Adorably Stylish Swedish Girl Names
We all know how popular all things Scandinavian – and Swedish, are at the moment, including Swedish names! This trend-setting Scandinavian country is home to some truly amazing things; lush forests, breathtaking views of the northern lights, Ikea, Swedish meatballs, the pop group ABBA- and it doesn’t end there; Swedish girl names are in. Combining chic minimalism with Viking vibes, it’s not difficult to see why. To help you find a Swedish baby girl name, we’ve compiled a list of Sweden’s most popular names. So if you have Scandi fever or are looking to honor your roots, take a look at some of these beautiful and original Swedish baby girl names. These are the names that nobody else will have, plus they’re unusual sounding but not too uncommon that people won’t get them.
Alva
English, Swedish Scandinavian origin, meaning: White, elf
Anneli
Scandinavian origin, meaning: Grace
Asa
Swedish origin, meaning: Goddess
Britta
Scandinavian origin, meaning: Strength or exalted one
Elin
Swedish origin, meaning: Torch; shining light
Elsa
Swedish origin, meaning: Pledged to god
The name Elsa is a short form of the Hebrew name Elizabeth; like other pet names of Elisabeth, Elsa became a name in its own right.
Freja / Freya
Swedish form Old Norse origin, meaning: Lady, a noblewoman
Freja is the Norse goddess of beauty, love, and fertility.
Hedda
Scandinavian origin, meaning: War
Hilma
Finnish, German, Swedish, and Scandinavian name, meaning: Protective helmet
Inger
Scandinavian origin, meaning: Guarded by Ing
Ingrid
Norse origin, meaning: Beautiful
Juni
Scandinavian and Finnish origin, meaning: June
Linnea
Swedish origin, meaning: Lime tree
A popular Scandinavian name, this beaut is derived from the name of Swedish scientist Carl Linnaeus, the botanist who created the Linnaean system of classifying plants and animals.
Liv
Norse origin, meaning: Life
Lovisa
Scandinavian origin, meaning: Renowned warrior
Maja
Arabic and Scandinavian origin, meaning: Splendid, of the sea or bitter
Malin
Scandinavian, Finnish, and Swedish origin, meaning: High tower or woman of Magdela
Meta
Danish and Swedish origin, meaning: Pearl
Pernilla
Swedish origin, meaning: Rock
Rosel
Swedish origin, meaning: Rose
Saga
Swedish origin, meaning: Story; seeress
Siri
Norse origin, meaning: Beautiful victory
Svea
Scandinavian origin, meaning: Powerful maiden
Synnove
Scandinavian origin, meaning: Sun gift
Tindra
Swedish origin, meaning: Sparkle
Tyra
Scandinavian origin, meaning: God of battle
Ulla
Scandinavian and German origin, meaning: Will, determination
Vendela
Scandinavian origin, meaning: Of the Vandals
Wilma
German, Scottish, and Swedish origin, meaning: Resolute protection
