Drogeham

/ˈdroː.ɣəˌɦɑm/

First attested as asterham and drogheham in 1475. Calque of West Frisian Droegeham, a compound of Old Frisian droech (“dry”) and ham (“alluvial land in the bend of a river”).


Gerkesklooster

First attested as wigarathorpe in 1240. Calque of West Frisian Gerkeskleaster, a compound of Gerke (a personal name) and kleaster (“monastery”), a reference to a former Cistercian monastery founded by landowner Gerke Harkema. Originally a compound of Old Frisian Wigar (a personal name) and thorp (“farmstead, subsidiary settlement”).

a village in Achtkarspelen, Friesland, Netherlands


Harkema

First attested as Opeyndt in 1530. Originally derived from a compound of West Frisian op (“up, upper”) and end (“end, edge”). The village was eventually renamed in 1972 to the surname of its initial owner, the magnate Buwe Harkema.


Kootstertille

First attested as tille in 1508. Calque of West Frisian Koatstertille, a compound of the toponym De Koaten and tille (“fixed bridge”).


Stroobos

First attested as Strobus around 1660. Derived from strobos (“bale of straw”). Apparently named after a stack of straw used by canal labourers to shelter from rain. Alternatively, the toponym may refer to an old inn. Compare Stroodorp, Stroodorpe, Strooiendorp and Strooienstad.


Surhuisterveen

First attested as Surhustera feen in 1603. Calque of West Frisian Surhústerfean, a compound of the toponym Surhuzum and fean (“peat bog, marsh”).


Surhuizum

First attested as sutherhusum in 1224. Borrowed from West Frisian Surhuzum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian sūthar (“southern, south-”) and the dative plural form of hūs (“house”).

a village and former municipality of Achtkarspelen, Friesland, Netherlands


Twijzel

First attested as twislum around 1240. Borrowed from West Frisian Twizel, derived in turn from an Old Frisian term meaning "crossroads" (compare Old English *twisel (“split”) and Old High German zwisila (“forked branch”)).


Twijzelerheide

First attested as heyde in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Twizelerheide, a compound of the toponym Twizel and heide (“heath, heathland”).


Barghiem

a hamlet in Achtkarspelen, Friesland, Netherlands


Blauwhuis

* (Súdwest-Fryslân) First attested as t Blauw Huys in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Blauhûs, a compound of blau (“blue”) and hûs (“house”). Named after a water board tax office with conspicuous blue roof tiles; these were a rare sight due to their high cost. Compare Roodhuis.
* (Achtkarspelen) Calque of West Frisian Blauhûs, a compound of blau (“blue”) and hûs (“house”). Named after a house with blue roof tiles, a rare sight due to their high cost.

a village in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


Blauwverlaat

First attested as Blaauw Verlaat in 1844. Compound of blauw (“blue”) and verlaat (“culvert”). Named after a nearby culvert.


Buwetille

Calque of West Frisian Bouwetille, a compound of Buwe (a personal name) and tille (“fixed bridge”). Named after landowner Buwe Harkema.


Buweklooster

First attested as conventus buonis in 1408. Calque of West Frisian Bouwekleaster, a compound of Buwe (a personal name) and kleaster (“monastery”). Named after a former monastery founded by landowner Buwe Harkema.


De Kooten

Borrowed from West Frisian De Koaten, derived in turn from the plural form of kot (“cottage, shack”).


De Laatste Stuiver

First attested as de Stuiver in 1844. Derived from laatst (“last”) and stuiver (“stiver”). Likely named after a former inn.


Gerben Allesverlaat

Compound of Gerben (a personal name), Alles (a surname) and verlaat (“culvert”). Named after a culvert named after its first operator, Gerben Alles.


Hamsterpein

Borrowed from West Frisian De Hamsterpein, a contracted compound of the toponym Droegeham, op (“up-, upper”) and ein (“end”).


Hamshorn

First attested as Hams Horn in 1718. Borrowed from West Frisian Hamsherne, a compound of the toponym Droegeham and herne (“protruding bend, corner of a levee”).


Hiltjemoeiswouden

Calque of West Frisian Hiltsjemuoiswâlden, a compound of Hiltsje (a personal name), moei and the plural form of wâld (“forest”). The hamlet is named after Hiltje Gerrits Plantinga, the wife of a local farmer.


Jachtveld

Calque of West Frisian It Jachtfjild, derived in turn from jachtfjild (“hunting field”).


Kortwoude

First attested as Cortwold in 1543. Calque of West Frisian Koartwâlde, a compound of koart (“short”) and wâld (“forest”).


Lutkepost

Potentially attested as post in 1388, attested with certainty as lutkepost in 1472. Calque of West Frisian Lytsepost, a compound of Old Frisian lītik (“small”) and post (“simple bridge, gangboard across a ditch”). The element luttel was added to distinguish the settlement from Buitenpost.


Monniketille

Calque of West Frisian Mûntsetille, a compound of mûnts (“monk”) and tille (“fixed bridge”). Named after a bridge used by monks from one of the monasteries of Achtkarspelen.


Ophuis

First attested as Ophuijs in 1543. Calque of West Frisian Ophûs, a compound of op (“up-, elevated”) and hûs (“house”).


Opperkooten

Calque of West Frisian Opperkoaten, a compound of opper (“upper, up-”) and the toponym De Koaten.


Rohel

* (De Fryske Marren) First attested as toe delffster nijegae in 1507. Calque of West Frisian Reahel, a compound of read (“red”) and hel (“slope, incline”), here referring to a turf pile.
* (Achtkarspelen) First attested as Rohel in 1632. Calque of West Frisian Reahel, which in turn is potentially derived from a compound of read (“red”) and hel (“slope, incline”) or hol (“low-lying swampland”).

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a village in De Fryske Marren, Friesland, Netherlands


Roodeschuur

First attested as Rode Schuir in 1664. Compound of rood (“red”) and schuur (“barn”). Presumably named after a building with a red tile roof or built out of red bricks.


Surhuizumer Mieden

Calque of West Frisian Surhuzumer Mieden, derived in turn from the toponym Surhuzum and the plural form of miede (“pasture”).


Uitland

Calque of West Frisian It Utlân, a compound of út (“out-, outer”) and lân (“land”). Originally the name of a polder.


Westerend

* (Achtkarspelen) Calque of West Frisian Westerein, a compound of wester- (“western, west-”) and ein (“end”).
* (Waadhoeke) Calque of West Frisian Westerein, a compound of wester- (“western, west-”) and ein (“end”). The toponym contrasts with Oosterend.

a hamlet in Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands


Wildpad

Calque of West Frisian It Wyldpaed, a compound of wyld (“wild”) and paad (“path”). The hamlet was named for the overgrown heathland surrounding it.


Wildveld

Calque of West Frisian It Wyldfjild, a compound of wyld (“wild”) and fjild (“field”). The hamlet was named after the overgrown heathland surrounding it.


Noardeast-Fryslân

Borrowed from West Frisian Noardeast-Fryslân, a compound of noardeast (“northeast”) and Fryslân (“Frisia”).

a municipality of Friesland, Netherlands


Augsbuurt

First attested as aeltsbuur in the 15th century. Potentially a compound of Old Frisian Alder (a personal name) and buur (“house, cottage”). The Dutch toponym is derived from an older Frisian name for the settlement: its current (official) Frisian name is Lytsewâld.

a village in Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


Birdaard

Potentially attested as breitenfurt in 944, attested with certainty as berdawird in 1417. Borrowed from West Frisian Burdaard, derived in turn from a compound of either Old Frisian bird (“shore, edge”) or brēd (“broad, wide”) and uurð (“terp, artificial mound used for habitation”).


Blija

First attested as blitha in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Blije, derived in turn from a hydronym cognate to English blithe or, alternatively, from a compound of Old Frisian blij (“silt”) and hem (“village”). Compare Blijham.

a village and former municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


Bornwird

Potentially attested as bonfurt and bonewirt in 825-842, attested with certainty as brunnenuurt in 944. Borrowed from West Frisian Boarnwert, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian brun (“source, small watercourse”) and uurt (“terp, artificial mound used for habitation”).


Brantgum

First attested as brontegum in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Brantgum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Brant (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and hem (“home, settlement”). Compare Mantgum and Tjeintgum.


Engwierum

/ɛŋˈʋiː.rʏm/

First attested as edygwerum in 1447. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Ede (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and wier (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The Dutch version of the toponym is derived from an older form of the Frisian name.


Ferwerd

First attested as fatruwerde between 819 and 825. Borrowed from West Frisian Ferwert, derived in turn from a compound of an unclear first element and Old Frisian werth (“terp, artificial mound used for habitation”). Compare Feerwerd and Fedderwarden.


Foudgum

Potentially attested as fotdenheim [read: foldenheim] in 944, attested with certainty as foldeghum in 1422. Borrowed from West Frisian Foudgum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Foldo (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Feerwerd

First attested as federwrt and federfurt around 820. Derived from a compound of an unclear first element and Old Frisian wrt (“terp, artificial mound used for habitation”). The first element may be Old Frisian Feder (a personal name). Compare Ferwerd and Fedderwarden.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Fiwwerd.

a village in Westerkwartier, Groningen, Netherlands


Genum

First attested as ghenim in 1397. Likely derived from a compound of Old Frisian *Gene (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch form of the toponym is derived from an earlier form of the Frisian name.


Hantum

First attested as hanaten in 944. Borrowed from West Frisian Hantum, a toponym of unknown etymology. Potentially derived from an ancient hydronym or from a term cognate to Transalpine Gaulish cant (“white”). Compare Kantens and Cantaing-sur-Mer.

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Hantumeruitburen

FIrst attested as Berum in 1511. Calque of West Frisian Hantumer Utbuorren, derived from the toponym Hantum and a compound of ut (“out-, outer”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”). Originally derived from the dative plural form of Old Frisian bêre (“barn, house”).


Hantumhuizen

First attested as hontumhusum in the 13th century. Calque of West Frisian Hantumhuzen, a compound of the toponym Hantum and the plural form of hûs (“house”).


Hiaure

Potentially attested as jeure in 1230, attested with certainty as hiouren in 1459. Etymology unknown. Potentially cognate with West Frisian hjouwer (“oat (Avena sativa)”) or, alternatively, derived from a prehistoric hydronym. Compare De Joere, Joure and De Jouwer.

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Hogebeintum

First attested as bintheim in 819-825. Borrowed from West Frisian Hegebeintum, derived in turn from a compound of heech (“high, elevated”), Old Frisian bint (“moor grass, Molinia sp.”) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Holwerd

First attested as holeuurt in the first half of the 11th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Holwert, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian hole (“pit”) or hol (“low-lying, swampy”) and uurt (“terp, artificial mound used for habitation”). Compare Helhuizen, Hell, Helwerd and Hulhuizen.


Janum

First attested as Jawnum in 1506. Borrowed from West Frisian Jannum, which may derive from a compound of Old Frisian Iwe (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”). The first element is unlikely to be Jan, as Christian names were introduced to Frisian in a time when the hēm element was no longer productive in toponyms. Compare Driesum and Hanssum.


Jislum

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


Jouswier

First attested as juusweer in 1495. Borrowed from West Frisian Jouswier, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Jou (a personal name) or Jouwe and wier (“artificial mound used for habitation”). Compare Jousterp and Jouswerd.


Kollum

First attested as colleheim around 822-825. Borrowed from West Frisian Kollum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Kolle (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Kollumerpomp

First attested as de Pomp in 1786. Compound of the toponym Kollum and pomp (“culvert”).


Kollumerzwaag

First attested as zwaech in 1444. Calque of West Frisian Kollumersweach, a compound of the toponym Kollum and Old Frisian swâg (“pasture, land where cattle is kept”).


Lichtaard

First attested as lihdanfurt in 944. Borrowed from West Frisian Lichtaard, derived in turn from a compound of Proto-Germanic *leuhtan- (“light, bright”) (potentially referring to the soil or vegetation near the settlement) and Old Frisian wert (“terp, artificial mound used for habitation”).


Lioessens

First attested as luscens in 1401. Borrowed from West Frisian Ljussens, derived in turn form a familiar form of Old Frisian Liutfrid (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-.


Marrum

First attested as mereheim and merheim in 825-842. Borrowed from West Frisian Marrum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian mere (“pool”) and hēm (“home, settlement”). Compare Marum, Mareham le Fen and Mareham on the Hill.


Metslawier

First attested as mitzlawere in 1417. Borrowed from West Frisian Mitselwier, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian *Matsila (a personal name) and wier (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Munnekezijl

First attested as Monicken nyem szyl in 1510. Compound of monnik (“monk”) and zijl (“discharge sluice”). Named after a sluice constructed by monks from Gerkesklooster.


Moddergat

First attested as Modde gat in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Moddergat, a compound of modder (“mud”) and gat (“mouth of a creek, pool”).


Niawier

First attested as nyaweer in 1467. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian nia (“new”) and wier (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The Dutch form of the toponym is derived from an earlier version of the Frisian name.


Oosternijkerk

First attested as nova ecclesia in 1224. Calque of West Frisian Easternijtsjerk, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian nija (“new”) and tzercka (“church”). The element easter (“eastern, east-”) was added later to distinguish the settlement from Westernijkerk.


Westernijkerk

First attested as nova ecclesia in 1224. Calque of West Frisian Westernijtsjerk, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian nija (“new”) and tzercka (“church”). The element wester (“western, west-”) was added later to distinguish the settlement from Oosternijkerk.

a hamlet in Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


Oostmahorn

First attested as Oesmehorne and Oestmehorne in 1543. Compound of an otherwise unknown toponym *Oostum (derived in turn from Old Frisian āst (“east-, eastern”) and hēm (“home, settlement”)) and hern (“corner of a levee”). The Dutch version of the toponym derives from a superseded Frisian name; the current Frisian toponym refers to a former sconce.


Oudwoude

/ɑu̯tˈʋɑu̯.də/

First attested as oldewolde in 1444. Calque of West Frisian Aldwâld, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian ald (“old”) and wâld (“forest”).


Paesens

First attested as pazene wal in 1415. Borrowed from West Frisian Peazens, derived in turn from a hydronym of unknown etymology.

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Raard

Potentially attested as ruonwerde in the second half of the 9th century, attested with certainty as rawerth in 1369. Borrowed from West Frisian Raard. If the oldest attestation does in fact refer to the current settlement, a derivation from a compound of Old Frisian Runo (a personal name) and werd (“artificial mound used for habitation”) is possible. If the oldest attestation does not refer to the current settlement, a derivation from Proto-Germanic *hriad (“reed”) and werd is possible. Compare Rauwerd.


Reitsum

First attested as richeim in 822-825. Borrowed from West Frisian Reitsum, in turn derived from a compound of a variant of Old Frisian Reitse (a personal name) or Proto-Germanic *rîkja- (“powerful, mighty”) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Ternaard

First attested as tunuwerde around 819-825. Borrowed from West Frisian Ternaard. Originally a compound of an unclear first element and Old Frisian werd (“terp, artificial mound used for habitation”). The toponym was gradually reinterpreted to a compound of an inflected form of te (“at”) and aard (“farmland”).


Triemen

First attested as trema in 1467. Borrowed from West Frisian De Trieme, derived in turn from Old Frisian *trame (“beam, gangboard across a body of water”).


Veenklooster

First attested as da conuent to faen in 1446. Calque of West Frisian Feankleaster, a compound of Old Frisian fene (“peat bog, marsh”) and klāster (“monastery”). Named after a former monastery.


Waaxens

* (Noardeast-Fryslân) First attested as wacheringe [read: wachesinge] around 825-842. Borrowed from West Frisian Waaksens, derived in turn from Old Frisian Wachsa (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-.
* (Súdwest-Fryslân) First attested as waxlinghe in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Waaksens, derived in turn from either the full or familiar form of Old Frisian Wachsa (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-.


Wanswerd

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


Warfstermolen

First attested as wyntmolen staende op de dyk by de Warff in 1574. Compound of Dutch Low Saxon warf (“artificial mound used for habitation”) and molen (“mill”).


Westergeest

* (Friesland) First attested as ghaest around 1333. Calque of West Frisian Westergeast, derived in turn from a compound of wester (“western, west-”) and Old Frisian gast (“elevated sandy land”). The element wester was added to distinguish the settlement from Wijgeest.
* (Noord-Holland) First attested as Westegeest in 1562. Compound of wester- (“western”) and geest (“elevated sandy land”). Named after a polder.

a hamlet in Texel, North Holland, Netherlands


Wetsens

First attested as witzenser therpe in 1417. Borrowed from West Frisian Wetsens, derived in turn from Old Frisian Wirki (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-. Compare Wetsinge.


Zwagerbosch

First attested as het Bosch in 1861. Calque of West Frisian Sweagerbosk, a compound of the toponym Kollumersweach and bosk (“forest”).


't Schoor

First attested as Schoor in 1664. Calque of West Frisian It Skoar, derived from skoar (“shore”).


Abbewier

/ˈɑ.bəˌʋiːr/

First attested as Tzijaewijer in 1511. Compound of West Frisian Abbe (a personal name) and wier (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The official Frisian name of the settlement derives from an older name of the hamlet.


Beintemahuis

First attested as Banthiema Huys in 1543. Calque of West Frisian Beintemahûs, a compound of Beintema (a surname) and hûs (“house”). Named after a manor.


Betterwird

First attested as betterwird in 1387. Calque of West Frisian Betterwurd, derived in turn from a compound of a personal name or Old Frisian betera (“better”) and wirdt (“terp, artificial mound used for habitation”).


Bollingawier

/ˈbɔ.lɪŋ.ɣaːˌʋiːr/

Potentially attested as orlinguerba around 825-842, attested with certainty as bollingaweer in 1511. Borrowed from West Frisian Bollingwier, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Bolle (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and weer (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Bonte Hond

Derived from bont (“bruised”) and hond (“dog”), as an allusion to the proverb als de bonte hond bekend staan. Originally the name of an inn.


Bornwirdhuizen

First attested as Bornwerderhuijsen in 1511. Calque of West Frisian Boarnwerthuzen, a compound of the toponym Boarnwert and the plural form of hûs (“house”).


Boteburen

First attested as Boteburen in 1853. Calque of West Frisian Boatebuorren, a compound of Bote (a personal name) or Boate and the plural form of buer (“home, cottage”). Potentially named after a former inhabitant.


De Keegen

First attested as De Keegen in 1718. Borrowed from West Frisian De Kegen, derived from the plural form of keeg (“land next to water, land located outside a levee”).


De Leegte

First attested as De Leegte in 1718. Borrowed from West Frisian De Leechte, derived from leech (“low-lying land which floods in winter”) or leegte (“lowland”).


De Rijp

* (Noord-Holland) First attested as ripe in 1346. Derived from Middle Dutch ripe (“edge, bank”).
* (Friesland) First attested as op da rijpp in 1472. Calque of West Frisian De Ryp, derived from ryp (“edge, bank”).

a village and former municipality of Alkmaar, North Holland, Netherlands


De Wirden

First attested as Worden in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian De Wurden, derived in turn from the plural form of Old Frisian wurt (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Dijkshorne

First attested as in da dijcks herna in 1452. Calque of West Frisian Dykshoarne, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian dīk (“levee”) and hern (“corner, bend”).


Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen

First attested in the 18th century. Derived from the toponym Dokkum, nieuw (“new”) and the plural form of zijl (“discharge sluice”). Named after a nearby set of sluices.


Drieboerehuizen

First attested as Drieboerehuizen in 1986. Calque of West Frisian Trijeboerehuzen, a compound of trije (“three”) and the plural form of boerehûs (“farmhouse”). Named after three farmhouses.


Ezumazijl

First attested as esmerzijl in 1422. Calque of West Frisian Iesumasyl, derived in turn from a compound of the toponym Eesum and Old Frisian sîl (“discharge sluice”).


Groot Medhuizen

First attested as mydhusum in 1491. Calque of West Frisian Grut Midhuzen, derived from grut (“great, big”) and a compound of Old Frisian mid (“mid-, middle”) and the plural form of hūs (“house”). The element groot was added to distinguish the settlement from Klein Medhuizen.


Klein Medhuizen

First attested as Cl. Medhuysen in 1491. Calque of West Frisian Lyts Midhuzen, derived from lyts (“small, little”) and a compound of Old Frisian mid (“mid-, middle”) and the plural form of hūs (“house”). The element klein was added to distinguish the settlement from Groot Medhuizen.


Hallumerhoek

First attested in the 18th century. Calque of West Frisian Hallumerhoeke, a compound of the toponym Hallum and hoeke (“corner”). The settlement was named for its location near a corner of two roads.


Hantumerhoek

Calque of West Frisian Hantumerhoeke, a compound of the toponym Hantum and hoeke (“corner”). The settlement was named for its location next to a crossroads.


Huis ter Noord

Calque of West Frisian Hústernoard, a compound of hûs (“house”), te (“at”) and noard (“north”). The toponym might have originally referred to a house located north of the Fogelsanghstate estate.


It Paradyske

Borrowed from West Frisian It Paradyske, derived from a diminutive form of paradys (“paradise”).


Kettingwier

/ˈkɛ.tɪŋˌʋiːr/

First attested as Katnye wierd in 1503. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian *Kattinga (a surname) and wier (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The current Frisian form of the toponym derives from a reinterpretation of the first element.


Kletterbuurt

Calque of West Frisian Kletterbuorren, a compound of either kletter (“aspen, Populus tremula”) or klater (“soggy mud”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”). Compare Kladde, Klaterbuurt, Klatering, Kleuter and Klundert.


Kollumeroudzijl

Calque of West Frisian Kollumer Aldsyl, derived from the toponym Kollum and a compound of âld (“old”) and syl (“discharge sluice”).


Krabburen

First attested as Krabburen in 1899. Calque of West Frisian Krabbuorren, a compound of krab (“crab”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Laagland

Calque of West Frisian Leechlân, derived from leechlân (“lowland”).


Lutkelaard

Potentially attested in the 9th century as lanfurt, attested with certainty as Littzie laert in 1511. West Frisian Lytse Leard, derived in turn from lyts (“small, little”) and an unclear second element.


Lutkewier

First attested as lithiaweer in 1481. Borrowed from West Frisian Lytse Weer, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian lithia (“little, small”) and weer (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Oosterbeintum

First attested as osterbinehheim in 944. Calque of West Frisian Easterbeintum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian aster (“eastern, east-”), bint (“moor grass, Molinia sp.”) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Oudterp

First attested as older torp and alderterp in the 16th century. Calque of West Frisian Ald Terp, derived from âld (“old”) and terp (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Oudwouderzijlen

Calque of West Frisian Aldwâldmersyl, derived from a compound of the toponym Aldwâld and syl (“discharge sluice”).


Reidswal

First attested as De Reijdswal in 1680. Calque of West Frisian De Reidswâl, derived in turn from a compound of the hydronym Reid and wâl (“embankment wall”).


Scharnehuizen

First attested in 1479. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Scher (a personal name) or Schern and the plural form of hūs (“house”).


Sibrandahuis

First attested as Sijbranda Huyijs in 1511. Calque of West Frisian Sibrandahûs, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Sibrand (a personal name) and hūs (“house”).


Steenharst

First attested in 1479. Calque of West Frisian Stienharst, a compound of Old Frisian stēn (“stone”) and harst (“overgrown elevated place”). Originally the name of a fortified house.


Steenvak

First attested as int Steenback in 1543. Calque of West Frisian Stienfek, derived in turn from stienfek (“area of a levee filled up with stones around which ground has been excavated”).


Stiem

First attested as Steem in 1511. Borrowed from West Frisian Stiem, derived in turn from the dative plural form of Old Frisian sted (“place, city”). Compare Stedum.


Teerd

First attested as Taert in 1511. Borrowed from West Frisian Teard, potentially derived in turn from a personal name and Old Frisian werd (“terp, artificial mound used for habitation”). Compare Kaard and Tjaard.


Teijeburen

First attested as Teijebuurt in 1899. Calque of West Frisian Teiebuorren, derived from a compound of Teije (a personal name) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Tergracht

First attested as Greft in 1508. Calque of West Frisian Tergrêft, derived from a compound of an inflected form of te (“at”) and Old Frisian greft (“excavated canal”).


Ter Lune

First attested as Ter Luyne in 1664. Borrowed from West Frisian Ter Lune.


Tibma

First attested as tippencheim around 822-856. Derived from West Frisian Tibbema (a surname). The current Frisian form of the toponym is derived from a significantly older variant.


Tilburen

First attested as Tilbuyren in 1664. Calque of West Frisian Tilbuorren, a compound of tille (“fixed bridge”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Tiltjeburen

Calque of West Frisian Tiltsjebuorren, a compound of a diminutive form of tille (“fixed bridge”) and the plural form of buer (“home, cottage”).


Vaardeburen

First attested as oeffaerdra buren in the 15th century. Calque of West Frisian Farebuorren, a compound of the otherwise unknown toponym *Oeffaerd and the plural form of Old Frisian buer (“house, barn”).


Veldburen

Calque of West Frisian Fjildbuorren, a compound of fjild (“field, area not in cultivation”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Visbuurt

* (Friesland) First attested as Fesckbueren and Vischburen in 1511. Calque of West Frisian Fiskbuorren, a compound of fisker (“fisherman”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).
* (Noord-Holland) Compound of vis (“fish”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The majority of the neighbourhood's early inhabitants were fishermen.

a neighbourhood of Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands


Weerdeburen

First attested as Werderbuiren in 1572. Calque of West Frisian Weardebuorren, a compound of Old Frisian weerd (“artificial mound used for habitation”) and the plural form of buer (“house, barn”).


Westerburen

Calque of West Frisian Westerbuorren, a compound of wester (“western, west-”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Wijgeest

First attested as wygast in 1470. Calque of West Frisian De Wigeast, a compound of an unclear first element and Old Frisian gast (“elevated sandy land”). The element wij was added to distinguish the settlement from Westergeest.


Zandbulten

First attested as ZANDBULTEN in 1851. Calque of West Frisian Sânbulten, a compound of sân (“sand”) and the plural form of bult (“slightly elevated place”).


Damwoude

First attested as dointhimwalde in 1369. Calque of West Frisian Damwâld, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Dantuma (a surname) and wald (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).

a village in Dantumadiel, Friesland, Netherlands


Zwaagwesteinde

First attested as Westereynde in 1503. Compound of the toponym Kollumerzwaag, west (“west-, western”) and einde (“end”).


Veenwouden

First attested as mynen faen vp da walda in 1439. Calque of West Frisian Feanwâlden, a compound of Old Frisian fene (“peat bog, marsh”) and the plural form of wald (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). The settlement was formed through the fusion of the villages of Sint Johanniswoud and Eslawoud.

a village and former municipality of Dantumadiel, Friesland, Netherlands


Broeksterwoude

First attested as De Broek in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Broeksterwâld, a compound of the toponym Broek and wâld (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).


Rinsumageest

First attested as ringesheim around 825-842. Calque of West Frisian Rinsumageast, a compound of the toponym Old Frisian Ringesheim and gast (“elevated sandy land”).


Wouterswoude

/ˌʋɑu̯.tərsˈʋɑu̯.də/

First attested as Walters wald in 1482. Calque of West Frisian Wâlterswâld, a compound of Old Frisian Walter (a personal name) and wald (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).


Driesum

First attested as dresem in 1486-1487. Borrowed from West Frisian Driezum, potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian Dries (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”). This etymology, however, would make the toponym highly anomalous: Christian names were introduced to Frisia in a time when the hēm element was no longer productive in toponyms. Compare Hanssum and Janum.


De Valom

First attested as Vall-om in 1664. Borrowed from West Frisian De Falom, derived in turn from falom (“ramshackle building”).


Roodkerk

First attested as rada tzerka in 1421. Calque of West Frisian Readtsjerk, a compound of Old Frisian rada (“red”) and tzercka (“church”). Named after a redbrick church dedicated to Saint Martin.


Sijbrandahuis

First attested as Sybrandahuys in 1511. Calque of West Frisian Sibrandahûs, a compound of Sibrand (a personal name) and hûs (“house”).


Kuikhorne

First attested as Kuykhorne and Kuckhorne in 1503. Borrowed from West Frisian Kûkherne, a compound of an unclear first element and Old Frisian horne (“corner of a levee”).

a hamlet in Dantumadiel, Friesland, Netherlands


Oostwoud

* (Noord-Holland) First attested as oestenwoude in 1312. Compound of Middle Dutch oost (“east-, eastern”) and wout (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). The settlement is located to the east of Midwoud and Nibbixwoud.
* (Friesland) Attested as Oestwoldt in 1543. Calque of West Frisian Eastwâld, a compound of east (“east-, eastern”) and wâld (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).

a village in Medemblik, North Holland, Netherlands


Dantumawoude

First attested as dointhimwalde in 1369. Calque of West Frisian Dantumawâld, a compound of Old Frisian Dantuma (a surname) and wald (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). Fused in 1971 with Akkerwoude and Murmerwoude to form Damwoude.

a former village and former municipality of Dantumadiel, Friesland, Netherlands


Oostermeer

First attested as oestmeer in 1447. Calque of West Frisian Eastermar, a compound of Old Frisian āster (“eastern, east-”) and mar (“lake”).

a village and former municipality of Tytsjerksteradiel, Friesland, Netherlands


Eernewoude

First attested as eerndwaud in 1471. Borrowed from West Frisian Earnewâld, derived from a compound of an unclear first element and Old Frisian wald (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). The first element may be a personal name.

a village in Tytsjerksteradiel, Friesland, Netherlands


Eestrum

First attested as esten in 1419. Borrowed from an earlier form of West Frisian Jistrum, a toponym of unknown origin. Compare Eesterga.

unk

unknown


Garijp

First attested as garipe in 1325-1336. Borrowed from West Frisian Garyp, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian gâ (“village, village area”) and ripe (“edge, bank”).


Giekerk

First attested as ghetzercka in 1242. Borrowed from West Frisian Gytsjerk, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Gye (a personal name) and tzercka (“church”).


Hardegarijp

First attested as herdegaryp in 1401. Borrowed from West Frisian Hurdegaryp, derived in turn from a compound of an unclear first element and Old Frisian ripe (“edge, bank”).


Molenend

First attested as Moleneind in 1861. Calque of West Frisian Mûnein, a compound of mûne (“mill”) and ein (“end”). Named after a former windmill.


Noordbergum

First attested as Bergumer heide in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Noardburgum, a compound of noard (“north-, northern”) and the toponym Burgum.


Oenkerk

First attested as ontzerka in 1408. Borrowed from West Frisian Oentsjerk, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Oene (a personal name) and tzercka (“church”).


Oudkerk

First attested as aldakerka in 1421. Calque of West Frisian Aldtsjerk, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian alda (“old”) and tzercka (“church”).


Rijperkerk

First attested as ripikerka in 1314. Calque of West Frisian Ryptsjerk, derived from a compound of the toponym Hurdegaryp and Old Frisian tzercka (“church”).


Suameer

First attested as suwamer and van suudmerra in 1453. Borrowed from West Frisian Sumar, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian sūth (“south-, southern”) and mar (“lake, pool”).


Suawoude

First attested as suwald in 1481. Borrowed from West Frisian Suwâld, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian sūth (“south-, southern”) and wald (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).


Veenwoudsterwal

First attested as Diepswal in 1664. Calque of West Frisian Feanwâldsterwâl, a compound of the toponym Feanwâlden and wâl (“levee, embankment wall”).


Wijns

Potentially attested as weingi in 944, attested with certainty as winenge in 1224. Borrowed from West Frisian Wyns, derived in turn from Old Frisian Wago (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-.


De Joere

First attested as de jouwer in 1448. Etymology uncertain. Compare Hiaure, Joure and De Jouwer.

a hamlet in Tytsjerksteradiel, Friesland, Netherlands


Giekerkerhoek

Calque of West Frisian Gytsjerksterhoeke, a compound of the toponym Gytsjerk and hoeke (“corner”).


Hoogzand

First attested as Hoogzand in 1847. Calque of West Frisian It Heechsân, a compound of heech (“high, elevated”) and sân (“sand”).


Iniaheide

First attested as Lutke Inia in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Iniaheide, a compound of Inia (a surname) and heide (“heath, heathland”).


Kleinegeest

First attested as Lutke Geest in 1543. Calque of West Frisian De Lytse Geast, derived from lyts (“small, little”) and geast (“elevated sandy land”).


Noordermeer

* (Friesland) First attested as nordameer and nordamer in 1432. Calque of West Frisian Noardermar, derived from a compound of Old Frisian north (“north-, northern”) and mar (“lake”).
* (Noord-Holland) First attested as Noore meer in 1575. Compound of noord (“north-, northern”) and meer (“lake”). The toponym contrasts with Zuidermeer.

a hamlet in Koggenland, North Holland, Netherlands


Quatrebras

First attested as Quatrebras sometime after 1864. Derived from French quatre bras (“crossroads”). Originally the name of an inn, which was named as a double reference to its location at a crossroads as well as to Les Quatre Bras near Genappe in Belgium, where William II of Orange repulsed a French attack the day before the Battle of Waterloo on June 16 1815.


Siegerswoude

* (Opsterland) First attested as sigerwolde in 1315. Calque of West Frisian Sigerswâld, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Sieger (a personal name) and wald (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).
* (Tytsjerksteradiel) First attested as sigherswold in 1484. Calque of West Frisian Sigerswâld, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Sieger (a personal name) and wald (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).

a village in Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands


Suameerderheide

Calque of West Frisian Sumarreheide, a compound of the toponym Sumar and heide (“heath, heathland”).


Witveen

First attested as opt Witte feenen in 1543. Calque of West Frisian It Wytfean, a compound of wyt (“white”) and fean (“peat bog, marsh”). Compare Witteveen.


Zwartewegsend

First attested as Zwartewegsend in 1847. Calque of West Frisian Swarteweisein, a compound of swart (“black”), wei (“way, road”) and ein (“end”). Originally the name of an inn. Named after a nearby road.


Bartlehiem

First attested as Bethlehem in 1232. Derived from Bethlehem, the name of a former Premonstratensian nunnery. The toponym was gradually reinterpreted to a compound of West Frisian Bartle (a personal name) and hiem (“home”).


Baard

First attested as bauwert in 1325. Borrowed from West Frisian Baard, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Bavo (a personal name) and werth (“artificial mound used for habitation”).

a village in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands


Oosterlittens

Potentially attested as lechinke [read: lethinge] in the second half of the 13th century, attested with certainty as aesterletzenze in 1402. Borrowed from West Frisian Easterlittens, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian āsta (“east-, eastern”) and either Lêta (a personal name) or *leta (“watercourse”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-. The element easter was added to distinguish the settlement from Westerlittens.


Hijlaard

First attested as elawerth in 1329. Borrowed from West Frisian Hilaard, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Ele (a personal name) and werth (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Huins

First attested as hunenghe in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Húns, derived in turn from Old Frisian Huno (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-.


Jellum

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


Jorwerd

First attested as everwerth in 1221. Borrowed from West Frisian Jorwert, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Ever (a personal name) and werth (“artificial mound used for habitation”).

a village and former municipality of Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands


Mantgum

First attested as mantingum in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Mantgum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Mante (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and hēm (“home, settlement”). Compare Brantgum, Mantinge and Tjeintgum.


Weidum

First attested as wedum in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Weidum, derived in turn from the dative plural form of Old Frisian *wēth (“pasture”).


Hezens

First attested as hessens in 1417. Borrowed from West Frisian Hesens, derived in turn from Hesens (a surname).

a hamlet in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands


Hoptille

/ˈɦɔpˌtɪ.lə/

First attested as Hoptilla in 1511. Borrowed from West Frisian Hoptille, derived in turn from a compound of an unclear first element and tille (“fixed bridge”). The first element may be hoppe (“dry or nearly dry inlet”).


Schillaard

First attested as scallaert in 1445. Borrowed from West Frisian Skillaerd, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian schil (“seashell”) and werd (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Schrins

First attested as scrinze in 1446. Borrowed from West Frisian Skrins, of unknown etymology. Possibly derived from Old Frisian skerd (“notch”) or *Skarde (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-. Compare Scarcliff.

unk

unknown


Tjeintgum

First attested as szyntinge in 1329. Borrowed from West Frisian Tsjeintgum, derived in turn from Old Frisian *Szynta (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and hēm (“home, settlement”). Compare Brantgum and Mantgum.


Wammerd

First attested as wammert in 1493. Borrowed from West Frisian Wammert, potentially derived in turn from Old Frisian Wamme (a personal name) or wan (“bad, poor”) and werd (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Wieuwens

Potentially attested as wijbens in 1504, attested with certainty as Wieuwens of Sprong in 1844. If the oldest attestation refers to the current settlement, a derivation from West Frisian Wibe (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ens is possible. If the oldest attestation does not refer to the current settlement, a derivation from Old Frisian Wieu (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- is possible.


Friens

First attested as frenigge in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Friens, derived in turn from Old Frisian Frana (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-.


Grouw

First attested as de growe in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Grou, derived in turn from a hydronym derived from Old Frisian growe (“gully”).


Idaard

Potentially attested as edenwerfa in 944, attested with certainty as etwerth in 1314. Borrowed from West Frisian Idaerd, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Eda (a personal name) and werf (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The second element was gradually reinterpreted to wert (“terp, artificial mound used for habitation”).


Irnsum

First attested as yrntzom in 1399-1401. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Irin (a personal name) suffixed with hēm (“home, settlement”). The Dutch form of the toponym is derived from an earlier variant of the Frisian name.


Roordahuizum

First attested as rorthahusum in 1389. Compound of either Old Frisian Roorda (a surname) or the toponym Raerd and the plural form of hūs (“house”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from a significantly older version of the Frisian name.


Warstiens

First attested as wer-steens in 1477. Borrowed from West Frisian Warstiens, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian wer (“parcel, landed property”) and Stening (a surname).


Abbengawier

First attested as abbingweer in 1448. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian Abbinga (a surname) and wier (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from a significantly older version of the Frisian name.


Angwier

First attested as Angweer in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian Angwier, derived in turn from a compound of an unclear first element and Old Frisian wier (“artificial mound used for habitation”). Compare Engwier.


De Bird

* (Leeuwarden) First attested as berd in 1511.
* (Súdwest-Fryslân) First attested as Bird and Hagena Bird in 1511. Derived from Old Frisian bird (“edge, bank”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier version of the Frisian name.

a hamlet in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


Domwier

Potentially attested as demingwere in 1314, attested with certainty as Demweer in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian Domwier, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Deminga (a surname) and wier (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Gotum

Potentially attested as gottincheim around 825-842, attested with certainty as Gôtum in 1718. Borrowed from West Frisian Goattum, derived in turn from Old Frisian Gote (a personal name) or Gottinge (a surname) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Naarderburen

First attested as Hennaerderebwren in 1527. Calque of West Frisian Narderbuorren, derived from a compound of the toponym Hinnaard and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Zuiderend

First attested as t Zuidend, De Soerendt and de Suyrend in the 17th century. Calque of West Frisian Suorein, a compound of suder (“southern, south-”) and ein (“end”). The element suder was added to distinguish the toponym from Noordend.


Oude Leije

/ˈɑu̯.də ˈlɛi̯.ə/

First attested as op ter leya in 1466. Calque of West Frisian Alde Leie, derived in turn from Old Frisian ald (“old”) and leije (“excavated or canalised watercourse”).


Britsum

First attested as bruggiheim in 944. Borrowed from West Frisian Britsum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian bregge (“bridge”) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Finkum

First attested as finckum in 1335. Derived from a compound of an unclear first element and Old Frisian hēm (“home, settlement”). The first element is not vinke (“low-quality turf”) or a personal name. The Dutch version of the toponym was borrowed from a significantly older form of the Frisian name.


Hijum

First attested as hehem in 1431. Borrowed from West Frisian Hijum, likely derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Haie (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Jelsum

First attested as heilsum around 1270. Borrowed from West Frisian Jelsum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Helle (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Cornjum

First attested as coernem in 1423. Borrowed from West Frisian Koarnjum, potentially derived in turn from Old Frisian Curra (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi- and hēm (“home, settlement”). Compare Korhorn, Kornhorn and Korrewegwijk.


Stiens

First attested as steninge in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Stiens, derived in turn from Old Frisian Stêna (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-. Compare Staining and Steyning.


De Groote Bontekoe

Derived from groot (“big”) and the surname Bontekoe. Named after a former inn.


Vensterburen

First attested as Vensterbuyren in 1664. Borrowed from West Frisian Finsterbuorren, a compound of finne (“pasture, swampland”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Truurd

First attested as Truyrd in 1540. Borrowed from West Frisian Truerd, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian triu (“tree”) and werth (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Aegum

First attested as agum in 1503. Borrowed from West Frisian Eagum, potentially derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Age (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Goutum

First attested as goeltum in 1366. Borrowed from West Frisian Goutum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Golde (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).


Hempens

First attested as hempens in 1463. Derived from Old Frisian *Hempe (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-. The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an older version of the Frisian toponym.


Lekkum

First attested as lackum in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Lekkum, derived in turn from a compound of the hydronym Luts and Old Frisian hēm (“home, settlement”).


Miedum

* (Leeuwarden) First attested as medemma gha in 1415. Borrowed from West Frisian Miedum, derived in turn from the dative plural form of Old Frisian mede (“meadow”).
* (Waadhoeke) First attested as medum in 1417. Borrowed from West Frisian Miedum, derived in turn from the dative plural form of Old Frisian mede (“meadow”).

a hamlet in Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands


Snakkerburen

First attested as Snackerbuyren in 1664. Borrowed from West Frisian Snakkerbuorren, a compound of an unclear first element and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”). The first element may be cognate with Middle Dutch snacker (“yapping dog”) or Dutch Low Saxon snakken (“speak senselessly”).


Swichum

First attested as swygghem in the 14th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Swichum, derived in turn from a compound of an unclear first element and Old Frisian hēm (“home, settlement”). The first element may be a personal name.


Wijtgaard

First attested as wytghardera ny land in 1485. Borrowed from West Frisian Wytgaard, potentially derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian wīt (“white”) and garda (“garden”) or, alternatively, from a surname and werd (“artificial mound used for habitation”). Compare Bilgaard.


Teerns

Potentially attested as terynse in 1397, attested with certainty as thernze in 1427. Borrowed from West Frisian Tearns, presumably derived from Old Frisian There (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-. Compare Tirns.


Baardburen

First attested as brauwert in 1435. Calque of West Frisian Baarderbuorren, a compound of the toponym Brauwert (derived in turn from Old Frisian brâda (“broad”) and wert (“artificial mound used for habitation”)) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


De Drie Romers

Derived from drie (“three”) and the plural form of roemer (“rummer”). Originally the name of an inn.


Marwird

First attested as merwethe in 1314. Borrowed from West Frisian Marwert, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian mar (“lake, pool”) and werth (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Midsburen

Calque of West Frisian Midsbourren, a compound of mid (“mid-, middle”) and the plural form of buer (“home, cottage”).


Noordend

First attested as Noord End in 1664. Calque of West Frisian Noardein, a compound of noard (“north-, northern”) and ein (“end”). The element noard was added to distinguish the toponym from Zuiderend.


Poelhuizen

First attested as De Poelen in 1540. Calque of West Frisian Poelhuzen, a compound of poel (“pool”) and the plural form of hûs (“house”).


Tjaard

First attested as tytzaerd in 1490. Borrowed from West Frisian Tsjaard, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Tyts (a personal name) and werd (“artificial mound used for habitation”). Compare Kaard and Teerd.


Vierhuis

* (De Fryske Marren) First attested as Vierhuysen in 1664. Calque of West Frisian Fjouwerhûs, derived from a compound of fjouwer (“four”) and hûs (“house”). The settlement was probably initially composed of four houses.
* (Leeuwarden) First attested as fyorhustera gued in 1437. Calque of West Frisian Fjouwerhús, derived from a compound of Old Frisian fiūwer (“four”) and hūs (“house”). Originally the name of a manor.

a hamlet in De Fryske Marren, Friesland, Netherlands


Schilkampen

First attested as Schilcampen in 1562. Calque of West Frisian Skilkampen, a compound of skyl (“seashell”) and the plural form of kamp (“enclosed piece of land”). The area around the hamlet was formerly used as a storage site for seashells used in the production of chalk.


Boornbergum

First attested as Berghum and Bergum in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian Boarnburgum, derived in turn from a compound of the hydronym Boarn and the dative plural form of Old Frisian berch (“hill, elevated place”).

der

a village in Smallingerland, Friesland, Netherlands


De Tike

First attested as Teeckeveen in 1541. Borrowed from West Frisian De Tike, presumably derived in turn from tieke (“tick, Ixodida sp.”).


De Veenhoop

First attested as De Veenhoop in 1851-1855. Derived from Middle Dutch veenhoep (“place where turf can be extracted”).


De Wilgen

First attested as De Wilgen in 1580. Calque of West Frisian De Wylgen, derived from the plural form of wylch (“willow, Salix sp.”).


Drachtstercompagnie

First attested as COMPAGNIE (DE) in 1841. Compound of the toponym Drachten and compagnie (“company”).


Goëngahuizen

First attested as Gonyehuisen in 1573. Calque of West Frisian Goaïingahuzen, a compound of Goinga (a surname) and the plural form of hûs (“house”).


Houtigehage

/ˌɦɑu̯.tɪ.ɣəˈɦaː.ɣə/

First attested as Houtige Hagen in 1861. Compound of houtig (“covered in trees and shrubs”) and haag (“enclosed area, fence”).


Kortehemmen

First attested as korteham in 1444. Calque of West Frisian Koartehimmen, a compound of Old Frisian kort (“short”) and him (“inland polder with natural drainage”) or ham (“alluvial land in the bend of a river”).


Nijega

/ˈnɛi̯.əˌɣaː/

First attested as nyegae in 1412. Calque of West Frisian Nijegae, derived in turn from Old Frisian nia (“new”) and gâ (“village, village area”). The element nije was added to distinguish the settlement from Oudega.


Oudega

/ˈɑu̯.dəˌɣaː/

* (Smallingerland) First attested as aldga in 1439. Calque of West Frisian Aldegae, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian ald (“old”) and gâ (“village, village area”). The element âld was added to distinguish the settlement from Nijega.
* (De Fryske Marren) First attested as oldegae in 1412. Calque of West Frisian Aldegea, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian ald (“old”) and gâ (“village, village area”).
* (Súdwest-Fryslân) First attested with certainty as aldakerke in 1245. Calque of West Frisian Aldegea, derived in turn from Old Frisian ald (“old”) and gâ (“village, village area”). The second element was initially kerk (“church”).

a village and former municipality of Smallingerland, Friesland, Netherlands

a village in De Fryske Marren, Friesland, Netherlands

a village in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


Opeinde

First attested as wp an endde in 1439. Derived from Middle Dutch opeinde (“upper end”).


Rottevalle

First attested as de Rottevalle in 1622. Calque of West Frisian De Rottefalle, derived in turn from rottefalle (“rat trap, type of sluice which resembles a rat trap”).


Smalle Ee

First attested as smalena in 1230. Calque of West Frisian Smelle Ie, derived in turn from a hydronym derived from Old Frisian smel (“narrow”) and ē (“watercourse”).


Buitenstverlaat

First attested as Verlaat (Het Buitenste) in 1899. Compound of buitenst (“outermost”) and verlaat (“small lift-lock”).

a hamlet in Smallingerland, Friesland, Netherlands


De Gaasten

First attested as die Gasten in 1543. Calque of West Frisian De Geasten, derived from the plural form of gaast (“elevated sandy land”).


De Kletten

First attested as Kletten in 1664. Borrowed from West Frisian De Kletten, potentially derived from the plural form of klit (“burdock, Arctium sp.”).


De Kooi

* (Friesland) Calque of West Frisian De Koai, derived from koai (“duck decoy”).
* (Gorinchem) First attested as Kooi in 1869. Derived from kooi (“duck decoy”).
* (Leiden)

a hamlet in Gorinchem, South Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands


De Puntpaal

Calque of West Frisian De Puntpael, derived in turn from puntpeal (“boundary marker”). The settlement is located close to the provincial border.


Egbertsgaasten

First attested as Egberts Gaesten in 1664. Compound of Egbert (a personal name) and the plural form of West Frisian gaast (“elevated sandy land”).


Folgeren

First attested as folgelen in 1543. Calque of West Frisian De Folgeren, derived from the plural form of folger (“newly reclaimed land lying next to old reclaimed land, isolated, low-quality land”). Compare De Volgerlanden.


Galhoek

First attested as De Galhoek in 1851-1855. Calque of West Frisian Galhoeke, of uncertain etymology. The toponym may be a compound of a hydronym, galge (“gallows”) or gagel (“bog myrtle, Mirica gale”) and hoeke (“corner”), although none of the proposed compounds can be confirmed due to a paucity of old attestations.


Luchtenveld

First attested as Luchterveld in 1899. Calque of West Frisian Luchtenfjild, a compound of an unclear first element and fjild (“field”). The first element may be Dutch Low Saxon luchter (“bundle of reeds used as kindling”) or a toponym *Lucht. Alternatively, the toponym may be a compound of lucht (“air”) and veld (“field”), used here as a reference to the open expanse of fields around the hamlet. May have originally been the name of an inn.


Middelburen

First attested as Middelbuiren in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Middelbuorren, a compound of middel (“middle, mid-”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Noorderend

Calque of West Frisian Noarderein, a compound of noarder (“northern”) and ein (“end”).


Opperburen

First attested as d' Opperbuiren in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Opperbuorren, a compound of opper (“upper”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).


Siteburen

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


Wierren

First attested as De Wierren in 1700. Borrowed from West Frisian Wierren, derived from the plural form of wier (“clay hill, elevated place”).


Zandburen

* (Friesland) First attested as Sandbuyren in 1664. Calque of West Frisian Sânbuorren, a compound of sân (“sand”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).
* (Noord-Holland) First attested as Zand Burem in 1839-1859. Compound of zand (“sand”) and the plural form of buur (“cottage, small house”). The element zand was added to distinguish the settlement from Noordburen.

a hamlet in Hollands Kroon, North Holland, Netherlands


Het Zuid

First attested as t Zuyd End around 1700. Calque of West Frisian It Súd, derived from súd (“south”).


Zuiderheide

Calque of West Frisian Suderheide, a compound of suder (“southern”) and heide (“heath, heathland”).


Bakkeveen

First attested as backenvene in 1232-1233. Calque of West Frisian Bakkefean, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Bakke (a personal name) and fene (“peat bog, marsh”).


Beetsterzwaag

First attested as suagh in 1315. Calque of West Frisian Beetstersweach, derived in turn from a compound of the toponym Ald Beets and Old Frisian swâg (“pasture, land where cattle is kept”).

der

a village and former municipality of Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands


Frieschepalen

First attested as Vriesche Palen in 1622. Calque of West Frisian Fryske Peallen, derived from Frysk (“Frisian”) and the plural form of peal (“border, borderland”). The village is located on the border of the province.


Gorredijk

/ˌɣɔ.rəˈdɛi̯k/

First attested as op de Gorredijck and Goeredijck in 1650. Calque of West Frisian De Gordyk, a compound of goarre (“swampy forest soil”) and dyk (“levee”).


Hemrik

First attested as hemericke in 1315. Derived from Old Frisian hemrike (“village area”). The Dutch form of the toponym was borrowed from an earlier variant of the Frisian name.


Jonkersland

First attested as Jonkersland ('t) in 1899. Calque of West Frisian Jonkerslân, a compound of jonker (“squire”) and lân (“land”). Probably named after Juw Dekama.


Langezwaag

/ˈlɑ.ŋəˌzʋaːx/

First attested as utresuagh in 1315. Calque of West Frisian Langsweagen, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian lang (“long”) and swâg (“pasture, place where cattle is kept”). The element lang was added to distinguish the settlement from Kortezwaag.


Kortezwaag

First attested as urasuagh in 1315. Calque of West Frisian Koartsweagen, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian kort (“short”) and swâg (“pasture, place where cattle is kept”). The element kort was added to distinguish the settlement from Langezwaag.

a hamlet in Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands


Lippenhuizen

First attested as luppingahusum in 1315. Borrowed from West Frisian Lippenhuzen, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Luppinga (a surname) and the plural form of hūs (“house”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to lip (“northern lapwing, Vanellus vanellus”). Compare Lippenwoude.


Luxwoude

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

a village in Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands


Nij Beets

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


Olterterp

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


Terwispel

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


Tijnje

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


Ureterp

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


Wijnjewoude

/ˌʋɛi̯n.jəˈʋɑu̯.də/

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


Allardsoog

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


Haneburen

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


Heidehuizen

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


Hemrikerverlaat

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


Klein Groningen

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


Nieuwe Vaart

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

a hamlet in Ooststellingwerf, Friesland, Netherlands


Oosterend

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

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

a village in Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands

a village in Texel, North Holland, Netherlands


Oud Beets

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


Rolbrug

Derived from rolbrug (“rolling bridge”).


Selmien

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


Sparjebird

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


Uilesprong

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


Ureterp aan de Vaart

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


Voorwerk

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


Vosseburen

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


Wijngaarden

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

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


Wijnjeterpverlaat

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


Akkrum

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

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a village and former municipality of Heerenveen, Friesland, Netherlands


Oldeboorn

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


Henshuizen

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

a hamlet in Heerenveen, Friesland, Netherlands


Oude Schouw

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


Oosterboorn

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


Poppenhuizen

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


Warniahuizen

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


Birstum

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


Pean

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


Sorremorre

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


Bontebok

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

a village in Heerenveen, Friesland, Netherlands


De Knipe

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


Gersloot

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


Gersloot-Polder

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


Hoornsterzwaag

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


Jubbega

/ˈjʏ.bəˌɣaː/

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


Katlijk

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


Luinjeberd

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


Haskerdijken

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


Mildam

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


Nieuwehorne

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


Oudehorne

/ˌɑu̯.dəˈɦɔr.nə/

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


Nieuweschoot

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


Oudeschoot

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


Oranjewoud

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


Terband

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


Tjalleberd

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


Anneburen

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

a hamlet in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


Brongerga

/ˈbrɔ.ŋərˌɣaː/


Schurega

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


Spitsendijk

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


Sythuizen

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


Appelscha

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

a village in Ooststellingwerf, Friesland, Netherlands


Donkerbroek

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


Fochteloo

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


Haule

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


Haulerwijk

/ˌɦɑu̯.lərˈʋɛi̯k/

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


Langedijke

/ˌlɑ.ŋəˈdɛi̯.kə/

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


Makkinga

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


Nijeberkoop

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


Oldeberkoop

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


Waskemeer

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


Bekenstein

a neighbourhood of Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands


Aekinga

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


Bentemaden

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


Boekhorst

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


Bovenveld

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


Bûterheideveld

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


Buttinga

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


De Knolle

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


De Koelanden

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


Deddingabuurt

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


Drie Tolhekken

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


Elleboog

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


Hoogeduurswoude

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


Laagduurswoude

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


Janssenstichting

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


Jardinga

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


Koudenburg

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


't Hoogezand

/ət ˈɦoː.ɣəˌzɑnt/

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


Klazinga

Derived from West Frisian Klazinga (a surname).


Medhuizen

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


Nanninga

Derived from West Frisian Nanninga (a surname).


Prandinga

Derived from West Frisian Prandinga (a surname).


Rolpaal

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

a hamlet in Westland, South Holland, Netherlands


Schrappinga

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


Terwisscha

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


Tronde

First attested as t Ronde in 1622. Derived from Middle Dutch trent (“circumference, boundary line”). The settlement was named for its (initial) circular shape.


Twijtel

First attested as t Dwijtel in 1604. Etymology unknown. One hypothesis proposes a derivation from a compound of West Frisian wiet (“wet”) and lo (“light forest”).

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unknown


Veneburen

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


Venekoten

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


Weper

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


Weperpolder

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


Blesdijke

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

inh

a village in Weststellingwerf, Friesland, Netherlands


Boijl

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


De Blesse

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


De Hoeve

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


Langelille

/ˌlɑ.ŋəˈlɪ.lə/

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


Munnekeburen

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


Noordwolde-Zuid

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


Oosterstreek

First attested as Oosterstreek in 1974. From ooster- (“eastern”) + streek (“row of houses”).


Peperga

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


Slijkenburg

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


Sonnega

/ˈsɔ.nəˌɣaː/

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

a village and former municipality of Weststellingwerf, Friesland, Netherlands


Spanga

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

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unknown


Steggerda

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

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unknown


Ter Idzard

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


Vinkega

/ˈvɪŋ.kəˌɣaː/

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


Zandhuizen

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


Boekelte

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

a hamlet in Weststellingwerf, Friesland, Netherlands


Overburen

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


Rijsberkampen

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


Schoterzijl

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


Oldeholtpade

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


Oldeholtwolde

/ˌɔl.dəˌɦɔltˈʋɔl.də/

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


Oldelamer

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


Oldetrijne

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


Nijeholtpade

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


Nijeholtwolde

/ˌnɛi̯.əˌɦɔltˈʋɔl.də/

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


Nijelamer

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


Nijetrijne

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


Het Meer

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

a neighbourhood of Heerenveen, Friesland, Netherlands


Nijehaske

/ˌnɛi̯.əˈɦɑs.kə/

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

a village in De Fryske Marren, Friesland, Netherlands


Skoaterwâld

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


De Greiden

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


Fonteinslanden

a neighbourhood of Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


De Wiken

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

bor

a neighbourhood of Smallingerland, Friesland, Netherlands


De Drait

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


De Singels

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


De Swetten

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


De Trisken

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


De Venen

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


Blaauwhof

a neighbourhood of De Fryske Marren, Friesland, Netherlands


Zuiderveld

From zuider- (“southern”) + veld (“field”).


Westermeer

From wester- (“western”) + meer (“lake”).


Trebolbuurt

a neighbourhood of Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands


Professorenbuurt

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

a neighbourhood of Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands


Kaatsersbuurt

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


Hemdijk

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

a neighbourhood of Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


Noorderhoek

From noorder- (“northern”) + hoek (“corner”).


De Domp

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


Tinga

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


Duinterpen

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


Potmargezone

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

a neighbourhood of Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands


Achter de Hoven

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


Schepenbuurt

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

a neighbourhood of Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Veenendaal, Utrecht, Netherlands


Oranjewijk

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

a neighbourhood of Aalsmeer, North Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Waterland, North Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Barendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Leiderdorp, South Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Lisse, South Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Waddinxveen, South Holland, Netherlands


Huizum

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


Bilgaard

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


Nieuwestad

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


Camminghaburen

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


Techum

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


Wiarda

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


Jabikswoude

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


Hollanderwijk

/ˈɦɔˌlɑn.dərˌʋɛi̯k/

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


Jan van Scorelbuurt

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


Nijlân

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


Aldlân

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


Oldegalileën

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


Transvaalwijk

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

a neighbourhood of Baarn, Utrecht, Netherlands


Vrijheidswijk

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


Valeriuskwartier

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


Heechterp

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


Blitsaerd

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


Molenpad

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


Akmarijp

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

a village in De Fryske Marren, Friesland, Netherlands


Bakhuizen

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


Bantega

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


Boornzwaag

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


Delfstrahuizen

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


Dijken

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


Doniaga

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


Echtenerbrug

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


Elahuizen

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


Follega

/ˈfɔ.ləˌɣaː/

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


Goingarijp

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


Harich

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


Haskerhorne

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


Idskenhuizen

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


Kolderwolde

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


Langweer

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

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


Legemeer

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


Mirns

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


Oudehaske

/ˌɑu̯.dəˈɦɑs.kə/

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


Nijemirdum

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


Oudemirdum

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


Oldeouwer

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


Oosterzee

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


Ouwster-Nijega

/ˌɑu̯.stərˈnɛi̯.əˌɣaː/

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


Ouwsterhaule

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


Rijs

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


Rotstergaast

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


Rotsterhaule

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


Ruigahuizen

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


Scharsterbrug

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