Belgian names are an interesting mix of French, Dutch and German influences. With its rich cultural history, Belgium has a wealth of traditional names that are still popular today. In 2020, the most popular names in Belgium were Olivia and Arthur, both of which have a strong presence throughut Europe and the English-speaking world.
When it comes to girls’ names in Belgium, Emma, Mila, Louise and Lina all feature among the top choices. For boys’ names, Liam, Lucas, Daan, Finn and Levi remain popular choices in 2020. Other common Belgian boy’s names include Luuk, Mees, James and Noah.
It’s also worth noting that Flemish forms are often used for many Belgian baby names. For example, Agnes is commonly given as Agnezia or Neesken; Alecxander as Alxandre or Sandrin; Andreas as Driesken; Alice as Adelais; Anastasia as Renata; Caerle as Carel or Kaerle and many other variants.
In addition to these traditional Belgian baby names there is also a great selection of unique monikers to choose from. Some examples include Jorre (meaning brave spearman), Berlinde (bright one) and Mieke (pearl).
No matter what name you decide upon for your little one – whether it’s a traditional Belgian name or something unique – it’s sure to be something special that will be cherished by your family for years to come.
Common Belgian Names
A common Belgian name is Arthur, which has seen a rise in popularity throughout Europe and the English-speaking world. Arthur is the most popular name for boys in Belgium this year. Olivia is the most popular name for girls in Belgium this year, as well as being the most popular girl name in the United States. Other popular girl names in Belgium include Emma, Mila, Louise, and Lina. It should also be noted that many Belgian families may choose to give their children two middle names; a practice common throughout Belgium and other parts of Europe.
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Popular Flemish Names
Flemish names are a diverse blend of Dutch, German, French, and English influences. Some popular Flemish names include Agnes (Agnezia and Nees), Alecxander (Alixander and Alxandre), Alexandra (Sandrin and Sandryn), Andreas (Andries, Andris, Dries, and Driesken), Alice (Adelheid, Adelais and Alyt), Antennis (Anthoenis, Anthoni and Teunis) and Anastasia (Renata). Other traditional Flemish names include Caerle (Carel, Carles and Kaerle); Charlotte; Clement; Cornelius; Elisabeth; Ferdinand; Frederik; Genevieve; Gerhard; Henrietta; Isabella; Jacobus; Josephine; Leopold; Louise; Marie-Louise; Martha; Mathilde; Otto and Paulina.
The Most Popular Male Name in Belgium
The most popular male name in Belgium is Jean. According to the 2021 census, Jean is the first-most popular name for men in Brussels-Capital Region, as well as the most popular overall in Belgium. This is followed by Marc, Patrick, Luc, David, Thomas, Nicolas, Olivier, Jérôme and Philippe.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, Belgian names are very popular and diverse. Olivia was the most popular girl’s name of 2020, while Arthur was the most popular boy’s name. Flemish form names such as Agnes, Alexandra, Andreas, Alice and Anastasia are all popular choices for girls’ names in Belgium. Popular boy names include Liam, Lucas, Daan, Finn and Levi. Dexter is a unique name meaning ‘right-handed and fortunate one who dyes’. Ultimately, whaever name you choose for your child in Belgium will be full of meaning and tradition.
