Dutch Famous Baby Names

Was a Dutch professional road bicycle racer. Born in the Netherlands, Antoon van Schendel became a p

Was a Dutch professional road bicycle racer. Born in the Netherlands, Antoon van Schendel became a professional cyclist in France. The highlight of his career was his stage victory in the 1938 Tour de France.

Is a Dutch female tennis player. In 2008 she won the Australian Open for juniors, defeating Jessica

Is a Dutch female tennis player. In 2008 she won the Australian Open for juniors, defeating Jessica Moore from Australia. Because of this win she went from 35th to 2nd place on the junior tennis list. Rus was given a wildcard for the 2008 Ordina Open, where she was defeated in the first round by Mariya Koryttseva 4-6, 4-6.

Is a former speed skater from the Netherlands, who is considered to be one of the best in history.

Is a former speed skater from the Netherlands, who is considered to be one of the best in history.

Is a Dutch sprint canoer who competed in the late 1970s. At the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, he

Is a Dutch sprint canoer who competed in the late 1970s. At the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, he was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event and the repechages of the K-2 1000 m event.

Is a Dutch bobsledder who has competed from 1992 to 2006. He began his career in bobsledding in 1992

Is a Dutch bobsledder who has competed from 1992 to 2006. He began his career in bobsledding in 1992 in Igls. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of 16th both in the two-man event at Salt Lake City in 2002 and in the four-man event

Was a Dutch mathematician and logician

Was a Dutch mathematician and logician

Is a Dutch politician, who was a member of the Dutch House of Representatives from 30 November 2006

Is a Dutch politician, who was a member of the Dutch House of Representatives from 30 November 2006 through 18 November 2009. He resigned after sharing information with the press regarding a confidential conversation with the Queen.[1]

Is a former water polo goalkeeper from The Netherlands, who participated in three Summer Olympics fo

Is a former water polo goalkeeper from The Netherlands, who participated in three Summer Olympics for Holland. From 1992 on he finished in ninth (Barcelona), tenth (Atlanta) and eleventh (Sydney) position with the National Men's Team. He retired from the

Was a Dutch/Belgian physical chemist.Arend Joan Rutgers went to high school in Almelo, after which h

Was a Dutch/Belgian physical chemist.Arend Joan Rutgers went to high school in Almelo, after which he studied chemistry at the University of Amsterdam. After he obtained his master's degree in 1926 he went to Leiden, where he studied theoretical physics under Paul Ehrenfest. In 1930 he obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Leiden on a thesis entitled "Bijdrage tot de theorie der thermoelectriciteit in kristallen." (Contribution to the theory of thermo-electricity in crystals). In 1931 he returned to Amsterdam as an assistant.

Is a Dutch cyclist born in Almelo. She participates in both road cycling as cyclo-cross. In 2002 she

Is a Dutch cyclist born in Almelo. She participates in both road cycling as cyclo-cross. In 2002 she became Dutch national champion in road racing.

Was a stonemason and architect of the Netherlands origin. He was born in Hague and worked in Tallinn

Was a stonemason and architect of the Netherlands origin. He was born in Hague and worked in Tallinn from 1589 until his death.[1] Arent Passer is buried in St. Olaf's church in Tallinn.[2]Best know artwork by Arent Passer is the tomb chest of the Swedish Commander-in Chief Pontus De La Gardie and his wife baroness Sofia Gyllenhjelm in the Dome Church made in 1595. Architectural solution of the facade with numerous relieves of former building of the Brotherhood of the Blackheads Guild

Is the daughter of heir apparent to the throne of the Netherlands Prince Willem-Alexander and Prince

Is the daughter of heir apparent to the throne of the Netherlands Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Máxima. She is fourth in line to the throne of the Netherlands.

Is a German-born, Dutch slalom canoer who has competed since the mid 2000s. She finished sixth in th

Is a German-born, Dutch slalom canoer who has competed since the mid 2000s. She finished sixth in the K-1 event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Is a former Dutch politician.

Is a former Dutch politician.

Was a Dutch professor of applied physics at Eindhoven University of Technology (Netherlands).Kruitho

Was a Dutch professor of applied physics at Eindhoven University of Technology (Netherlands).Kruithof studied physics at Utrecht University, where he obtained a doctor’s degree from Leonard Ornstein in 1934.[1]At Philips, he did research on lighting systems, especially gas discharge lamps. Later he was appointed professor of applied physics at Eindhoven University of Technology, leading the Atomic Physics group, mainly researching gas discharges and plasmas.

Was the head of Shell Oil Company's Strategic Planning Group and is a public speaker.During his tenu

Was the head of Shell Oil Company's Strategic Planning Group and is a public speaker.During his tenure as head of Shell's Strategic Planning Group, the department made important advancements to the ideas of portfolio analysis (i.e. Directional Policy Matrix) and scenario planning. Other key members of the team were Kees van der Heijden, Peter Schwartz, Pierre Wack.

Was a Dutch enthusiast and reformer of the constructed language Volapük by Johann Martin Schleyer,

Was a Dutch enthusiast and reformer of the constructed language Volapük by Johann Martin Schleyer, with whose help the Volapük movement gained new strength in the Netherlands. He not only revised Volapük, but also (together with other Volapükist contemporaries) began Volapükaklub Valemik Nedänik (Dutch Universal Volapük Club) and founded Diläd valemik Feda Volapükaklubas.

Was a Dutch footballer who was active as a left winger. De Vroet made his debut at Feijenoord and al

Was a Dutch footballer who was active as a left winger. De Vroet made his debut at Feijenoord and also played for Le Havre AC and FC Rouen.

Is a Dutch former road bicycle racer. Hartog won the Milan-Sanremo Classic in 1965, as well as the A

Is a Dutch former road bicycle racer. Hartog won the Milan-Sanremo Classic in 1965, as well as the Amstel Gold Race in 1967.

Was a Dutch politician.

Was a Dutch politician.

Is a Dutch auto racing driver, twice winner of the Indianapolis 500.

Is a Dutch auto racing driver, twice winner of the Indianapolis 500.

Is an auto racing driver and son of Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk. Despite his European birt

Is an auto racing driver and son of Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk. Despite his European birth, all of his adult racing has taken place in North America where his father lives and made his career. He placed second in points in the 2002 inaugural season of the Infiniti Pro Series. He was named a test-driver in A1 Grand Prix alongside Jeroen Bleekemolen for A1 Team The Netherlands starting the 2007-08 season.[1] Luyendyk Jr. lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Is a Dutch social scientist, active in the field of Science and technology studies. During 1988-1989

Is a Dutch social scientist, active in the field of Science and technology studies. During 1988-1989 he was the President of the international Society for Social Studies of Science. From 2000 till 2005 he was the head of WTMC, the Netherlands Graduate School of Science, Technology and Modern Culture. The WTMC is a formal collaboration of Dutch researchers studying the development of science, technology and modern culture. In 2006 Rip formally retired as the Professor of Philosophy of Science and Technology at the University of Twente,

Is a member of the Dutch House of Representatives for the ChristianUnion party.Slob was born in Nieu

Is a member of the Dutch House of Representatives for the ChristianUnion party.Slob was born in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Zuid-Holland and studied history. He started his political career as a member of the city council of Zwolle from 1993 to 2001. In 2001, Slob became a member of the House of Representatives for the Reformed Political Alliance when leader Gert Schutte retired. After the 2002 elections,

A Dutch-German former footballer. Van Lent dreamed of being with Ajax Amsterdam in his youth, but sp

A Dutch-German former footballer. Van Lent dreamed of being with Ajax Amsterdam in his youth, but spent almost his entire professional career as a journeyman in Germany, mostly on the bench of Werder Bremen or in second-division sides and below. Later, he became a Bundesliga-regular with Borussia Mönchengladbach. In 2004, van Lent joined the then-second division side Eintracht Frankfurt to become their vice captain and leading scorer (16 goals) in their promotion campaign. During the 2005-2006 season, van Lent lost his starting place to Ioannis Amanatidis.