Sint Nicolaasga

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


Sintjohannesga

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

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De Fryske Marren
De Fryske Marren#English

a village in De Fryske Marren, Friesland, Netherlands


Snikzwaag

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


Sondel

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


Terhorne

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


Terkaple

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


Teroele

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


Tjerkgaast

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


Vegelinsoord

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


Wijckel

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


Ballingbuur

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

a hamlet in De Fryske Marren, Friesland, Netherlands


Bargebek

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


Boornzwaag over de Wielen

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


Commissiepolle

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


De Rijlst

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


Delburen

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


Finkeburen

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


Hooibergen

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


Huisterheide

/ˌɦœy̯s.tərˈɦɛi̯.də/

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


Nieuw Amerika

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


Noed

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


Onland

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


Spannenburg

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


Tacozijl

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


Trophorne

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


Tweehuis

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


Vinkeburen

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


Vrisburen

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


Westend

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


Westerend-Harich

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


Zevenbuurt

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


Sneek

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

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


Deersum

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

a village in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


Poppingawier

/ˈpɔ.pɪŋ.ɣaːˌʋiːr/

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


Rauwerd

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

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


Sijbrandaburen

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


Terzool

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


Bozum

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


Britswerd

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


Oosterwierum

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


Lutkewierum

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


Hidaard

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


Hennaard

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


Itens

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


Kubaard

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


Roodhuis

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


Wieuwerd

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


Wommels

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


Abbega

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


Allingawier

/ˈɑ.lɪŋ.ɣaːˌʋiːr/

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


Breezanddijk

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

a hamlet in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands


Burgwerd

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


Cornwerd

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


Dedgum

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


Exmorra

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


Ferwoude

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


Folsgare

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


Gaast

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


Gaastmeer

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


Gauw

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


Goënga

/ˈɣoː.ənˌɣaː/

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


Greonterp

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


Hartwerd

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


Heeg

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


Hemelum

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


Hichtum

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


Hieslum

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


Hommerts

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


Idsegahuizum

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


Idzega

/ˈɪt.zəˌɣaː/

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


IJsbrechtum

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


Indijk

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

a hamlet and former municipality of Woerden, Utrecht, Netherlands


Het Heidenschap

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


Jutrijp

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


Kimswerd

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


Kornwerderzand

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


Koudum

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


Koufurderrige

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


Laaxum

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


Loënga

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


Lollum

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


Longerhouw

/ˈlɔ.ŋərˌɦɑu̯/

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


Molkwerum

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


Nijhuizum

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


Nijland

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


Offingawier

/ˈɔ.fɪŋ.ɣaːˌʋiːr/

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


Oosthem

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


Oppenhuizen

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


Parrega

/ˈpɑ.rəˌɣaː/

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

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Piaam

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


Pingjum

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


Sandfirden

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


Scharl

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


Scharnegoutum

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


Schettens

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


Schraard

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


Smallebrugge

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


Tirns

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


Tjalhuizum

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


Tjerkwerd

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


Uitwellingerga

/œy̯tˈʋɛ.lɪ.ŋərˌɣaː/

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


Westhem

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


Wolsum

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


Woudsend

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


Ypecolsga

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


Aaksens

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


Abbegaasterketting

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


Abbegaasterrige

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


Andelahuizen

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


Angterp

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


Arkum

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


Atzeburen

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


Baarderburen

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


Baburen

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


Barsum

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


Bernsterburen

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


Bittens

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

unk

unknown


Flansum

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


Engwerd

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


De Bieren

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


De Grits

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


De Klieuw

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


Grotewierum

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


Hidaarderzijl

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


Hoekens

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


Kleiterp

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


Kromwal

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


Westerlittens

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


Meilahuizen

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


Montsamaburen

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


Schrok

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


Swaanwerd

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


Kerkeburen

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


Bloemkamp

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


Bonjeterp

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


Bootland

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


Laad en Zaad

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


Bovenburen

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


De Band

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


De Blokken

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


De Hel

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


De Kat

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


De Nes

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

a hamlet in Texel, North Holland, Netherlands


De Rode Schuur

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


De Weeren

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


Dijksterburen

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


Doniaburen

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


Doniawier

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


Draaisterhuizen

First attested as toe der draija in 1486. Calque of West Frisian Draaisterhuzen, a compound of the toponym Ter Draai or the hydronym t Dray and the plural form of hûs (“house”).


Eemswoude

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


Engwier

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


Exmorrazijl

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


Feyteburen

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


Galamadammen

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


Goëngamieden

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


Gooium

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


Grauwe Kat

/ˈɣrɑu̯.ə ˈkɑt/

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


Grote Wiske

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


Kleine Wiske

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


Harkezijl

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


Hayum

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


Het Vliet

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


Hiddum

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


Hornsterburen

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


Houw

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


Idserdaburen

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


Jonkershuizen

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


Jousterp

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


Jouswerd

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


Kleine Gaastmeer

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


Knossens

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


Kooihuizen

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


Koudehuizum

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


Lippenwoude

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


Lytshuizen

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


Nijeburen

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


Nijeklooster

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


Nijezijl

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


Osingahuizen

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


Ottenburen

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


Piekezijl

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


Remswerd

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


Rijtseterp

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


Sandfirderrijp

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


Scharneburen

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


Sieswerd

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


Sjungadijk

/ˈʃʏn.ɣaːˌdɛi̯k/

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


Sotterum

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


Viersprong

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


Vissersburen

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


Wolsumerketting

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


Wonneburen

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


Baijum

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

a village in Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands


Spannum

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


Welsrijp

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


Bonkwerd

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

a hamlet in Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands


Het Hooghout

/ɦɛt ˈɦoːx.ɦɑu̯t/

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


Schelum

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

unk

unknown


Tjeppenboer

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


Weakens

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

unclear


Berlikum

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

a village and former municipality of Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands


Beetgum

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


Beetgumermolen

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


Blessum

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


Boksum

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


Deinum

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


Dronrijp

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


Engelum

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


Marssum

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


Menaldum

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


Schingen

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


Slappeterp

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


Hatsum

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


Kingmatille

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


Klooster Anjum

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


Ritsumazijl

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


Minnertsga

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


Nij Altoenae

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


Oudebildtzijl

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


Nieuwebildtzijl

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


Sint Annaparochie

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


Sint Jacobiparochie

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


Vrouwenparochie

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


Mooie Paal

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


Stad Niks

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


Vrouwbuurtstermolen

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


Zwarte Haan

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


Achlum

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


Dongjum

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


Firdgum

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


Herbaijum

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


Hitzum

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


Klooster-Lidlum

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


Oosterbierum

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


Peins

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


Pietersbierum

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


Schalsum

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


Sexbierum

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


Tzum

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


Tzummarum

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


Zweins

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


Arkens

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


Barrum

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


De Vlaren

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


Dijkshoek

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


Dijksterhuizen

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


Doijum

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


Franjumerburen

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


Holprijp

First attested in 1433. Borrowed from West Frisian Holpryp.


Kie

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


Kiesterzijl

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


Koehool

First attested as t koudehol around 1429. Borrowed from West Frisian Koehoal, derived from a compound of Old Frisian kald (“cold”) and hol (“low-lying swampland”). Compare Kolham and Kolhol.


Laakwerd

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


Lutjelollum

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


Roptazijl

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


Salverd

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


Sopsum

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


Tallum

First attested in 1433. Borrowed from West Frisian Tallum.


Teetlum

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


Tolsum

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


Tritzum

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


Midlum

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

a village in Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands


Wijnaldum

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


Almenum

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

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a hamlet and former municipality of Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands


De Blijnse

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

a hamlet in Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands


IJslumburen

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


Koetille

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


Koningsbuurt

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


Ungabuurt

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


Voorrijp

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


Ballum

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

a village in Ameland, Friesland, Netherlands


Kooiplaats

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

a hamlet in Ameland, Friesland, Netherlands


Formerum

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

unknown

a village in Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands


Midsland

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


Baaiduinen

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

a hamlet in Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands


Horp

First attested as Horp in 1615. Etymology uncertain.


Kaard

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


Kinnum

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


Landerum

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


Midsland Noord

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


Haske

a former municipality of Friesland, Netherlands


Goeree-Overflakkee

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

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

an island and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Goedereede

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→ French: Gorée (from the contracted form)

→ English: Gorée

From Middle Dutch Goederede (first attested as goederreede in 1332). Originally a univerbation of goede (“good”) + rede (“anchorage”).
See also Zealandic Goereê.

univerbation

a city, former municipality, and former island in Goeree-Overflakkee, South Holland, Netherlands


Achthuizen

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

a village in Goeree-Overflakkee, South Holland, Netherlands

a hamlet in Molenlanden, South Holland, Netherlands


Den Bommel

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

inh

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


Dirksland

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


Havenhoofd

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


Herkingen

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


Melissant

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


Middelharnis

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


Nieuwe-Tonge

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


Oude-Tonge

/ˈɑu̯.də ˈtɔ.ŋə/

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


Ooltgensplaat

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


Ouddorp

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


Sommelsdijk

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


Stad aan 't Haringvliet

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


Stellendam

Attested as t Stelle Gors around 1750. Compound of stelle (“artificial mound constructed on land located outside a levee for emergency shelter by shepherds and cattle”) and dam (“dam”). Named after the dam linking Goedereede to Overflakkee.


Zuidzijde

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

a hamlet in Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, South Holland, Netherlands

a hamlet in Hoeksche Waard, South Holland, Netherlands


Battenoord

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

a hamlet in Goeree-Overflakkee, South Holland, Netherlands


Kranendijk

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


Langstraat

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


Oostflakkee

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

blend

a former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Westvoorne

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


Rockanje

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

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


Oostvoorne

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


Kruiningergors

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

a hamlet in Voorne aan Zee, South Holland, Netherlands


Strype

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


Stuifakker

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


Heveringen

Attested as de Rokanjesche Heveringen in 1769. Derived from the plural form of dialectal hevering (“type of elevated sandy land”).

a neighbourhood of Voorne aan Zee, South Holland, Netherlands


De Waranda

Derived from warande (“hunting preserve, reserved territory”), partially corrupted by waranda (“veranda”).


Goudhoek

Compound of goud (“gold”) and hoek (“corner”).


Vierpolders

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


Zwartewaal

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


Zuurland

First attested as t suyderlant in 1423 and 1424. Derived from a contracted compound of Middle Dutch suyder (“southern”) and lant (“land”).


Hellevoetsluis

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

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


Nieuwenhoorn

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


Oudenhoorn

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


Nieuw-Helvoet

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


IJzerenbrug

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


Hoonaart

Attested as Den Hoonaart in 1697. Presumably derived from a compound of hogen (“elevated, upper-”) and aard (“farmland, tilled land”).


Marinebuurt

Compound of marine (“navy”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous naval commanders.


Glaciswijk

Compound of glacis (“glacis”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Den Bonsen Hoek

Attested as Den Bonsen Hoek in 1695. Derived from a variant of bont (“motley”) and hoek (“corner”). Originally the name of a field. The precise meaning of the element bont is unclear.


De Struyten

First attested as de streuyt in 1475. Derived from the plural form of a dialectal variant of Middle Dutch stroet (“marshland overgrown with brushwood”).


Oude en Nieuwe Struiten

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


Nissewaard

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

blend

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

a municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Geervliet

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

inh

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


Heenvliet

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


Abbenbroek

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

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


Hekelingen

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


Simonshaven

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

a village in Nissewaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Zuidland

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


Tweede Vlotbrug

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

a hamlet in Nissewaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Beerenplaat

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


Biert

→ English: Biert

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

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

Biert (a village in Ariège department, Occitania, France)


De Akkers

Derived from the plural form of akker (“farmland”).

a neighbourhood of Nissewaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Hoogwerf

Attested as Hoogwerf in 1874. Compound of hoog (“high, elevated”) and werf (“artificial mound used for habitation”).


Vierambachten

Compound of vier (“four”) and the plural form of ambacht (“type of fiefdom”). Named after a set of four former fiefdoms.


Maaswijk

Compound of the hydronym Maas and wijk (“neighbourhood”).


Sterrenkwartier

Compound of the plural form of ster (“star”) and kwartier (“quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after celestial objects.


Schuddebeurs en Simonshaven

Named after the Schuddebeurs estate and Simonshaven.


Poortugaal

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

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


Rhoon

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


Deltawijk

Compound of delta (“delta”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).

a neighbourhood of Albrandswaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Oude Koedood

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

a hamlet in Albrandswaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Barendrechtse Veer

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

a hamlet in Barendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Koedood

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


Smitshoek

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

a neighbourhood of Barendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Oost-Barendrecht

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

a former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


West-Barendrecht

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


Bijdorp

* (Barendrecht) Derived from a compound of bij (“near, close to”) and dorp (“village, settlement”). Originally the name of a manor.
* (Schiedam) Attested as Bijdorp in 1936. Derived from a compound of bij (“near, close to”) and dorp (“village, settlement”). Likely to have originally been the name of a house.
* (Voorschoten) Compound of Bije (a surname) and dorp (“village”). Named after an estate built by nobleman Johan de Bije (1649-1715).

a neighbourhood of Schiedam, South Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Voorschoten, South Holland, Netherlands


Carnisse

* (Barendrecht) First attested as karnesse in 1272. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch caer (“osier, Salix viminalis”) and nisse (“headland, spit”). Originally an independent hamlet.
* (Rotterdam) First attested as karnesse in 1272. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch caer (“osier, Salix viminalis”) and nisse (“headland, spit”). Named after a village destroyed by the sea in 1373.

a neighbourhood of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands


Nieuweland

Compound of nieuw (“new”) and land (“land”).


Bolnes

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

a village in Ridderkerk, South Holland, Netherlands


Oostendam

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


Rijsoord

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

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


Slikkerveer

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


Oude-Molen

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

a hamlet in Ridderkerk, South Holland, Netherlands


Strevelshoek

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

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


Zwet

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


Drievliet

a neighbourhood of Ridderkerk, South Holland, Netherlands


Kortland

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

a hamlet in Alblasserdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Krimpen aan den IJssel
Krimpen aan den IJssel#English

a neighbourhood of Krimpen aan den IJssel, South Holland, Netherlands


Papendrecht

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

Meronyms: Matena, Oosteind

a town and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Matena

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

a hamlet in Papendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Kraaihoek

a neighbourhood of Papendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht

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


Kruiswiel

Attested as Kruis Wiel in 1584. Compound of kruis (“cross”) and wiel (“kolk lake”).

a neighbourhood of Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, South Holland, Netherlands


De Volgerlanden

Derived from the plural form of Middle Dutch volgerlant (“freshly reclaimed land adjoining older land”). Compare Folgeren.


Sophiapolder

Compound of Sophia (a personal name) and polder (“polder”). Named after Sophie of Württemberg.


Zwijndrecht

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

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


Heerjansdam

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

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


Achter-Lindt

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

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a hamlet in Zwijndrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Kleine-Lindt

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


Kijfhoek

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

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


Groote Lindt

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

a former hamlet and former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Sterrenbeeldenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of sterrenbeeld (“constellation”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after constellations.

a neighbourhood of Zwijndrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Planetenbuurt

All compounds of the plural form of planeet (“planet”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after planets.

a neighbourhood of Edam-Volendam, North Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands

Alphen aan den Rijn
Alphen aan den Rijn#English

a neighbourhood of Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands


Pilotenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of piloot (“pilot”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous pilots.


Prinsessenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of prinses (“princess”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after princesses.


Kort Ambacht

First attested as kort-ambacht in 1430. Derived from Middle Dutch cort (“short”) and ambacht (“type of fiefdom”). Named after a former fiefdom.


Heer Oudelands Ambacht

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

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


Meerdervoort

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

a former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Hoeksche Waard

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

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

an island and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Goidschalxoord

Attested as Goidschalksoord in 1841. Compound of Middle Dutch Goidschalck (a personal name), for which compare German Gottschalk, and oord (“place”). Named after Goidschalck Oelm, one of the first lords of the settlement.

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


Goudswaard

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


's-Gravendeel

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


Heinenoord

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


Klaaswaal

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


Maasdam

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


Mijnsheerenland

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

Meseerland (alternative)
Meseereland (alternative)


Nieuw-Beijerland

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


Oud-Beijerland

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


Zuid-Beijerland

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


Numansdorp

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


Piershil

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


Puttershoek

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


Strijensas

Attested as t Sas van Stryen in 1617. Compound of the toponym Strijen and sas (“lift-lock”).


Westmaas

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


Blaaksedijk

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

a hamlet in Hoeksche Waard, South Holland, Netherlands


Bommelskous

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


Cillaarshoek

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

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


Greup

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


Hitsertse Kade

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


Kuipersveer

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


Maasdijk

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

a village in Westland, South Holland, Netherlands


Middelsluis

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


Mookhoek

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


Oudesluis

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

a village in Schagen, North Holland, Netherlands


Schenkeldijk

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


Sint Anthoniepolder

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


Vuurbaken

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


De Wacht

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


Westdijk

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


Zinkweg

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


Zwanegat

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


Zwartsluisje

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


Tiengemeten

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


Binnenmaas

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


Kop van 't Land

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

a hamlet in Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Tweede Tol

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


Wieldrecht

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

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


Willemsdorp

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


Dubbeldam

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

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


Sterrenburg

a neighbourhood of Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


De Staart

First attested as de Staart in 1840. Derived from staart (“long, narrow strip of land”). Compare De Asterd, Halsteren and Kudelstaart.


Wielwijk

Compound of wiel (“kolk lake”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Oud-Krispijn

Compound of oud (“old”) and the toponym Krispijn. Named after a former estate owned by nobleman Crispijn van Outgaerden.


Nieuw-Krispijn

Attested as Krispijn in 1981. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Krispijn. Named after a former estate owned by nobleman Crispijn van Outgaerden.


Crabbehof

Attested as Krabbehoeve in 1617. Compound of the hydronym Krabbe and hof (“manor”). Originally the name of a castle.


Merwedepolder

Compound of the hydronym Merwede and polder (“polder”).


Stadspolders

Compound of stad (“city”) and the plural form of polder (“polder”).


Sliedrecht

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

Meronym: Baanhoek

a village and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Baanhoek

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

a hamlet in Sliedrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Westwijk

* (Noord-Holland) Compound of west (“west-, western”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).
* (Sliedrecht) Compound of west (“west-, western”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The toponym contrasts with Oostwijk.
* (Vlaardingen) Compound of west (“west-, western”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The toponym contrasts with Oostwijk.

a neighbourhood of Amstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Sliedrecht, South Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Vlaardingen, South Holland, Netherlands


Oostwijk

Both compounds of west (“west-, western”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The toponyms contrast with Westwijk.


Hardinxveld-Giessendam

Compound of the toponyms Hardinxveld and Giessendam.

Meronyms: Boven-Hardinxveld, Giessendam, Neder-Hardinxveld

a municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Boven-Hardinxveld

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

a village in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, South Holland, Netherlands


Giessendam

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

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


Neder-Hardinxveld

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

a neighbourhood of Hardinxveld-Giessendam, South Holland, Netherlands


Hardinxveld

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

a former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Laag Dalem

Attested as Laag-Dalem in 1844. Compound of laag (“low”) and the toponym Dalem. Originally the name of a polder.

a neighbourhood of Gorinchem, South Holland, Netherlands


Lingewijk

/ˈlɪ.ŋəˌʋɛi̯k/

Compound of the hydronym Linge and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Gildenwijk

Compound of the plural form of gilde (“guild”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various guilds.


Bovenstad

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

a hamlet in Krimpenerwaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Nieuwpoort

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

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

a neighbourhood of IJsselstein, Utrecht, Netherlands


Arkel

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

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cog

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


Bleskensgraaf

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


Brandwijk

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


Giessenburg

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


Giessen-Oudekerk

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

a village in Molenlanden, South Holland, Netherlands


Goudriaan

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

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Groot-Ammers

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


Hoogblokland

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


Hoornaar

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

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Molenaarsgraaf

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


Nieuw-Lekkerland

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


Noordeloos

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


Ottoland

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


Oud-Alblas

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


Schelluinen

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


Streefkerk

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


Achterland

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

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a hamlet in Molenlanden, South Holland, Netherlands


Den Dool

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