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
Similar names: Alma, Agda, Alvinia
Anneli
Scandinavian origin, meaning: Grace
Similar names: Astrid, Annalisa, Annika
Asa
Swedish origin, meaning: Goddess
Similar names: Asta, Alice, Annike
Britta
Scandinavian origin, meaning: Strength or exalted one
Similar names: Birgitta, Blenda, Berit
Elin
Swedish origin, meaning: Torch; shining light
Similar names: Ellie, Elina, Ebba
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.
Similar names: Ella, Elise, Elvira
Freja / Freya
Swedish form Old Norse origin, meaning: Lady, a noblewoman
Freja is the Norse goddess of beauty, love, and fertility.
Similar names: Fredrika, Frida, Frideborg
Gunilla
Swedish origin, meaning: Battle maiden
Similar names: Gala, Gerda, Greta
Hedda
Scandinavian origin, meaning: War
Similar names: Hedvig, Helgi, Hulda
Hilma
Finnish, German, Swedish, and Scandinavian name, meaning: Protective helmet
Similar names: Hilda, Hallie, Hillevi
Inger
Scandinavian origin, meaning: Guarded by Ing
Similar names: Idun, Ingeborg, Isabelle
Ingrid
Norse origin, meaning: Beautiful
Similar names: Ida, Isabella, Inga
Juni
Scandinavian and Finnish origin, meaning: June
Similar names: Julia, Jannike, Johanna
Kaja
Scandinavian origin, meaning: Pure
A form of Katarina.
Similar names: Kajsa, Kaia, Katerin
Klara
German, Slavic, and Scandinavian origin, meaning: Light
A variant of the name Clara.
Similar names: Karila, Karla, Karolina
Kristina
Scandinavian origin, meaning: Follower of Christ
A Scandinavian form of Christina.
Similar names: Karin, Karina, Kerstine
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.
Similar names: Leah, Lindy, Lena
Liv
Norse origin, meaning: Life
Similar names: Livia, Lagerta, Lalla
Lovisa
Scandinavian origin, meaning: Renowned warrior
Similar names: Lova, Lotta, Lovis
Lykke
Swedish and Danish origin, meaning: Happiness, good fortune
Similar names: Lydia, Lidwina, Lycka
Maja
Arabic and Scandinavian origin, meaning: Splendid, of the sea or bitter
Similar names: Märta, Mia, Maidy
Malin
Scandinavian, Finnish, and Swedish origin, meaning: High tower or woman of Magdela
Similar names: Margareta, Marit, Maila
Meta
Danish and Swedish origin, meaning: Pearl
Similar names: Moa, Molly, Madde
Norna
Scandinavian origin, meaning: Goddess of fate
Similar names: Nora, Nellie, Nova
Olga
Old Norse and Scandinavian origin, meaning: Holy, blessed
Similar names: Olivia, Olive, Odda
Pernilla
Swedish origin, meaning: Yokel
Similar names: Petronella, Palva, Pella
Rosel
Swedish origin, meaning: Rose
Similar names: Ronja, Rayna, Rayne
Saga
Swedish origin, meaning: Story; seeress
Similar names: Sofia, Sassa, Sara
Siri
Norse origin, meaning: Beautiful victory
Similar names: Signe, Sigrid, Solvig
Svea
Scandinavian origin, meaning: Powerful maiden
Similar names: Stina, Sonja, Selma
Synnove
Scandinavian origin, meaning: Sun gift
Similar names: Stella, Selda, Sylva
Tindra
Swedish origin, meaning: Sparkle
Similar names: Tove, Tilda, Tasia
Tyra
Scandinavian origin, meaning: God of battle
Similar names: Tuva, Thora, Tekla
Ulla
Scandinavian and German origin, meaning: Will, determination
Similar names: Ulrika, Ursule, Ulva
Vendela
Scandinavian origin, meaning: Of the Vandals
Similar names: Victoria, Valkyrie, Valdis
Wilma
German, Scottish, and Swedish origin, meaning: Resolute protection
Similar names: Wilda, Welma, Wenke
