Molenstad

First attested as Molenstad in 1936. Compound of molen (“mill”) and stad (“place”). The settlement used to host the former windmill of Leggeloo.


Holtland

First attested as Holtland in 1936. Derived from dialectal holtland (“woodland”).

A hamlet in Westerveld, Drenthe, Netherlands


Soerte

First attested as Zoerte in 1851-1855. Derived from a contraction of zuidert (“southwards, located to the south”).


Oldendiever

First attested as oldendene in 1298-1304. Compound of an inflected form of oud (“old”) and the toponym Diever.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Oldendever.


Wateren

First attested as wachthorn in 1408. Etymology uncertain. Not a compound with horn (“corner”).


Drogteropslagen

First attested as Drogter Opslagen in 1830-1855. Compound of the toponym Drogt and the plural form of opslag (“strip of farmland or pastureland”).

A village in De Wolden, Drenthe, Netherlands


Oude Willem

/ˈɑu̯.də ˈʋɪ.ləm/

First attested as Oude Willem in 1899. Derived from oud (“old”) and Willem (a personal name). Named after the first company to develop the bogs around the settlement, the Ontginningsmaatschappij Het Oude Willemsveld.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Olde Willem.


Ansen

First attested as anze and enze around 1232. Etymology unknown. Compare Ens.

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Anholt

First attested as Anhold in 1811-1813. Derived from Dutch Low Saxon aanhold (“stopover, safe resting area”). Possibly derived from the name of an old posthouse.

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A hamlet in De Wolden, Drenthe, Netherlands


Armweide

/ˈɑrmˌʋɛi̯.də/

First attested as narberingeweide in 1407. Derived from a contracted compound of Middle Dutch Narbert (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and weide (“pasture”).


Benderse

First attested as Benders in 1899. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from Benders (a surname) or from a compound of bent (“moor grass, Molinia sp.”) and dialectal dres (“communal pasture”).


Veendijk

* (Drenthe) First attested as Venedyk in 1811-1813. Compound of veen (“peat bog, marsh”) and dijk (“levee”).
* (Midden-Groningen) Compound of veen (“peat bog, marsh”) and dijk (“levee”).
* (Westerwolde) Compound of veen (“peat bog, marsh”) and dijk (“levee”).

A hamlet in Midden-Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands

A hamlet in Westerwolde, Groningen, Netherlands


Bazuin

First attested as byzueden in 1415. Derived from Middle Dutch besuden (“southern, to the south of”). The toponym was gradually reinterpreted to bazuin (“horn, trumpet”).


Ruinerwold

First attested as Ruiner wold in 1792. Compound of the toponym Ruinen and wold (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Runerwold.

A village and former municipality of De Wolden, Drenthe, Netherlands


Koekange

First attested as kukange in 1290. Derived from Old French Cocagne (“Cockaigne, mythical land of plenty”). The name was picked by officials in the Prince-Bishopric of Utrecht in order to encourage farmers to move to the new settlement. Compare Bonrepas, Kockengen, Kudelstaart, Schoonebeek, Schoonoord and Wijngaarden.


de Wijk

First attested as van der wijc in 1383. Derived from wijk (“farmstead, settlement, village”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon De Wiek.


Eemten

First attested as emptun in 1400. Compound of dialectal eem (“watercourse”) and tuin (“garden, enclosed area”).


Blijdenstein

First attested as blidenstat in 1152. Compound of Old Dutch blide (“cheerful, happy”) and stat (“place”). The second element was gradually reinterpreted to stein (“stone building, castle”).


De Stuw

First attested as De Stuw in 1975. Derived from stuw (“barrage”).


Kerkenveld

First attested as Duivelsveer in 1811-1813. Compound of kerk (“church”) and veld (“field”). The area was originally called Duivelsveer, a compound of duivel (“devil”) and veer (“ferry, crossing”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Karkenveld.


Drogt

First attested as in drucht in 1316. Cognate to droogte (“drought”), Old English drúgath (“dry land, desert”).


Haakswold

First attested as op hakeswolde in 1370. Compound of Old Dutch Hako (a personal name) and wold (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). Compare Haaksbergen.


Oshaar

First attested as Ossenhaer in 1634. Compound of os (“ox”) and haar (“sandy ridge”).


Oldenhave

First attested as ten oeldenhoeve in 1375. Compound of oud (“old”) and hoeve (“farmstead, homestead”).


Koekangerveld

First attested as Koekanger Veld in 1851-1855. Compound of the toponym Koekange and veld (“field”).


Echten

* (Drenthe) First attested as in villa echtene in 1181. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from Old Saxon êht (“property acquired through marriage”) or from Middle Dutch echten (“ban, proscribe”). A derivation from Proto-Germanic *aik-iþja- (“oak forest”) is also in the realm of possibility. Compare Achlum.
* (Friesland) First attested as acthne in 1245. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from Proto-Germanic *aik-iþja- (“oak forest”) or from a personal name *Akatinos. Compare Achlum.

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De Fryske Marren#English

A village in De Fryske Marren, Friesland, Netherlands


Lubbinge

First attested as lubbyngen ghelegen inden kersspell van suydwolde in 1468. Derived from a familiar form of Old Dutch Liubwin (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Middelveen

First attested as Middelveen in 1913. Compound of middel (“mid-, middle”) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Middelvène.


Haalweide

/ˌɦaːlˈʋɛi̯.də/

First attested as over die halewede in 1353. Compound of a variant of Middle Dutch hol (“low-lying, swampy”) and weide (“pasture”). Compare Den Hool and Holsloot.


De Stapel

First attested as to den stapele in 1421. Derived from Middle Dutch stapel (“column, pile of stones, place where law is spoken”).


Nolde

First attested as Wtloe in 1502. Compound of uit (“outer”) and lo (“light forest”). The initial N-is the result of a contraction of the final -n of an inflected form of the definite article de into the toponym.


De Weide

/də ˈʋɛi̯.də/


Paardelanden

First attested as de Paardenlanden in 1841. Compound of paard (“horse”) and the plural form of land (“land”). The area around the hamlet was formerly used as pastureland for horses.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Peerdelaanden.


Buitenhuizen

* (Drenthe) First attested as Buiterhuizen in 1811-1813. Compound of buiten (“outside”) and the plural form of huis (“house”).
* (Noord-Holland) First attested as buyten Huysen in 1512. Compound of buiten (“outside”) and the plural form of huis (“house”), referring here to an area located outside of the built-up area of Velsen.

A hamlet in Zaanstad, North Holland, Netherlands


Gijsselte

Potentially attested as gislo in 1141, attested with certainty as in gisle in 1217. Compound of Proto-Germanic *gîsil (“young branch, twig”) and lo (“light forest”). The current ending on -elte developed under the influence of nearby toponyms.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Giesselte.


Schottershuizen

First attested as Schotters Huysen in 1811-1813. Compound of a variant of dialectal schutter (“somebody who finds wandering cattle for a reward”) and the plural form of huis (“house”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Schotterhuze.


Ruinerweide

First attested as Ruinerweide in 1899. Compound of the toponym Ruinen and weide (“pasture”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Runerweide.


Zuidwolde

* (Drenthe) First attested as suthwalda in 1275. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and wold (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Zuudwolde.
* (Groningen) First attested as up zutywolde in 1399. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and wold (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). The element zuid was added to distinguish the settlement from Noordwolde. See also Dutch Low Saxon Zuudwôlde.

A village in Het Hogeland, Groningen, Netherlands


Struikberg

First attested as Steusberg in 1811-1813. Compound of either struik (“bush”) or struis (“bunch of flowers”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Struukbarg.


Hoge Linthorst

First attested as van der linthorst in 1352. Derived from hoog (“high, elevated”) and a compound of linde (“linden, Tilia sp.”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).


Rheebruggen

First attested as te reder bruggen in 1436. Compound of an otherwise unknown toponym Rhee (derived from Middle Dutch rede (“boundary”)) and brug (“bridge”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Rheebroggen.


Schrapveen

First attested as van Schrappinckvene in 1570. Compound of Old Dutch Schrappo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Schrapvène.


Pieperij

First attested as Piepenree around 1650. Etymology uncertain. The first element may be Pieper (a surname). However, the oldest attestation of the toponym suggests that it is derived from Middle Dutch ree (“boundary”) or dialectal rie (“ditch”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Pieperi'je.


Oud Veeningen

Derived from oud (“old”) and the toponym Veeningen.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Old Veeningen.


Wemmenhove

First attested as Wemmenhoeve in 1792. Derived from either Middle Dutch wedemhoeve (“farmstead owned by the church”) or from a compound of Middle Dutch Wemme (a personal name) and hof (“farmstead, homestead”).


Noordscheschut

First attested as Noordsche Schut in 1851-1855. Compound of the hydronym Noordsche Opgaande and schut (“lift-lock”).

A village in Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands


Weerwille

/ˈʋeːrˌʋɪ.lə/

First attested as weerwille in 1291. Compound of Middle Dutch weder (“against”) and the dative singular form of wil (“will, desire”). The toponym apparently derives from an effort by the lords of Ruinen to colonise a plot of land against the wishes of the inhabitants of Echten and the monks of Ruinen. The toponym was thus chosen to mock the two slighted parties.


Vuile Riete

First attested as Vuile Riete in 1851-1855. Derived from vuil (“dirty”) and a variant of rijt (“small natural watercourse”). Originally a hydronym.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Voele Riete.


Hollandscheveld

First attested as Hollandsche Compagnie in 1811-1813. Compound of Hollands (“pertaining to or from Holland”) and veld (“field”). The settlement was founded by colonists from North-Holland.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Hollaandscheveld.


Nieuweroord

First attested as Nieuwer Oord in 1851-1855. Compound of an inflected form of nieuw (“new”) and oord (“place”). Originally the name of a house.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Neieroord.


Zwartschaap

First attested as Swart Schaap in 1811-1813. Compound of zwart (“black”) and schaap (“sheep”). Originally the name of a house or a field.

A hamlet in Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands


Kraloo

* (near Pesse) First attested as domus de craenlo in 1298-1304. Compound of kraai (“crow, Corvus corone”) and lo (“light forest”).
* (near Ruinerwold) First attested as over crallynger marcke in den kerspele van Meppelen in 1428. Compound of kraai (“crow, Corvus corone”) and lo (“light forest”).


Ten Arlo

First attested as in den narle in 1403. Compound of Middle Dutch *are (“maple, Acer sp.”) and lo (“light forest”). Compare Aarle, Aarle-Rixtel, Taarlo and Tynaarlo.


Dalerend

First attested as Dalereind in 1913. Compound of the toponym Dalen and end (“end, edge”). The settlement was named for its location on the western outskirts of Dalen.


Stuifzand

First attested as Stuifzand in 1847. Derived from stuifzand (“drift-sand”). Named after a former drift-sand area.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Stuufzaand.


Noordwijk

* (Zuid-Holland) Named after Noordwijk aan Zee and Noordwijk-Binnen.
* (Groningen) First attested as noertwijk and noortwijk in 1385. Compound of noord (“north-, northern”) and wijk (“farmstead, village, settlement”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Noordwiek.
* (Drenthe) First attested as Noordwijk in 1851-1855. Compound of noord (“north-, northern”) and the toponym de Wijk.
* (England) Calque of English Norwich.

Meronyms: De Klei, De Zilk, Langeveld, Noordwijk aan Zee, Noordwijk-Binnen, Noordwijkerhout, Ruigenhoek

A municipality of South Holland, Netherlands

A village in Westerkwartier, Groningen, Netherlands


Nuil

First attested as nule in 1390. Etymology uncertain. Unlikely to derive from a contracted compound of nieuw (“new”) and lo (“light forest”).


Fluitenberg

First attested as Fleutenberg in 1811-1813. Compound of either fluit (“whistle”) (here referring to plants that can be made into whistles) or vliet (“natural watercourse”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Fluitenbarg.


Bovensmilde

First attested as Boven-Smilde in 1847. Compound of boven (“upper, superior”) and the toponym Smilde.

A village in Midden-Drenthe, Drenthe, Netherlands


Nieuw Moscou

Derived from nieuw (“new”) and Moskou (“Moscow”). The settlement was named for its remote location.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Nei-Moskou.


Pesse

Potentially attested as petthe in 1141, attested with certainty as in petthe in 1217. Perhaps derived from a collectivised form of Proto-Germanic *paþa- (“mud, swamp”) or from Old Dutch pad (“path, narrow road”). Compare Paddepoel, Padhuis and Peize.


Balinge

First attested as balinghe in 1381-1383. Derived from a familiar form of Old Dutch Baldo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Baoling.


Drijber

First attested as triburd in 1217. Compound of Old Dutch tri (“three”) and burd (“group of houses, hamlet”). Compare Drebber.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Drieber.


Stadterij

First attested as Startery in 1811-1813. Originally the name of a farm. Compare Brillerij, Heuvelderij, Schimmelarij and Schutterij.


Hoogersmilde

First attested as Hooge Smilde in 1634. Compound of an inflected form of hoog (“high, elevated”) and the toponym Smilde.


Mantinge

First attested as mantinc around 1335. Derived from a familiar form of Middle Dutch Manfred (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Maanting.


Orvelte

First attested as in oervelde and orvele in 1362. Potentially a contracted compound of over (“on the other side of”) and veld (“field”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Örvelt.


Elp

First attested as in elpe in 1362. Likely derived from an ancient hydronym, which may derive in turn from a compound of a term cognate to Gothic aljan (“diligence, zeal”) and Proto-Germanic *apa (“current, watercourse”). Compare Aalden, Eelde and Elpe.


Hijken

First attested as civibus de hyken in 1370. Etymology unknown. Not derived from a personal name or from a term cognate to Middle Dutch hie (“settlement, hamlet”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Hieken.

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Nieuw-Balinge

First attested as Balinge (Nieuw) in 1899. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Balinge.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Nei-Baoling.


Beilervaart

First attested as Beilervaart in 1791. Compound of the toponym Beilen and vaart (“canal”). Named after a nearby canal.

A hamlet in Midden-Drenthe, Drenthe, Netherlands


Wijster

First attested as in wisnare in 1206. Likely a compound of the hydronym *Wîsen and Old Dutch hara (“forested ridge”). Compare Binnenwijzend, Oosterwijzend, Westerwijzend and Wijzend.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Wiester.


Bruntinge

First attested as to Bruntinghe in 1513. Derived from Middle Dutch Brunt (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Veeningen

First attested as in venynghe in 1368. Derived from Middle Dutch veen (“peat bog, marsh”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Laaghalen

First attested as Leeg Halen in 1781. Compound of laag (“low, low-lying”) and a toponym of unknown origin. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from a term cognate to dialectal hal (“barren, dry”) and Dutch Low Saxon hal (“frozen ground”) or, alternatively, a derivation from a term cognate to Old English halh (“corner, hiding place”). The element laag was added to distinguish the settlement from Hooghalen. Compare Halen.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Leeghaolen.

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Brunsting

Potentially attested as tide bruntinge in 1475, attested with certainty as Brinstinge in 1516. Potentially derived from either Old Saxon Bruntêt (a personal name) or Middle Dutch Breust (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Hooghalen

First attested as in halen in 1217. Compound of hoog (“high, elevated”) and a toponym of unknown origin. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from a term cognate to dialectal hal (“barren, dry”) and Dutch Low Saxon hal (“frozen ground”) or, alternatively, a derivation from a term cognate to Old English halh (“corner, hiding place”). The element hoog was added to distinguish the settlement from Laaghalen. Compare Halen.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Hooghaolen.

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Zwiggelte

First attested as to swicler in 1400. Potentially derived from a term cognate to Old Norse svigi (“flexible young branch”). Compare Zweekhorst.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Zwiggelt.


Eursing

First attested as Ouersche in 1634. Derived from a contracted compound of over (“on the other side of”) and es (“farmland next to a village”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Holthe

First attested as in holten in 1217. Derived from the dative singular form of Middle Dutch holt (“rising deciduous forest”).


Laaghalerveen

First attested as Hoog en Laaghaler Veen in 1851-1855. Compound of the toponym Laaghalen and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Leeghaolerveen.


Hijkersmilde

First attested as Hijkersmilde in 1771. Compound of the toponym Hijken and the toponym Smilde.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Hiekersmilde.


Lieving

First attested as ludikine levinch in 1357. Derived from Middle Dutch Leve (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Rheeveld

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


Garminge

/ˈɣɑr.mɪ.ŋə/

First attested as gharminge and gherminge in 1362. Derived from Old Dutch Garm (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Garming.


Zuidveld

* (Drenthe) First attested as Zuidveld in 1936. Compound of zuid (“south”) and veld (“field”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Zuudveld.
* (Groningen) First attested as Zuidveld in 1867. Compound of zuid (“south”) and veld (“field”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Zuudvèld.


Klatering

First attested as toe Klateringe in 1553. Derived from Middle Dutch clatering (“land which floods regularly”). Compare Kladde, Klaterbuurt, Kletterbuurt, Kleuter and Klundert.


Smalbroek

First attested as SMALBROEK in 1851. Compound of smal (“narrow”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Makkum

* (Súdwest-Fryslân, village) First attested as maggenheim in 944. Borrowed from West Frisian Makkum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Maggo (a personal name) or Makko and hēm (“home, settlement”).
* (Drenthe) First attested as makinge and machkijnge in 1362. Derived from Middle Dutch Makke (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.
* (Súdwest-Fryslân, hamlet) First attested as mackumma gued in 1479. Borrowed from West Frisian Makkum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Makke (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”) or, alternatively, from Makke suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-.

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

A hamlet in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


De Polle

* (Drenthe) First attested as Polle in 1936. Derived from pol (“overgrown sandy hill, slightly elevated place”).
* (De Fryske Marren) First attested as Polle (De) in 1899. Calque of West Frisian De Pôle, derived from pol (“overgrown sandy hill, slightly elevated place”).
* (Súdwest-Fryslân) Calque of West Frisian De Pôle, derived from pol (“overgrown sandy hill, slightly elevated place”).

A hamlet in De Fryske Marren, Friesland, Netherlands


't Noorden

First attested as Noorden (Het) in 1899. Derived from noorden (“north”).


Bloemberg

First attested as ten Bloemenborch in 1560. Compound of bloem (“flower”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Bloembarg.


Tiendeveen

First attested as het Tiendeveen in 1840. Compound of tiend (“type of tax”) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Tiendeveine.


Benneveld

First attested as in bonavelda in 1267-1288. Compound of an ablauted form of boon (“bean”) and veld (“field”).

A village in Coevorden, Drenthe, Netherlands


Dalerveen

First attested as uth Daler venne in 1597. Compound of the toponym Dalen and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Daolerveen.


Dalerpeel

First attested as Dalerpeel in 1936. Compound of the toponym Dalen and peel (“swamp, wetland”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Daolerpeel.


Erm

First attested as in erme between approximately 1267 and 1290. Etymology unknown. Potentially a prehistoric and pre-Germanic name.

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Aalden

First attested as alede in 1332. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from an ancient tree or plant name (compare Old Norse alað (“food, meal”), aldin (“edible fruit of a tree”), Old Swedish alda (“fruit-bearing oak”)). Compare Aalten and Eelde.


De Kiel

First attested as Kiel (De) in 1899. Derived from kiel (“deeper part of a ditch draining a turf extraction area”).


Gees

Potentially attested as gies in 1207 or 1208, attested with certainty as ghies in 1217. Etymology unknown. Potentially related to Proto-Germanic *gais (“infertile”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Gies.

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Oosterhesselen

First attested as in oesterhelsel in 1207. Compound of ooster (“eastern, east-”) and Old Saxon hasal (“hazel, Corylus avellana”).

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A village and former municipality of Coevorden, Drenthe, Netherlands


Sleen

First attested as in slene and in sle in the 12th century. Etymology uncertain. Not related to slee (“sloe, Prunus spinosa”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Slien.


Geesbrug

First attested as Geesbrug in 1913. Compound of the toponym Gees and brug (“bridge”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Giesbrogge.


Stieltjeskanaal

First attested as Stieltjeskanaal in 1899. Compound of Stieltjes (a surname) and kanaal (“canal”). Named after engineer Thomas J. Stieltjes (1819-1878), whose company received a concession to dig the canal in 1880.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Stieltieskanaol.


Holsloot

First attested as Holsloot in 1846. Compound of hol (“low-lying, deep, swampy”) and sloot (“ditch”). Compare Haalweide and Den Hool.


Hoogehaar

/ˈɦoː.ɣəˌɦaːr/

First attested as De Hooge Haar in 1851-1855. Compound of hoog (“high, elevated”) and haar (“sandy ridge”).

A hamlet in Coevorden, Drenthe, Netherlands


Eldijk

First attested as de Eltdijk in 1851-1855. Compound of the toponym Elten (referring to a section of farmland) and dijk (“levee”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Eldiek.


Diphoorn

First attested with certainty as up Endiphoren in 1602. Etymology uncertain. Not a compound of diep (“deep, low-lying”) and horn (“jutting piece of land”).

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Zweeloo

First attested as suele in 1298-1304. Derived from a term cognate to zwellen (“swell up, bloat”), here referring to a hilly area. Compare Zwolle.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Zweel.


Wezuperbrug

Compound of the toponym Wezup and brug (“bridge”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Wisperbrug.


Noord-Sleen

First attested as van nortslene in 1365. Compound of noord (“north-, northern”) and the toponym Sleen.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Noord-Slien.


Grevenberg

First attested as GREVENBERG in 1843. Compound of the plural form of graf (“grave”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). The settlement was constructed near a prehistoric tumulus.


Steenwijksmoer

First attested as Steenwijks-Moer in 1845. Compound of De Vos van Steenwijk (a surname) and moer (“peat bog, marsh”). Named after one of the families involved in the development of the land around the settlement.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Steenwieksmoer.


Zwinderen

First attested as in suinre in 1217. Derived from Old Dutch *swinan (“disappear, vanish”), here referring to a creek which ran dry periodically. Compare also zwin.


Achterste Erm

First attested as Achterste-Erm in 1936. Derived from achterste (“rearmost”) and the toponym Erm.


Den Hool

First attested as Schans ten Hole in 1634. Derived from the dative singular form of hol (“low-lying, marshy”). Compare Haalweide and Holsloot.


Pikveld

First attested as Pickvelt in 1600. Compound of either a variant of pek (“pitch”) or dialectal pekke (“tough peat”) and veld (“field”).


Valsteeg

First attested as Valste around 1650. Compound of dialectal val (“valley”) and stee (“place”). The second element was gradually reinterpreted to steeg (“alley, path”).


Vlieghuis

First attested as Fleighus in 1538. Compound of vlieg (“fly, housefly”) and huis (“house”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Vlieghuus.


Weijerswold

/ˌʋɛi̯.ərsˈʋɔlt/

First attested as beneden die graven die van Wijerdeswolde daele in 1520. Compound of Wijerd (a personal name) and wold (“swamp forest, marsh forest”).


Wezup

First attested as wesepe in 1284. Etymology uncertain. Potentially a compound of either Proto-Germanic *wese- (“pasture”) or *wisi- (“good”) and *apa (“river, current”). A derivation from Proto-Indo-European *wis- (“flow, flow away”) or *weis- is also possible. Compare Weesp, Wesepe and Wezep.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Wisp.


Wachtum

First attested as to wachtman in 1381-1383. Etymology unknown. The first element may be wacht (“watch, watchman”). Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Besthmen, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Ratum, Reutum, Thamen and Wijthmen.

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Meppen

First attested as meppen around 1335. Etymology unknown. Compare Meppel and Meppen.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Möppen.

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Nieuwe Krim

First attested as Dalerveld of Nieuwe Krim in 1913. Derived from nieuw (“new”) and the toponym De Krim.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Neie Krim.


Schimmelarij

First attested as Schimmelderij in 1867. Derived from Schimmel (a surname) suffixed with -erij. Originally the name of a farmhouse. Compare Brillerij, Heuvelderij, Schutterij and Stadterij.


Padhuis

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First attested as inter domos que dicuntur venehus et pathhus in 1276. Compound of either Middle Dutch pade (“swamp”) or pad (“path”) and huis (“house”). Compare Paddepoel, Peize and Pesse.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Padhuus.


Veenoord

First attested as Veenoord in 1899. Compound of veen (“peat bog, marsh”) and oord (“place”).

A village in Emmen, Drenthe, Netherlands


Kibbelveen

Compound of kibbelen (“squable, fight”) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”). The toponym refers to a marsh which was the subject of a boundary dispute. Compare Cabauw, Hebrecht, Kijfhoek, Kijfwaard, Kibbelgaarn, Krakeel, Krakeelpolder, Schellach and Strijkviertel.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Kibbelvene.


Roswinkel

First attested as in marka de werdighen juxta roeswinkel in 1327. Compound of Middle Dutch roos (“reeds”) and winkel (“corner”).


Weiteveen

First attested as Nieuw-Schoonebekerveld in 1936. Compound of Dutch Low Saxon weit (“buckwheat”) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”). The village was named after a type of slash-and-burn agriculture involving buckwheat once frequently practiced in Drenthe.


Nieuw-Dordrecht

First attested as Nieuw Dordrecht in 1867. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Dordrecht. The settlement was founded by a company from Dordrecht.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Nei-Dörd.


Schoonebeek

First attested as van sconebeke in 1341. Compound of schoon (“clean, free of weeds”) and beek (“brook, stream”). The toponym was created by officials of the Prince-Bishopric of Utrecht in order to lure settlers to the village. Compare Bonrepas, Kockengen, Koekange, Schoonoord and Wijngaarden.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Skoonebeek.

A village and former municipality of Emmen, Drenthe, Netherlands


Veenhuizen

* (Noord-Holland) First attested as vehuzen in 1289. Compound of Middle Dutch veen (“peat bog, marsh”) and the plural form of huus (“house”).
* (Noordenveld) Attested as Veenhuizen in 1851-1855. Compound of veen (“peat bog, marsh”) and the plural form of huis (“house”). The element veen was added to distinguish the settlement from Veldhuizen. See also Dutch Low Saxon Veenhoezen.
* (Coevorden) Attested as De Veenhuizen in 1792. Compound of veen (“peat bog, marsh”) and the plural form of huis (“house”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Veenhuzen.
* (Groningen) Attested as Veenhuysen in 1634. Compound of veen (“peat bog, marsh”) and the plural form of huis (“house”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Veenhuzen.

A village and former municipality of Dijk en Waard, North Holland, Netherlands

A village in Noordenveld, Drenthe, Netherlands

A hamlet in Stadskanaal, Groningen, Netherlands


Zwartemeer

First attested as het Kleine en het Grote Zwarte meer in 1718. Compound of zwart (“black”) and meer (“lake”). Named after a drained lake.


Weerdinge

First attested as weerdighen and werdighen in 1327. Derived from Old Dutch Wardo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Vossebelt

First attested as De Vossebelt in 1830-1855. Compound of vos (“fox”) and dialectal belt (“slightly elevated place”).


Zandpol

Tautological compound of zand (“sand”) and pol (“overgrown sandy hill, slightly elevated place”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Zaandpol.


Klazienaveen-Noord

Compound of the toponym Klazienaveen and noord (“north-”).


Munsterscheveld

First attested as Munstersche Veld in 1851-1855. Compound of the now archaic Dutch form of the German toponym Münster and veld (“field”). The settlement was first inhabiteted by itinerant labourers from the area around Münster.


Oranjedorp

First attested as Oranjedorp in 1867. Compound of the surname Oranje and dorp (“village, settlement”). The village was named for its location along the Oranjekanaal canal. Compare Oranje.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Oranjedörp.


Westenesch

First attested as westenesche in 1362. Compound of west (“west-, western”) and es (“farmland next to a village”).


Nieuw-Schoonebeek

First attested as Nieuw Schoonebeek in 1846. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Schoonebeek.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Nei-Skoonebeek.


Noordbarge

First attested as berghe in 1381-1383. Compound of noord (“north-, northern”) and the dative singular form of berg (“hill, elevated place”). The element noord was added to distinguish the settlement from Zuidbarge.


Emmer-Erfscheidenveen

First attested as Erfscheiden Veen in 1851-1855. Compound of the toponym Emmen and a compound toponym derived from erfscheider (“person appointed to determine the boundaries of a property”) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).


Foxel

First attested as Fokselwijk in 1936. Derived from a contraction of vossenhol (“foxhole”).


Barger-Oosterveld

First attested as Bargeroosterveld in 1899. Compound of the adjective Barger ("pertaining to Noordbarge and Zuidbarge") and a compound toponym derived from ooster (“eastern, east-”) and veld (“field”).


Zuidbarge

First attested as tot zuytbarge in 1416. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and the dative singular form of berg (“hill, elevated place”). The element zuid was added to distinguish the settlement from Noordbarge.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Zuudbarge.


Koelveen

First attested as Koelveen in 1899. Compound of a dialectal variant of kuil (“pit, hole”) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”). The toponym refers to a section of bog that had been excavated.


Ermerveen

First attested as Het ErmerVeen in 1851-1855. Compound of the toponym Erm and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).


Wilhelmsoord

First attested as Wilhelmsoord in 1867. Compound of Wilhelm (a personal name) and oord (“place”). Who or what the settlement was named after is not entirely clear; it may have been named after the father of two local landowners.


Amsterdamscheveld

First attested as Het Amsterdamsche Veld in 1851-1855. Compound of the toponym Amsterdam and veld (“field”). The settlement was financed by a group of entrepreneurs from Amsterdam.


Barger-Erfscheidenveen

First attested as Het Erfscheiden Veen in 1851-1855. Compound of the adjective Barger ("pertaining to Noordbarge and Zuidbarge") and a compound toponym derived from erfscheider (“person appointed to determine the boundaries of a property”) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).


Barger-Compascuum

First attested as Barger Compascuüm in 1867. Compound of the adjective Barger ("pertaining to Noordbarge and Zuidbarge") and Latin compascuum (“communal pasture”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Barger-Kompas.


Barger-Oosterveen

First attested as Ooster Veen in 1867. Compound of the adjective Barger ("pertaining to Noordbarge or Zuidbarge") and a compound toponym derived from ooster (“eastern, east-”) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).


Schutwijk

Compound of schut (“barrage”) and wijk (“secondary canal in a turf extraction area”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Schutwiek.


Middendorp

* (Emmen, near Nieuw-Schoonebeek) First attested as t Middendorp in 1851-1855. Compound of midden (“middle, mid-”) and dorp (“village, settlement”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Middendörp.
* (Emmen, near Schoonebeek) First attested as t Middendorp in 1851-1855. Compound of midden (“middle, mid-”) and dorp (“village, settlement”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Middendörp.


Schoonoord

First attested as Schoonoord in 1858. Compound of schoon (“clean”) and oord (“place”). The name was chosen by entrepreneur Jasper Klijn in order to lure settlers to the village. Compare Bonrepas, Kockengen, Koekange, Schoonebeek and Wijngaarden.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Schonerd.


Achterdiep

* (Groningen) Attested as t Agter Diep in 1781. Compound of achter (“back, rearward”) and diep (“canal”), here referring to a specific type of drainage canal. Named after a nearby canal. See also Dutch Low Saxon Aachterdaip.
* (Drenthe) Attested as Achterdiep in 1899. Compound of achter (“back, rearward”) and diep (“canal”), here referring to a specific type of drainage canal. Named after a nearby canal.

A hamlet in Midden-Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands


Odoorn

First attested as in oderen in 1327. Likely derived from Old Dutch *Odheri (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Oring.

A village and former municipality of Borger-Odoorn, Drenthe, Netherlands


Bronnegerveen

First attested as Bronnegerveen in 1936. Compound of the toponym Bronneger and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).

A village in Borger-Odoorn, Drenthe, Netherlands


Drouwenerveen

First attested as Gasselter en Drouwer Veenen in 1781. Compound of the toponym Drouwen and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).


Drouwenermond

First attested as Drouwender-Mond of Drouwener-Mond in 1841. Compound of the toponym Drouwen and mond (“small canal that links up with a primary canal”).


Bronneger

First attested as te bronyncgem in 1381-1383. Compound of Old Dutch Bruno (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and heem (“home, settlement”).


Buinerveen

First attested as Bunerveen in 1762. Compound of the toponym Buinen and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Bunerveen.


Drouwen

First attested as to druwen in 1381-1383. Etymology unknown. Not derived from a Frisian personal name or Middle Dutch druwen (“threaten, warn”).

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Eesergroen

Attested as Eesergroen of Eesgroen in 1942. Compound of the toponym Ees and groen (“greenery”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Iesergruun.


Ees

First attested as de ese in 1263. Derived from a term cognate to West Frisian ies (“farmland around a village”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Ies.


Nieuw-Buinen

First attested as Nieuw-Buinen in 1840. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Buinen.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Nei-Bunen.


Emmer-Compascuum

First attested as Emmer Compascuum in 1867. Compound of the toponym Emmen and Latin compascuum (“communal pasture”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Emmer-Kompas.


Odoornerveen

First attested as Odoorner veen in 1851-1855. Compound of the toponym Odoorn and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Oringerveen.


Eeserveen

First attested as Eesterveen in 1851-1855. Compound of the toponym Ees and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Ieserveen.


Nieuw-Weerdinge

First attested as Weerdingermarke in 1899. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Weerdinge.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Nei-Weerdinge.


Exloo

First attested as tot exle in 1376. Presumably derived from Old Saxon *êkeslô (“oak forest”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Eksel.


Valthermond

First attested as Valther Mond in 1851-1855. Compound of the toponym Valthe and mond (“small canal that links up with a primary canal”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Vaaltermond.


Buinen

First attested as Bunne in 1549. Potentially cognate with Proto-Germanic *bunjô- (“elevated place, height”) or Middle Dutch buun (“fencing”). Compare Bonnen, Bunne and Bunschoten.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Bunen.


Tweede Valthermond

First attested as Valthermond (Noord en Zuid) in 1899. Derived from tweede (“second”) and a compound of the toponym Valthe and mond (“small canal that links up with a primary canal”). Named after a nearby canal.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Twiede Valtermond.

A hamlet in Borger-Odoorn, Drenthe, Netherlands


Exloërveen

First attested as Exloërveen in 1899. Compound of the toponym Exloo and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Ekselerveen.


Valthermussel

First attested as in der muisel in 1476. Compound of the toponym Valthe and mussel (“swampland”).


Valtherblokken

Compound of the toponym Valthe and the plural form of blok (“enclosed piece of farmland”).


Valthe

First attested as in valten in 1217. Etymology unknown. Not derived from Middle Dutch vaelt (“enclosed area”). Compare Volthe.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Vaalt.

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Exloërkijl

First attested as Exloërkijl in 1913. Compound of the toponym Exloo and kijl (“deeper part of a ditch draining a turf extraction area”).


Eerste Exloërmond

First attested as Noorder Hoofddiep of Exlooder Mond in 1851-1855. Derived from eerst (“first”) and a compound of the toponym Exloo and mond (“small canal that links up with a primary canal”). Named after a nearby canal.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Eerste Ekselermond.


Boermastreek

First attested as Exloërveen in 1899. Compound of Boerma (a surname) and streek (“row of houses”). Named after local farmer Albert Boerma (1821-1905).


Kavelingen

First attested as De Kavelingen in 1851-1855. Derived from the plural form of kaveling (“plot of land”). Originally the name of a field.


Deurze

First attested as curtem durse in 1259. Etymology unknown. The toponym may be cognate with the hydronym Dürschbach.

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A village in Aa en Hunze, Drenthe, Netherlands


Tweede Exloërmond

First attested as Zuider Hoofddiep of Exlooder Mond in 1851-1855. Derived from tweede (“second”) and a compound of the toponym Exloo and mond (“small canal that links up with a primary canal”). Named after a nearby canal.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Twiede Ekselermond.


Balloo

First attested as apud banle and in banlo in 1298-1304. Compound of Middle Dutch ban (“legal district”) and lo (“light forest”).


Dikbroeken

First attested as Mande of Dikke Broek in 1851-1855. Compound of dik (“dense”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Ellertshaar

First attested as ELDERSHAAR in 1851. Compound of dialectal elder (“alder, Alnus sp.”) and haar (“sandy ridge”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Ellertshaor.


Anloo

First attested as anloe in 1139. Compound of Middle Dutch an (“up, high”) and lo (“light forest”). Compare Anreep.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Anlo.

A village and former municipality of Aa en Hunze, Drenthe, Netherlands


Eldersloo

First attested as heilerslo in 1302. Presumably a compound of Middle Dutch elre (“alder, Alnus sp.”) and lo (“light forest”).


Gasselte

Potentially attested as gesholte in 1302, attested with certainty as gasselte in 1359. Etymology uncertain. It is unknown whether the oldest attestation refers to the current settlement or to a forest near Gees.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Gasselt.


Eexterzandvoort

First attested as de Zandvoort in 1851-1855. Compound of the toponym Eext, zand (“sand”) and voort (“ford, crossing”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Ieksterzaandvoort.


Ekehaar

First attested as hekehair in 1423. Compound of a dialectal variant of eik (“oak, Quercus sp.”) and haar (“sandy ridge”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Ekehaor.


Eexterveenschekanaal

First attested as Eexterveensche kanaal of Eexterveensche Compagnie in 1899. Compound of the toponym Eexterveen and kanaal (“canal”). Named after a nearby canal.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Ieksterveensekenaol.


Eexterveen

First attested as egesteruene in 1479. Compound of the toponym Eext and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Ieksterveen.


Gasselternijveenschemond

First attested as Gasselter-Nijeveenstermond in 1843. Compound of the toponym Gasselternijveen and mond (“small canal that links up with a primary canal”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Gasselterneiveensemond.


Bareveld

First attested as Baarveld in 1781. Derived from either baar (“barren, infertile”) or Dutch Low Saxon baor (“wild, inhospitable”) and veld (“field”). Originally the name of a house.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Baoreveld.


Nieuwediep

First attested as Nieuwe diep (Het) in 1913. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and diep (“canal”). Named after a nearby canal.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Neie Diep.


Gasselternijveen

First attested as Nieuw Gasselter Veen in 1739. Compound of the toponym Gasselte, nij (“new”) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Gasselterneiveen.


Nijlande

First attested as Nyelande in 1634. Derived from the dative singular form of nijland (“newly reclaimed land”).


Gieterveen

First attested as gheter vene in 1458. Compound of the toponym Gieten and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Geeiterveen.


Schoonloo

First attested as sconelo in 1328. Likely a compound of schoon (“clean, free of weeds”) and lo (“light forest”). Compare Schandelen and Schandelo.


Gieten

First attested as geten in 1223. Etymology unclear. Potentially derived from a prehistoric hydronym. Compare Gaete.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Geeiten.


Bonnerveen

First attested as Bonner ueen in 1634. Compound of the toponym Bonnen and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).

A hamlet in Aa en Hunze, Drenthe, Netherlands


Eext

First attested as in villis esethe in 1309. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from an ancient hydronym, derived in turn from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵ- (“move”). An alternative hypothesis proposes a derivation from Proto-Germanic *aiganą (“to possess”). Compare Eexta.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Iekst.


Grolloo

First attested as grunlo in the 12th century. Compound of Old Dutch grôn (“green”) and lo (“light forest”). Compare Groenlo and Rolde.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Grol.


Klijndijk

First attested as Klijndijk in 1899. Compound of Klijn (a surname) and dijk (“levee”). The settlement is named after entrepreneur Jasper Klijn (1810-1858).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Klijndiek.


Nieuw-Annerveen

First attested as Annerveen (Nieuw) in 1874. Derived from nieuw (“new”) and a compound of the toponym Annen and veen (“peat bog, marsh”). The element nieuw was added to distinguish the settlement from Oud-Annerveen.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Nei-Annerveen.


Gasselterboerveen

First attested as Boerveen in 1831. Compound of the toponym Gasselte and a compound of boer (“farmer”) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).


Geelbroek

First attested as dat gelebroeck in 1444 and 1447. Compound of geel (“yellow”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). The element geel may refer to vegetation such as bog myrtle and broom.


Gasteren

First attested as in villa ghestre and apud ghesteren in 1298-1304. Potentially derived from a compound of geest (“elevated sandy land”) and Old Dutch *wari (“inhabitants”) or heri (“sandy ridge”). Compare Geesteren and Geijsteren.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Gaastern.


Schreierswijk

Compound of Schreier (a surname) and wijk (“secondary canal in a turf extraction area”).


Rolde

First attested as rotlo around 1232. Compound of Middle Dutch rot (“red”) and lo (“light forest”). Compare Groenlo and Grolloo.


Vredenheim

First attested as Vredenheim in 1936. Compound of vrede (“peace”) and heem (“home, homestead”).


Streek

First attested as Streek in 1936. Derived from streek (“row of houses”).


Veenhof

First attested as Veenhof in 1652. Compound of veen (“peat bog, marsh”) and hof (“farmstead, homestead”).


Oud-Annerveen

First attested as dat vene gelegen up anner vene in 1498. Derived from oud (“old”) and a compound of the toponym Annen and veen (“peat bog, marsh”). The element oud was added to distinguish the settlement from Nieuw-Annerveen.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Aold-Annerveen.


Schipborg

First attested as borc in 1298-1304. Compound of schip (“ship”) and Middle Dutch bork (“type of tree, perhaps a birch”). Compare Borculo, Borgele, Borkel en Schaft, Bulkenaar and Westerbork.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Schipbörg.


Achter 't Hout

First attested as achter 't Holt around 1900. Derived from achter (“behind”) and hout (“rising deciduous forest”).


Marwijksoord

First attested as Marwijksoord in 1936. Compound of van Marwijk (a surname) and oord (“place”). Named after the van Marwijk Kooy family, a member of which donated the land which the settlement was built on.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Marwieksoord.


Gasselterboerveenschemond

First attested as GASSELTER-BOERVEENSTERMOND in 1843. Compound of the toponym Gasselterboerveen and mond (“small canal that links up with a primary canal”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Gasselterboerveensemond.


Kostvlies

First attested as Kost Vleesch around 1832. Compound of kost (“cost”) and vlees (“meat”). The toponym refers to the difficulty of developing land around the village. Compare De Jammer and Kostverloren.


De Hilte

First attested as HILTE (DE) in 1844. Derived from either Dutch Low Saxon hilde (“attic above a cowshed”) or Middle Dutch helden (“slope down”).


Gieterzandvoort

First attested as Zandvoort of Gieterzandvoort in 1913. Compound of the toponym Gieten and a compound of zand (“sand”) and voort (“ford, crossing”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Geeiterzaandvoort.


Torenveen

First attested as Torenveen in 1851-1855. Compound of toren (“tower”) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”). The bog near the settlement had a pointed shape, and was thus likened to a church tower.


Eerste Dwarsdiep

First attested as Dwarsdiep (Eerste en Tweede) in 1899. Derived from eerst (“first”) and a compound of dwars (“crossways”) and diep (“canal”). Named after a nearby canal.


Nooitgedacht

* (Drenthe) First attested as Nooitgedacht in 1936. Compound of nooit (“never”) and the past participle of denken (“think”). Originally the name of a farmhouse.
* (Groningen) First attested as Nooitgedacht in 1984. Compound of nooit (“never”) and the past participle of denken (“think”). Originally the name of a farmhouse.

A hamlet in Eemsdelta, Groningen, Netherlands


Bonnen

First attested as de bunne in 1302. Derived from either Proto-Germanic *bunjô- (“elevated place, height”) or Middle Dutch buun (“fencing”). Compare Buinen, Bunne and Bunschoten.


Eelderwolde

First attested as to eelderwolde in 1442. Compound of the toponym Eelde and wold (“swamp forest, marsh forest”).

A village in Tynaarlo, Drenthe, Netherlands


Zuidlaren

First attested as lare in 1232-1233. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and the dative plural form of Old Dutch lar (“intensively cultivated forest, forest pasture”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Zuudloarn.

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A village and former municipality of Tynaarlo, Drenthe, Netherlands


Eleveld

First attested as eleuelden in 1427. Compound of an unclear first element and veld (“field”). The first element has been variously interpreted as Old Saxon *elo (“yellow”) (as a reference to plants growing near the hamlet), Old Saxon Elo (a personal name) and Old Dutch elo (“moose”).


Vries

First attested as vrees in 1139. Etymology unknown. Not related to Fries (“inhabitant of Friesland”). Compare Vrees.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Vrais.

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De Punt

First attested as ter punte in 1424. Derived from Middle Dutch ponte (“ferry”).


Midlaren

First attested as in middelare in 1298-1304. Compound of mid (“mid-, middle”) and the dative plural form of Old Dutch lar (“intensively cultivated forest, forest pasture”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Midloarn.


Eelde

First attested as elde in 1139. Etymology uncertain. Unlikely to be derived from Middle Dutch ele (“moose”). One hypothesis proposes a link to eelt (“callous”), here referring to a hard layer of peat. Compare Aalden and Elp.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Eel.


Anderen

First attested as anderne in 1217. Etymology unknown. The toponym may be of pre-Germanic origin.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Aandern.

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Bosje

Derived from the diminutive form of bos (“forest”).


Spijkerboor

* (Drenthe) First attested as de Spykerboor in 1792. Derived from spijkerboor (“brace”). The toponym probably references a curved stream or road. Compare Zwingelspaan. See also Dutch Low Saxon Spiekerboor.
* (Noord-Holland) First attested as Spykerboors gat in 1575. Derived from spijkerboor (“brace”). Originally a hydronym referring to a watercourse that was shaped roughly like a brace.

A hamlet in Wormerland, North Holland, Netherlands


Paterswolde

First attested as potterwolt in 1408. Compound of Middle Dutch Potter (a surname) and wold (“swamp forest, marsh forest”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Potterwol.


Zuidlaarderveen

First attested as op Suitlarerveen around 1642. Compound of the toponym Zuidlaren and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Zuudlaorderveen.


Yde

First attested as ide in 1206. Etymology uncertain. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from West Frisian Ide (a personal name) and Proto-Germanic *îwiþja (“yew forest”). An alternative theory proposes that the toponym is pre-Germanic.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Ie.

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Tweede Dwarsdiep

First attested as Dwarsdiep (Eerste en Tweede) in 1899. Derived from tweede (“second”) and a compound of dwars (“crossways”) and diep (“canal”). Named after a nearby canal.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Tweeide Dwarsdiep.


Oosterbroek

* (Drenthe) First attested as Ooster broeck around 1660. Compound of ooster (“eastern, east-”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).
* (Groningen) Compound of ooster (“eastern, east-”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). The municipality was named after a Medieval marshland area.

A hamlet in Tynaarlo, Drenthe, Netherlands

A former municipality of Groningen, Netherlands


Bunne

Potentially attested as buun in 1141, attested with certainty as bonne in 1206-1207. Likely derived from Proto-Germanic *bunjô- (“elevated place, height”) or Middle Dutch buun (“fencing”). Compare Bonnen, Buinen and Bunschoten.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Bun.


Donderen

First attested as dunren in 1276. Etymology uncertain. Proposed etymologies include a compound of Old Dutch dun (“dune”) and *wari (“inhabitants”), a compound of dun and horn (“corner”), a compound of don (“taut, long”) and hari (“ridge covered in forest”) and, finally, a derivation from a term cognate to don (“pulled taut”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Dundern.


Zeegse

First attested as segese around 1225. Potentially derived from an ancient hydronym. Unlikely to be derived from Middle Dutch sîgen (“drip, flow”). Compare Zeesse, Zeijen, Zeist, Ziek, Seeste and Segeste.


Taarlo

First attested as arlo in 820. Compound of Old Dutch *are (“maple”) and lo (“light forest”). The initial T- derives from a contraction of the preposition te (“at”) into the word. Compare Aarle, Aarle-Rixtel, Ten Arlo and Tynaarlo.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Toarl.


De Groeve

* (Drenthe) First attested as growe in 1285. Derived from groeve (“excavated watercourse”).
* (Groningen) Derived from groeve (“excavated watercourse”). Named after a nearby canal.


Zeijen

First attested as zien in 1370. Potentially derived from an ancient hydronym, in turn derived from Proto-Germanic *sîhan (“drip, flow”). Compare Zeegse, Zeesse, Zeist, Ziek, Seeste and Segeste.


Norg

First attested as nurch in 1139. Etymology unknown. The proposed derivations from *Northeggia ("northern corner") and *Nî-urch ("New Orch", referring to a noble clan) do not match the oldest attestations of the toponym.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Nörg.

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A village and former municipality of Noordenveld, Drenthe, Netherlands


Peest

First attested as apud peest in 1298-1304. Derived from either Latin pastio (“pasture”) or dialectal pede (“peat swamp”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Peeist.


Peizermade

First attested as Peizermade in 1899. Compound of the toponym Peize and made (“pasture”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Paaizermao.


Nietap

First attested as Jan Tedema in 1600. Compound of a dialectal form of nieuw (“new”) and tap (“taphouse”). The settlement was originally called Tedema after a nearby estate. Compare Nijentap.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Neitap.


Peize

First attested as pezie in 1176. Etymology uncertain. Hypothetical etymologies include a derivation from Proto-Germanic *paþa- (“swamp, marsh”) suffixed with a collectivising suffix and a derivation from Old Frisian. Compare Paddepoel, Padhuis and Pesse.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Paais.


Roderesch

First attested as Roonder Esch in 1851-1855. Compound of the toponym Roden and es (“farmland next to a village”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Roneres.


Nieuw-Roden

Attested as Nieuw-Roden in 1936. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Roden.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Nei-Roon.


Roderwolde

First attested as roterwolde in 1139. Compound of the toponym Roden and wold (“swamp forest, marsh forest”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Rowol.


Boerlaan

A hamlet in Noordenveld, Drenthe, Netherlands


Een

First attested as ede around 1335. Etymology unknown. Not derived from Eden or the numeral een. One hypothetical reading of the oldest attestation is Middle Dutch *ede (“turf used as fuel”). Compare Ede, Eede and Oud-Ade.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Ein.

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A village in Noordenveld, Drenthe, Netherlands


Klunderveen

First attested as Het Klundersveen in 1899.


Westervelde

First attested as van westervelde in 1400. Compound of wester (“western, west-”) and veld (“field”). The element wester was added to distinguish the settlement from Zuidvelde.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Westervel.


Zuidvelde

First attested as zutvelde in 1325. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and veld (“field”). The element zuid was added to distinguish the settlement from Westervelde.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Zuudvel.


Peizerwold

First attested as Peyswold in 1792. Compound of the toponym Peize and wold (“swamp forest, marsh forest”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Paaizerwol.


Balloërveld

First attested as Het Balloder veld in 1851-1855. Compound of the toponym Balloo and veld (“field”).


Norgervaart

First attested as Norgervaart in 1784. Compound of the toponym Norg and vaart (“canal”). Named after a nearby canal.


Sandebuur

First attested as Sandbuir in 1781. Compound of zand (“sand”) and dialectal buur (“house, cottage”). The toponym is allegedly of Frisian origin.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Samber.


Een-West

Compound of the toponym Een and west (“west-, western”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Ein-West.


Leutingewolde

/ˌløː.tɪ.ŋəˈʋɔl.də/

First attested as in lockincwolde [read: in loetincwolde] in 1335. Compound of Old Dutch Luto (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and wold (“swamp forest, marsh forest”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Leutjewol.


De Streek

* (Drenthe) Derived from streek (“row of houses”).
* (Groningen) First attested as STREEK (DE) in 1847. Derived from streek (“row of houses”).

A hamlet in Het Hogeland, Groningen, Netherlands


Huis ter Heide

/ˌɦœy̯s tɛr ˈɦɛi̯.də/

* (Utrecht) First attested as t Huys ter Heyde in 1681. Derived from huis (“house”) and heide (“heath, heathland”). Originally the name of a house.
* (Drenthe) Attested as Huis ter heide in 1899. Derived from huis (“house”) and heide (“heath, heathland”). Originally the name of a house. See also Dutch Low Saxon Hoes ter Heide.

A village in Zeist, Utrecht, Netherlands


Lieveren

First attested as tho liveren in 1480. Etymology unknown. Not derived from a personal name or a term cognate with lever (“liver”) (here referring to viscuous water).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Lievern.

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Terheijl

/ˌtɛrˈɦɛi̯l/

First attested as de helle in 1325. Derived from Middle Dutch hel (“low-lying land, pool, slope”). The toponym was gradually reinterpreted to hel (“hell”), and later to heil (“salvation”) in order to give it a more positive bent.


Ubbena

First attested as Ubbena around 1660. Derived from Saterland Frisian Ubbena (a surname).


Matsloot

First attested as de mat sloot in 1781. Compound of a variant of made (“pasture”) and sloot (“ditch”).


Schieven

Potentially attested as scheuen in 1460, attested with certainty as Schieven in 1866. Likely a compound of an inflected form of scheef (“bent, crooked”) and ven (“small pool, fen”).


Zeijerveen

First attested as Zeijerveen in 1866. Compound of the toponym Zeijen and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Zeijervene.


Foxwolde

First attested as fokeswolde in 1313. Compound of Old Dutch Fokko (a personal name) and wold (“swamp forest, marsh forest”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Foxwol.


Zeijerveld

First attested as Zeierveld in 1942. Compound of the toponym Zeijen and veld (“field”).


Anreep

Potentially attested as anrep in 1141, attested with certainty as in anrepe in 1217. Compound of Middle Dutch an (“on, up”) and a variant of rijp (“strip of land, waterside, edge”). Compare Anloo.


Zuideropgaande

First attested as Zuider Opgaande in 1846. Compound of zuider (“southern, south-”) and the present participle of opgaan (“rise, climb”), here referring to a canal stretching out into the peat bogs.

A hamlet in Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands


Graswijk

First attested as Graswijk in 1851-1855. Compound of gras (“grass”) and wijk (“farmstead, settlement, village”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Gröswiek.


Ter Aard

First attested as in arth in 1335. Derived from an inflected form of te (“at”) and Middle Dutch aard (“tilled land, farmland”). Compare Aerdt, Eerde and Pannerden.


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Garmerwolde

First attested as germerwolt and germerwalda in the 13th century. Compound of Old Frisian Geldmer (a personal name) and wald (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).

A village in Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands


Lellens

First attested as lellens in 1441. Compound of Old Frisian Lalle (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-. Compare Lalleweer.


Dilgt

First attested as in dillichtermade in 1284. Etymology unknown. Various compound etymologies have been proposed, none of which match up well morphologically with the oldest attestations of the toponym.

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A hamlet in Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands


Winneweer

/ˈʋɪ.nəˌʋeːr/

First attested as Winne-weer, een Logijs-plaets in 1668. Likely derived from Middle Dutch wintweer (“movable windbreak, windbreak nailed to the side of a roof”). Less likely etymologies include a derivation from weer (“levee, floodwall”).


Onnen

First attested as hunne in 1323. Etymology unknown. Potentially a prehistoric toponym. Derivations from Frisian or personal names are extremely unlikely. Compare Glimmen.

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Noordlaren

First attested as northlare in 1254. Compound of noord (“north-, northern”) and the dative plural form of Old Dutch lar (“intensively cultivated forest, forest pasture”).


Dorkwerd

First attested as dorquerth around 1335. Compound of Middle Dutch dork (“sludge, gunge”) and Old Frisian uurð (“artificial mound used for habitation”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Dörkwerd.


Harkstede

First attested as in de grote hercstede, in de grote harckstede and inde lutke harckstede in 1452-1501. Compound of Middle Low German Harke (a personal name) and stad (“place”). Compare Harkstead.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Haarkstee.

A village and former municipality of Midden-Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands


Boltklap

First attested as BELTEKLAP of Boltklap in 1840. Compound of Bolt (a surname) and klap (“drawbridge”).


Felland

First attested as Felland in 1867. Derived from Old Frisian fenland (“pasture”).


Bouwerschap

First attested as Bouwerschap in 1867. Derived from Dutch Low Saxon boerschop (“communal lands managed by farmers and overseen by an elected judge”).


Hoogkerk

First attested as haghekerke in 1385. Compound of hoog (“high, up”) and kerk (“church”). The element hoog was added to distinguish the settlement from Leegkerk.

A village and former municipality of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands


Thesinge

Potentially attested as thelingi in 786-787, attested with certainty as thiasingaclaster in the 13th century. Derived from Old Frisian *Thiasa (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-.


Leegkerk

First attested as legakerke in 1385. Compound of Old Frisian leeg (“low, low-lying”) and kerk (“church”). The element leeg was added to distinguish the settlement from Hoogkerk.


Noorddijk

* (Groningen) First attested as northdic in 1299. Compound of noord (“north-, northern”) and dijk (“levee”).
* (Noord-Holland) Compound of noord (“north-, northern”) and dijk (“levee”).

A hamlet in Koggenland, North Holland, Netherlands


Euvelgunne

/ˌøː.vəlˈɣʏ.nə/

First attested as bi de Ovelgunne in 1720. Likely derived from Middle Low German Ovelgunne (“domicile of the Devil”), here used in a figurative sense to refer to a piece of land considered haunted or unfortunate. A nearby ruined castle may have inspired the toponym. Compare Gun.


Ten Boer

First attested as bure in 1301. Derived from an inflected form of te (“at”) and Old Frisian buer (“house, cottage”).


Ten Post

First attested as tenpost in 1380. Derived from an inflected form of te (“at”) and Middle Dutch post (“simple bridge”).


Emmerwolde

First attested as in amuthariouualda in the 11th century. Compound of Old Frisian *Amuthwari (“inhabitants of the Emden region”) and wold (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). Compare Hemerwolde and Lutjewolde.


Harenermolen

First attested as Haarder molen in 1781. Compound of the toponym Haren and molen (“mill”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Hoarendermeulen.


Bovenrijge

First attested as Bovenrijge in 1867. Compound of boven (“upper, up-”) and Dutch Low Saxon riege (“row of houses, embankment”). Compare Molenrij and Morige.


Achter-Thesinge

First attested as Achter-Thesing in 1840. Compound of achter (“back, backward”) and the toponym Thesinge.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Taisner Hammerk.


Hoornsedijk

First attested as an den Hoernsschen Dyck in 1580. Compound of the toponym Den Hoorn (for which see Corpus den Hoorn) and dijk (“elevated road”).


Noorderhoogebrug

First attested as Hogerbrugge in 1521. Compound of noord (“north-, northern”), hoog (“high”) and brug (“bridge”). Named after a nearby bridge.


Kröddeburen

First attested as Croddebuiren around 1685. Derived from Dutch Low Saxon krödde (“weeds”) and the plural form of buur (“cottage, shack”).


Klein Harkstede

Derived from klein (“small, lesser”) and the toponym Harkstede.


Hemert

* (Friesland) Potentially attested as hanwurf [read: hanwurt] in 944, attested with certainty as hemwert in the 13th century. Compound of Old Frisian hem (“section of alluvial land”) and werd (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier variant of the Frisian name.
* (Groningen) First attested as hemmuurð in the 10th or 11th century. Compound of Old Frisian hem (“section of alluvial land”) and uurð (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to heem (“home, settlement”).

A hamlet in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


Oosterhoogebrug

First attested as Hogerbrugge around 1660. Compound of oost (“east-, eastern”), hoog (“high”) and brug (“bridge”).


Zevenhuisjes

Compound of zeven (“seven”) and the plural diminutive form of huis (“house”).


Vierverlaten

First attested as VERLATEN (DE VIER-) in 1848. Compound of vier (“four”) and the plural form of verlaat (“culvert”).


Lageweg

/ˈlaː.ɣəˌʋɛx/

* (Groningen) Attested as Lageweg in 1899. Compound of laag (“low”) and weg (“way, road”).
* (Zuid-Holland) Attested as Lage Wegh in 1712. Compound of laag (“low”) and weg (“way, road”).

A hamlet in Krimpenerwaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Roodehaan

* (Groningen) First attested as HAAN (DE ROODE-), ook wel de Roo-Raan [read: Roo-Haan] in 1844. Compound of rood (“red”) and haan (“rooster”). Originally the name of an inn.
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Lutjewolde

First attested as in da littekewalda in 1400. Compound of Old Frisian lītik (“small”) and wold (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). Compare Emmerwolde and Hemerwolde.


Steerwolde

First attested as stederauualda in the 11th century. Compound of the toponym Stedum and woud (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).


Oude Roodehaan

First attested as Oude Roode Haan in 1867. Derived from oud (“old”) and the toponym Roodehaan.


De Hoogte

* (Het Hogeland) Derived from hoogte (“elevated place”).
* (Groningen) Derived from hoogte (“elevated place”).


Sint Annen

First attested as Sancta Annen cloester by gronynghen in 1482. Derived from the name of Saint Anne. Named after a nearby Cistercian monastery.


Wittewierum

/ˌʋɪ.təˈʋiː.rʏm/

First attested as werum in the 13th century. Compound of wit (“white”) and the dative plural form of Old Frisian wier (“artifical mound for habitation”). The element wit was added to distinguish the settlement from two other villages called Wierum; the element refers to a nearby Norbertine monastery, the monks of which wore white habits. Compare Grijssloot, Schiermonnikoog and Wittevrouwen.


Middelbert

First attested as middelberd in 1299. Compound of middel (“mid-, middle”) and Old Frisian bert (“settlement”).


Woltersum

First attested as waltersum in the 13th century. Compound of Middle Dutch Walter (a personal name) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Loppersum and Oldersum.


Slaperstil

First attested as Slapers Tille in 1794. Compound of slaper (“sleeper”) and til (“fixed bridge”). The bridge was likely named after the nickname of its keeper.


Selwerd

* (Westerkwartier) Potentially attested as seltnon in 855, attested with certainty as selwaert in 1534. Etymology uncertain. The toponym may be a compound of an ancient personal name or hydronym and Old Frisian werd (“terp, artificial mound used for habitation”). Compare Saultain.
* (Groningen) First attested as selewrt in 1169. Compound of either Old Frisian sele (“hall house”) or Sigila (a personal name) and uurð (“artificial mound for habitation”). Formerly an independent hamlet.

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A hamlet in Westerkwartier, Groningen, Netherlands


Kostverloren

* (Oldambt) Attested as Kostverloren in 1899. Compound of kost (“cost, price”) and verloren (“lost”). The toponym refers to a section of land which was either difficult to till or which lost its use as soon as it had been reclaimed. Compare De Jammer and Kostvlies. See also Dutch Low Saxon Kostverloor.
* (Groningen) Attested as KOSTVERLOREN in 1845. Compound of kost (“cost, price”) and verloren (“lost”). Named after a former inn. Compare De Jammer and Kostvlies.
* (Noord-Holland) Attested as Kostverloren in 1563. Compound of kost (“cost, price”) and verloren (“lost”). Named after a former estate which cost a great deal of effort and money to build, only to burn down in 1650. Compare De Jammer and Kostvlies.

A hamlet in Oldambt, Groningen, Netherlands


Paddepoel

First attested as padapole in the 13th century. Compound of either Middle Dutch Pada (a personal name) or Old Dutch *patha- (“swamp”) and poel (“pool”). Compare Padhuis, Peize and Pesse.
The neighbourhood is named after the hamlet.


Sappemeer

First attested as up sappenmeer in 1489. Compound of a term cognate to sijpelen (“drip”) or sap (“juice, sap”) and meer (“lake”). Originally a hydronym.


Hoogezand

/ˌɦoː.ɣəˈzɑnt/

First attested as hooge sant in 1613-1618. Compound of hoog (“high, elevated”) and zand (“sand”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Hoogzaand.

A town and former municipality of Midden-Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands


Hellum

First attested as hellum in the 13th century. Potentially a compound of either Old Frisian Halle (a personal name) or Proto-Germanic *halha- (“bend in a highland”) and heem (“home, settlement”). An alternative hypothesis proposes a derivation from helm (“helmet”); several nearby toponyms contain the element schild (“shield”). Compare Hall and Hallum.

A village in Midden-Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands


Kolham

* (Midden-Groningen) First attested as in hamme in 1266. Compound of Middle Dutch cald (“cold”) and ham (“alluvial land in the bend of a river”). Compare Koehool and Kolhol.
* (Het Hogeland) First attested as Kolham in 1781. Difficult to interpret due to a paucity of old attestations. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch cald (“cold”) and ham (“alluvial land in the bend of a river”). Compare Koehool and Kolhol.


Foxhol

First attested as vossehol in 1460. Derived from Old Frisian foks (“fox”) and hol (“hole, den”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Foksel.


Eemsdelta

Compound of the hydronym Eems and delta (“delta”).

Meronyms: Amsweer, Andere Wereld, Appingedam, Arwerd, Baamsum, Bierum, Biessum, Binnen Ae, Boerdam, Borgsweer, Dallingeweer, De Groeve, De Har, De Heemen, Dekkershuizen, Delfzijl, De Palen, Dijkum, Eekwerd, Eekwerderdraai, Eelshuis, Eenum, Enzelens, Farmsum, Fiemel, Fraamklap, Garrelsweer, Garreweer, Garsthuizen, Garsthuizervoorwerk, Geefsweer, Godlinze, Hoeksmeer, Holwierde, Honderd, Hoogwatum, Huizinge, Ideweer, Jukwerd, Kolhol, Kopaf, Krangeweer, Krewerd, Lalleweer, Langerijp, Laskwerd, Leermens, Lesterhuis, Loppersum, Losdorp, Lutjerijp, Lutjewijtwerd, Marsum, Meedhuizen, Merum, Middelstum, Nansum, Nieuwstad, Nijenklooster, Nooitgedacht, Oldenklooster, Oosterwijtwerd, Opmeeden, Opwierde, Polen, Rodeschool, Schaapbulten, Solwerd, Spijk, Stedum, Stork, Termunten, Termunterzijl, Tjamsweer, Toornwerd, Tweehuizen, 't Zandstervoorwerk, 't Zandt, Uiteinde, Uitwierde, Vierburen, Vierhuizen, Wagenborgen, Westeremden, Westeremder Voorwerk, Westerwijtwerd, Wirdum, Wirdumerdraai, Woldendorp, Zeerijp, Zijldijk, Zomerdijk

A municipality of Groningen, Netherlands


Lageland

First attested as Laagland in 1867. Derived from laagland (“low-lying land, lowland”).


Kropswolde

First attested as crepeswalda in 1249. Compound of Old Frisian Crepo (a personal name) and wold (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).


Muntendam

First attested as muntendam in 1391. Compound of the hydronym Munte and dam (“dam”). Compare Termunten.


Tjuchem

Potentially attested as thyuchen in 1319, attested with certainty as tijuchum in the 16th century. Derived from either West Frisian tjuch (“section of communal lands constantly redistributed under the farmers”) or Saterland Frisian tjüche (“place where cattle is kept, stock farm”).


Steendam

First attested as Steendam in 1867. Compound of steen (“stone”) and dam (“dam”).


Siddeburen

Potentially attested as sigerdachurke in the 13th century, attested with certainty as syerdeberth in 1385. Compound of Old Frisian Syerd (a personal name) and bert (“settlement”). The second element was gradually replaced by the plural form of buur (“house, cottage”).


Scharmer

First attested as skiramere and skeramera in the 13th century. Derived from Old Frisian skir (“bright, whitish”) and mere (“lake, pool”). Originally a hydronym. Compare Grootschermer.


Overschild

First attested as Over 't Schilt in 1867. Compound of over (“on the other side of”) and the hydronym Schildmeer, derived in turn from Old Frisian *scald (“wetland, shallows”).


Noordbroek

First attested as in broke in the 13th century. Compound of noord (“north-, northern”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). The element noord was added to distinguish the settlement from Westerbroek and Zuidbroek.


Meeden

First attested as medum and meden in 1391. Derived from the dative plural form of Old Frisian mede (“pasture”).


Schildwolde

First attested as in scelduualda in the 10th or 11th century. Compound of the hydronym Schildmeer (derived from Old Frisian *scald (“wetland, shallows”)) and wold (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).


Woudbloem

First attested as Woudbloem (De) in 1913. Derived from woudbloem (“woodland flower”). Named after a nearby potato starch factory.


Bokhörn

A hamlet in Midden-Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands


Windeweer

First attested as WindeWeer in 1781. Likely derived from windweer (“movable windbreak, windbreak nailed to the side of a roof”). Currently part of Kiel-Windeweer.

A former village and former municipality of Midden-Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands


Slochteren

First attested as slohtoron in the 11th century. Derived from a term cognate to Old English slôthre (“swamp, muddy pool”), Dutch slochter (“swampland, bumpy land with pools and ditches”).


Kiel-Windeweer

Compound of the toponyms Kiel and Windeweer.


Westerbroek

First attested as broc in 1299. Compound of wester (“western, west-”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). The element wester was added to distinguish the settlement from Noordbroek and Zuidbroek.


Froombosch

First attested as Fromabusch in the 17th century. Compound of Froma (a surname) and bos (“rising forest”). Originally the name of a forest.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Vroombosk.


Duurkenakker

First attested as Duurkenakker in 1846. Compound of Dutch Low Saxon Duurke (a personal name) and akker (“farmland”).


Blokum

First attested as opden bloken in 1471. Derived from Middle Dutch bloc (“piece of farmland ringed by a fence or ditch”). The current -um ending developed under the influence of nearby toponyms. Compare De Blokken.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Blokkum.


Zuidbroek

* (Groningen) First attested as in broke in the 13th century. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). The element zuid was added to distinguish the settlement from Noordbroek and Westerbroek. See also Dutch Low Saxon Zuudbrouk.
* (Zuid-Holland) First attested as zuytbroec in 1326. Compound of Middle Dutch suut (“south-, southern”) and bruec (“marsh, marshland”).
* (Noord-Holland) First attested as Zuid Broek Pr in 1839-1859. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). Named after a polder.

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


Borgweg

First attested as Borgweg in 1840. Compound of either borg (“manor house”), borg (“water storage”) or Old Frisian burg (“levee”) and weg (“way, road”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Börgweeg.


Gaarland

First attested as Gaarland in 1867. Compound of a variant of geer (“wedge-shaped piece of land”) and land (“land”).


Boven Veensloot

First attested as De Niuwe ofte Bovenste Veen Dijk Sloot in 1723. Derived from boven (“upper”) and a compound of veen (“peat bog, marsh”) and sloot (“ditch”). Named after a nearby ditch. The element boven was added to distinguish the settlement from Beneden Veensloot.


Beneden Veensloot

First attested as De Eerste Beneden Veen Dijk Sloot in 1723. Derived from beneden (“lower”) and a compound of veen (“peat bog, marsh”) and sloot (“ditch”). Named after a nearby ditch. The element beneden was added to distinguish the settlement from Boven Veensloot.


Foxham

First attested as van den vosham in 1488. Compound of Old Frisian foks (“fox”) and ham (“alluvial land in the bend of a river”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Foksham.


Heidenschap

First attested as in der heydense by damster vaert in 1419. Derived from Middle Dutch heidijnscap (“hamlet which communally uses a section of heathland”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Haidenschop.


Foxholsterbosch

First attested as Foxholsterbosch in 1877. Compound of the toponym Foxhol and bos (“rising forest”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Fokselsterbosk.


Kleinemeer

First attested as Kleine Sap meer around 1660. Compound of klein (“little, lesser”) and meer (“lake”). Originally a hydronym.


Korengarst

First attested as Corengarst in 1665. Compound of koren (“corn”) and a dialectal variant of geest (“elevated sandy land”).


Langewijk

/ˈlɑ.ŋəˌʋɛi̯k/

Compound of lang (“long”) and wijk (“secondary canal in a turf extraction area”).


Noordbroeksterhamrik

First attested as Noordbroekster Hamrik in 1781. Compound of the toponym Noordbroek and hamrik (“village area, polder”).


Kalkwijk

First attested as op de Kalkwijk in 1706. Compound of kalk (“chalk”) and wijk (“secondary canal in a turf extraction area”). The hamlet is named after a nearby chalk oven.


Luddeweer

First attested as luddeweer in 1488. Compound of Old Frisian Ludde (a personal name) and were (“plot of land, landed property”).


Ruiten

First attested as D'ruit around 1660. Likely derived from Dutch Low Saxon roet (“weeds”). Compare De Ruiten and Rutbeek.


Nieuwe Compagnie

First attested as Nieuwe Compagnie in 1781. Derived from nieuw (“new”) and compagnie (“company”). The settlement was constructed by the eponymous land reclamation company.


De Paauwen

First attested as Paauwen in 1867. Potentially derived from the plural form of pauw (“peacock”) or from a hypothetical surname *Pawinga.


Kibbelgaarn

First attested as Kibbelgaarn in 1867. Compound of Dutch Low Saxon kibbel (“squabble, fight”) and gaarn (“garden”). The settlement is located in an area which was the subject of multiple boundary disputes. Compare Cabauw, Hebrecht, Kijfhoek, Kijfwaard, Kibbelveen, Krakeel, Krakeelpolder, Schellach and Strijkviertel.


Menterwolde

Compound of the hydronym Munte and wold (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). The municipality was named after a Medieval peat bog complex and monastery.

A former municipality of Groningen, Netherlands


Tussenklappen

First attested as Tusschenklappen in 1867. Compound of tussen (“between”) and the plural form of klap (“drawbridge”). Compare Tusschen de Bruggen.


Waterhuizen

First attested as de Water-huysen in 1668. Compound of water (“water”) and the plural form of huis (“house”). The hamlet was surrounded by water in autumn and winter.


Uiterburen

First attested as Uiterburen in 1851-1855. Compound of uiter (“outer”) and the plural form of buur (“house, cottage”).


Tusschenloegen

First attested as TUSSCHENLOEGEN in 1848. Compound of tussen (“between”) and Dutch Low Saxon loug (“village”). The name of the settlement refers to its position between Muntendam and Zuidbroek.


Stootshorn

First attested as stodhorne and studhorne in 1319. Compound of either Old Frisian *Stôta (a personal name) or a term cognate to Middle Low German stôt (“herd of horses”), Middle Dutch stute (“mare”) and horn (“corner”).


Wilderhof

/ˈʋɪl.dərˌɦɔf/

First attested as wilderhoff te meethuizen in 1476. Compound of wild (“wild”) and hof (“farmstead, homestead”).


Wolfsbarge

First attested as wulvesberge in 1262. Compound of Wolf (a personal name) or wolf (“wolf, Canis lupus”) and the dative singular form of berg (“hill, elevated place”).


Het Veen

First attested as Uiterbuurster Veen in 1867. Derived from veen (“peat bog, marsh”).


Ommelanderwijk

First attested as de Ommelander Wijk in 1781. Compound of the toponym Ommelanden and wijk (“secondary canal in a turf extraction area”). The canal was dug by the Ommelander Compagnie in 1653.

A village in Veendam, Groningen, Netherlands


Bronsveen

First attested as Bronsveen in 1899. Compound of Brons (a surname) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).

A hamlet in Pekela, Groningen, Netherlands


Borgercompagnie

First attested as Borger Compagnie in 1652. Compound of burger (“citizen”) and compagnie (“company”). The settlement was founded by the eponymous company.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Börkomnij.


Zuidwending

First attested as de Zydwending in 1794. Derived from Middle Dutch zijdwendinge (“secondary levee, lateral levee”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Zuudwenden.

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A hamlet in Veendam, Groningen, Netherlands


Kruiselwerk

First attested as Kruiselwerk in 1867. Likely derived from kruiswerk (“canal with many branching sub-canals”).


Wildervanksterdallen

First attested as Wildevankster Daaln in 1929. Compound of the toponym Wildervank and the plural form of dal, used here in a dialectal sense to refer to reclaimed peat bogs which have not yet been put to agricultural use.


Hoetmansmeer

First attested as Hoedmans Meer in 1652. Compound of Hoetman (a surname) and meer (“lake”). Named after a former lake.


Numero Dertien

First attested as NUMERO-DERTIEN in 1851. Derived from numero (“number”) and dertien (“thirteen”). Named after a nearby canal.


Westeind

* (Midden-Groningen) Compound of west (“west-, western”) and eind (“end, edge”).
* (Westerwolde) First attested as Het West Einde in 1851-1855. Compound of west (“west-, western”) and eind (“end, edge”).

A hamlet in Westerwolde, Groningen, Netherlands


Wildervank

First attested as de Wildervanck in 1649. Derived from the toponym Wildervanck, in turn a compound derived from Dutch Low Saxon wilde (“heath, heathland”) and vang (“acquired land”).

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A village and former municipality of Veendam, Groningen, Netherlands


Wildeplaats

First attested as De Wilde Ploatse in 1929. Compound of wild (“wild”) and plaats (“place”). In this case, plaats refers to an allotment to build a house on. The settlement was founded as a collection of illegally-built mudhuts which served as temporary accommodation until proper housing could be built.


Korte Akkers

First attested as Korte akkers in 1867. Derived from kort (“short”) and the plural form of akker (“farmland”). The toponym refers to a complex of farmland.


Oude Pekela

First attested as Nieu dorp in 1660. Derived from oud (“old”) and the toponym Pekela. The element oud was added to distinguish the settlement from Nieuwe Pekela.

A village and former municipality of Pekela, Groningen, Netherlands


Westerdiepsterdallen

Compound of the hydronym Westerdiep (derived from wester (“west-, western”) and diep (“canal”)) and the plural form of dal, used here in a dialectal sense to refer to reclaimed peat bogs that have not yet been put to agricultural use.


Boven Pekela

Compound of boven (“upper, up-”) and the toponym Pekela.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Boven Pekel.

A village in Pekela, Groningen, Netherlands


Nieuwe Pekela

First attested as de Nieuwe of Boven Peekel in 1781. Derived from nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Pekela. The element nieuw was added to distinguish the settlement from Oude Pekela.


Jagerswijk

First attested as Iaauwers wijck in 1680. Originally a compound of the toponym Joure and wijk (“secondary canal in a turf extraction area”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to jager (“hunter”).


Dwarsdiep

First attested as Dwarsdiep (Eerste en Tweede) in 1899. Compound of dwars (“crossways”) and diep (“canal”). Named after a nearby canal.


Tripscompagnie

First attested as Tripscompagnie in 1781. Compound of the surname Trip and compagnie (“company”). The settlement was founded by the company of businessman Adriaen Trip (1620-1684).


Kopstukken

First attested as De Kopstukken in 1867. Derived from the plural form of kopstuk (“edge of a field where the plough is turned”). Originally the name of a field.

A village in Stadskanaal, Groningen, Netherlands


Musselkanaal

First attested as Stads-Mussel Kanaal in 1851-1855. Compound of the toponym Mussel and kanaal (“canal”). Named after a nearby canal.


Mussel

First attested as uuthen musselbroeck in 1445. Derived from mussel (“swampland”).


Smeerling

First attested as smerlike in 1482. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from a personal name or from Old Saxon smero (“grease, fat”). Compare Schmerlecke.


Onstwedde

First attested as unesuuido in the 10th century. Compound of Old Dutch Une (a personal name) and wido (“forest, brushwood”).

A village and former municipality of Stadskanaal, Groningen, Netherlands


Höchte

First attested as de Höfte in 1781. Derived from hof (“farmstead, homestead”). The toponym was gradually reinterpreted to Dutch Low Saxon höchte (“elevated place”).

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A hamlet in Stadskanaal, Groningen, Netherlands


Blekslage

First attested as Blekslage in 1867. Compound of an unclear first element and Dutch Low Saxon lage (“open space between forests”). The first element may be a personal name.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Blaiksloag.


Sterenborg

First attested as ter Sterenborch in 1659. Compound of an unclear first element and burg (“fortified place, castle”). The first element may be Dutch Low Saxon steern (“star”).


Vledderhuizen

First attested as Vledderhuizen in 1913. Compound of vledder (“swampy peatland, low-lying peat used as pastureland”) and the plural form of huis (“house”).


Höfte

Derived from Dutch Low Saxon höfte (“hamlet”).


Vosseberg

First attested as Vosseberg in 1899. Compound of the plural form of vos (“fox”) and berg (“hill, lair”).


Oomsberg

First attested as Ooms-, Oompiesberg in 1828. Compound of Old Frisian Ome (a personal name) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Hasseberg.


Ter Maarsch

First attested as Ter marsch in 1634. Derived from an inflected form of te (“at”) and a variant of meers (“land next to water, swamp, pasture”).


Klein-Ulsda

First attested as Kl. Ulsda in 1851-1855. Compound of klein (“small, lesser”) and the toponym Ulsda.


Zandstroom

First attested as Zandstroom in 1899. Compound of zand (“sand”) and stroom (“stream”). Originally the name of a house.


Overdiep

First attested as Overdiep in 1994. Compound of over (“on the other side of”) and diep (“canal”).


Over de Dijk

First attested as Overdiek in 1929. Derived from over (“over, on the other side of”) and dijk (“levee”). Located on the far side of the Leidijk levee.

A village in Westerwolde, Groningen, Netherlands


Ter Apelkanaal

First attested as Stads ter Apel Kanaal in 1867. Compound of the toponym Ter Apel and kanaal (“canal”).


Pallert

First attested as Pallert in 1899. Derived from Dutch Low Saxon palderd (“pool, swampy low-lying land”). See also Poldert.


Leemdobben

First attested as Leemdoppen in 1899. Compound of leem (“loam, clay”) and the plural form of dialectal dobbe (“pit filed with water used to water cattle”).


Poldert

First attested as Poldert in 1913. Derived from Dutch Low Saxon palderd (“pool, swampy low-lying land”). See also Pallert.


Ter Wisch

First attested as de wisck in 1474. Derived from Middle Dutch wisch (“wet pasture, pasture which floods in winter”).


Ter Haar

First attested as hare in 1474. Derived from an inflected form of te (“at”) and haar (“sandy ridge”).


Ter Borg

First attested as der borch in 1474. Derived from an inflected form of te (“at”) and a variant of burg (“fortified place, castle”).


Veele

First attested as veille in 1475. Etymology unknown. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from a term cognate to vaal (“pallid, sallow”), from dialectal valgen (“lightly plow, lightly till”) or from a term cognate to Old High German felewa (“willow, Salix sp.”).

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Ter Walslage

First attested as ter walslaghe in 1446. Derived from an inflected form of te (“at”) and a compound of an unclear first element and Dutch Low Saxon lage (“low-lying area”). The first element in Walslage may be a personal name. It is unlikely to be wal (“levee, wall”) or the hapax legomenon Middle Dutch *wals (“foal”).


Ter Wupping

/tɛr ˈʋʏ.pɪŋ/

First attested as Wippinge in 1545. Likely derived from an inflected form of te (“at”) and Old Frisian Wippe (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-.


Wessinghuizen

/ˈʋɛ.sɪŋˌɦœy̯.zə(n)/

First attested as d'burscapp wertzingehusen in 1472. Compound of Proto-Germanic *Wirki (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix *ingja- and the plural form of huis (“house”). Compare Wessingtange and Wetsinge.


Plaggenborg

First attested as Plaggenborg in 1867. Compound of plaggen (“made of turf bricks”) and borg (“manor, village”).


Oudeschans

First attested as BELLINGWOLDER SCHANS in 1674. Compound of oud (“old”) and schans (“sconce”). Named after a former fortress.


Veelerveen

First attested as Veelder vennen in 1781. Compound of the toponym Veele and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).


Wedde

First attested as wedde in 1316 and 1391. Derived from Old Dutch wede (“forest, brushwood”).

A village and former municipality of Westerwolde, Groningen, Netherlands


Barnflair

First attested as an dat barenvledder in 1466. Compound of Dutch Low Saxon barn (“fuel”) and vledder (“swampy peatland, low-lying peat used as pastureland”). Compare Vledder.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Barenfleer.


Jipsingboertange

First attested as Jispen Boeren Tange Weg in 1851-1855. Compound of the toponym Jipsinghuizen, boer (“inhabitant”) and dialectal tange (“sandy ridge in a raised bog”).


Sellingen

First attested as zellynge in 1316. Derived from Old Frisian Selle (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-.


Vriescheloo

First attested as loo in 1316. Compound of an unclear first element and Middle Dutch lo (“light forest”). The first element is not Fries (“Frisian”).


Blijham

First attested as in den ham in 1395. Compound of Dutch Low Saxon blij (“silt”) and ham (“alluvial land in the bend of a river”). Compare Blija.


Wedderheide

/ˌʋɛ.dərˈɦɛi̯.də/

First attested as Wedderheide in 1899. Compound of the toponym Wedde and heide (“heath, heathland”).


Vlagtwedde

First attested as vlachtwede in 1316. Compound of dialectal flacht (“jumbled mess, knotted mess”) and Middle Dutch wede (“forest, brushwood”).


Jipsingboermussel

First attested as in de Jipseboure-Mussel around 1750. Compound of the toponym Jipsinghuizen, boer (“inhabitant”) and mussel (“swampland”).


Koudehoek

First attested as Koude-Hoek in 1845. Compound of koud (“cold”) and hoek (“corner, isolated place”).


Abeltjeshuis

First attested as Abeldjes huis in 1794. Compound of a diminutive form of Abel (a personal name) and huis (“house”). Originally the name of a farmhouse which also served as a local inn.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Oabeltjeshuus.


Borgertange

/ˌbɔr.ɣərˈtɑ.ŋə/

First attested as Borgertange in 1899. Compound of the toponym Ter Borg and dialectal tange (“sandy ridge in a raised bog”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Börgertaange.


Borgerveld

First attested as Borgerveld in 1867. Compound of the toponym Ter Borg and veld (“field”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Börgervèld.


Jipsinghuizen

First attested as Iipsinghuijsen in 1634. Compound of Jipsing (a surname) and the plural form of huis (“house”). Compare Ellersinghuizen and Wollinghuizen.


Hoornderveen

First attested as Hoorns Veenen in 1781. Compound of the toponym Hoorn and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).


Klontjebuurt

Compound of the diminutive form of klont (“lump”) and buurt (“hamlet, settlement”). The settlement may have been named for its dense habitation (see klonteren).


De Heemen

Derived from the plural form of Dutch Low Saxon haim (“farmstead, homestead”).

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A hamlet in Eemsdelta, Groningen, Netherlands


Bellingwolde

/ˌbɛ.lɪŋˈʋɔl.də/

First attested as dat hues to billinge in 1438. Compound of Old Frisian Billinga (a surname) and wold (“swamp forest, marsh forest”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Bennewôld.


Laudermarke

First attested as lauder marke in 1466. Compound of the toponym Laude and mark (“boundary, borderland, undivided communal land”).


De Lethe

First attested as in de Leete in 1757. Likely derived from lede (“excavated watercourse”), although the spelling of the toponym is odd. It is possible that the settlement was originally named after the River Lethe from Greek myth, and that the settlement's inhabitants reinterpreted the name to a variant of lede over time.


Lauderbeetse

First attested as Lauderbeetse in 1913. Compound of the toponym Laude and dialectal beetse (“low-lying pasture which floods in winter”).


Lutjeloo

First attested as Lutkeloe in 1549. Compound of Middle Low German lutke (“small”) and lo (“light forest”).


Ellersinghuizen

First attested as tho Ellersynckhuesen in 1515. Compound of Ellersing (a surname) and the plural form of huis (“house”). Compare Ellerhuizen, Jipsinghuizen and Wollinghuizen.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Ellerskhoezen, Ellerskenhoezen.


Hanetange

/ˈɦaː.nəˌtɑ.ŋə/

First attested as de Hanetang in 1781. Compound of either haan (“black grouse, Lyrurus tetrix”) or a corrupted form of Dutch Low Saxon aant (“duck”) and dialectal tange (“sandy ridge in a raised bog”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Hoanetaange.


Lauderzwarteveen

First attested as Lauderzwarteveen in 1913. Compound of the toponym Laude and zwarteveen (“raised bog”).


Sellingerbeetse

First attested as Sellingerbeetse in 1913. Compound of the toponym Sellingen and dialectal beetse (“low-lying pasture which floods in winter”).


Slegge

First attested as Sleggeweg and Sleggekampen in 1867. Potentially derived from slegge (“sledgehammer”), although the precise motive behind the naming remains unclear.


Rhederveld

First attested as Oud Rheder veld in 1867. Compound of the toponym Rhede and veld (“field”).


Renneborg

First attested as Renneburg in 1851-1855. Compound of the hydronym Renne (derived from dialectal rinnen (“flow away”)) and burg (“fortified place, castle”).


Stakenborg

First attested as Stakenburg in 1851-1855. Compound of the plural form of staak (“stake”) and burg (“fortified place, castle, village”).


Tjabbesoord

First attested as Tjabbesoord in 1899. Compound of Tjabbes (a surname) and oord (“place”). Originally the name of a farmhouse, named in turn after its owner.


Sellingerzwarteveen

First attested as Sellingerzwarteveen in 1936. Compound of the toponym Sellingen and zwarteveen (“raised bog”).


Rijsdam

First attested as Nieuwendam in 1634. Compound of rijs (“brushwood, branches”) and dam (“dam”). Compare Risdam.


Stobben

First attested as de Stobben in 1781. Derived from the plural form of Dutch Low Saxon stobbe (“tree stump”). Originally the name of a field. Compare Stramproy and Strubben.


Hebrecht

First attested as Het Hebrecht in 1867. Derived from Dutch Low Saxon hebrecht (“quarreller, egoist”). The toponym is a reference to territorial disputes between Groningen and the Prince-Bishopric of Münster. Compare Cabauw, Kijfhoek, Kijfwaard, Kibbelgaarn, Kibbelveen, Krakeel, Krakeelpolder, Schellach and Strijkviertel.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Haibrecht.


Morige

First attested as de kluft Moerrijge in 1778. Compound of moer (“peat bog”) and Dutch Low Saxon riege (“row of houses, embankment”). Compare Bovenrijge and Molenrij.


Weende

First attested as tho Wehnde in 1506. Derived from Dutch Low Saxon ween (“willow, Salix sp.”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -de.


Wollinghuizen

/ˈʋɔ.lɪŋˌɦœy̯.zə(n)/

First attested as waldingehusen in 1482. Compound of Old Frisian Waldinga (a surname) and the plural form of huis (“house”). Compare Ellersinghuizen and Jipsinghuizen.


Veerste Veldhuis

First attested as Voldhuysen around 1660. Derived from the superlative form of ver (“far, distant”) and veldhuis (“temporary shelter in a field”). The element ver was added to distinguish the settlement from Vlagtwedder-Veldhuis.


Wollingboermarke

First attested as Wollingboermarke in 1936. Compound of the toponym Wollinghuizen, boer (“inhabitant”) and mark (“undivided communal land”).


Vlagtwedder-Veldhuis

First attested as Veldhuys in 1634. Derived from the toponym Vlagtwedde and veldhuis (“temporary shelter in a field”). The toponym was added to distinguish the settlement from Veerste Veldhuis.


Wessingtange

/ˈʋɛ.sɪŋˌtɑ.ŋə/

First attested as Wessingtange in 1867. Compound of the surname Wessing and dialectal tange (“sandy ridge in a raised bog”). Compare Wessinghuizen and Wetsinge.


Winschoterhoogebrug

First attested as Brugge Schans in 1680. Compound of the toponym Winschoten, hoog (“high”) and brug (“bridge”).


Vlagtwedder-Barlage

Derived from the toponym Vlagtwedde and a compound of a variant of berk (“birch, Betula sp.”) and Dutch Low Saxon lage (“open space between forests”).


Reiderland

Named after Reiderland, a historical region located on the border of the Netherlands and Germany.


Roelage

First attested as de Ruigelage in 1781. Compound of ruig (“rough, overgrown”) and Dutch Low Saxon lage (“open space between forests”).


Blauwestad

Compound of blauw (“blue”) and stad (“city”). The element blauw refers to the lakes around the community.

A village in Oldambt, Groningen, Netherlands


Beerta

First attested as berethe in the 13th century. Derived from Old Frisian buer (“domicile, cottage”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix *-iþi.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Beerte.

A village and former municipality of Oldambt, Groningen, Netherlands


Bourtange

First attested as Op die Bertaing in 1573. Compound of dialectal boer (“communal land owned by farmers”) and dialectal tange (“sandy ridge in a raised bog”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Boertaang, Boertaange.


Drieborg

First attested as Drieborg in 1867. Compound of drie (“three”) and burg (“castle, house”). The toponym likely originated as a mocking name for a house inhabited by three families or with three architectural features (chimneys, doors etc.). According to an alternative reading, the second element is Dutch Low Saxon borg (“levee”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Drijbörg.


Midwolda

First attested as middewalda in the 13th century. Compound of Old Frisian midde (“middle, mid-”) and wold (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).


Beersterhoogen

First attested as Beerster Hogen in 1781. Compound of the toponym Beerta and an inflected form of hoog (“high, elevated”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Beersterhogen.

A hamlet in Oldambt, Groningen, Netherlands


Scheemdermeer

First attested as Scheemder meer in 1781. Compound of the toponym Scheemda and meer (“lake”).


Finsterwolde

First attested as fynserwald in 1319. Likely a compound of Old Frisian winster (“left, northern”) and wold (“swamp forest, marsh forest”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Finnewôld.


Scheemderzwaag

First attested as Scheemder Swaag in 1781. Compound of the toponym Scheemda and zwaag (“pasture, land where cattle is kept”).


Oostwolderhamrik

First attested as Oostwolder hamrik in 1781. Compound of the toponym Oostwold and hamrik (“village area, polder”).


Bad Nieuweschans

First attested as Caerte vande Lange Ackeren Schans around 1630. Derived from bad (“spa”) and a compound of nieuw (“new”) and schans (“sconce”). Named after a former fortress. The element bad was added in 2009 to promote the village's spa facilities.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Schaanze, Nij Schaanze.


Nieuw Beerta

First attested as Beerter hamrick around 1660. Derived from nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Beerta.


Scheemda

Potentially attested as senieda in the 13th century, attested with certainty as schemede in 1391. Etymology uncertain. Proposed derivations include a compound of Old Saxon schem (“plank bridge”) or Old Frisian *scald (“wetland, shallows”) and made (“pasture”) or a derivation from Old Saxon schem suffixed with the collectivising suffix *-iþi.


Nieuw Scheemda

First attested as Scheemter hamrick around 1660. Derived from nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Scheemda.


Oostwolderpolder

First attested as den Oostwolder-polder of den Oostwolder-hamrik in 1851. Compound of the toponym Oostwold and polder (“polder”).


Winschoterzijl

Compound of the toponym Winschoten and zijl (“discharge sluice”).


Nieuwolda

First attested as Midde en Nieuwolda in 1711. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and wold (“swamp forest, marsh forest”).