Harderwijk

Etymology

 * (Gelderland) First attested as harderewich and herderewich in 1231. Etymology uncertain. A compound formed from either or  and  is one possibility. Derivations from a shallow area near the city called Het Harde or  have also been proposed. Compare,  and . See also 🇨🇬.
 * (Noord-Holland) Attested as Harderwijk in 1764. Potentially named after the city.