Anglicized form of Irish name Ailbhe from Old Irish albho ‘white’.
Scandinavian
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Anneli
Anneli Meaning and Origin Anneli is a girl's name meaning of Scandinavian origin, meaning "grace." Posts with the name Anneli: Adorably Stylish Swedish Girl Names
Arvid
Arvid Meaning and Origin Arvid is a boy's name meaning "eagle wood" and is of Scandinavian origin. From Old Norse arn ‘eagle’ and viðr ‘wood, tree’. Posts with the name Arvid: Boy Names with Norse Roots for Your Modern Viking
Asta
From Old Norse ást ‘love’. Also a short form of Astrid.
Astrid
Astrid (AST-RID) is a Scandinavian girl’s name meaning: “beautiful”.
Axel
The boy’s name Axel is a German and Scandinavian name meaning: “father of peace”.
Birgit
Birgit Meaning and Origin The name Birgit is a girl's name meaning "strength" and is of Scandinavian origin. Scandinavian variation of Brighid. Posts with the name Birgit: 30 Breathtaking Scandinavian Baby Names for Girls 30 Classic Names for Girls That Never Go Out...
Bodil
Bodil Meaning and Origin Bodil is a unisex name of Scandinavian origin, meaning: “remedy battle.” From Old Norse bót ‘remedy, compensation’ and hildr ‘battle’. Posts with the name Bodil: Top European Baby Names that Haven’t Yet Hit Stateside
Britta
Britta Meaning and Origin Britta is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin, meaning "strength or exalted one." A variation of Birgit or Britt. Posts with the name Britta: Adorably Stylish Swedish Girl Names
Crosby
Crosby Meaning and Origin The name Crosby is a boy's name meaning "at the cross" and is of Scandinavian origin. Current Popularity: #801. Posts with the name Crosby: 50 Southern Baby Names for Boys You’re Guaranteed to Fall for 50 Cute Baby Boy Names We Cannot Get...
Dagny
Dagny Meaning and Origin The name Dagny is a unisex name meaning "new day" and is of Scandinavian origin. From Old Norse name dag ‘day’ and ný ‘new’.
Disa
Disa Meaning and Origin The name Disa is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin. Old Norse short form of various personal names containing the final element dí s ‘goddess’.
Einar
Einar Meaning and Origin Einar is a boy's name meaning "one warrior" and is of Scandinavian origin. From Old Norse name einn ‘one, alone’ and herr ‘army, warrior’. Posts with the name Einar: Boy Names with Norse Roots for Your Modern Viking
Elsa
Elsa is a Swedish name meaning: “pledged to god”.
Erland
Erland Meaning and Origin Erland is a boy's name meaning "foreigner, stranger" and is of Scandinavian origin. From Old Norse örlendr. Posts with the name Erland: Boy Names with Norse Roots for Your Modern Viking
Fenris
Fenris Meaning and Origin The name Fenris is a boy's name meaning "giant mythical wolf" and is of Scandinavian origin. A wonderful option for any parent looking for a beautifully sounding name that has a mythical history. Posts with the name Fenris: Rare Magical and...
Frey
Frey Meaning and Origin Frey is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin, meaning "lord, exalted one." Posts with the name Frey: 100 Hauntingly Gorgeous Dark and Romantic Goth Baby Names
Freya
Freya is a Old Norse name meaning: “the lady”.
Gunner
Gunner Meaning and Origin The name Gunner is a boy's name meaning "warrior" and is of Scandinavian origin. Current Popularity: #308. Posts with the name Gunner: 50 Southern Baby Names for Boys You’re Guaranteed to Fall for
Gustav
Gustav Meaning and Origin Gustav is a boy's name meaning "Goth staff" and is of Scandinavian origin. From Old Norse Gautr ‘Goth’ and stafr ‘staff’, borne by several kings of Sweden. Posts with the name Gustav: Boy Names with Norse Roots for Your Modern Viking 30 Cool...
Hedda
Hedda Meaning and Origin Hedda is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin, meaning "war." Diminutive of Hedvig. Posts with the name Hedda: Adorably Stylish Swedish Girl Names
Hemming
Hemming Meaning and Origin The name Hemming is a boy's name meaning "shape changer" and is of Scandinavian origin. Derived from Old Norse hamr ‘shape’ or ‘shape changer’. Posts with the name Hemming: 100 Forgotten Vintage Names for Girls and Boys Boy Names with Norse...
Hendrik
Hendrik Meaning and Origin Hendrik is a boy’s name of Dutch and Scandinavian origin, meaning: “estate ruler.” Posts with the name Hendrik: Unique Middle Name Combinations for the Top 20 Most Popular Names
Hillevi
Hillevi Meaning and Origin Hillevi is a girl’s name meaning “safe war” and is of Scandinavian origin. Mainly Danish, from German Heilwig ‘safe war’. Posts with the name Hillevi: Top European Baby Names that Haven’t Yet Hit Stateside
Holger
Holger Meaning and Origin Holger is a boy's name meaning "spear island" and is of Scandinavian origin. From Old Norse hólmr ‘island’ and geirr ‘spear’. Posts with the name Holger: Boy Names with Norse Roots for Your Modern Viking
Hulda
Hulda Meaning and Origin The name Hulda is a girl's name meaning "sweet, lovable" and is of Scandinavian origin. The 18th-century derivation of huld. Posts with the name Hulda: 100 Forgotten Vintage Names for Girls and Boys
Inga
Inga Meaning and Origin The name Inga is a girl's name meaning "guarded by Ing" and is of Scandinavian origin. Posts with the name Inga: 30 Breathtaking Scandinavian Baby Names for Girls
Ingemar
Ingemar Meaning and Origin Ingemar is a boy's name meaning "Ing famous" and is of Scandinavian origin. From Old Norse god Ing and mærr ‘famous’. Posts with the name Ingemar: Boy Names with Norse Roots for Your Modern Viking
Inger
Inger Meaning and Origin Inger is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin, meaning "guarded by Ing." Posts with the name Inger: Adorably Stylish Swedish Girl Names
Ivor
Ivor Meaning and Origin The name Ivor is a boy's name meaning "bow army" and is of Scandinavian origin. From an Old Norse name, Yherr derived from ýr ‘yew, bow’ and herr ‘army’. Posts with the name Ivor: 100 Forgotten Vintage Names for Girls and Boys Boy Names with...
Jensen
Jensen Meaning and Origin The name Jensen is a boy's name meaning "son of Jens" and is of Scandinavian origin. Current Popularity: #302. Posts with the name Jensen: 50 Southern Baby Names for Boys You’re Guaranteed to Fall for
Juni
Juni Meaning and Origin Juni is a girl's name of Scandinavian and Finnish origin, meaning "June." Posts with the name Juni: Adorably Stylish Swedish Girl Names
Kaia
Kaia Meaning and Origin The name Kaia is a girl's name meaning "pure" and is of Scandinavian origin. Current Popularity: #302. Posts with the name Kaia: 30 Breathtaking Scandinavian Baby Names for Girls
Karena
Karena Meaning and Origin The name Karena is a girl's name meaning "pure" and is of Scandinavian origin. Posts with the name Karena: 30 Breathtaking Scandinavian Baby Names for Girls
Katharina
Katharina is a Slavic, German, and Scandinavian name meaning: “pure”.
Kaya
Kaya Meaning and Origin The name Kaya is a girl's name meaning "pure, my older sister" and is of Scandinavian, Native American origin. Posts with the name Kaya: 40 Breathtaking Boho Chic Earthy Names for Girls 60 Short Unique Girl Names 100 Pretty Unique Names for...
Kiersten
Kiersten Meaning and Origin The name Kiersten is a girl's name meaning "anointed" and is of Scandinavian origin. Posts with the name Kiersten: 30 Breathtaking Scandinavian Baby Names for Girls
Klemens
Klemens Meaning and Origin The name Klemens is a boy's name meaning "merciful" and is of Scandinavian origin. From Late Latin Clemens ‘merciful’. Posts with the name Klemens: 100 Forgotten Vintage Names for Girls and boys
Konstantin
Konstantin Meaning and Origin The name Konstantin is a boy's name meaning "steadfast" and is of Scandinavian origin. From Late Latin Constantinus.
Lars
Lars Meaning and Origin Lars is a boy’s name of Scandinavian origin, meaning: “crowned with laurel.” Scandinavian equivalent to Laurence, popular in Sweden and Denmark. Posts with the name Lars: Top European Baby Names that Haven’t Yet Hit...
Liv
Liv is a Norse name meaning: “life”.
Lotta
Lotta Meaning and Origin Lotta is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin, meaning "free man." Scandinavian short form of Charlotta. Posts with the name Lotta: Adorably Stylish Swedish Girl Names
Lovisa
Lovisa Meaning and Origin The name Lovisa is a girl's name meaning "renowned warrior" and is of Scandinavian origin. The Scandinavian equivalent of Louisa, used mainly in Sweden. Posts with the name Lovisa: 100 Girl Names You Haven’t Heard Of 30 Breathtaking...
Maja
Maja Meaning and Origin Maja is a girl's name of Arabic and Scandinavian origin, meaning "splendid, of the sea or bitter." Posts with the name Maja: Adorably Stylish Swedish Girl Names
Malin
Malin Meaning and Origin The name Malin is a girl's name meaning "high tower or woman of Magdela" and is of Scandinavian, Finnish, and Swedish origin. Posts with the name Malin: 30 Breathtaking Scandinavian Baby Names for Girls 15 Super Unusual Girl Names Worth...
Mia
Mia Meaning and Origin Mia is a girl's name meaning "bitter, mine" and is of Scandinavian, Italian origin. Current Popularity: #8. Posts with the name Mia: 30 Breathtaking Scandinavian Baby Names for Girls
Morten
Morten Meaning and Origin The name Morten is a boy's name meaning "ancient" and is of Danish and Norwegian origin. A Scandinavian equivalent of Martin. Posts with the name Morten: 100 Forgotten Vintage Names for Girls and boys
Nessa
Nessa Meaning and Origin Nessa is a gorgeous variation on Agnes. Nessa comes from the name of the mother of an ancient Irish king. The name Nessa is a girl's name meaning "from the headland, promontory" and is of Scottish, Scandinavian origin. Posts with the name...
Olaf
Olaf Meaning and Origin The name Olaf is a boy's name meaning "ancestor, heir" and is of Scandinavian origin. From Old Norse Óláfr derived from anu ‘ancestor’ and leifr ‘heir, descendant’. Posts with the name Olaf: Boy Names with Norse Roots for Your Modern...
Orbison
Orbison Meaning and Origin Orbison is a boy's name meaning "farmstead or village of a man called Orri" and is of Scandinavian origin. Posts with the name Orbison: Rockabilly Baby Names for Girls and Boys
Ragnar
Ragnar Meaning and Origin The name Ragnar is a boy's name meaning "warrior" and is of Scandinavian origin. From an Old Norse name related to Rayner. Posts with the name Ragnar: Boy Names with Norse Roots for Your Modern Viking
Rasmus
Rasmus Meaning and Origin The name Rasmus is a boy’s name meaning “beloved” and is of Scandinavian origin. Pronounced: RAHS-moos. Scandinavian, Finnish, and Estonian forms of Erasmus derived from Greek erasmios ‘beloved’. Posts with the name Rasmus: 100 Boy Names...
Roderick
Roderick Meaning and Origin The name Roderick is a boy’s name meaning “famous ruler” and is of Scandinavian origin. Introduced to England by Scandinavian settlers in the Danelaw from Germanic hrōd ‘fame’ and rīc ‘power’. Posts with the name Roderick: 100 Boy Names You...
Runa
Runa Meaning and Origin The name Runa is a girl's name meaning "rune" and is of Scandinavian origin. From Old Norse Rúna from rún ‘rune, secret lore’. Posts with the name Runa: 100 Girl Names You Haven’t Heard Of 60 Short Unique Girl Names
Rune
Rune Meaning and Origin The name Rune is a unisex name meaning "secret lore" and is of Scandinavian origin. From Old Norse Rúni, from rún ‘rune, secret lore’. Posts with the name Rune: Whimsical and Enchanting Names for Boys Straight Out of a Fairytale Boy Names with...
Sander
Sander Meaning and Origin The name Sander is a boy's name meaning "defender of men" and is of Scandinavian origin. Short form of Alexander. Posts with the name Sander: Top European Baby Names that Haven’t Yet Hit Stateside
Sanna
Sanna (san-nah, sun-nah) is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin meaning: “lily flower”.
Signe
Signe Meaning and Origin Signe is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin, meaning "new victory." Posts with the name Signe: Adorably Stylish Swedish Girl Names
Signy
The girl’s name Signy is a Scandinavian name meaning: “new victory”.
Sigrid
Sigrid (sig-rid, zee-grit) is a girl’s name of Scandinavian origin meaning: “victory”.