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I'm really starting the fall in love with Wietske. I'm quite particular when it comes to Dutch names -- all too often I find a name in which I like the spelling, but not the pronunciation, or vice versa. But I adore the look and sound of Wietske. It's sweet, spirited, and painted with royal hues of blue and purple. Blithe and breezy, but not insubstantial, frivolous, or flimsy.
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find the meaning of the name (I discovered the name through Dutch actress Wietske van Tongeren).
Thoughts or opinions?
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find the meaning of the name (I discovered the name through Dutch actress Wietske van Tongeren).
Thoughts or opinions?
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According to a Dutch namesite, Wietske is a diminutive for old Germanic names Wig (struggle) Widu (forest, woodland) or Widha (wide, far). Can't confirm any of that! - but I do like the sound of it.
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My book on old Frisian names confirms this (and lists Witske, Wytske, Wietje, Wieta and Wiete as variants).
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Thanks. That makes sense since Dutch names ending in -ke are often diminutives. I'll look into this!
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