Scandinavian Baby Names
107 Scandinavian names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 107 baby names with a scandinavian feel. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation. Names are listed most-popular first.
Scandinavian Girl Names
Astrid#376 in the U.S.Divinely beautiful; from Old Norse elements meaning god and beautiful or belovedAnnalise#409 in the U.S.Combination of Anna (from Hebrew Channah meaning grace or favor) and Lise (Scandinavian and GerMaren#472 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of Marina or Mary, from Latin 'marinus' (of the sea) or from Hebrew Miriam (bKarina#750 in the U.S.Scandinavian and Eastern European form of Karen or Carina; from the Greek Katharine (pure) throElina#764 in the U.S.Bright, shining one or torch of light; a Finnish and Scandinavian form of Helena, from the GreeFreyja#772 in the U.S.Lady, noblewoman, or mistress; from Old Norse fru or freyja meaning lady or noblewoman, the namKarla#803 in the U.S.Free woman or free person; a feminine form of Karl or Carlos, from Old High German Karl meaningLiv#896 in the U.S.From Old Norse hlif meaning protection, shield, or shelter; in modern Scandinavian languages liGreta#908 in the U.S.German and Scandinavian short form of Margareta/Margaret, from Greek Margarites meaning pearl; Elsa#938 in the U.S.Pledged to God; short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God is abAnika#955 in the U.S.In Sanskrit, Anika means army or face, while as a Scandinavian and German diminutive of Anna frMikaela#970 in the U.S.Who is like God? — Scandinavian/American feminine form of Michael, from Hebrew mi-ka-el (who isAnnika#995 in the U.S.Scandinavian and German diminutive of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah meaning grace, favor, or He has Leena#1086 in the U.S.Tender; Finnish form of Helena (bright, shining) or a spelling variant of Lena; in Arabic, laynIngrid#1092 in the U.S.Beautiful; from Old Norse Ingridr, composed of Ing (Norse fertility god) + fridr (beautiful, beErika#1142 in the U.S.Ever powerful or eternal ruler; Scandinavian/Germanic feminine of Erik, from Old Norse ei (everRya#1230 in the U.S.Flowing; ease; possibly a short form of Rhea (Greek: flowing, ease) or a variant of Raya/Rya (SLeni#1243 in the U.S.Bright; shining; German/Scandinavian short form of Helena (from Greek helene: bright, shining),Frida#1252 in the U.S.Peace; beloved; from Old Norse Fríða (beautiful, beloved) or a short form of names containing OKarolina#1255 in the U.S.Free woman; strong; Scandinavian and Central European form of Caroline/Carolina, from Germanic Karen#1263 in the U.S.Pure; beloved; Danish/Scandinavian form of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine (pure)Sia#1270 in the U.S.MoonKristen#1278 in the U.S.Follower of Christ, ChristianKamilla#1308 in the U.S.Young attendant at a religious ceremony; helper to the priestAnnelise#1321 in the U.S.Grace plus God's oath; gracious and devoted to GodEmilie#1387 in the U.S.Rival, eager, industriousPia#1411 in the U.S.Pious, devout, dutifulSofie#1461 in the U.S.Wisdom, wise oneAnita#1463 in the U.S.Grace, favor; little AnaElli#2974 in the U.S.A diminutive of Eleanor or Ellen, ultimately from the Greek Helene meaning torch or shining ligHenny#2977 in the U.S.Diminutive of Henrietta or Hendrika, from the Germanic elements heim (home) and ric (ruler, powMelodi#3029 in the U.S.Variant of Melody, from Greek 'melodia' (melos = song + aoide = song, ode), meaning a pleasing Randi#3103 in the U.S.Shield wolf or admirable; a Scandinavian feminine name from Old Norse Ragnfridr meaning beautifJensen#3128 in the U.S.Danish and Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning 'son of Jens,' where Jens is the Danish/NorwJuni#3129 in the U.S.Scandinavian and German form of June, from Latin Junius meaning 'of the gens Junia' or associatKirsten#3134 in the U.S.Scandinavian (Danish and Norwegian) form of Christina, from Latin Christianus meaning 'followerFreja#3231 in the U.S.Lady, noblewoman; from Freyja, the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and warEvy#3520 in the U.S.Short form of Eva/Eve and Evelyn — Eve from Hebrew Chawwah, 'life, living one'Svea#3555 in the U.S.The poetic personification of Sweden (Moder Svea, 'Mother Sweden'), from Svear, the people who Aili#3688 in the U.S.Finnish and Sami form linked to Helga ('holy, blessed') or Adelaide ('noble'); a Nordic vintageArika#3695 in the U.S.Most readably a variant of Erika — feminine of Eric, 'eternal ruler' — also a melodic modern ArJensyn#3714 in the U.S.From the Scandinavian surname Jensen, 'son of Jens' (Jens being a Danish form of John, 'God is Emeli#3831 in the U.S.Scandinavian spelling of Emily — from Latin Aemilia, 'rival, emulating, eager'Kristine#3843 in the U.S.Scandinavian/K-spelling of Christine — from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'Sigrid#3866 in the U.S.From Old Norse Sigríðr — sigr, 'victory', plus fríðr, 'beautiful, fair' — 'beautiful victory'Amalie#3880 in the U.S.Scandinavian/German form of Amelia — Germanic amal, 'work, industrious'Ericka#3896 in the U.S.-ck spelling of Erica — feminine of Eric, Old Norse Eiríkr, 'eternal ruler, ever-powerful'Kiersten#3915 in the U.S.Variant of Kirsten — the Scandinavian Christine, from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian'Lisbeth#3920 in the U.S.Contracted form of Elizabeth — Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath' — Scandinavian and German fMaja#4001 in the U.S.Scandinavian/Slavic form of Maya/Maria — tied to Roman Maia, 'great', goddess of spring growthElvie#4211 in the U.S.Pet form of Elvira/Elva — variously 'elf; truth' (Elvira) or 'elf' (Norse alfr); routes layeredTyra#4362 in the U.S.From Scandinavian Tyra/Thyra — linked to the god Tyr (god of war) or 'Thor's people'; routes la
Scandinavian Boy Names
Jensen#282 in the U.S.Son of Jens; Jens being the Danish form of John (God is gracious)Anderson#363 in the U.S.Patronymic surname meaning 'son of Andrew', from the Greek Andreas (manly, masculine) — ultimatBo#449 in the U.S.From Old Norse 'búa' meaning to live or dwell, used as a short form in Scandinavian naming; alsKarson#453 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Carson, an English and Scandinavian surname meaning 'son of Carr,' where CaSoren#464 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of the Latin name Severinus, from 'severus' meaning strict or stern; also conErik#546 in the U.S.From Old Norse Eiríkr, composed of ei ('ever, always') and ríkr ('ruler, powerful'), meaning 'eJohan#572 in the U.S.God is gracious; the Scandinavian and Dutch form of John, derived from the Hebrew Yochanan meanGunnar#612 in the U.S.From Old Norse Gunnarr, composed of gunnr ('war,' 'battle') and arr/herr ('warrior,' 'army'), mMagnus#765 in the U.S.Great or mighty; from the Latin magnus meaning great or large, adopted into Old Norse as a giveBoden#769 in the U.S.Messenger or herald; from Old Norse bod meaning message or command, and the personal name Bodi Dane#821 in the U.S.From the Old English Dene or the demonym Dane, referring to a person from Denmark; used as a giBjorn#829 in the U.S.From the Old Norse bjorn meaning 'bear', one of the most common and ancient elements in Norse mHenrik#917 in the U.S.Home ruler; from Germanic Heimirich (heim: home + ric: ruler, power), the Scandinavian form of Leif#917 in the U.S.From Old Norse leifr meaning heir, descendant, or one who is left (as an inheritance); also relCasper#924 in the U.S.From Persian Gaspar or Gushnasaph, meaning treasurer or keeper of the treasury; one of the tradAnders#984 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, derived from aner (genitive andros) meaning maStefan#1000 in the U.S.Crown; wreath; the Germanic/Scandinavian form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos (crown, wreath)Carl#1033 in the U.S.Free man; strong; from Germanic karl (free man, man, fellow) — the same root as Charles, CarlosJakob#1122 in the U.S.Supplanter; he who grasps the heel; German and Scandinavian spelling variant of Jacob, from HebKristian#1124 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; a Scandinavian/German spelling variant of Christian, from Latin ChristianusMikael#1132 in the U.S.Who is like God? — Scandinavian and Finnish form of Michael, from Hebrew mi-ka-el (who is like Mattias#1144 in the U.S.Gift of God; Scandinavian form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu (gift of Yahweh)Markus#1229 in the U.S.Of Mars, dedicated to the god of warEmil#1248 in the U.S.Rival, eager to excel, industriousKolsen#1269 in the U.S.Son of coal; modern compoundViktor#1276 in the U.S.Victor, conqueror, one who winsHans#1324 in the U.S.God is gracious, God is goodJenson#1348 in the U.S.Son of Jens; son of JohnIverson#1352 in the U.S.Son of Ivar; son of the archerAksel#1429 in the U.S.Father of peace, my father is peaceStellan#1441 in the U.S.Star, stellar, of the starsLars#2244 in the U.S.crowned with laurelOlsen#2245 in the U.S.son of Ole, son of the ancestorJonatan#2347 in the U.S.God has given; Yahweh's gift; Scandinavian form of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yonatan (Yahweh + nataLarson#2453 in the U.S.Son of Lars; from Scandinavian Larsson/Larsen (son of Lars, the Scandinavian form of Laurence fAarvik#3036 in the U.S.Possibly 'eagle bay' or 'river bay,' from Old Norse arn/á and víkJohannes#3064 in the U.S.The German and Scandinavian Latin form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning Yahweh is gracSakari#3080 in the U.S.Finnish form of Zacharias/Zachary, from Hebrew Zekharyah meaning God has remembered or rememberEinar#3226 in the U.S.One warrior, lone fighter; from Old Norse einn, 'one, alone', and herr, 'army, warrior' — relatArik#3266 in the U.S.Israeli pet form of Ariel, 'lion of God'Olson#3307 in the U.S.Scandinavian patronymic surname, 'son of Ole' — Ole descending from Olaf, 'ancestor's descendanErickson#3338 in the U.S.Son of Erick — Erik being Old Norse for 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful'Hansen#3341 in the U.S.Son of Hans — Hans being the German-Scandinavian John, 'God is gracious'Kristofer#3483 in the U.S.K-spelling of Christopher — Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ' — the saint who carried the CEspen#3710 in the U.S.Norwegian form of Asbjørn — Old Norse ass, 'god', plus bjǫrn, 'bear' — 'god bear, bear of the AKarsten#3921 in the U.S.Low German/Scandinavian form of Christian — 'follower of Christ' — fjord-crispAxyl#3983 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Axel — Scandinavian form of Absalom, Hebrew 'father of peace'Bodin#3985 in the U.S.Linked to Norse/Germanic roots ('shelter; messenger') or an elaboration of Bodhi ('awakening');Bodey#4073 in the U.S.-ey spelling of Bodie — linked to Norse/Germanic roots for 'messenger, herald'; also a Boden shIsak#4109 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of Isaac — Hebrew Yitzhak, 'he will laugh'Sander#4154 in the U.S.Short form of Alexander — Greek 'defender of the people' — popular in Scandinavia and the Low CTage#4161 in the U.S.From Danish/Swedish Tage — likely from Old Norse Taki, 'to take, receive', or linked to 'day'; Dana#4206 in the U.S.From an English surname, 'a Dane, from Denmark'; also linked to Hebrew Daniel ('God is my judgeMattis#4268 in the U.S.Scandinavian/German form of Matthias — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'Andersen#4424 in the U.S.From the Scandinavian surname Andersen — 'son of Anders (Andrew)', from Greek andreios, 'manly,
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