Meaning and history
Femke is a West Frisian and Dutch feminine name, traditionally a diminutive of Femme, a Frisian name of Germanic origin. It is also popularly associated with West Frisian famke, meaning “girl,” though that may reflect later word association rather than the full historical derivation. The diminutive ending -ke is characteristic of Frisian and Dutch naming. Notable bearers include Dutch Olympic hurdler Femke Bol and Dutch politician Femke Halsema, mayor of Amsterdam.