Scandinavian Baby Names

Scandinavian baby names are a delightful mix of tradition and modern flair, reflecting the rich heritage and natural beauty of the Nordic countries. From strong, timeless names like Erik and Freya to whimsical choices like Soren and Linnea, these names often carry deep meanings connected to nature, mythology, and family.

Agnar

Norwegian, “ruler with the sword.”

Agner

Scandinavian, “warrior at the edge.”

Albin

Scandinavian, Latin, “white.”

Alva

English, Swedish Scandinavian, “white, elf.”

Alvar

English, Scandinavian, “elf army.”

Anders

Scandinavian, “strong and manly.”

Anika

Scandinavian, Nordic, German, Sanskrit, African “gracious, merciful, sweetness of face.”

Anitra

Norwegian literary name.

Anneli

Scandinavian, “grace.” 

Arne

Scandinavian, “eagle.”

Arvid

Scandinavian, “eagle wood.”

Asta

Scandinavian, “love.”

Astrid

Scandinavian, “beautiful.”

Axel

German and Scandinavian, “father of peace.”

Axelia

Scandinavian, Hebrew, and Greek, “my father is my peace.”

Bergen

Dutch, Scandinavian, and Old German, “lives on the hill.”

Birgit

Scandinavian, “strength.”

Birk

Norse and German, “birch tree.”

Bjork

Scandinavian, Icelandic, “birch.”

Bo

Scandinavian and Chinese, “dweller, abundant.”

Boden

English and Scandinavian, “shelter or dwelling, to offer or messenger.”

Bodil

Scandinavian, “remedy in battle.”

Britta

Scandinavian, “strength or exalted one.”

Casper

Dutch, Scandinavian, and Persian, “treasurer.”

Crosby

Scandinavian, “at the cross.”

Dagna

Scandinavian, “new day.”

Dagny

Scandinavian and Norwegian, “new day.”

Denby

Scandinavian, “from the Danish settlement, valley by the settlement.”

Disa

Scandinavian, “goddess” or “divine woman.”

Drea

Greek, Italian, Swedish, Albanian, “courageous, manly, warrior, love.”

Ebbe

Scandinavian and German, “brave boar.”

Einar

Scandinavian, “one warrior, forever victorious.”

Elida

Norse, “fast sailing ship, noblewoman.”

Erica

Scandinavian and Norse, “eternal ruler.”

Ericson

Scandinavian, Norse, “son of the eternal ruler.”

Erik

Norse, “eternal ruler.”

Erland

Scandinavian, “foreigner, stranger, noble territory.”

Eska

Norse, “ash tree.”

Espen

Scandinavian, “god bear.”

Fenris

Scandinavian, “giant mythical wolf.”

Frey

Scandinavian, “lord, exalted one.”

Freya

Norse, “the lady.”

Freyr

Norse mythology, “Lord or prince.”

Greger

Polish, Scandinavians and eastern German, “vigilant, watchful.”

Gunnar

Nordic, “warrior, soldier.”

Gunner

Scandinavian, “warrior.”

Gustav

Scandinavian, “Goth staff.”

Halvar

Norse, “protector of the rock or guardian of the stone.”

Hanson

Scandinavian, “son of Hans.”

Havelock

Scandinavian, “sea competition.”

Hedda

Scandinavian, “war.”

Helle

Greek and Scandinavian, “shining light.”

Helmer

German, Scandinavian, Dutch from Old Norse, “the wrath of a…

Hemming

Scandinavian, “shape changer.”

Hendrik

Dutch and Scandinavian from Germanic, “estate ruler.”

Henrik

Scandinavian and German, “home ruler.”

Hillevi

Scandinavian, “safe war.”

Hilma

Finnish, German, Swedish, and Scandinavian, “protective helmet, famous in battle.”

Holger

Scandinavian, “spear island.”

Ilmarinen

Finnish and Scandinavian, “immortal smith, air.”

Ilta

Finnish and Scandinavian, “evening.”

Inga

Scandinavian, “guarded by Ing.”

Ingemar

Scandinavian, “Ing famous.”

Inger

Scandinavian, “guarded by Ing.”

Ivar

Norse, “yew wood, archer.”

Ivor

Welsh and Scandinavian, “bow army.”

Janson

Scandinavian, “son of Jan.”

Jensen

Scandinavian, “son of Jens.”

Jorian

Scandinavian, Greek, “farmer.”

Juhani

Finnish and Scandinavian, “God Is Gracious.”

Kaia

Scandinavian, “pure.”

Kalle

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Karena

Scandinavian, “pure.”

Karina

Scandinavian, Russian, “pure.”

Karsten

Norwegian, “a Christian.” 

Katharina

Slavic, German, and Scandinavian, “pure.”

Klemens

Scandinavian from Latin, “merciful.”

Konstantin

Scandinavian from Greek, “steadfast.”

Kresten

Scandinavian and Danish, “follower of Christ or Christian.”

Lars

Scandinavian, “from Laurentum” or “laurelled.”

Leif

Scandinavian, “heir, descendant, beloved.”

Lene

Scandinavian short form of names like Helena, Magdalene, or Caroline.

Lilla

English, Hungarian and Scandinavian, “from the lily flower.”

Lise

Scandinavian, “pledged to God,”

Loki

Scandinavian, “God of mischief.”

Lotta

Scandinavian and German, “free man.”

Lovisa

Scandinavian, “renowned warrior.”

Lykke

Sandinavian, “happiness or good fortune.”

Maja

Scandinavian, “splendid, of the sea or bitter.”

Malin

Scandinavian, Finnish, and Swedish, “high tower or woman of Magdela.”

Mia

Scandinavian or Italian, “bitter, mine.”

Mona

Arabic, Irish, English, and Scandinavian, “wishes, noble, moon.”

Nessa

Scottish, Scandinavian, “from the headland, promontory.”

Niels

Danish and Norwegian, “victory of the people.”

Olaf

Scandinavian, “ancestor, heir.”

Orbison

Scandinavian, “farmstead or village of a man called Orri, son…

Ove

Scandinavian, “blade or terror.”