Name Generator - Generate Fictional Names for 8 Countries

Dutch names follow a specific structure that differs from many other countries. A full name typically consists of a first name, an optional prefix (tussenvoegsel) and a last name. This generator takes all these elements into account to produce realistic Dutch names.

Prefixes in Dutch names (tussenvoegsels)

A distinctive part of the Dutch naming system is the tussenvoegsel: one or more prepositions or articles placed between the first and last name. The most common prefixes are:

• van — the most commonly used prefix
• de — often combined with a last name starting with a noun
• van der — combination of preposition and article
• van den — variant with masculine article
• van de — variant with neuter/feminine article
• den, ter, ten — less common variants

In official registrations, the prefix is written in lowercase when preceded by a first name (Jan van Dijk), but with a capital letter when the first name is omitted (Van Dijk).

GDPR compliance in test data

Using real personal data in test and development environments violates the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Test data must be anonymized or entirely fictional. By using generated names instead of real names from production databases, you prevent privacy violations and potential fines.

Combine fictional names with other generated test data such as a fictional email address, BSN number or phone number for complete test profiles. The dataset generator automatically combines all these fields into exportable datasets.