Rutger
Meaning of Rutger
Originating from the Dutch language, the name Rutger is a masculine name that has gained popularity in recent years. It is pronounced as RUHT-gər (/ˈrʏtɣər/) in Dutch. The name Rutger has variations across different countries and cultures but maintains its distinctive sound and feel. In the United States, for example, Rutger has been given to a small number of newborn boys in recent years, with varying ranks in popularity. This unique name carries with it a sense of strength and individuality, making it an attractive choice for parents seeking a distinct moniker for their child.
Pronunciation
Dutch
- Pronunced as RUHT-gər (/ˈrʏtɣər/)
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Notable People Named Rutger
| Rutger Oelsen Hauer, a Dutch actor, was named the Best Dutch Actor of the Century by the Dutch public in 1999. |
| Rutger Bregman - Rutger C. Bregman is a Dutch popular historian and author known for his influential books on history, philosophy, and economics, as well as his widely acclaimed TED Talk on poverty. |
| Rutger Jan Schimmelpenninck was a prominent Dutch jurist, ambassador, and politician, known as the first Dutch liberal politician. |
| Rutger Macklean, also known as Rutger Macklier II, was a prominent Swedish figure known for his contributions as a jurist, military officer, politician, and landowner, particularly for his role in introducing agricultural land reforms in Sweden. |
| Rutger Hoedemaekers is a Dutch composer and producer. |
| Rutger Kortenhorst is a Sanskrit teacher at John Scottus Senior School in Dublin, Ireland, and was honored with the Padma Shri award by the Government of India in 2022 for his efforts to promote the Sanskrit language. |
| Rutger van Schaardenburg is a Dutch sailor who has represented the Netherlands in three Olympic Games, achieving 34th place in 2008, 14th place in 2012, and 9th place in 2016 in the Laser class. |
| Rutger Smith is a retired Dutch track and field athlete known for his achievements in shot put and discus throw, including winning medals at the World Championships and representing the Netherlands at multiple Summer Olympics. |
| Johan Rutger Sernander was a Swedish botanist, geologist, and archaeologist who was a pioneer in palynology and early Swedish natural conservation and ecology movements. |
| Rutger Koppelaar is a Dutch pole vaulter who represented his country at the 2019 World Championships and achieved 4th place at the 2022 Europeans in Munich. |
| Rutger Sturkenboom is a Dutch Paralympic swimmer who won four silver medals and four bronze medals while representing the Netherlands at the Summer Paralympics from 1988 to 2000. |
| Rutger Kopland was a popular Dutch poet known for his accessible and thoughtful style, with his collections selling over 200,000 copies. |
