Tjeerd
Tjeerd is a masculine given name of West Frisian origin that is common in the Netherlands. Like Tjaard, the name is derived from Germanic Thiadward ("strong among/protector of the people"). Notable people with the name include:
Tjeerd van Albada (born 1936), Dutch astronomer
Tjeerd van Andel (1923–2010), Dutch-born American geologist and oceanographer
Tjeerd Boersma (1915–1985), Dutch sprinter
Tjeerd Borstlap (born 1955), Dutch field hockey player
Tjeerd Bottema (1884–1978), Dutch painter, illustrator and book cover designer
Tjeerd van Dekken (born 1967), Dutch Labour Party politician
Tjeerd Korf (born 1983), Dutch footballer
Tjeerd Oosterhuis (born 1971), Dutch musician, songwriter and producer
Tjeerd Pasma (1904–1944), Dutch modern pentathlete
Tjeerd Daniel van Scheltinga (1914–1994), Dutch chess master
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