Danish Baby Names
Explore our collection of baby names with Danish origins. These names reflect the rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of Danish culture.
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Soren
Stern; strict; severe
Boy
Maren
Beloved; Rebellious; Of the sea
Girl
Anders
Manly, masculine; Warrior; Courageous
Boy
Karen
Pure
Girl
Karen
Pure
Girl
Aksel
Father of peace; My father is peace
Boy
Iverson
Son of Iver; Of Ivor; Yew tree; Bow; Army; Warrior
Boy
Wendell
Wanderer; To turn; A Vandal
Unisex
Ragnar
Warrior; Judgment
Boy
Folke
People; Chief; Guardian
Folke
People; Chief; Guardian
Jan
God is gracious
Unisex
Jan
God is gracious
Unisex
Jan
God is gracious
Unisex
Aage
Ancestor
Tai
Very, extreme; Free; To take; Habitational surname
Unisex
Tinie
Follower of Christ
Gunder
Warrior; Battle army
Gertrud
Strong spear; Spear strength
Olsen
Son of Ole; Ancestors' heir, legacy of ancestors
Boy
Asta
Divine strength, love; Star-like
Girl
Freja
Lady; Noblewoman
Girl
Andersen
Son of Anders or Andrew
Boy
Tage
To take, capture; Guarantor
Boy
Margrethe
Pearl
Bente
Blessed
Hansen
Son of Hans
Boy
Jesper
King of the treasure; Treasurer
Boy
Torben
Thunder bear
Boy
Kursten
Follower of Christ
Dierk
Ruler of the people
Uwe
Noble heritage; Edge of a sword, sharpness
Ketti
Pure
Gamel
Camel; Old, elder
Karren
Pure
Keryn
Pure; Dark; Neolithic monument
Kirstine
Follower of Christ
Kaja
Pure; Free man; Earth; Echo; Jackdaw
Girl
Marial
Star of the sea, Bright sea
Thorsten
Thor's stone
Boy
Charlotta
Free man; Free woman
Krister
Christian, follower of Christ
Katrine
Pure
Lyne
Tender; Lime tree; Lake; Lightning
Jensine
God is gracious
Philina
Friend of horses
Marelle
Star of the sea
Vester
Wooded
Grete
Pearl
Karan
Clever, skilled; Black; Pure; Orchid scent; Orchid flower
Unisex
Karryn
Pure
Carryn
Of Karen; Pure
Frantz
Frenchman; Free man
Boy
Frantz
Frenchman; Free man
Boy
Loui
Famous warrior; Thunder; Black
Boy
Ulrich
Noble or regal ruler
Boy
Hamlet
Trickster; Little village
Jette
Home ruler; Pitch coal
Girl
Kylor
Bowman, archer
Boy
Skylor
Scholar; Sky
Girl
Jonna
God is gracious
Girl
Elison
Son of Ellis
Kaj
Earth, keeper of the earth; Pure; Rejoice
Boy
Karena
Beloved; Pure
Girl
Lotti
Free man
Girl
Lotti
Free man
Girl
Niels
People of victory, champion
Boy
Tona
Priceless; Praiseworthy; Beautiful
Girl
Schyler
Scholar; Protection; Giving shelter
Torbjorn
Bear of Thor
Aase
Tree covered mountain
Annegrete
God answered our prayers
Asger
Spear of God
Beorhtel
Shines with a bright light
Birte
The exalted one; To help, to save, to rescue
Bjarke
The bear
Brede
Glacier
Caja
Pure
Daga
Daylight
Danski
Dane or Danish
Dikte
Thickness
Erith
Old haven; Temple by the river; Honor, honorable
Frederikke
Peaceful ruler
Frode
Learned; wise
Gianney
To be gracious
Gjerta
Safety, protection
Gregers
Alert, watchful
Gunde
Warrior, soldier, fighter
Haldane
Half-Danish
Hanssen
Son of Hans; Jehovah has favored
Heinrik
Ruler of the home
Helisa
Of Helsa; God is my oath
Helsa
God is my oath
Heremod
Legendary king of Denmark
Ib
He who supplants; God is my vow
Ingbert
Bright as an angel
Ingerlise
Having the grace of the god Ing
Jano
God is gracious
Kerrynn
Of Katherine; Pure, maiden
Kerynne
Pure
About Danish Names
Danish names have a rich history and cultural significance. They often reflect the values, traditions, and linguistic characteristics of Danish culture. Choosing a Danish name for your child can be a wonderful way to honor your heritage or express your appreciation for Danish culture.
Naming Tips
- Research the meaning and cultural significance of Danish names
- Consider the pronunciation and potential nicknames
- Think about how the name might be perceived in different cultural contexts
- Check for any historical or literary associations with the name
- Consult with native speakers or cultural experts if you're unsure about a name's usage or connotations