Spannum

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


Bonkwerd

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

A hamlet in Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands


Schingen

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

A village in Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands


Berlikum

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

A village and former municipality of Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands


Het Hooghout

/ɦɛt ˈɦoːx.ɦɑu̯t/

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


Deinum

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


Blessum

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


Marssum

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


Engelum

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


Menaldum

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


Hatsum

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


Dronrijp

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


Kingmatille

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


Slappeterp

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


Ritsumazijl

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


Minnertsga

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


Oudebildtzijl

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


Vrouwbuurtstermolen

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


Nij Altoenae

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


Vrouwenparochie

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


Nieuwebildtzijl

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


Baijum

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


Stad Niks

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


Grauwe Kat

/ˈɣrɑu̯.ə ˈkɑt/

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

A hamlet in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


Klooster Anjum

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


Mooie Paal

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


Sint Annaparochie

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


Sint Jacobiparochie

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


Zwarte Haan

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


Remswerd

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


De Band

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


De Blokken

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


Koufurderrige

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

A village in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


Beetgum

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


Schelum

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

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De Nes

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

A hamlet in Texel, North Holland, Netherlands


Hitzum

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


Dongjum

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


Achlum

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


Firdgum

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


Herbaijum

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


Klooster-Lidlum

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


Tzum

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


Sexbierum

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


Schalsum

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


Tzummarum

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


Oosterbierum

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


Pietersbierum

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


Arkens

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


Holprijp

First attested in 1433. Borrowed from West Frisian Holpryp.


Luidum

A hamlet in Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands


Laakwerd

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


Doijum

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


Barrum

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


Lutjelollum

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


Dijkshoek

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


Franjumerburen

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


Sopsum

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


Kiesterzijl

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


Koningsbuurt

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


Teetlum

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


Salverd

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


Peins

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


Tritzum

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


Koetille

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


Tallum

First attested in 1433. Borrowed from West Frisian Tallum.


Midlum

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

A village in Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands


Roptazijl

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


Ballum

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

A village in Ameland, Friesland, Netherlands


Dijksterhuizen

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


Tolsum

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


Voorrijp

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


De Vlaren

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


Almenum

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

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A hamlet and former municipality of Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands


Horp

First attested as Horp in 1615. Etymology uncertain.

A hamlet in Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands


De Blijnse

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


Formerum

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

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A village in Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands


Kooiplaats

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

A hamlet in Ameland, Friesland, Netherlands


Landerum

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


Baaiduinen

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


Midsland

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


Ungabuurt

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


Kinnum

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


Goedereede

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

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


Dirksland

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

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


Kie

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


Midsland Noord

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


Havenhoofd

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

A village in Goeree-Overflakkee, South Holland, Netherlands


Kaard

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


Achthuizen

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

A hamlet in Molenlanden, South Holland, Netherlands


Den Bommel

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


Haske

A former municipality of Friesland, Netherlands


Herkingen

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


Goeree-Overflakkee

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

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

An island and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Langstraat

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

A hamlet in Goeree-Overflakkee, South Holland, Netherlands


Ouddorp

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


Roxenisse

A former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Battenoord

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


Middelharnis

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


Ooltgensplaat

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


Oude-Tonge

/ˈɑu̯.də ˈtɔ.ŋə/

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


Nieuwe-Tonge

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


Strype

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

A hamlet in Voorne aan Zee, South Holland, Netherlands


Sommelsdijk

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


Stuifakker

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


Melissant

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


Westvoorne

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


Oostvoorne

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

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


Zuidzijde

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

A hamlet in Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, South Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Hoeksche Waard, South Holland, Netherlands


Kruiningergors

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


Rockanje

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


Vierpolders

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


Zwartewaal

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


IJzerenbrug

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


Zweins

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

A village in Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands


Nieuwenhoorn

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


Oudenhoorn

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


Nissewaard

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

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

A municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


IJslumburen

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

A hamlet in Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands


Oude en Nieuwe Struiten

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


Hellevoetsluis

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

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


Nieuw-Helvoet

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


Oostflakkee

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


Kranendijk

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


Geervliet

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

inh

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


Heenvliet

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


Stad aan 't Haringvliet

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


Simonshaven

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

A village in Nissewaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Abbenbroek

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

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


Zuidland

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


Hekelingen

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


Wijnaldum

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

A village in Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands


Poortugaal

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

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


Tweede Vlotbrug

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

A hamlet in Nissewaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Rhoon

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


De Knijpe

A former municipality of Friesland, Netherlands


Oude Koedood

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

A hamlet in Albrandswaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Koedood

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

A hamlet in Barendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Oost-Barendrecht

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

A former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Barendrechtse Veer

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


West-Barendrecht

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


Smitshoek

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


Biert

→ English: Biert

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

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

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


Schuddebeurs en Simonshaven

Named after the Schuddebeurs estate and Simonshaven.


Bolnes

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

A village in Ridderkerk, South Holland, Netherlands


Wevershoek

A hamlet in Ridderkerk, South Holland, Netherlands


Oude-Molen

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


Oostendam

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


Zwet

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


Slikkerveer

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


Strevelshoek

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

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


Matena

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

A hamlet in Papendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Meerdervoort

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


Kortland

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

A hamlet in Alblasserdam, South Holland, Netherlands


Heerjansdam

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

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


Kleine-Lindt

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

cog

A hamlet in Zwijndrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Rijsoord

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

inh

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


Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht

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

A town and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Achter-Lindt

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


Groote Lindt

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

A former hamlet and former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Kijfhoek

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

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


Heer Oudelands Ambacht

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

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


Papendrecht

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

Meronyms: Matena, Oosteind


Zwijndrecht

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

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


Hoeksche Waard

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

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

An island and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Beerenplaat

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

A hamlet in Nissewaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Klaaswaal

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

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


Goidschalxoord

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


Piershil

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


Heinenoord

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


Westmaas

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


Numansdorp

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


's-Gravendeel

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


Mijnsheerenland

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


Puttershoek

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


Nieuw-Beijerland

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


Zuid-Beijerland

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


Oud-Beijerland

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


Goudswaard

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


Maasdam

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


Keizersdijk

A hamlet in Hoeksche Waard, South Holland, Netherlands


Kuipersveer

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


Greup

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


Blaaksedijk

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


Middelsluis

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


Hitsertse Kade

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


Bommelskous

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


Mookhoek

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


Vuurbaken

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


Cillaarshoek

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

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


Zinkweg

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


Korendijk

A former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Binnenmaas

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


Zwanegat

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


Maasdijk

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

A village in Westland, South Holland, Netherlands


Schenkeldijk

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


Sint Anthoniepolder

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


De Wacht

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


Willemsdorp

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

A hamlet in Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Zwartsluisje

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


Wieldrecht

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

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


Kop van 't Land

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


Dubbeldam

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

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


Tiengemeten

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


Tweede Tol

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


Baanhoek

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

A hamlet in Sliedrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Oudesluis

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

A village in Schagen, North Holland, Netherlands


Giessendam

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

cog

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


Hardinxveld

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


Boven-Hardinxveld

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

A village in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, South Holland, Netherlands


Sliedrecht

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

Meronym: Baanhoek

A village and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Westdijk

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


Bovenstad

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

A hamlet in Krimpenerwaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Hardinxveld-Giessendam

Compound of the toponyms Hardinxveld and Giessendam.

Meronyms: Boven-Hardinxveld, Giessendam, Neder-Hardinxveld

A municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Nieuwpoort

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

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


Brandwijk

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

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


Bleskensgraaf

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


Goudriaan

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

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Giessenburg

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


Groot-Ammers

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


Arkel

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

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Hoornaar

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

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Giessen-Oudekerk

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

A village in Molenlanden, South Holland, Netherlands


Hoogblokland

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


Bazeldijk

A hamlet in Molenlanden, South Holland, Netherlands


Molenaarsgraaf

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


Ottoland

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


Noordeloos

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


Schelluinen

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


Oud-Alblas

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


Kooiwijk

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


Achterland

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


Gijbeland

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


Hofwegen

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

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


Streefkerk

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


Graafland

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


Gelkenes

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


Pinkenveer

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


Overslingeland

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


Vuilendam

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


Graafstroom

A former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Muisbroek

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


Giessenlanden

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


Molenwaard

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


Laagblokland

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


Nederslingeland

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


Den Dool

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


Giessen-Nieuwkerk

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


Lage Giessen

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


Hoge Giessen

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


Ammerstol

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

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


Stolwijk

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


Benedenheul

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


Lekkerkerk

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


Gouderak

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


Bergambacht

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


Benedenkerk

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


Berkenwoude

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


Haastrecht

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

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


Beneden-Haastrecht

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


't Beijersche

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


Bovenberg

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


Benedenberg

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


Peursum

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


Vlist

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


Molenlanden

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

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


Bergstoep

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


Krimpen aan de Lek

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


Goudseweg

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


Bilwijk

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


Hoogedijk

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


Ouderkerk aan den IJssel

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


IJssellaan

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


Schoonouwen

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


Kadijk

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


De Hem

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


Loet

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


Bonrepas

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


Tussenlanen

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


Nieuw-Lekkerland

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


Boven-Haastrecht

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


Schuwacht

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

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't Zwaantje

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


Nederlek

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


Minkeloos

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


Donderdam

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

A hamlet in Zuidplas, South Holland, Netherlands


Moerkapelle

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

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


Hollevoeterbrug

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


Stormpolder

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

A former hamlet and former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Moordrecht

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


Zevenhuizen-Moerkapelle

Compound of the toponym Zevenhuizen and Moerkapelle.


Capelle aan den IJssel

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

A town and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


De Vijfhuizen

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


Klein Hitland

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


Oud Verlaat

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


Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel

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


Bleiswijk

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

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


Zuidplas

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

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


Krimpenerwaard

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

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


Berkel en Rodenrijs

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


Bergschenhoek

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


Lansingerland

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

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


Groot Hitland

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


Krimpen aan den IJssel

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

Meronym: Boveneind


Roeleveen

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

A hamlet in Zoetermeer, South Holland, Netherlands


Katwijkerlaan

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

A hamlet in Pijnacker-Nootdorp, South Holland, Netherlands


Noukoop

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


Gooland

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


Nootdorp

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

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


Abtsregt

A former municipality of Delft, South Holland, Netherlands


Delfgauw

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

A village in Pijnacker-Nootdorp, South Holland, Netherlands


Oude Leede

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


Nieuwveen

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

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


Klein-Delfgauw

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

A hamlet in Delft, South Holland, Netherlands


Abtswoude

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


Hof van Delft

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

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


Vrijenban

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


Lierhand

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

A hamlet in Midden-Delfland, South Holland, Netherlands


Burgersdijk

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


Maasland

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

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


Gaag

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


Schipluiden

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


Hodenpijl

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

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


't Woudt

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


Negenhuizen

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


Zouteveen

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


Ter Lucht

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


De Zweth

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


Windas

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

A hamlet in Schiedam, South Holland, Netherlands


Den Hoorn

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

A village in Texel, North Holland, Netherlands

A village in Midden-Delfland, South Holland, Netherlands


Vlaardingerambacht

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

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


Kethel en Spaland

A former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Oud- en Nieuw-Mathenesse

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


Maassluis

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

A city and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Kandelaar

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

A hamlet in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands


Zuidbuurt

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

A hamlet in Vlaardingen, South Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Zoeterwoude, South Holland, Netherlands


Rozenburg

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

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

A hamlet in Haarlemmermeer, North Holland, Netherlands


Hoek van Holland

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

A village in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands


's-Gravenambacht

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


Delfshaven

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

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


Katendrecht

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

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


Hoogvliet

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


Schiebroek

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


Hillegersberg

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


Westpunt

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


IJsselmonde

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

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


Overschie

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


Honselersdijk

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

A village in Westland, South Holland, Netherlands


Wateringen

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

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


Poeldijk

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


Kwintsheul

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


Ter Heijde

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


Naaldwijk

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


Baakwoning

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

A hamlet in Westland, South Holland, Netherlands


Mariëndijk

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


Heenweg

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


De Lier

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


Oostbuurt

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


De Driesprong

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


Nieuwe Tuinen

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


Haagoord

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

A hamlet in Den Haag, South Holland, Netherlands


Maaldrift

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

A hamlet in Wassenaar, South Holland, Netherlands


Rustenburg

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

A village in Koggenland, North Holland, Netherlands


Voorhout

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

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


Loosduinen

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

A neighbourhood and former municipality of Den Haag, South Holland, Netherlands


Voorschoten

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

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A village and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Wilsveen

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

A hamlet in Leidschendam-Voorburg, South Holland, Netherlands


Gelderswoude

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

A village in Zoeterwoude, South Holland, Netherlands


Zoeterwoude

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

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

A municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Leidschendam-Voorburg

Meronyms: Leidschendam, Stompwijk, Voorburg, Wilsveen


Zoeterwoude-Dorp

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


Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk

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


Den Deijl

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


Achthoven

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

A hamlet and former municipality of Montfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands

A hamlet in Vijfheerenlanden, Utrecht, Netherlands

A hamlet in Leiderdorp, South Holland, Netherlands


Veur

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

A former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Oegstgeest

First attested as osgeregest in 918-948. Compound of Old Dutch Osger (a personal name) and gest (“elevated sandy land”).


Katwijk aan den Rijn

First attested as apud renum catwijch in 1224. Derived from the toponym Katwijk, aan (“on”) and the hydronym Rijn. Katwijk is a compound of the difficult to interpret element Middle Dutch kat (“cat, mud, ridge, lesser, low-quality”) and wyc (“village, settlement”). aan den Rijn was added to distinguish the settlement from Katwijk aan Zee.

A village in Katwijk, South Holland, Netherlands


Katwijk aan Zee

First attested as catwyc op ter zee in 1398. Derived from the toponym Katwijk, aan (“on”) and zee (“sea”). Katwijk is a compound of the difficult to interpret element Middle Dutch kat (“cat, mud, ridge, lesser, low-quality”) and wyc (“village, settlement”). aan Zee was added to distinguish the settlement from Katwijk aan den Rijn.


Zanderij

Derived from zand (“sand”) suffixed with -erij, referring here to a place where sand was extracted or with a sandy soil.


Noordwijk-Binnen

First attested as nordcha in 889. Derived from a compound of Old Dutch north (“north”) and go (“area, inhabited area”). The second element was gradually reinterpreted to Middle Dutch wyc (“village, settlement”). The element binnen (“landward”) was added later to distinguish the settlement from Noordwijk aan Zee.

A village in Noordwijk, South Holland, Netherlands


Noordwijkerhout

First attested as den hout in 1280-1287. Compound of the toponym Noordwijk and Middle Dutch holt (“rising deciduous forest”).

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


Ruigenhoek

Attested as de Ruigenhoek in 1839-1859. Compound of ruig (“overgrown”) and hoek (“corner, sharp bend”).

A hamlet in Noordwijk, South Holland, Netherlands


Langeveld

First attested as langhevelde in 1261. Compound of Middle Dutch lang (“long”) and veld (“field”).


Noordwijk aan Zee

First attested as nordcha in 889. Derived from a compound of Old Dutch north (“north”) and go (“area, inhabited area”). The second element was gradually reinterpreted to Middle Dutch wyc (“village, settlement”). The element aan (“on”) zee (“sea”) was added later to distinguish the settlement from Noordwijk-Binnen.


De Klei

Derived from klei (“clay”). Named after an area of clay ground.


De Zilk

First attested as sillic in 1399. Etymology unknown. Unlikely to be derived from or related to Middle Dutch sellik (“land falling under the Salic Law's provisions on inheritance”) or Zealandic zelk (“ash pile of a saltern”).

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Rooversbroek

First attested as roversbroec in 1345. Compound of Middle Dutch Rover (a personal name) or the plural form of rover (“robber, thief”) and bruec (“marsh, marshland”).

A hamlet in Lisse, South Holland, Netherlands


Teijlingen

First attested as taglingi in 918-948. Derived from Old Dutch *tagla (“tail, high narrow ridge”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-.

inh

A hamlet in Teylingen, South Holland, Netherlands


Hoogmade

First attested as hoghe made in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch hooch (“high, elevated”) and made (“meadow, pasture”).

Kaag en Braassem
Kaag en Braassem#English

A village and former municipality of Kaag en Braassem, South Holland, Netherlands


Kaag

First attested as kaghe in 1316. Derived from Middle Dutch kaghe (“land next to water, land located outside a levee”).

A village in Kaag en Braassem, South Holland, Netherlands


Pijnacker-Nootdorp

Compound of the toponym Pijnacker and Nootdorp.

Meronyms: Delfgauw, Gooland, Katwijkerlaan, Nootdorp, Noukoop, Oude Leede, Pijnacker, Vlieland


Ofwegen

Attested as Offweege in 1639. Likely derived from the plural form of a variant of afweg (“side path, side channel”).

A hamlet in Kaag en Braassem, South Holland, Netherlands


Piet Gijzenbrug

Attested as PIET-GIJZENBRUG in 1851. Derived from Piet (a personal name), Gijzen (a surname) and brug (“bridge”). Named after a bridge operated by one Piet Gijzen between 1678 and 1689.


Roelofarendsveen

Attested as Roelifaerts Veen in 1575. Compound of Roelof (a personal name), Aertszoon (a surname) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).


Leimuiden

First attested as letthemutha and leithemutha in the first half of the 11th century. Compound of a hydronym derived from Proto-Germanic *lag- (“water”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix *-iþi and either Old Frisian mutha (“mouth”) or Old Dutch mutha (“mouth”).


Oud-Ade

First attested as ecclesia de a in 1395-1396. Derived from a hypercorrected spelling variant of the hydronym Oud A, derived from oud (“old”) and aa (“watercourse, river”).


Kaag en Braassem

Named after the village of Kaag and the Braassemermeer lake.

Meronyms: Bilderdam, Hoogmade, Kaag, Leimuiden, Nieuwe Wetering, Ofwegen, Oud-Ade, Oude Wetering, Rijnsaterwoude, Rijpwetering, Roelofarendsveen, Vriezekoop, Woubrugge, Zevenhuizen


Bilderdam

First attested as bilresdam in 1364. Potentially a compound of a term cognate to Old English billere (“type of water plant”) and Middle Dutch dam (“dam”).


Rijnsaterwoude

First attested as rinsaterwalt in the first half of the 11th century. Compound of Old Dutch rinsater (“dwellers along the Rhine”) and walt (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).


Rijpwetering

Attested as Rijp weteryng in 1615. Derived from a hydronym, which is derived in turn from a compound of rijp (“edge, bank”) and wetering (“drainage channel”).


Benthuizen

First attested as benthusen in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch bent (“moor grass, Molinia sp.”) and the plural form of huus (“house”).

Alphen aan den Rijn
Alphen aan den Rijn#English

A village and former municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands


Woubrugge

First attested as woubregge in 1493. Compound of the hydronym Woudwetering and the dative singular form of Middle Dutch brug (“bridge”).


Bodegraven-Reeuwijk

Named after Bodegraven and Reeuwijk, currently split into Reeuwijk-Brug and Reeuwijk-Dorp.

Meronyms: Abessinië, Bodegraven, De Bree, De Meije, Driebruggen, Foreest, Hogebrug, Langeweide, Middelburg, Molenbrug, Nieuwerbrug aan den Rijn, Noordzijde, Oosteinde, Oud-Bodegraven, Oudeweg, Oud-Reeuwijk, Oukoop, Platteweg, Randenburg, Reeuwijk-Brug, Reeuwijk-Dorp, Sluipwijk, Tempel, Twaalfmorgen, Waarder, Weijland, Weijpoort, Westeinde, Zuidzijde


Aarlanderveen

First attested as arlederuene in 1214. Compound of the hydronym Aar (for which see Ter Aar), Middle Dutch lede (“excavated or canalised watercourse”) and vene (“peat bog, marsh”). The second element was gradually reinterpreted to land (“land”).


Vriezekoop

First attested as vriesencop in 1275. Compound of the plural form of Middle Dutch vriese (“Frisian”) or Vrieso (a personal name) and cope (“land purchase, concession”).
Compare Benschop, Boskoop, Galecop, Gerverscop, Gieltjesdorp, Hei- en Boeicop, Hekendorp, Hoenkoop, Laag-Nieuwkoop, Middelkoop, Nieuwkoop, Nijeberkoop, Oldeberkoop, Oukoop, Overboeicop, Overheicop, Papekop, Reijerscop, Teckop, Willeskop, Elskop, Francop, Grevenkop, Heringskoop, Ladekop, Lüderskoop, Neuenkoop, Nincop and Roßkopp.


Teylingen

* (municipality) Named after Teijlingen. The municipality opted to use a different spelling for the municipal name in order to clearly distinguish it from the hamlet.
* (hamlet) Derived from Van Teijlingen (a noble surname). The hamlet was named after the family which owned it and the polder and legal district around it.

Meronyms: Klinkenberg, Oosteinde, Piet Gijzenbrug, Sassenheim, Teijlingen, Voorhout, Warmond

A hamlet in Woerden, Utrecht, Netherlands


Benthorn

First attested as benthoern in 1399. Compound of Middle Dutch bent (“moor grass, Molinia sp.”) and horn (“sharp bend, corner”).

A hamlet and former municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands


De Roemer

A hamlet in Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands


Heimansbuurt

Attested as Heimansbuurt in 1957. Compound of the hydronym Heimanswetering and buurt (“hamlet”).


Hogeveen

First attested as hoogeveen in 1375. Compound of Middle Dutch hooch (“high, elevated”) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).


Zwammerdam

First attested as suadenburg in 1165. Compound of the toponym Old Dutch Suadenburg and dam (“dam”).


Gouwsluis

First attested as sluyze op den riin in 1284. Compound of the hydronym Gouwe and Middle Dutch sluse (“sluice, lock”).


Voorweg

Attested as voorwech and Voorwech in 1540. Derived from voorweg (“main road”).


Loete

Attested as Corte Loete in 1615. Potentially derived from Middle Dutch loete (“rake or hoe with a triangular head”) (referring here to a triangular piece of land), a hydronym, or a term cognate to Swedish laut (“small plot of grassland, pasture”).


Hazerswoude-Dorp

First attested as hadewartswoude and hadewertswoude in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch Hadewart (a personal name) and wout (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). The element dorp (“village”) was added at a later date to distinguish the settlement from Hazerswoude-Rijndijk.

A village in Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands


Ridderbuurt

Attested as Ridderbuurt in 1714. Compound of ridder (“knight”) and buurt (“hamlet”). The toponym may refer to a group of knights who lived near the current hamlet. Alternatively, the name may have been given to mock the inhabitants.


Hazerswoude-Rijndijk

First attested as hadewartswoude and hadewertswoude in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch Hadewart (a personal name) and wout (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). The compound element Rijndijk (derived from the hydronym Rijn and dijk (“levee”)) was added at a later date to distinguish the settlement from Hazerswoude-Dorp.


Gnephoek

First attested as gnepwich in 1233. Potentially a compound of a term cognate to Old English genip (“fog, mist”) or Old Norse gnípa (“leaning rock-face”) and hoek (“corner, sharp bend”). The second element was initially Middle Dutch wyc (“farmstead, village, settlement”).


Spoelwijk

First attested as spoelwyck in 1360 and 1361. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch spoel (“rinsing water”) and wyc (“farmstead, village, settlement”).


Laag Boskoop

Derived from laag (“low”) and the toponym Boskoop. Named after a polder.


Midden-Delfland

Compound of midden (“middle, mid-”) and the toponym Delfland, derived from a compound of the hydronym Delf and land (“land”).

Meronyms: Burgersdijk, De Kapel, Den Hoorn, De Zweth, Gaag, Hodenpijl, Lierhand, Maasland, Negenhuizen, Schipluiden, Ter Lucht, 't Woudt, Zouteveen

A municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Oudshoorn

First attested as ousthorne and houtshorne in 1305. Compound of Middle Dutch *Out (a personal name) and horn (“protruding bend, corner”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to oud (“old”).

A neighbourhood and former municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands


Stolwijkersluis

First attested as Stolwijker sluis in 1839-1859. Compound of the toponym Stolwijk and sluis (“sluice, lock”).

A hamlet in Gouda, South Holland, Netherlands


Thuil

A former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Koudekerk aan den Rijn

First attested as coudenkerke in 1276. Compound of Middle Dutch calt (“cold, not in use”) and kerk (“church”) with the identifier aan den Rijn ("on the Rhine").


Noord-Waddinxveen

Compound of noord (“north-, northern”) and the toponym Waddinxveen.


Zuid-Waddinxveen

Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and the toponym Waddinxveen.


Driebruggen

Attested as Drie Bruggen in 1596. Compound of drie (“three”) and the plural form of brug (“bridge”). Named after a former set of three bridges.

A village and former municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, South Holland, Netherlands


Abessinië

Named after the country. The hamlet was probably named for its distance from its neighbours.

A hamlet in Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, South Holland, Netherlands


Waarder

First attested as werthere and warthere in 1130-1161. Derived from Old Dutch werther (“island, riverside land”). Compare Warder.


Sluipwijk

First attested as slupewiic in 1280-1287. Compound of an unclear first element and Middle Dutch wyc (“farmstead, village, settlement”) or wyc (“inlet, side channel”). The first element may be related to sluipen (“sneak, slink”) referring here to the hidden location of the settlement.


Nieuwerbrug aan den Rijn

First attested as Nyewenbrug in 1573. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and brug (“bridge”) with the identifier aan den Rijn ("on the Rhine").

A village in Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, South Holland, Netherlands


Reeuwijk-Dorp

First attested as rewike in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch ree (“alignment, boundary line, boundary ditch”) and wyc (“farmstead, village, settlement”) or wyc (“inlet, side channel”). The element dorp (“village”) was added later to distinguish the settlement from Reeuwijk-Brug.


Reeuwijk-Brug

Attested as Reeuwijksche-Brug in 1847. Compound of Middle Dutch ree (“alignment, boundary line, boundary ditch”) and wyc (“farmstead, village, settlement”) or wyc (“inlet, side channel”). The element brug (“bridge”) was added later to distinguish the settlement from Reeuwijk-Dorp.


De Meije

First attested as mi in 1119. Derived from the hydronym Meije, which potentially derives in turn from Proto-Germanic *mîgô (“urine”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix *ja-. Compare Mijdrecht, Mijnden, Oostmijzen, Misson and Mite.


Foreest

Derived from foreest (“forest, forested domain”).


De Bree

Attested as De Bree around 1696. Derived from breed (“broad, wide”). Named after a polder.


Noordzijde

Attested as noertsijde in 1597. Derived from noordzijde (“northside”). Named after a polder. The toponym contrasts with Zuidzijde.


Hogebrug

Attested as brug in 1615. Compound of hoog (“high, elevated”) and brug (“bridge”). Named after a nearby bridge.


Weijland

Attested as Het Weylandt in 1746. Derived from weiland (“pasture”). Named after a polder.


Weijpoort

Attested as weypoort in 1595. Likely derived from a compound of wei (“pasture”) and poort (“gate”). Named after a polder.


Oudeweg

Attested as De Oude Wech in 1615. Compound of oud (“old”) and weg (“way, road”). Named after a nearby road.


Langeweide

First attested as ruwer weyde and langher weyde in 1371. Compound of Middle Dutch lang (“long, elongated”) and weide (“pasture”). The toponym contrasts with Ruigeweide.


Reeuwijk

Named after the village of Reeuwijk, currently split into Reeuwijk-Brug and Reeuwijk-Dorp.


Molenbrug

* (Zuid-Holland) Compound of molen (“mill”) and brug (“bridge”). The hamlet is named after a former bridge.
* (Utrecht) Compound of molen (“mill”) and brug (“bridge”).


Randenburg

First attested as randenborch in 1284. Compound of Middle Dutch rant (“edge, border”) and burg (“fortified settlement, castle”). The toponym contrasts with Middelburg.


Twaalfmorgen

Compound of twaalf (“twelve”) and morgen (“unit of land measurement”). Compare Duizend Morgen, Honderd en Tien Morgen, Tiengemeten and Zevenmorgen.


Langeraar

First attested as hoegher are in 1295-1296. Compound of Middle Dutch lang (“long, elogated”) and the hydronym Aar, for which see Ter Aar. The toponym contrasts with Korteraar.

A village in Nieuwkoop, South Holland, Netherlands


Korteraar

First attested as neder are in 1295-1296. Compound of Middle Dutch cort (“short”) and the hydronym Aar, for which see Ter Aar. The toponym contrasts with Langeraar.


Oud-Reeuwijk

First attested as oude rewijc in 1295-1297. Compound of Middle Dutch out (“old”) and the toponym Reeuwijk, a compound of Middle Dutch ree (“alignment, boundary line, boundary ditch”) and wyc (“farmstead, village, settlement”) or wic (“inlet, side channel”). Named after a set of polders.


Ter Aar

First attested as are in 1280-1287. Derived from an inflected form of te (“at”) and the hydronym Aar, which is derived from Proto-Indo-European *er (“move, rouse”). Cognates of the hydronym include German Aare, Ahr and Spanish Ara. Compare Ardorf.

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


Oukoop

* (Zuid-Holland) First attested as oudencoep in 1295. Compound of Middle Dutch out (“old”) and cope (“land purchase, concession”).
* (Utrecht) First attested as aldencoep in 1217. Compound of Middle Dutch out (“old”) and cope (“land purchase, concession”).
Compare Benschop, Boskoop, Galecop, Gerverscop, Gieltjesdorp, Hei- en Boeicop, Hekendorp, Hoenkoop, Laag-Nieuwkoop, Middelkoop, Nieuwkoop, Nijeberkoop, Oldeberkoop, Overboeicop, Overheicop, Papekop, Reijerscop, Teckop, Vriezekoop, Willeskop, Elskop, Francop, Grevenkop, Heringskoop, Ladekop, Lüderskoop, Neuenkoop, Nincop and Roßkopp.

A hamlet and former municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, South Holland, Netherlands

A hamlet in Stichtse Vecht, Utrecht, Netherlands


Oud-Bodegraven

First attested as die oude bodegrave in 1295-1296. Compound of Middle Dutch out (“old”) and the toponym Bodegraven. Derived from a hydronym which received its name when the name Bodegraven began to be applied to the settlement around it.


Slikkendam

Attested as Slickendam in 1575. Compound of the plural form of Middle Dutch slyck (“peat dredgings”) and dam (“dam”).

A hamlet in Nieuwkoop, South Holland, Netherlands


Vrijhoeven

First attested as vrije hoeve in 1474. Compound of Middle Dutch vri (“free from taxes”) and hoeve (“plot of land of a certain size”).

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


Papenveer

Attested as Papeveer in 1839. Compound of the plural form of paap (“Catholic”) and veer (“ferry”). Allegedly named after a ferry used to transport Catholics to the church in Langeraar.


Blokland

* (Utrecht) First attested as blokelant in 1261. Derived from Middle Dutch blokland (“land without access to nearby roads”), referring here to a section of uncultivated land located between several pieces of farmland.
* (Zuid-Holland) Attested as Blocklant in 1628. Derived from Middle Dutch blokland (“land without access to nearby roads”).

A hamlet in Montfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands


Noorden

First attested as oerde in 1395-1396. Derived from the dative singular form of Middle Dutch ort (“place protruding into or bordering water”). The initial N- is the result of a contraction of an inflected form of the article de (“the”) into the toponym.


Zevenhoven

First attested as septem mansis apud midregth in 1247. Compound of Middle Dutch seven (“seven”) and the plural form of hoeve (“plot of land of a certain size”).

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


Noordse Buurt

Attested with certainty as Noordense Buert in 1687. Derived from the toponym Noorden and buurt (“hamlet”).


Noordse Dorp

Attested as Noordsche-Dorp in 1936. Derived from the toponym Noorden and dorp (“village, settlement”).


Woerdense Verlaat

First attested as eene sluyse mitt eenen verlate in 1494. Derived from the toponym Woerden and Middle Dutch verlaat (“small lift-lock”).


Achttienhoven

* (Utrecht) First attested as achtienhove in 1287. Compound of Middle Dutch achtien (“eighteen”) and the plural form of hoeve (“plot of land of a certain size”).
* (Zuid-Holland) First attested as achtienhoeven in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch achtien (“eighteen”) and the plural form of hoeve (“plot of land of a certain size”).

A hamlet and former municipality of De Bilt, Utrecht, Netherlands


Vrouwenakker

Attested as De vrouwen acker in 1570. Compound of an unclear first element and akker (“farmland”).


Hoogeveen in Rijnland

Named after Hogeveen, with the identifier in Rijnland added to distinguish the municipality from Hogeveen near Delft.


Zegwaard

First attested as segwart in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch seg (“sedge, Carex sp.”) and werde (“land next to water, riverine island”).


Lange Ruige Weide

Named after a former fiefdom which was named in turn after the Lange Weide and Ruige Weide polders.


Hazerswoude

Named after the village of Hazerswoude, currently split into Hazerswoude-Dorp and Hazerswoude-Rijndijk.


Jacobswoude

The municipality was named after the former village.

A former village and former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Rijnwoude

Compound of the hydronym Rijn and woud (“wood”).


Alkemade

First attested as alkmade in 1182-1206. Compound of Old Dutch *alke (“mud”) or alk (“crow”) and made (“meadow”). The municipality was named after the van Alkemade family, which received its name from the territory it ruled. Compare Alkmaar.


De Vennip

Derived from the hydronym Vennep, potentially derived from a compound of Old Dutch fenne (“fen, peat bog”) and *apa (“river, watercourse”). Named after a former fiefdom.


Kustbatterij

Derived from kustbatterij (“coastal battery”).


Macuarima

Allegedly named after an Amerindian chieftain who died fighting the Spanish.