From Freya to Axel to Elsa, Scandinavian names are having a moment. Scandinavia refers to the three kingdoms of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark in the north of Europe. Other Nordic countries like Finland and Iceland also share a lot of cultural and linguistic similarities. Often rooted in Old Norse mythology and culture, Scandinavian girl names are traditional and full of style and grace. If Scandinavia’s ability to predict design and fashion is any indication, these names will soon be popular. So whether you’re looking to honor your Scandi ancestry or just thinking outside the box, you’re sure to adore these 30 breathtaking popular names and unique Scandinavian baby names for girls that originate from the countries of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
1. Alva
Origin: English, Swedish, Scandinavian
Meaning: White, elf
Similar names: Alma, Agnes, Alberte
2. Andrine
Origin: Norwegian
Meaning: Brave strong, feminine of Greek Andreas
Similar names: Agneta, Abellona, Anja
3. Annika
Origin: Swedish
Meaning: Grace, favor
Similar names: Aino, Anneli, Annegrete
4. Astrid
Origin: Swedish
Meaning: Divinely beautiful
Similar names: Agnetha, Asa, Asta
5. Birgit
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Strength
Similar names: Birna, Brigitta, Brita
6. Dagny
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: New day
Similar names: Danique, Ebba, Daven
7. Dahlia
Origin: Swedish
Meaning: Dahl’s flower, named after Anders Dahl, an 18th-century botanist.
Similar names: Clara, Dagna, Delling
8. Dorte
Origin: Danish
Meaning: Gift of God
Similar names: Eva, Eveliina, Gry
9. Elsa
Origin: Swedish and German
Meaning: Pledged to God
Similar names: Eira, Ella, Emma
10. Freya
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Lady, the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and fertility.
Similar names: Freja, Frida, Guðrún
11. Inga
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Guarded by Ing
Similar names: Ingrid, Inger, Hedda
12. Juni
Origin: Scandinavian, Finnish, Swedish
Meaning: June
Similar names: Íris, Josefine, Johanne
13. Kaia
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Pure
Similar names: Kajsa, Kallan, Kelda
14. Karina
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Pure, from the feminine form of the Latin ‘carus’.
Similar names: Kari, Katarina, Karla
15. Kiersten
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Anointed
Similar names: Kerttu, Kristín, Kerstin
16. Linnea
Origin: Swedish
Meaning: Lime tree, Linden tree
Similar names: Lærke, Livia, Laila
17. Liv
Origin: Danish, Swedish, Norwegian
Meaning: Life
Similar names: Lilja, Leticia, Lisolette
18. Lovisa
Origin: Swedish
Meaning: Renowned warrior
Similar names: Lotte, Litzy, Lundy
19. Malin
Origin: Scandinavian, Finnish, and Swedish
Meaning: High tower or woman of Magdela
Similar names: Mette, Mille, Meja
20. Mariella
Origin: Danish and Italian
Meaning: Bitter sea
Similar names: Mathilde, Marny, Maibrit
21. Mia
Origin: Danish and Italian
Meaning: Bitter sea, sometimes Mia is shortened version of the name Mariah which came from the Hebrew name, Miryam.
Similar names: Maya, Merle, Mari
22. Nessa
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Headlands or promontory
Similar names: Olga, Nora, Oda
23. Petrina
Origin: Danish
Meaning: Rock, stone
Similar names: Oline, Odda, Pala
24. Sondre
Origin: Norwegian
Meaning: Unknown
Similar names: Selma, Signe, Sigrid
25. Sunniva
Origin: Norwegian
Meaning: Sun gift
Similar names: Sigríður, Sofie, Solveig
26. Svea
Origin: Swedish
Meaning: Spear or Swede
Similar names: Saga, Sanna, Suren
27. Teresia
Origin: Swedish
Meaning: Reaper
Similar names: Thelma, Tekla, Tonje
28. Trina
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Pure
Similar names: Tiril, Ulla, Ronja
29. Tyra
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Thunder goddess, a feminine form of Thor
Similar names: Tuva, Venla, Tea
30. Viveca
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Alive
Similar names: Vera, Vilde, Wilma
