and stenberghe in 1267. Compound of steen (“stone”) and the dative plural form of berg (“hill, elevated place”). The element steen may have been added to distinguish the city from nearby Bergen op Zoom.
* (Noordenveld) First attested as van Steenberghen in 1531. Derived from a compound of steen (“stone”) and the dative singular form of berg (“hill, elevated place”). Named after a nearby dolmen. See also Dutch Low Saxon Steeinbargen.
* (De Wolden) First attested as steenberghes in 1431. Derived from a compound of steen (“stone”) and the dative singular form of berg (“hill, elevated place”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Stienbargen.
* (Noord-Holland) First attested as Steenberge in 1839-1859. Derived from a compound of steen (“stone”) and the dative singular form of berg (“hill, elevated place”).

A village in Noordenveld, Drenthe, Netherlands.

A hamlet in De Wolden, Drenthe, Netherlands.


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Worsum

First attested as in worsem in 1347. Difficult to interpret due to a paucity of old attestations. Possibly a compound of Old Dutch Warto (“a personal name”) and heem (“home, settlement”).


Sleeburg

First attested as Sledenborgh in 1607. Compound of slede (“sled, slippery place”) and burg (“fortified settlement, castle”).


Valenberg

First attested as Valenberg in 1899. Compound of vaal (“pale”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Valendries.


Overasselt

First attested as asle in the first quarter of the 13th century. Compound of over (“upper, upstream”) and a compound of Old Dutch asc (“ash, Fraxinus excelsior”) and lo (“light forest”). The element over is a late addition to distinguish the settlement from Nederasselt. Compare Assel and Asselt.

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A village and former municipality of Heumen, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Schoonenburg

First attested as de schonenbergh in 1315. Compound of schoon (“clean, free of weeds”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). The second element was later reinterpreted as burg (“fortified settlement, castle”).


Nederasselt

First attested as nederassel in 1301. Compound of neder (“lower, downstream”) and a compound of Old Dutch asc (“ash, Fraxinus excelsior”) and lo (“light forest”). The element neder is a late addition to distinguish the settlement from Overasselt. Compare Assel and Asselt.

A village in Heumen, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Ooyse Schependom

First attested as het Ooische Schependom in 1822. Derived from Ooij and schependom (“area under the jurisdiction of a schepenbank”). The toponym refers to a specific jurisdiction of the Nijmegen Schependom. Compare Schependom.

A hamlet in Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Biezen

* (Zeeland) First attested as ten biesen in 1289. Derived from the plural form of bies (“rush, Scirpus sp.”).
* (Gelderland) Attested as de Biezen in 1822. Derived from the plural form of bies (“rush, Scirpus sp.”).

A hamlet in Sluis, Zeeland, Netherlands.


Ressen

* (Lingewaard) First attested with certainty as in uilla rexne towards the end of the 11th century. Etymology unknown. Potentially of non-Germanic origin.
* (Nijmegen) Named after the neighbouring village.

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A village in Lingewaard, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Hees

English: Hees, His, Hes, Hies, Heis

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English: Voorhees, Voorhis, Voorhes, Voorhies, Voorheis

* (Drenthe) First attested as hes in 1181. Derived from Old Dutch hes (“undergrowth, brushwood”).
* (Utrecht) First attested as hesi in 838. Derived from Old Dutch hese (“undergrowth, brushwood”).
* (Gelderland) First attested as heisc in 1257. Derived from Middle Dutch hese (“undergrowth, brushwood”).

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A hamlet in Soest, Utrecht, Netherlands.


Doornenburg

First attested as doronburc in the beginning of the 9th century. Likely a compound of doorn (“thorn, thorn bush”) and burg (“fortified settlement, castle”). A derivation of the first element from Old Dutch Doro (“a personal name”) is less likely.


Bergerden

First attested as borcheren and bargheren in 1331. Tautological compound of berg (“hill, elevated place”) and haar (“sandy ridge”). Compare Bergharen.


Kommerdijk

First attested as Kommerdijk in 1851. Perhaps a compound of kommer (“worry, tax levied for the maintenance of a specific object”) and dijk (“levee”). Named after a nearby levee.


Flieren

First attested as Flieren in 1851. Plural form of vlier (“elder, Sambucus nigra”).


Haalderen

Potentially attested as halenderen in 1254, attested with certainty as halderen in 1294-1295. Potentially derived from Proto-Germanic *halahdrum (“place with juniper bushes”). A proposed derivation from Middle Dutch hael (“barren”) is unlikely. Compare Halder and Hellendoorn.


Sterreschans

Derived from sterreschans (“star fort”). Named after a nearby set of fortifications.


Looveer

First attested as het Loo veer in 1830-1855. Compound of Loo and veer (“ferry”).


Bemmel

Potentially attested as benmele in 1178, attested with certainty as in bemela in 1189. Etymology unclear. Potentially of non-Germanic origins. A proposed derivation from a compound of beemd (“pasture, field”) and lo (“light forest”) clashes with the oldest attestations.

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A village and former municipality of Lingewaard, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Hulhuizen

First attested as hulhusen in 1253. Compound of Middle Dutch hul (“hill”) and husen (“houses, settlement”). Compare Helhuizen, Hell, Helwerd and Holwerd.


Klein Baal

First attested as apud minorem barlam towards the end of the 11th century. Derived from klein (“little, small”) and Baal.


Angeren

First attested as angrina in the beginning of the 9th century. Likely derived from Old Dutch angar (“grassland, pasture”). A proposed derivation from a toponym Proto-Germanic *Anghrinâ, which appears the be the source of Old Norse angr (“narrow bend”), is formally correct but far-fetched. Compare Angerlo.


Breedeweg

First attested as Breedeweg in 1899. Derived from the name of a road, in turn derived from a compound of breed (“broad”) and weg (“way, road”).

A village in Berg en Dal, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Vossenpels

First attested as Vosse Pels in 1794. Compound of vos (“fox, Vulpes vulpes”) and pels (“pelt”).


Boerenhoek

* (Gelderland) Attested as Boerenhoek in 1899. Compound of the plural form of boer (“farmer”) and hoek (“remote place”).
* (Noord-Holland) Compound of the plural form of boer (“farmer”) and hoek (“corner”). The neighbourhood was formerly an agricultural area.


Kapel

* (Gelderland) Attested as Capel in 1840. Derived from kapel (“chapel”).
* (Noord-Holland) Derived from kapel (“chapel”).

A hamlet in Heiloo, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.


Erlecom

First attested as adelrichheim in 800-850. Compound of Old Dutch Adelrik (“a personal name”) and heem (“home, settlement”).

A hamlet in Berg en Dal, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Heilig Landstichting

First attested as Heilig-Landstichting in 1911. Compound of Heilig Land (“Holy Land”) and stichting (“foundation”). Originally the name of a Catholic foundation meant to familiarise lay members with the Bible and life in Palestine. The village formed around the Open-Air Bible Museum built by the organisation in 1913.


Kekerdom

First attested as cacradesheim in 814-815. Compound of Old Dutch *Cacrad (“a personal name”) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Kakert.


Persingen

First attested as persingen in the second half of the 13th century. Derived from Old Dutch Perso (“a personal name”) with collectivising suffix -ing-.


Bruuk

First attested as Bruk in 1843. Derived from broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Groenlanden

First attested as De Groene Landen in 1867. Derived from the plural form of groenland (“grassland, pasture”).


Tiengeboden

First attested as Tiengeboden in 1936. Derived from Tien Geboden (“the Ten Commandments”). Named for the ten houses that initially made up the hamlet.


Ubbergen

First attested as ubburgen in 1277. Compound of Old Dutch up (“on, on top of”) and the dative plural of berg (“hill, elevated place”).

A village and former municipality of Berg en Dal, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Grafwegen

First attested as grafwege in 1294-1295. Compound of either Middle Dutch graven (“dig, excavate”) or grave (“count, earl”) and wege (“road, way”). Located close to the Graefentahl Monastery, founded by count (graaf) Otto II of Guelders.


Leuth

First attested as lotde in 891-892. Derived from Old Dutch lôt (“shoot, young branch”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix *-iþi.


De Pas

* (Lingewaard) Attested as Pas (De) in 1899. Derived from pas (“pasture”).
* (Zeeland) Attested as de twee Passen in 1671. Derived from pas (“sea passage, gully”). Named after a former fortress.
* (Doetinchem) Derived from pas (“pasture”).
* (Winterswijk) Derived from pas (“pasture”).
* (Overijssel) Derived from pas (“pasture”).

A hamlet in Lingewaard, Gelderland, Netherlands.


Het Zand

* (Gelderland) Derived from zand (“sand”).
* (Drimmelen) First attested as int Zant in 1698. Derived from zand (“sand”).
* (s-Hertogenbosch) Derived from zand (“sand”).
* (Tilburg) Derived from zand (“sand”).
* (Utrecht) Derived from zand (“sand”). Named after a road, the name of which references the sandy quality of the soil around it.
* (Zuid-Holland) Derived from zand (“sand”).

A hamlet in Drimmelen, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.


Wercheren

First attested as Werghen in 1866. Etymology uncertain. The toponym is hard to interpret due to a paucity of old attestations. Potentially a compound of Old Dutch *warg (“willow, Salix”) and heri (“sandy ridge”). Perhaps related to dialectal werkhout (“willow wood”). Compare Werchter.


Millingen aan de Rijn

First attested as millingi in 721-722. Derived from Old Dutch Milo (“a personal name”) or Millo (“a personal name”) with collectivising suffix -ing-. No etymological relationship with Latin milia (“mile”). The element aan de Rijn ("on the Rhine") was added later.


Ranst

→ English: Ranst

→ French: Ranst

→ Walloon: Ranst

Meronyms: Broechem, Emblem, Oelegem

Ranst (a village and municipality of Antwerpen, Belgium)


Muiderberg

→ English: Muiderberg

First attested as mudenberghe in 1299. Compound of the toponym Muiden and Middle Dutch berch (“hill, elevated place”).

inh

A village in Gooise Meren, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.


Brem

Potentially attested as brem in 1307, attested with certainty as den Brem in 1760. Derived from brem (“broom, Cytisus scoparius”).

A hamlet in Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.


Creil

Attested as Creil in 1950. Named after a former forest and sand bar. See also Kreil.

A village in Noordoostpolder, Flevoland, Netherlands.


Napels

Borrowed from Italian Napoli.
The hamlet is first attested as Napels in 1846. It is named after the city.

A hamlet in Oldambt, Groningen, Netherlands.


Schuring

Attested as Schuring in 1846. Derived from schuring (“deep channel formed by abrasion”).

A hamlet in Hoeksche Waard, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.


Warmond

First attested as uuarmelde in 918-948. Derived from the hydronym *Warmundia, derived in turn from Old Dutch *war-m (“water”) suffixed with the hydronymic suffix -nd. Compare Mijnden, Warmenhuizen, Werkhoven and Wormer.

Warmond (a village and former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands).


Klooster

* (Drenthe) First attested as een huys geheiten ten cloester by coevorden in 1328. Derived from klooster (“monastery”). The toponym originally referred to a farmhouse located close to a monastery.
* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as t Klooster in 1838-1857. Derived from klooster, here used in the dialectal sense of "enclosed farmland".

A hamlet in Coevorden, Drenthe, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Alphen-Chaam, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.


Linne

First attested as linne in 943. Of uncertain etymology. Older hypotheses compare the toponym to Proto-Celtic *lindom (“water”) and attempt to draw a link to an ancient hydronym. Comparisons have also been drawn to French Ligny. More recent hypotheses attempt to derive the toponym from a hydronym derived from Proto-Indo-European *ledh (“shining, protruding”) or from the name of a tree (cf. Old English hlyne (“Norway maple, Acer platanoides”)).
Compare Lienden, Lijnden, Linden and Linschoten.
See also Limburgish Lin.

cog

A village and former municipality of Maasgouw, Limburg, Netherlands.


Harpel

First attested as Harpel in 1867. Etymology unknown.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Haarpel.

unk

unknown

A hamlet in Westerwolde, Groningen, Netherlands.


Barlage

First attested as Barlege in 1851-1855. Compound of a dialectal variant of berk (“birch, Betula sp.”) and Dutch Low Saxon lage (“open space between forests”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Baarloag.

der

A hamlet in Stadskanaal, Groningen, Netherlands.


Katerbosch

Mook en Middelaar
Mook en Middelaar#English

A hamlet in Mook en Middelaar, Limburg, Netherlands.


Plasmolen

First attested as Plasmole in 1835. Derived from plasmolen (“type of watermill fed by water from a pool”).

A village in Mook en Middelaar, Limburg, Netherlands.


Riethorst

First attested as Riethorst in 1867. Compound of riet (“reed”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).


Bisselt

First attested as de Biessael in 1570. Compound toponym derived from bies (“rush”) and a second element that is either Middle Dutch sael (“unit of land”), veld (“field”) or lo (“light forest”). Compare Beesel, Hasselt and Lage Bijssel.


Diekendaal

A hamlet in Gennep, Limburg, Netherlands.


Hekkens

First attested as Hekkens in 1846. Derived from the plural form of hekken (“fence, boom gate, latticework”).


Heijen

First attested as in heiden in 1271. Derived from heide (“heath, heathland”).

A village in Gennep, Limburg, Netherlands.


Ven-Zelderheide

Ven is first attested with certainty as venschen kirchaven in 1381. Zelderheide is first attested as Zeldersche Heide in 1869. Ven is derived from ven (“small pool in a forest or heathland”), while Zelderheide is a compound derived from the toponym Zelder and heide (“heath, heathland”).


Aaldonk

First attested as Aaldonk in 1803-1820. Compound of an uncertain first element that has been variously interpreted as aal (“liquid manure”), aal (“eel”), or ool (“land next to water, moist low-lying land”) and donk (“sandy hill”).


De Looi

First attested as In de Loy in 1803-1820. Likely derived from looi (“tannery”), as the area around Gennep formerly hosted many tanneries and leatherworks.


Smele

First attested as De Smeelen in 1899. Named for the presence of smele (“Deschampsia sp.”) around the hamlet.


Ottersum

First attested as oitershem between 1349 and 1362. Compound of Old Dutch Oter (“a personal name”) and heem (“home, settlement”).

A village and former municipality of Gennep, Limburg, Netherlands.


Milsbeek

First attested as milsbeec in 1329. The name of the village derives from that of a nearby stream.


Middelaar

First attested as middelaer in 1327. Compound of middel (“middle”) or midde- and laar (“intensively cultivated forest”).


Heikant

* (Zeeland) First attested as Heikant in 1867. Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Limburg) First attested as den Heykant in 1803-1820. Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Alphen-Chaam) First attested as aen den Heycant in 1685. Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Baarle-Nassau, Baarle) First attested as Heycant in 1525-1530. Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Baarle-Nassau, Ulicoten) Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Bladel) Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Cranendonck) Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Hilvarenbeek) First attested as Heijcant in 1705. Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Laarbeek) First attested as Heikant in 1874. Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Land van Cuijk, near Overloon) Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Land van Cuijk, near Sambeek) Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Land van Cuijk, near Sint-Anthonis) Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Maashorst) Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Oisterwijk) Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Oosterhout) Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Reusel-De Mierden) Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Someren) Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Tilburg, Berkel-Enschot) Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Tilburg, Tilburg-West) First attested as bij heydside in 1423. Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Tilburg, Tilburg-Noord) Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Waalre) Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).
* (Veldhoven) Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and kant (“side, edge”).

A village in Hulst, Zeeland, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Baarle-Nassau, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Bladel, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Cranendonck, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Hilvarenbeek, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Laarbeek, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Land van Cuijk, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Maashorst, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Oisterwijk, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Oosterhout, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

Reusel-De Mierden
Reusel-De Mierden#English

A hamlet in Reusel-De Mierden, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Someren, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Waalre, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.


Hengeland

/ˈɦɛ.ŋəˌlɑnt/

A hamlet in Bergen, Limburg, Netherlands.


Bleijenbeek

First attested as blidebeke and blienbeke in the 14th century. Compound of blij (“cheerful, happy”) and beek (“brook, stream”). Originally the name of a castle.


Bosscherheide

First attested as Bosscherheide in 1899. Compound of the toponym Bosch (referring to an otherwise unknown location) and heide (“heath, heathland”).


Beekheuvel

First attested as Beekheuvel in 1913. Compound of beek (“brook, stream”) and heuvel (“hill”).


Wellerlooi

First attested as t Welreloo in 1501. Compound of the toponym Well and lo (“light forest”).

A village in Bergen, Limburg, Netherlands.


Gening

Dative plural form of the definite article ge and Limburgish ing (“end”).


Bergsche Heide

First attested as Bergsche Heide in 1913. Derived from the toponym Bergen and heide (“heath, heathland”).


Knikkerdorp

First attested as Knikkerdorp in 1800-1811. Compound derived from the dialectal term knikkert (“arid, infertile sandy soil”) and dorp (“village, settlement”).


Siebengewald

First attested as zeuenghe waet in 1326. Compound of Middle Dutch seuen (“seven”) and gewald (“power, domain”). Perhaps derived from the fact that seven parties were empowered to use the common lands near the settlement. A proposed derivation from Middle Dutch savelboom (“savin, Juniperus sabina”) is incorrect. The current "German" spelling of the name derives from the time when the village belonged to the Duchy of Jülich (see also Bocholtz and Einighausen).


Aijen

First attested as oyen in 1336. Derived from the dative plural form of ooi (“land next to a watercourse”).


Lakei

First attested as Lakey in 1838-1857. Derived from lakei (“manservant, lackey”). Originally the name of a house.


't Leuken

First attested as Leuken in 1838-1857. Derived from the plural form of leuk (“enclosure, enclosed space”).


Elsteren

First attested as elsler in 1251. The oldest attestation suggests a compound derived from els (“alder, Alnus”) and laar (“intensively cultivated forest”). It is possible, however, that the oldest attestation is a scribal error, and that the toponym thus derives from a compound of els and Old Dutch *tere (“tree”). Compare Appeltern and the German hydronym Elster.


Vrij

First attested as inghen vrede in 1390-1391. Likely derived from Middle Dutch vrede (“enclosure, enclosed place”).


Rimpelt

First attested as Rimpeld in 1838-1857. Etymology uncertain. Perhaps derived from rimpel (“wrinkle”). A derivation from the personal name Rimbald is unlikely.

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uncertain


Groote Horst

First attested as Gr. Horst in 1838-1857. Derived from groot (“big, large”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”). The adjective groot was added to distinguish the hamlet from the younger Kleine Horst.


Englum

Potentially attested as ingaldum in the 13th century, attested with certainty as Englum in 1529. Compound of Old Frisian Engel (“a personal name”) or *Angla (“Angles, a Germanic people”) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Engelum.

A hamlet in Westerkwartier, Groningen, Netherlands.


Op de Belt

First attested as Belt (Op de) in 1936. Derived from belt (“small ridge or elevated place”).


Heukelom

/ˈɦøː.kəˌlɔm/

First attested as Hoeckelomer sand in 1530. Compound of Old Dutch *hukila (“hill, elevated place”) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Heukelum, Hoekelum, Hoog-Heukelom and Laag-Heukelom.


Kleine Horst

First attested as Kl. Horst in 1867. Derived from klein (“small”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”). The adjective klein was added to distinguish the settlement from the older Groote Horst.


Koekoek

* (Limburg) Attested as Koekoek in 1899. Named after the ornithonym koekoek (“cuckoo, Cuculus canorus”). Originally the name of a house.
* (Zeeland)

A hamlet in Borsele, Zeeland, Netherlands.


Zeelberg

* (Bergen)
* (Horst aan de Maas)
* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as zaelberch and zeelberch in 1441. Compound of an unclear first element that has been variously interpreted as Middle Dutch sidel (“separate, lone”), zijl (“drainage channel”), or zeel (“rope”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Zeilberg.

Horst aan de Maas
Horst aan de Maas#English

A hamlet in Horst aan de Maas, Limburg, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Valkenswaard, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.


Hanik

First attested as Hanik en Eendekooi in 1913. Etymology unknown. Not a Gallo-Roman name in light of the young age of the settlement.

unk

unknown

A hamlet in Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands.


Brandemolen

First attested as Brandemolen in 1936. Potentially derived from brandermolen (“mill used to process malt for breweries”).
See also Limburgish Brandemeule.


Bolenberg

First attested as Aen den Bollenbergh in 1726. Possibly a compound of Old Dutch Bolo (“a personal name”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Bolberg.
See also Limburgish Boleberg.


Steyl

First attested as die stele inder masen in 1326. Derived from Middle Dutch stele (“poles which fishing nets are suspended between”).
See also Limburgish Sjteil.

inh

A village in Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands.


Geloo

First attested as ghen loee in 1407. Compound derived from the definite article ge and lo (“light forest”).
See also Limburgish Geloeë.


Hout-Blerick

First attested as holtbleryck in 1396. Compound of holt (“rising forest”) and the toponym Blerick.
See also Limburgish Houblieriek.


Belfeld

First attested as belven in 1326. Etymology uncertain. The oldest attestations indicate the name is a compound formed from an uncertain first element and veld (“field”). The proposed reading of the name as a compound of Proto-Germanic *bala- (“white”) and ven (“bog, marsh”) is incorrect.
See also Limburgish Belvend.

A village and former municipality of Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands.


Leemhorst

First attested as Leemhorst in 1838-1857. Compound of leem (“clay”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).
See also Limburgish Leemhors.


Het Vorst

First attested as Vorst in 1838-1857. Derived from vorst (“unenclosed forest, preserve”).
See also Limburgish 't Vorst.


Vilgert

First attested as Villigerstraat in 1838-1857. Initially a compound of dialectal vilgert (“orchard”) and straat (“street”). The second element was gradually lost.


Arcen

First attested as de Arsnan around 1100. Etymology unknown. Relationships have been proposed to Latin arx (“arch”), arsus (“land cleared by slash-and-burn agriculture”), Dutch aars (“arse, rear”) and Old English ærsc- (“agricultural land, game park”).
See also Limburgish Árse.

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unknown


Hasselderheide

First attested as Hasselder Heide in 1869. Compound of the toponym Hasselt and heide (“heath, heathland”).
See also Limburgish De Hasselderhei.


De Krosselt

First attested as Krosselt in 1936. Potentially derived from kroesel (“gooseberry, Ribes uva-crispa”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -t.


Lingsfort

First attested as lynxvoert in 1330. Compound of an unclear first element and Middle Dutch voert (“ford, crossing”). The first element is potentially related to West Flemish lents (“weak, powerless, slow”) or dialectal Dutch lens (“empty”). No relationship to lynx (“lynx, Lynx lynx”).


Boekend

First attested as boychoyt in 1369. Originally a compound of boek (“beech, Fagus sp.”) and holt (“rising forest”). The second element was later reinterpreted as end (“end”). Compare Lieseind, Lieshout, Liessent, Ulvend and Vaareind.
See also Limburgish D'n Bokent.


Schandelo

First attested as schanle in 1377. Likely derived from a compound of Middle Dutch *schan (“clean, free of weeds”) and lo (“light forest”). Compare Schandelen and Schoonloo.
See also Limburgish Schandele.


Lomm

First attested as lumme in 1326. Etymology uncertain. Potentially related to Old English *lumm (“puddle, pool”), dialectal English lum (“deep pool in a riverbed”), or Middle Dutch lomme (“ice hole”). Compare Lemiers, Lomme and Lommel.
See also Limburgish Lóm, Lòm.


Velden

* (Limburg) First attested as velden in 1334. Derived from the dative plural form of veld (“field”). See also Limburgish Velde.
* (Utrecht) Derived from the plural form of veld (“field”).


De Voort

First attested as De Voort in 1838-1857. Derived from voorde (“ford, crossing”).


Wielder

* (Horst aan de Maas) First attested as den Welder in 1803-1820. Likely derived from the name of a field, derived in turn from wild (“wild, uncultivated”). Compare Middle Dutch wildert (“badland, uncultivated land”).
* (Venlo) Potentially attested as early as 802-822 as walare, attested with certainty as Wielder in 1978. If the oldest attestation does in fact refer to the current settlement, a derivation from Old Dutch wilere (“farm, hamlet”) is possible. If the settlement is younger, a derivation from a field name containing the element wild (“wild, uncultivated”) is possible. Compare Middle Dutch wildert (“badland, uncultivated land”).


Blerick

First attested as Blariaco around 365. Derived from Gallo-Roman Latin Blariacum, in turn a derivation from the personal name Blarius or Blarus suffixed with -acum. Compare Bunnik, Cuijk, Geverik, Lopik, Maurik, Mook, Niftrik, Odijk, Varik, Woezik and Fellerich.
See also Limburgish Blierik.


Groenveld

* (Noord-Holland) Attested as Groene velt in 1575. Compound of groen (“green”) and veld (“field”), referring here to an uncultivated field.
* (Limburg) See also Limburgish Greunveld.

A village in Schagen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.


Bussereind

First attested as Busserendt in 1534. Compound of the otherwise unknown toponym Bus (derived in turn from bos (“forest”)) and eind (“end, edge”).
See also Limburgish Böstering.

A hamlet in Beesel, Limburg, Netherlands.


Offenbeek

First attested as Offenbeke in 1289. Compound of Old Dutch Offo (“a personal name”) and beek (“brook, stream”).
See also Limburgish Óffebek.

A village in Beesel, Limburg, Netherlands.


Rijkel

Potentially attested as rikilo in the 10th century, attested with certainty as rikel in 1343. Compound of Old Dutch riki (“wealthy, powerful, royal”) and lo (“light forest”).
See also Limburgish Riekel.


Boukoul

First attested as opter buyeckulen in 1463. Compound of a first element that was at some point reinterpreted as beuk (“beech, Fagus sylvatica”) and Middle Dutch kule (“hole, pit”). No relationship with the toponymic element beukel (“small round elevation in the landscape”).
See also Limburgish De Boekoêl.

A village in Roermond, Limburg, Netherlands.


Asenray

First attested as Asenraede in 1267. Compound of Old Dutch Aso (“a personal name”) and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Azeraoj, Azerao.


Maalbroek

A hamlet in Roermond, Limburg, Netherlands.


Einde

First attested in Eijnder Broeck in 1774. Derived from einde (“end, edge”).


Asselt

First attested as aslao in 860. Compound of Old Dutch as (“ash, Fraxinus excelsior”) and lo (“light forest”). Compare Assel, Nederasselt and Overasselt.
See also Limburgish Assel.


Aan de Rijksweg

Derived from aan (“on”) and rijksweg (“state road, government road”).
See also Limburgish Ane Riekswaeg.


Thuserhof

First attested as de hof te hassenraid in 1460. Derived from a compound of a contraction of kartuizer (“Carthusian monk”) and hof (“farm, farmstead”).
See also Limburgish Thuserhaof.


Wieler

First attested as Wilre in 1553. Derived from wieler (“farm, hamlet”).
See also Limburgish Wielder.


De Weerd

First attested as Weert in 1835. Derived from weerd (“land next to water, riverine island”).


Swalmen

First attested as de Sualmo at the end of the 12th century. Derived from the dative plural form of the hydronym Swalm, cognate in turn with Middle Dutch swalm (“eddy, whirlpool”), Middle High German swalm (“upwelling of water”). Compare Hooge Zwaluwe and Lage Zwaluwe.
See also Limburgish Zjwame.

cog

A village and former municipality of Roermond, Limburg, Netherlands.


Herten

First attested as hercena and hertra in the mid-11th century. Etymology unknown. Potential derivations include a derivation from Proto-Indo-European *kar- (“shining, protruding”) or Proto-Germanic *haruth- (“woodland”) with pre-Germanic t. No relationship with Herten near Recklinghausen.
See also Limburgish Herte.

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unknown


Merum

* (Limburg) First attested as merehem in 1101. Compound of Old Dutch mere (“lake, pool”) and heem (“home, settlement”). See also Limburgish Maerem.
* (Groningen) First attested as merum in 1422. Etymology uncertain. Potentially a compound of Old Frisian *mere (“pool, lake”) and heem (“home, settlement”) or a derivation from the dative plural form of *mere. See also Dutch Low Saxon Mijrum.

A hamlet in Eemsdelta, Groningen, Netherlands.


Maasniel

First attested as nieol in 943. Compound of the hydronym Maas and an element that has been variously interpreted as Proto-Germanic *niwialhô- (“hollow, low-lying land”), *niwialha- (“new house”) and Old Dutch *niol (“place at the foot of a hill”). Compare Aalst, Elst, Nieuwaal, Niel, Niel-bij-As, Nivele and Waldniel.
See also Limburgish Neel.


Spik

First attested as spik around 1391. Probably derived from spek (“brushwood”). A derivation from Middle Dutch spiker (“corn barn”) is less likely.
See also Limburgish De Sjpik.


Leeuwen

* (Roermond) First attested as lewen in 1431. Derived from the dative plural form of Old Dutch lēo (“burial mound”) (cognate to Gothic 𐌷𐌻𐌰𐌹𐍅 (hlaiw, “tomb, grave”), Old Saxon hlêo (“mound, burial mound”), Old High German hlêo (“mound, burial mound”)). Compare Beneden-Leeuwen, Boven-Leeuwen, Leeuwte, Heiligerlee, Westerlee, Denderleeuw, Gors-Opleeuw, Lauw, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw and Zoutleeuw. See also Limburgish Leeve.
* (Beesel) First attested as lewen in 1323. Derived from the dative plural form of Old Dutch lēo (“burial mound”) (cognate to Gothic 𐌷𐌻𐌰𐌹𐍅 (hlaiw, “tomb, grave”), Old Saxon hlêo (“mound, burial mound”), Old High German hlêo (“mound, burial mound”)). Compare Beneden-Leeuwen, Boven-Leeuwen, Leeuwte, Heiligerlee, Westerlee, Denderleeuw, Gors-Opleeuw, Lauw, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw and Zoutleeuw. See also Limburgish Lieëwe.


Paarlo

First attested as pardelare in 1263. The oldest attestation points to a compound derivation from an unknown first element and laar (“intensively cultivated forest”). No relationship to the English Parley.
See also Limburgish Paalder.

A hamlet in Roerdalen, Limburg, Netherlands.


Reutje

First attested as curtis in Raetken in 1251. Derived from a diminutive form of rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish 't Räötje.


Etsberg

First attested as Etzenberg in 1803-1820. Compound of an uncertain first element (possibly related to etze (“pasture”)) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Etzenrade.
See also Limburgish Ètsberg.


Rothenbach

First attested as Zoll Rodenbach in 1867. From German Rothenbach, a hydronym derived from rot (“red”) and Bach (“brook, stream”).
See also Limburgish Reutebàk.


Roskam

First attested as Roskamp in 1803-1820. Derived from roskam (“currycomb”). Named after an inn formerly located near the hamlet.


Posterholt

First attested as posterholt in 1147. Compound derived from an unclear first element and holt (“rising deciduous forest”). The first element is potentially related to dialectal postel (“blueberry, Vaccinium myrtillus”).
See also Limburgish Postert.

A village in Roerdalen, Limburg, Netherlands.


Dieteren

First attested as dithirn in 1213. Etymology unknown. Compare Dieren.
See also Limburgish Detere.

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unknown

A village in Echt-Susteren, Limburg, Netherlands.


Sint Odiliënberg

Potentially attested as Mons Petri in the first half of the ninth century, attested with certainty as berg in 858. Derived from the name of Saint Odile of Alsace and berg (“hill, elevated place”). The settlement had various names before receiving its current name in the fifteenth century, perhaps due to the influence of a local monastery.
See also Limburgish Berg.

A village and former municipality of Roerdalen, Limburg, Netherlands.


Vlodrop

First attested as flothorp in 943. Compound of dialectal vlo (“stream, river”) and a metathised form of dorp (“village, settlement”). The interpration of the first element as Proto-Germanic *flôh- (“rocky layer”) is incorrect.
See also Limburgish Vlorp, Vlórp, Vloearep.


Voorsterveld

First attested as Voorsterveld in 1936. Compound of the toponym Voorst and veld (“field”).
See also Limburgish Varsjerveldj, Vàrsjerveld, Varsjerveld.


Aan de Berg

Derived from aan (“at”), de (“the”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
See also Limburgish Ane Berg.


Tusschen de Bruggen

First attested as Tusschen de Bruggen in 1899. Derived from tussen (“between”) and the plural form of brug (“bridge”). Compare Tussenklappen.
See also Limburgish Tösje de Brögke.


Zittard

* (Limburg) First attested as Ingen Sittardt in 1612. Presumably derived from Middle Dutch sitter (“common land”) (indirectly derived from Latin sectura (“common land”)) with epenthetic -t. An alternative hypothesis proposes a derivation from Old High German sigituri (“section of forest intended for logging”) (derived from Latin secretarium). Compare Sittard, Zijtaart and Zittert. See also Limburgish 't Zittert, 't Zitterd.
* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as siterde in the first quarter of the 13th century. Presumably derived from Middle Dutch sitter (“common land”) (indirectly derived from Latin sectura (“common land”)) with epenthetic -t. An alternative hypothesis proposes a derivation from Old High German sigituri (“section of forest intended for logging”) (derived from Latin secretarium). Compare Sittard, Zijtaart and Zittert.

der

A hamlet in Veldhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.


Koningsbosch

First attested as het nieuwe dorp ofte Koningsbosch in the mid-18th century. Compound of koning (“king”) and bos (“rising forest”). The toponym apparently refers to privileges held by various monarchs during the Ancien Régime.
See also Limburgish De Boesj.


Slek

First attested as Sleck in 1803-1820. Potentially derived from dialectal sleek (“horizontal plane”).
See also Limburgish De Slek.


Sint Joost

First attested as de curte Sancti Judoci in 1294-1295. Named after Saint Judoc.
See also Limburgish Sint-Joeas.


Maria Hoop

First attested as Maria-Hoop in 1936. Derived from the name of Saint Mary and hoop (“hope”). Formerly a rectorate of the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ.
See also Limburgish D'n Deelgaard.


Aan Reijans

First attested as Aanreijans in 1936. Derived from aan (“at, on”) and Reijans (“a surname”). Named for its location next to a property owned by the family.

A hamlet in Echt-Susteren, Limburg, Netherlands.


Berkelaar

First attested as berclar in the mid-11th century. Compound of berk (“birch, Betula sp.”) and laar (“intensively cultivated forest”).
See also Limburgish Berkelieër.


Aasterberg

First attested as aeserberch in 1395. Compound derived from either the otherwise unknown toponym Aast (potentially derived from Limburgish aost (“branch, maple, Acer sp.”)) or from the name of a nearby field and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
See also Limburgish D'n Aosterberg.


Echterbosch

First attested as Echterbosch in 1835. Compound of the toponym Echt and bos (“rising forest”).
See also Limburgish D'n Echterbós.


Gebroek

First attested as Broich around 1700. Compound of the definite article ge and broek (“marsh, marshland”).
See also Limburgish Gebrook.


Putbroek

First attested as Putbroek in 1843. Compound of the toponym Put (derived from put (“well”)) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).
See also Limburgish Pötbrook.


Pepinusbrug

First attested as Pepinsbruck in 1803-1820. Allegedly derived from a compound of Latin Pepinus (“a personal name”) and brug (“bridge”). According to local tradition, Pepin of Herstal (ca. 635-714) got bogged down along with his baggage train in a stream near the hamlet. After he was relieved by the citizens of Echt, he allegedly ordered the construction of a bridge at the site of the hamlet.


Oevereind

First attested as Owereyende in 1803-1820. Derived from a compound of an otherwise unknown toponym *Owe (derived from ooi (“land next to a river”)) and eind (“end, edge”).


Roosteren

First attested as rustern in 1201. Etymology unknown. Potentially derived from a hydronym. A proposed reading of the toponym as a compound of rood (“red”) and the toponym Susteren is incorrect. Formerly called Schettereind. The village received its current name relatively recently; the former bearer of the toponym became known as Oud-Roosteren.
See also Limburgish Roostere.

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A village and former municipality of Echt-Susteren, Limburg, Netherlands.


Visserweert

Attested with certainty as visserweert in 1360. Compound of visser (“fisherman”) and weerd (“land next to water, riverine island”).
See also Limburgish Vèsserswaert.


Herkenbosch

First attested as herkembus between 1312 and 1350. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch Herke (“a personal name”) and bos (“rising forest”). Compare Herkenrade.
See also Limburgish Hèrkebósj.


Illikhoven

First attested as yllichaven in 1468. Compound of Old Dutch Illo (“a personal name”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and the dative plural form of hof (“farm, farmstead”).
See also Limburgish Illekaove.


Hingen

First attested as bij ghen hinghe in 1464. Potentially derived from Proto-Germanic *hangim (“settlement on an incline”). Compare Hingene.
See also Limburgish 't Hènge.


Oud-Roosteren

First attested as Oud-Roosteren in 1868. Compound of oud (“old”) and the toponym Roosteren. The settlement acquired its name after the toponym Roosteren was transferred westwards to a village formerly called Schettereind.
See also Limburgish Aw-Kirk.


Spaanshuisken

First attested as Spaensche Huizen in 1770. Compound of Spaans (“Spanish”) and a diminutive form of huis (“house”). The settlement was founded in 1598 on the border between the Spanish Netherlands and the Duchy of Jülich.
See also Limburgish Spaanshuuske.


Schilberg

* (Echt-Susteren) First attested as scheylberg in 1300. Compound of dialectal schil (“crooked”), scheel and berg (“hill, elevated place”). See also Limburgish Sjaelberg.
* (Gulpen-Wittem) First attested as bitseelsberch in 1370. Potentially a compound of either Vulgar Latin *bacellus (“small brook”) or Middle Dutch butseel (“kind of animal, wineskin”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). See also Limburgish Sjilberg.

A hamlet in Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, Netherlands.


Ophoven

* (Belgium) First attested as ophoven in 1167. Compound of Middle Dutch op (“higher up, upper”) and the dative plural form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”). See also Limburgish Opove.
* (Echt-Susteren) First attested as uphouen in 1224. Compound of op (“higher up, upper”) and the dative plural form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”). See also Limburgish Ophaove.
* (Leudal) First attested as Ophooven in 1803-1820. Compound of op (“higher up, upper”) and the dative plural form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”). See also Limburgish Ophaove.
* (Sittard-Geleen) First attested as Ophoven in 1803-1820. Compound of op (“higher up, upper”) and the dative plural form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”). So named to distinguish the area from Overhoven. See also Limburgish Ophaove.

A village and former municipality of Kinrooi, Belgium.

A hamlet in Leudal, Limburg, Netherlands.


Baakhoven

First attested as beechoven in 1312 and 1358. Derived from a compound of Middle Dutch beec (“brook, stream”) and the dative plural form of hof (“farm, farmstead”). No relationship to Old Dutch Bako (“a personal name”).
See also Limburgish Baakhaove.


Vlodrop-Station

Derived from the toponym Vlodrop and station (“train station”).
See also Limburgish Vlorp-Stasie.


Broeksittard

First attested as bruchsitert in 1144. Compound of broek (“marsh, marshland”) and the toponym Sittard.
See also Limburgish Broukzittert.

A village and former municipality of Sittard-Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands.


Holtum

First attested as holthem in 1356. Compound of a variant of hout (“rising deciduous forest”) and heem (“home, settlement”).
See also Limburgish Houtem.

A village in Sittard-Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands.


Limbricht

First attested as lumburg in 1224. Named after the city of Limburg (in French Limbourg), currently located in the province of Liège.
See also Limburgish Lömmerich.


Harrecoven

A hamlet in Sittard-Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands.


Guttecoven

First attested as guttichoven in 1296. Compound of Old Dutch Gutto (“a personal name”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and the dative plural form of hof (“farm, farmstead”).
See also Limburgish Göttekaove.


Einighausen

First attested as eynenhusen in 1404. Compound of Old Dutch Eino (“a personal name”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and the dative plural form of huis (“house”). The current "German" spelling of the name derives from the time when the village belonged to the Duchy of Jülich (see also Bocholtz and Siebengewald).
See also Limburgish Einikhoeze.


Schipperskerk

Compound of schipper (“skipper, sailor”) and kerk (“church”). Named after a church built in 1949.
See also Limburgish Sjipperskèrk.


Obbicht

First attested with certainty as bietha in 1034. Compound of op (“up, high”) and a second element that is difficult to interpret. Potentially derived from Old Dutch *bihegan (“surrounded by a hedge”) (see haag) or *bicht (“turn, corner”) (compare bocht). The element op was added at a later date in order to distinguish the settlement from the younger Grevenbicht. Compare Buchten.
See also Limburgish Opbeech.


Grevenbicht

First attested as grevenbiecht in 1437-1466. Compound of graaf (“earl”) and a second element that has variously been interpreted as Old Dutch *bihegan (“surrounded by a hedge”) (see haag) or *bicht (“turn, corner”) (compare bocht). The element graaf was added to distinguish the settlement from the older Obbicht. Compare Buchten.
See also Limburgish Beeg.


Graetheide

First attested as nemus quod vulgo dicitur li Graite in 1250. Compound of graat (“hill ridge, elevated place”) and heide (“heath, heathland”). The use of Latin nemus (“forest, wood”) in the oldest attestation suggests that the area around the hamlet used to be a woodland before gradually degenerating into heathland.
See also Limburgish De Graathei.


Papenhoven

First attested as papenhoven in 1400. Compound of either Middle Dutch Papo (“a personal name”) or paap (“priest”) and the dative plural form of hof (“farm, farmstead”).
See also Limburgish Papenhaove.


Windraak

First attested as Wintrachen in 1595. Etymology uncertain. Proposed derivations from Gallo-Roman Latin *Vinderiacum or *vinitoriacum (“place where wine is produced”) are unsatisfactory. An interpretation of the toponym as "location that is subject to a lot of wind" (cf. Heurtebise) is also unconvincing, as is that which seeks to derive the toponym from Middle Dutch *Winnerack (“strip of land owned by a tenant”). Perhaps comparable to Wintbraken.
See also Limburgish De Wèndjraak.


Abshoven

First attested as abshoven in 1253-1254. Compound of abt (“abbot, father superior”) and the dative plural form of hof (“farm, farmstead”). The name probably references the abbot of the Monastery of Saint-Vaast at Arras, which owned properties in nearby Munstergeleen.
See also Limburgish Abshaove.


Daniken

First attested as daneke and danecke in 1236. Etymology uncertain. A proposed derivation from a compound of Old Dutch Dano (“a personal name”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and heem (“home, settlement”) does not match well with the oldest attestations of the toponym.
See also Limburgish Danike.


Munstergeleen

First attested as munstergelene in 1202. Compound of Middle Dutch munster (“monastery, large parish church”) and the toponym Geleen. Compare Monster. See also Abshoven.
See also Limburgish Munstergelaen.


Genhout

First attested as Grootgenhout and Kleyngenhout in 1557. Derived from a compound of the dative singular form of the definite article ge and hout (“rising deciduous forest”). The village used to be composed of two sections, Groot Genhout ("Great Genhout") and Klein Genhout ("Small Genhout"). It is now considered a single village.

A village in Beek, Limburg, Netherlands.


Looiwinkel

Compound of looi (“tannery”) and winkel (“corner, enclosed piece of land”).


Kelmond

First attested as calmont in 1444. Derived from Latin calvus (“bald, empty”) and mons (“mountain, hill”). See also Colmont.
See also Limburgish Kelment.


Spaubeek

Potentially attested as spaltbeche in 1148, attested with certainty as spaltbeke in 1175. Compound of Old Dutch spalt (“gorge, vale”) (in this specifc case "gully") and beke (“brook, stream”).
See also Limburgish Sjpawbik.

A village and former municipality of Beek, Limburg, Netherlands.


Oude Kerk

Derived from oud (“old”) and kerk (“church”).
See also Limburgish De Aw Kèrk.


Hobbelrade

Potentially attested as tobbenrode bi gelene in 1280-1290, attested with certainty as hobbelroie in 1447. Compound of Old Dutch Hubbilo (“a personal name”) (derived from Hugbald or Hubert) and rode (“land cleared of trees”). Compare Hubbelrath.
See also Limburgish Hobbelrao.


Geverik

First attested as gheverich in 1271. Etymology unknown. Perhaps derived from Gallo-Roman Latin *Gabriacum, *Gaviriacum or *gabriacum (“goat park”). A derivation from Proto-Germanic *gabra (“wetland, swamp”) suffixed with *-ikja- has also been proposed. Compare Blerick, Bunnik, Cuijk, Gever, Lopik, Maurik, Mook, Niftrik, Odijk, Varik, Woezik and Fellerich.

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Aalbeek

First attested as oelbeek in 1324. Derived from a compound of ool (“land next to water, humid low-lying land”) and beek (“brook, stream”). Compare Aalbeke.
See also Limburgish Aolbaek.

A village in Beekdaelen, Limburg, Netherlands.


Amstenrade

First attested as anstenroden in 1274. Derived from a compound of Old Dutch Ansto (“a personal name”) and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Awstroa.

A village and former municipality of Beekdaelen, Limburg, Netherlands.


Arensgenhout

First attested as dat dorpe 't gene hoit in 1381. Compound of a dialectal form of Arnold (“a personal name”), the definite article ge and hout (“rising deciduous forest”). The personal name was added at a later date to distinguish the settlement from Kleingenhout.


Bingelrade

First attested as binghenrode in 1263. Compound of Old Dutch Bingo (“a personal name”) and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Bèngelder.


Jabeek

First attested as apud Iabeche in 1144. Compound of an unclear first element and beek (“brook, stream”). The first element has been interpreted as gat (“hole, passageway”) and as a prehistoric hydronym *Jatia. Compare Jabbeke.
See also Limburgish Jaobik.


Hulsberg

First attested as huleberga in 1147. Compound of Old Dutch hules (“holly, Ilex aquifolium”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
See also Limburgish Hölsberg.


Doenrade

First attested as dudenrode in 1170. Compound of Old Dutch Dudo (“a personal name”) and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Doonder.


Merkelbeek

First attested as merkelbeke in 1283. Compound of an unclear first element and beek (“brook, stream”). The first element has been interpreted as Old Dutch Markilo (“a personal name”), a compound of mark (“demarcated area, unorganised communal land”) and lo (“light forest”) (compare Markelo), and as a hydronym *Markilo (derived from mark (“border”)).
See also Limburgish Merkelbek.


Oirsbeek

First attested as oersbeke in 1273. Derived from a compound of an unclear first element and beek (“brook, stream”). The first element has been interpreted as Old Dutch ors (“horse”) and *oor (“coarse sand”). Both of these readings do not match well with the long vowel in the oldest attestations, however.
See also Limburgish Oeësjbik.


Schinnen

Attested with certainty as scinne in 1208. Potentially derived from the hydronym Schin (related to Old Dutch skīnan (“shine, sparkle”)) or from dialectal schijn (“land cleared for agriculture”). Compare Schimmert, Schin op Geul and Schinveld.
See also Limburgish Sjènne.


Schimmert

First attested as scinmottera and schimorta in the mid-11th century. Compound of dialectal schijn (“land cleared for agriculture”) and Latin mortarius (“muddy pool”). Compare Schinnen, Schin op Geul and Schinveld.
See also Limburgish Sjömmert.


Puth

First attested as putte and nyederputte in 1402. Derived from put (“well”). The village was originally subdivided into Bovenste Puth (Upper Puth) and Onderste Puth (Lower Puth). However, it is now considered a single village.
See also Limburgish Pöt.


Sweikhuizen

First attested as suechusen in 1280. Compound of a dialectal form of zwaag (“pasture, cattle field”) and the dative plural form of huis (“house”). Compare Schwachhausen and Schweighausen.
See also Limburgish Zjweikese, Sjweikese.


Wijnandsrade

First attested as rode in 1247-1288. Compound of Middle Dutch Winant (“a personal name”) and rode (“land cleared of trees”). The settlement was initially called Rode. The name of its (then) feudal lord was added at a later date as a distinguishing element.
See also Limburgish Wienesrao.


Vaesrade

Potentially attested as wastrode in 1139, attested with certainty as vaesrode in 1230. Derived from a compound of Latin vastum (“wasteland”) and rode (“land cleared of trees”). The popular interpretation of the first element as a derivation from the name of Saint Servatius of Tongeren is incorrect.
See also Limburgish Vaosje.


Schinveld

First attested as in uilla schinneuelt in 1180. Likely a compound of dialectal schijn (“land cleared for agriculture”) and veld (“field”). A reading of the first element as the hydronym Schin (related to Old Dutch skīnan (“shine, sparkle”)) is less likely. Compare Schimmert, Schinnen and Schin op Geul.
See also Limburgish Sjilvend.


Haasdal

A hamlet in Beekdaelen, Limburg, Netherlands.


Breinder

First attested as breiderode in 1263. Compound of breed (“broad, wide”) and rode (“land cleared of trees”).


Douvergenhout

First attested as in die Douff, auss der Douffen in 1611. Derived from a compound of the toponyms Douve and Genhout. Douve is potentially the name of a house derived from duif (“pigeon”), while Genhout is a compound of the definite article ge and hout (“rising deciduous forest”).
See also Limburgish Doevergenhout.


Grijzegrubben

First attested as grisengrebbe in 1367. Compound of the plural form of gries (“quartz sand, rocky ground”) and grubbe (“ditch, trench”).
See also Limburgish Griëzegröbbe.


Kathagen

First attested as kathagel in 1425. Compound of kat (used here in an unclear sense) and the plural form of haag (“fencing, enclosed area, homestead”).
See also Limburgish Kathage.


Heisterbrug

First attested as aengen Heisterbrug in the 17th century. Compound of a dialectal form of heester (“bush, shrub”) and brug (“bridge”).
See also Limburgish G'n Heisterbrök.


Nierhoven

First attested as Nirven in 1803-1820. Compound of a dialectal form of nieuw (“new”) and the dative singular form of hof (“homestead”).
See also Limburgish Nirve.


Hommert

First attested as hummert in 1402. Etymology unknown. A proposed derivation from a compound of the plural form of hoog (“high, tall”) and the plural form of berg (“hill, elevated place”) matches neither the oldest attestations nor the terrain around the settlement.
See also Limburgish Hómmert.

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Hunnecum

First attested as Hunnekum in 1603. Compound of Old Dutch Huno (“a personal name”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and heem (“home, settlement”).
See also Limburgish Hunnekem.


Hellebroek

First attested as Hellenbroek in 1803-1820. Compound of the toponym Helle and broek (“marsh, marshland”).
See also Limburgish Hèllebrook.


Etzenrade

First attested as evezenrode in 1140. Compound of Old Dutch Evezo (“a personal name”) or Evizo and rode (“land cleared of trees”). Compare Etsberg.
See also Limburgish Ieëtselder.


Klein-Doenrade

First attested as Klein-Doenrade in 1838-1857. Compound of klein (“small, little”) and the toponym Doenrade.


Brommelen

* (Beekdaelen) Derived from braam (“bramble, Rubus fruticosus”). See also Limburgish Brómmele.
* (Meerssen) Potentially attested as bromelen in 1391-1392, attested with certainty as bromelen in 1399-1400. Derived from braam (“bramble, Rubus fruticosus”). See also Limburgish Brómmele.

A hamlet in Meerssen, Limburg, Netherlands.


Nagelbeek

First attested as nagelbeke in 1402. Compound of an uncertain first element and beek (“brook, stream”). The first element may be related to Old Dutch nakala, a former river located somewhere near Urk.
See also Limburgish Nagelbek.


Terstraten

First attested as Gerstraten in 1803-1820. Dative plural form of straat (“street, road”).
See also Limburgish Tersjtraote.


Reuken

First attested as Reuken in 1899. Derived from a diminutive form of rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish G'n Reuke.


Tervoorst

First attested as Tervorst in 1803-1820. Compound of ter (“at”) and vorst (“preserve”).
See also Limburgish Tervoeësj.


Wolfhagen

First attested as woufhagen in 1402. Compound of the name Wolf and haag (“fencing, enclosed area, homestead”). Compare Hilleshagen, Winthagen and Wolfhaag.
See also Limburgish Woufhage.


Swier

First attested as scherwigen in 1246. Etymology unknown. According to one hypothesis, the toponym is derived from Latin *carrucaria (“ploughland”). Compare Baaks-Sweijer.
See also Limburgish Zjwier, Sjwier.

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Op den Hering

/ˈɔp dɛn ˈɦeː.rɪŋ/

First attested as den Hering in 1847. Derived from op (“on”), the dative form of de (“the”) and haar (“sandy ridge”) (which is ultimately from Proto-Germanic *harugaz) suffixed with -ing. Compare Haring.
See also Limburgish Op d'n Hiering.


Kleingenhout

Compound of klein (“small, little”), the definite article ge and hout (“rising deciduous forest”). The element klein was added to distinguish the hamlet from Arensgenhout.


Haansberg

* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as de haneberge in the second half of the 15th century. Compound of haan (“rooster, black grouse”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
* (Limburg)

A hamlet in Etten-Leur, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.


Heistraat

* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as in die Heystraat in 1504. Compound of heide (“heath, heathland”) and straat (“street, way”). So named to distinguish the settlement from Laagstraat.
* (Limburg)

A hamlet in Oosterhout, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.


Rimburg

First attested as rincberge in 1278. Compound of ring (“ring”) and burg (“castle, fortified settlement”).

A village and former municipality of Landgraaf, Limburg, Netherlands.


Eygelshoven

First attested as eigelsowen around 1170-1180. Compound derived from either Old Dutch Aigil (“a personal name”) or Middle Dutch eygel (“needle-shaped sepulchral monument”) and the dative plural form of Old Dutch owe (“land next to a current”). Compare Igel.
See also Central Franconian Egelze.

cog

A village and former municipality of Kerkrade, Limburg, Netherlands.


Hondsrug

A hamlet in Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands.


Schurenberg

First attested as Schuyrenberg in 1803-1820. Compound of the toponym Terschuren and berg (“hill, elevated place”).


Benzenrade

First attested as benzerode and benserode in 1281. Compound of Old Dutch Benzo (“a personal name”) and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Benzerao.


Locht

* (North Brabant) Attested as Logt in 1794. Derived from Middle Dutch locht (“enclosed parcel, vegetable garden”).
* (Limburg) First attested as locht in 1466. Derived from Middle Dutch locht (“enclosed parcel, vegetable garden”). See also Central Franconian De Loeët.

inh

A hamlet in Cranendonck, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.


Ten Esschen

First attested as esgen in 1274-1294. Derived from te (“at”) and the plural form of es (“ash, Fraxinus excelsior”).
See also Limburgish Ten Esje.


Groenstraat

* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as Groenstraat in 1899. Compound of groen (“overgrown”) and straat (“street, road”). The name refers to an unpaved and seldom-used road.
* (Limburg) First attested as grünstrasse in the 14th century. Compound of groen (“overgrown”) and straat (“street, road”). The name refers to an unpaved and seldom-used road. Compare Groeneweg.

A hamlet in Hilvarenbeek, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.


Imstenrade

First attested as emsenroide in 1386. Compound of Old Dutch Imiso (“a personal name”) or Emiso and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Imsterao.


Bovenste Caumer

First attested as kaldenborne in 1274-1294. Derived from bovenst (“upper”) and a compound of Middle Dutch kald (“cold”) and born (“spring, source”).
See also Limburgish Euvesj Kaumer, Boaves Kaumer.


Onderste Caumer

First attested as kaldenborne in 1274-1294. Derived from onderst (“lower”) and a compound of Middle Dutch kald (“cold”) and born (“spring, source”).
See also Limburgish Ungesj Kaumer.


Overbroek

* (Venray) First attested as overbroke in 1323. Compound of over (“opposite, on the other side”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).
* (Heerlen) Attested as Overbroek in 1803-1820. Compound of over (“opposite, on the other side”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). See also Limburgish Euverbrook.

A hamlet in Venray, Limburg, Netherlands.


De Hees

* (Horst aan de Maas) Attested as de Hees in 1803-1820. Derived from hees (“bushes, brushwood”).
* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as hezia in 784-785. Derived from hees (“bushes, brushwood”).
* (Heerlen) Derived from hees (“bushes, brushwood”).

A hamlet in Horst aan de Maas, Limburg, Netherlands.

A hamlet in Eersel, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.


Prickart

First attested as Prickart in 1803-1820. Derived from the surname Prickart.

A hamlet in Simpelveld, Limburg, Netherlands.


Molsberg

First attested as Molsberg in 1803-1820. Compound of the surname Mols and berg (“hill, elevated place”).


Bocholtzerheide

First attested as Bocholtzheit in 1803-1820. Compound of the toponym Bocholtz and heide (“heath, heathland”).


Vlengendaal

First attested as fleckendale and flehendale in 1253. Perhaps a compound of Middle Dutch vlec (“meat, half a butchered pig”) and dal (“dale, valley”).


Bosschenhuizen

First attested as busgenhusen in 1378. Compound of bos (“forest”) and the plural form of huis (“house”). The reading of the first element as the surname Buskens is erroneous.


Huls

First attested as in die huls in 1454. Derived from Middle Dutch huls (“holly, Ilex aquifolium”).


In de Gaas

/ˈɪn də ˈɣaːs/


Rodeput

First attested as in den Roeputt and den Roeth Putther wegh in 1774. Derived from a compound of rood (“red”) and put (“well”). The precise meaning of rood is unknown; it may refer to the well's water having been high in iron content.


Baneheide

First attested as Baenenheidt in 1603-1604. Compound of the surname Baenen and heide (“heath, heathland”). The first element was eventually reinterpreted as baan (“thoroughfare”).


Bulkemsbroek

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


Waalbroek

First attested as wadebrouche in 1378. Compound of Waal (“Walloon, Romanophone”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). The element Waal appears to have been added to distinguish the settlement from Broek. Compare Vijlen, Walem and Wahlwiller.


Baaks-Sweijer

Baaks is attested in 1979 as Baaks, Sweijer is first attested in 1466 as scherwier. Baaks derives from the surname Baxen and refers to a former owner of the fiefdom of Sweijer. Sweijer is potentially derived from Latin *carrucaria (“ploughable land”). Compare Swier.


Camerig

First attested as caudenberg in 1323. Compound of Middle Dutch kald (“cold”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
See also Central Franconian Komeresj.

A hamlet in Vaals, Limburg, Netherlands.


Holset

First attested as hoseith in 1252. Derived from Proto-Germanic *hulis (“holly, Ilex aquifolium”) suffixed with the Gallo-Roman collectivising suffix Latin -etum. Compare Terblijt and Terziet.
See also Central Franconian Hozelt.

inh

A village in Vaals, Limburg, Netherlands.


Vijlen

First attested as uillam in 1016. Derived from Latin villa (“farm, farmhouse”). The preserved initial v- indicates late Germanisation. Compare Waalbroek, Walem and Wahlwiller.
See also Central Franconian Viele.


Mamelis

First attested as mamelmes in 1243. Potentially derived from Gallo-Roman Latin *Mamilo (“a personal name”) suffixed with -acum. An alternative etymology proposes a derivation from *Mamilo and mansum (“farmstead, homestead”).
See also Central Franconian Mameles.


Lemiers

First attested as lumirs in 1208. Potentially derived from a hydronym derived in turn from the term *lum (mud) from an unknown substrate language. Alternatively derived from Latin *Limarias, a toponym derived from limus (“mud, sludge”). Compare Lomm, Lomme and Lommel.
See also Central Franconian Lemieësj.


Oud-Lemiers

Compound of oud (“old”) and the toponym Lemiers.
See also Central Franconian Aod Lemieësj.


Raren

First attested as zen roedern in 1375. Derived from the plural form of rode (“land cleared of trees”). Compare Het Raan, Raar, Rha, Rhaan, Rhoon and Roden.
See also Central Franconian D'r Roare.


Melleschet

First attested as mellence in 1323. Derived from a Romanicised Germanic compound composed of Frankish *Mello (“a personal name”) and heem (“home, settlement”).
See also Central Franconian Mellesjet.


Wolfhaag

First attested as wolfhagen in the 14th century. Compound of either the surname Wolf or wolf (“wolf, Canis lupus”) and haag (“fence, enclosed space, homestead”). Compare Hilleshagen, Winthagen and Wolfhagen.
See also Central Franconian Woofhaaf.


Harles

First attested as harleis in 1133. Derived from Proto-Germanic *Harilo (“a personal name”) suffixed with Gallo-Roman Latin -iacas. The morphology of the toponym shows distinct Romance influence.
See also Central Franconian Halesj.


Cottessen

First attested as quoidthusen in 1325. Compound of Middle Dutch quoit (“bad, small”) (perhaps used here in the rare sense swampy) and the dative plural form of huis (“house”). The reading of the first element as kot (“shack, cottage”) is erroneous.
See also Central Franconian Kotteze.


Kunrade

First attested as konnenrade in the 14th century. Derived from Middle Dutch Konno (“a personal name”) or Kuno and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Kunder.

A village in Voerendaal, Limburg, Netherlands.


Craubeek

First attested as Croubeck in 1803-1820. Perhaps a compound of Limburgish krauw (“crow, Corvus corone”) and beek (“brook, stream”).
See also Limburgish Krawbich.

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A hamlet in Voerendaal, Limburg, Netherlands.


Colmont

First attested as coelmont in 1444 and 1451. Derived from Latin calvus (“bald, bare”) and mons (“mount, hill”). See also Kelmond.
See also Limburgish Koalmet.


Ransdaal

First attested as ransedale in 1375. Compound of either Old Dutch rame (“raven, Corvus corax”) or Hramo (“a personal name”) and dal (“dale, valley”).
See also Limburgish Ranzel.


Ubachsberg

First attested as opten berch in 1380. Compound of the surname Ubachs and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Mingersborg.
See also Limburgish Gen Berg.


Klimmen

First attested as with certainty as clumna and clumena in the mid-11th century. Of uncertain etymology. Perhaps derived from Vulgar Latin columen (“peak, height”) or from the verb klimmen (“climb”).
See also Limburgish Klumme.

A village and former municipality of Voerendaal, Limburg, Netherlands.


Retersbeek

First attested as ritersbeke in 1287. Compound of Middle Dutch Reter (“a personal name”) and beek (“brook, stream”).
See also Limburgish Gerieësjbrich.


Fromberg

First attested as vrodenberch in 1411. Perhaps derived from a compound of a hypercorrected form of vroon (“lordly”) or Vrode (“a surname”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Vroelen, Vroendaal and Vroenhof.
See also Limburgish Frómmerig.


Weustenrade

First attested as woestenroede in 1420. Compound of woest (“abandoned”) and rode (“land cleared of trees”). The reading of the first element as a surname is erroneous.
See also Limburgish Geweustrao.


Mingersborg

First attested as mengersburne in 1331. Compound of the surname Mingers and Middle Dutch burne (“source, well”). The second element was gradually reinterpreted to berg (“hill, elevated place”) and burg (“castle, fortified settlement”). Compare Ubachsberg.
See also Limburgish Mingesjborg.


Termaar

* (Eijsden-Margraten) First attested as te maren in the 14th century. Compound of te (“at”) and a dialectal form of meer (“lake, pond, watercourse”).
* (Voerendaal) Compound of te (“at”) and a dialectal form of meer (“lake, pond, watercourse”).

A hamlet in Eijsden-Margraten, Limburg, Netherlands.


Winthagen

First attested as den hove te winthagen in 1386. Potentially derived from windhaag (“hedge meant do defend a building against gusts of wind”). However, it is possible that the toponym is a compound of Middle Dutch Windo (“a personal name”) or Wijnand and haag (“fence, enclosed area, homestead”). Compare Hilleshagen, Wolfhaag and Wolfhagen.
See also Limburgish Windjhage.


Koulen

First attested as een Koel-Koulle op gen Koulen in 1745. Derived from the plural form of Limburgish koul (“basin-shaped depression in the landscape”).
See also Limburgish De Koële.


Opscheumer

First attested as opschoenborne in 1455. Compound of op (“higher, upper”) and the toponym Schoonbron.
See also Limburgish Opsjuuëmer.


Hellebeuk

/ˈɦɛ.ləˌbøːk/


Overheek

First attested as Heek-en-Overheek in 1851. Compound of over (“on the other side of”) and the toponym Heek.
See also Limburgish De Uëverhieëk.


Terveurt

First attested as Terveurt in 1803-1820. Compound of te (“at”) and voorde (“ford, crossing”).


Emmaberg

First attested as Emmaberg in 1913. Compound of Emma (“a personal name”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Named after Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont.
See also Limburgish D'n Emmaberg.

Valkenburg aan de Geul
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A hamlet in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands.


Houthem

First attested as apud houlten in 1096. Compound of holt (“rising deciduous forest”) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Stokkem, Stokhem and Stokkum.
See also Limburgish Houtem.

A village and former municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands.


Geulhem

Potentially attested as gheulen and geulem in 1312-1350, attested with certainty as goelheym in 1360. Compound of the hydronym Geul and heem (“home, settlement”).
See also Limburgish Geulem.


Broekhem

First attested as bruchem in 1391. Compound of broek (“marsh, marshland”) and heem (“home, settlement”).
See also Limburgish Brokem.

A village in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands.


Heek

First attested as heke in 1257. Derived from Middle Dutch hecke (“fence, enclosure”).
See also Limburgish De Hièk.


Engwegen

/ˈɛŋˌʋeː.ɣə(n)/


Keutenberg

First attested as Keutenberg in 1877. Potentially a compound of Keuten (“a surname”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
See also Limburgish Kuiteberg.


Oud-Valkenburg

First attested as falchenberch in 1041. Compound of oud (“old”) and the toponym Valkenburg. The element oud was added when a second settlement named Valkenburg was built nearby.
See also Limburgish Oud-Valkeberg.


Neerhem

First attested as Neerhem in 1979. Compound of neder (“lower”) and heem (“home, settlement”). Named after a former farmhouse.
See also Limburgish De Nerem.


Plenkert

First attested as aen dem Plencker in 1534. Likely derived from dialectal plenk (“plank, board”) as a reference to a pallisade or fence. Compare Stoepert.
See also Limburgish De Plenkert.


Heerstraat

First attested as Heerstraat in 1899. Derived from heerstraat (“thoroughfare”).
See also Limburgish Hièrewaeg.


Vilt

First attested as velt in the 14th and 15th centuries. Derived from Middle Dutch velt (“field, pastureland”). Not derived from a Romance language.
See also Limburgish Vild.


IJzeren

First attested as yseren in 1330. Perhaps derived from an otherwise unknown hydronym *IJzer.
See also Limburgish Iezere.


Schoonbron

First attested as sconenburne in 1294-1297. Derived from a compound of schoon (“clean, pure”) and bron (“spring, source”).
See also Limburgish Sjuèmer.


Vroenhof

First attested as Vroenhof in 1913. Compound of vroon (“lordly”) and hof (“homestead, farmstead”). Compare Fromberg, Vroelen and Vroendaal.


Strucht

First attested as Strucht in 1603. Derived from Middle Dutch struch (“bush”) with collectivising suffix -t.
See also Limburgish Sjtröch.

A hamlet and former municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands.


Schin op Geul

/ˈsxɪn ɔp ˈɣøːl/

First attested as de schina in the mid-11th century. Of uncertain etymology. Perhaps derived from the hydronym *Skinion or from schijn (“land cleared for agriculture”) with op (“on”) and the hydronym Geul added to aid identification. Compare Schimmert, Schinnen and Schinveld.
See also Limburgish Sjin op Geul.

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Strabeek

First attested as stroebach in 1458. Potentially a compound of stro (“straw”) and beek (“brook, stream”).
See also Limburgish Sjtraobaek.


Walem

First attested as walheym in 1360. Compound of Waal (“Walloon, Romanophone”) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Vijlen, Waalbroek and Wahlwiller.


Sint Gerlach

First attested as prope Sanctum Gerlacum in 1217. Named after Saint Gerlach.


Sibbe

First attested as cybde in 1307. Etymology unknown. Proposed derivations from Latin cippus (“stake”), sibbe (“family, clan”) or Middle Dutch sijp (“watercourse”) are incompatible with the oldest attestations of the toponym.
See also Limburgish Sub, Suub.

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Termoors

First attested as Termoors in 1936. Derived from te (“at”) and dialectal moor (“swamp”).
See also Limburgish Termoorsj.


Terblijt

First attested as tremblijt and trembliet in 1292. Derived from Latin tremulus (“aspen, Populus tremula”) with collectivising suffix -etum. Compare Holset and Terziet.
See also Limburgish Terbliet.


Nijswiller

First attested as Wilra sancti Dionisii in 1179. Compound of a contracted form of Dionysius (“a personal name”) and wieler (“farm, hamlet”). Named after Saint Denis of Paris.
See also Limburgish Nieswiller.

A village in Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, Netherlands.


Wijlre

Potentially attested as wilere in 1075, attested with certainty as wilre in 1217. Derived from wieler (“farm, hamlet”).
See also Limburgish Wielder.

A village and former municipality of Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, Netherlands.


Reijmerstok

First attested as Remerstoch in 1312-1350. Compound of Reijmer (“a personal name”) and stok (“stick, trunk”).
See also Limburgish Rimmesjtók.


Partij

First attested as an dae torteyde in 1364. Indirectly derived from Latin tortus (“bend, curve”).
See also Limburgish Partei.


Wittem

First attested as witham and witam in 1125. Compound of wit (“white”) and ham (“alluvial land in the bend of a river”). No relationship with the English toponyms Whitley or Whitham.


Beertsenhoven

First attested as Beeretshoven in 1803-1820. Compound of Berets (“a surname”) and the dative plural form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”).
See also Limburgish Baetsehaove.

A hamlet in Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, Netherlands.


Berghof

Potentially attested as Hoevelshoeff in 1603, attested with certainty as Berghof in 1913. Compound of berg (“hill, elevated place”) and hof (“farmstead, homestead”).
See also Limburgish Berghäöf.


Slenaken

First attested as sledenake in 1253. Derived from Proto-Germanic *Slado (“a personal name”) suffixed with Gallo-Roman Latin -iniacas. Not derived from Salinius or *slede (“slope, slippery place”). Compare Schleidweiler.
See also Limburgish Sjlennich.


Gulpen

First attested as golepe in 1161. Derived from the hydronym Gulp suffixed with the toponymic suffix Old Dutch *-ja-. The hydronym itself is a compound of the hydronym Geul and *apa (“river, stream”).
See also Limburgish Gulpe.


Wahlwiller

/ˈʋaːlˌʋɪ.lər/

First attested as wylre in 1215. Compound of Waal (“Walloon, Romanophone”) and wieler (“farm, hamlet”). Compare Vijlen, Waalbroek, Waalwijk, Walem and Walik.
See also Limburgish Willer.


Eys

First attested as hanzon in 1193. Derived from the hydronym Eys, a stream currently known as the Eijserbeek. The hydronym likely derives from Proto-Indo-European *kanak- (“yellow”).
See also Limburgish Ees.


Berghem

* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as berchem in 1286. Compound of berg (“hill, elevated place”) and heem (“home, settlement”).
* (Limburg) First attested as berchem in 1286. Compound of berg (“hill, elevated place”) and heem (“home, settlement”).

A village and former municipality of Oss, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.


Diependal

First attested as diependale in 1312-1350. Compound of diep (“deep”) and dal (“dale, valley”).


Bommerig

First attested as Bamberg in 1536. Potentially derived from a compound of ban (“legal district, legal boundary”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Banholt.
See also Limburgish Bómmerig.


Beutenaken

First attested de bottinachs in 1111. Derived from Old Dutch Boto (“a personal name”) or Buto and the Gallo-Roman suffix Latin -iniacas.
See also Limburgish Bäötenake.


Crapoel

First attested as Crapool in 1838-1857. Derived from Limburgish kra (“toad”) and poel (“pool, pond”).
See also Limburgish Krapoel, Krapel.


Cartils

First attested as in curtils in 1192. Derived from the plural form of Vulgar Latin *cortilem (“small homestead”).
See also Limburgish Kertiels.


Eperheide

First attested as Epenheit in 1803-1820. Compound of the toponym Epen and heide (“heath, heathland”).
See also Limburgish De Ieëperhei.


Elzet

First attested as Elset in 1803-1820. Derived from Proto-Germanic *alisô- (“alder, Alnus sp.”) suffixed with the Gallo-Roman suffix Latin -etum.


Billinghuizen

First attested as Billenhuizen in 1838-1857. Derived from Old Dutch Bilo (“a personal name”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and the plural form of huis (“house”).
See also Limburgish Billinghoeze.


Elkenrade

Potentially attested as allecenrode in 1147, attested with certainty as helkenrode in 1280. Derived from a compound of Old Dutch Aliko (“a personal name”) and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Elkerao.


Etenaken

First attested as ettenaken in 1411. Derived from Old Dutch Ato (“a personal name”) suffixed with Gallo-Roman Latin -iniacas.
See also Limburgish Aëtenake.


Höfke

First attested as Höfke in 1899. Derived from a diminutive form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”).


Hurpesch

First attested as hortpes and hortpesch in 1312-1350. Derived from the Walloon-French toponym French Heurtebise.
See also Limburgish Hurpesj.


Eyserheide

/ˌɛi̯.zərˈɦɛi̯.də/

First attested as eeysheyd in 1803-1820. Compound of the toponym Eys and heide (“heath, heathland”).
See also Limburgish Ezerhei.


Euverem

First attested as overem in 1375. Compound of over (“on the other side”) and heem (“home, settlement”).
See also Limburgish Öäverem.


De Hut

First attested as De Hut in 1838-1857. Derived from hut (“hut, cottage”), used here in a dialectal sense to refer to a farm with a porch that doubled as a public house.


Piepert

First attested as Pieper in 1835. Potentially derived from Pieper (“a surname”).
See also Limburgish D'r Piepert.


Overgeul

/ˌoː.vərˈɣøːl/

First attested as Übergeul in 1803-1820. Compound of over (“on the other side of”) and the hydronym Geul.
See also Limburgish Euvergäöl.


Kuttingen

First attested as cottingen in 1323. Derived from Old Dutch Cotto (“a personal name”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.
See also Limburgish Kuttinge.


Heijenrath

First attested as heyenrot in 1280. Derived from a compound of Old Dutch Heijo (“a personal name”) and rode (“land cleared of trees”). The first element is not heide (“heath, heathland”).
See also Limburgish Heieret.


Hilleshagen

First attested as hildenshage in 1227. Compound of Middle Dutch Hilden (“a personal name”) and haag (“fence, enclosed space, homestead”). Compare Winthagen, Wolfhaag and Wolfhagen.
See also Limburgish Hilleshage.


Gracht Burggraaf

Derived from gracht (“moat”) and the toponym Burggraaf, the name of a former motte-and-bailey castle.


Kleeberg

First attested as Kleeberg in 1913. Derived from a compound of Limburgish klee (“clover, Trifolium sp.”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).


Landsrade

First attested as lanserode in 1450. Derived from Old Dutch Landso (“a personal name”) and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Landserao.


Plaat

First attested as Plaat in 1838-1857. Derived from plaat (“small plateau”).


Sinselbeek

First attested as Sinselbach in 1899. Named after a nearby stream.


Waterop

First attested as Waterop in 1866. Potentially derived from dorp (“village”). A proposed derivation from Old Dutch *apa (“river, watercourse”) is unlikely, as this would imply that the toponym is ancient.


Schweiberg

First attested as Scheveyberch in 1537. Compound derived from Limburgish schevei (“hollow road”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Chevremont and Kaffeberg.
See also Limburgish Sjweeberig.


Pesaken

First attested as peipsacken in 1375. Derived from Middle Dutch pypsack (“bagpipes”). Originally the name of a field which was named in turn for the shape of the instrument.
See also Limburgish Paëzeke.


Terpoorten

First attested as ter Porten in 1652. Derived from te (“at”) and the dative singular form of poort (“gate”), here referring to a gate separating a farmhouse from the road next to it.
See also Limburgish Terpaote.


Trintelen

First attested as drintelen in 1520. Etymology unknown. Perhaps related to Middle Low German trendele (“disk, flat round cake”) or Middle Dutch trent (“periphery, boundary line”). It is also possible that the toponym refers to a third of a piece of land. Compare Noord Haffel and Zuid Haffel.
See also Limburgish Dringsele.

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Terziet

First attested as rosit and rosyt in 1312-1350. Derived from Proto-Germanic *rausa (“reed”) suffixed with Gallo-Roman Latin -etum. The first element was gradually reinterpreted as te (“at”). Compare Holset and Terblijt.


Stokhem

First attested as stochem in 1260. Compound of stok (“stick”) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Houthem, Stokkem and Stokkum.
See also Limburgish Sjtókkem.


Overeys

First attested as Ower-Eeys in 1803-1820. Compound of over (“on the other side”) and the toponym Eys.
See also Limburgish Aoverees.


Banholt

First attested as bannoyt in 1294-1295. Compound of ban (“legal district, legal boundary”) and hout (“rising deciduous forest”). Compare Bommerig.
See also Limburgish Tebannet.

A village in Eijsden-Margraten, Limburg, Netherlands.


Bemelen

First attested as bemele in 1096. Etymology unknown. Potentially a compound of an uncertain first element and lo (“light forest”). A derivation from Old Dutch male (“place where courts are held”) is unlikely.
See also Limburgish Bieëmele.

A village and former municipality of Eijsden-Margraten, Limburg, Netherlands.


Gronsveld

First attested as gruosles around 1089. Perhas derived from Old Dutch grôs (“pasture”) with suffixed -l-. The ending of the toponym was gradually interpreted as veld (“field”).
See also Limburgish Groêselt.


Eckelrade

First attested as eckelrode in 1261. Derived from a compound of Old Dutch Agilo (“a personal name”) and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Ikkelder.


Cadier en Keer

First attested as cadirs en cadiers in 1266. Both Cadier and Keer derive from Latin *calidarias (“bathhouse complex”), with Cadier being a Romance derivation and Keer a Germanic derivation.


Mariadorp

Compound of the name of Saint Mary and dorp (“village”). The village was originally named De Kolonie and may have gained its current name after a Lourdes grotto was opened near it.
See also Limburgish De Klonie, Mariadörp.


Noorbeek

First attested as de nortbeche around 1170-1180. Derived from a nearby hydronym, which is derived in turn from a compound of noord (“north, northern”) and beek (“brook, stream”).
See also Limburgish Norbik.


Margraten

First attested as Sente Marien Rod in 1284. Derived from a compound of the name of the St. Maria ad Gradus monastery near Cologne and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Mergraote.


Mheer

First attested as de mere around 1170-1180. Derived from Old Dutch mere (“lake, pond, cut-off bend of a river”).
See also Limburgish Maer.


Rijckholt

First attested as rykilt in 1330. Derived from a compound of Middle Dutch rijk (“mighty, royal”) and holt (“rising deciduous forest”).
See also Limburgish Riêkelt.


Scheulder

First attested as scoler in 1421. Derived from schuilen (“hide, take shelter”).
See also Limburgish Sjuuëlder.


Sint Geertruid

First attested as in monte in 1178. Named after Saint Gertrude of Nivelles.
See also Limburgish Se-Gietere.


Mesch

First attested as messau in 1178. Etymology unknown. Proposed derivations have included a derivation from a compound including Proto-Germanic *ahwjô- (“land next to a watercourse”), a derivation from a hydronym, or from Latin mansus (“house, homestead”) or mesuagium (“house”).
See also Limburgish Misj.

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Eijsden

First attested as aspide in 870. Derived from Proto-Germanic *aspiþja- (“aspen forest”) or a Germanic name for the asp suffixed with Latin -etum.
See also Limburgish Èèsjde.