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.”
Bjorn
Norse, “bear.”
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.”
Jorgen
Danish, “farmer.”
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.”
Kiersten
Scandinavian, “anointed.”
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.”