Scandinavian Baby Names
Explore our collection of baby names with Scandinavian origins. These names reflect the rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of Scandinavian culture.
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Mia
Moon; Month; Beloved; Star of the sea
Girl
Mia
Moon; Month; Beloved; Star of the sea
Girl
Axel
Father of peace
Boy
Finn
Fair; from Finland; Blessed
Boy
Finn
Fair; from Finland; Blessed
Boy
Finn
Fair; from Finland; Blessed
Boy
Finn
Fair; from Finland; Blessed
Boy
Ari
Eagle; Lion; Sun-like
Unisex
Ari
Eagle; Lion; Sun-like
Unisex
Kaia
Pure; Life; The sea
Girl
Kaia
Pure; Life; The sea
Girl
Elian
God is high; God is family; High, supreme; Exalted; Light
Unisex
Elian
God is high; God is family; High, supreme; Exalted; Light
Unisex
Jensen
Son of Jens; God is gracious
Boy
Anderson
son of Anders, son of Andrew
Unisex
Dream
Joy, music; Illusion
Girl
Wade
To go; Ford
Boy
Wade
To go; Ford
Boy
Bo
To live, dwell; Wave; Thin; Handsome; Strong as a bow
Unisex
Bo
To live, dwell; Wave; Thin; Handsome; Strong as a bow
Unisex
Ander
Man, manly; Strong
Boy
Sky
Sky; Cloud; Atmosphere seen from Earth
Unisex
Sky
Sky; Cloud; Atmosphere seen from Earth
Unisex
Sky
Sky; Cloud; Atmosphere seen from Earth
Unisex
Rayna
Counsel; Song; Queen; Pure, holy: Happy
Girl
Rayne
Counsel, helpful friend;
Unisex
Rayne
Counsel, helpful friend;
Unisex
Karina
Pure, chaste
Girl
Karina
Pure, chaste
Girl
Tomas
Twin
Boy
Tomas
Twin
Boy
Kya
Sky diamond; Pure
Girl
Dania
God is my judge; Close; Denmark
Girl
Dania
God is my judge; Close; Denmark
Girl
Dania
God is my judge; Close; Denmark
Girl
Bjorn
Bear
Boy
Bjorn
Bear
Boy
Keyla
Boomerang; Graceful; Beautiful; Crown of laurel; Pure, clean
Girl
Anika
Elegant; Fearless; Soldier; Army; Grace
Girl
Dana
From Denmark; Wise; God is my judge
Unisex
Leif
Heir, descendant
Boy
Leif
Heir, descendant
Boy
Harold
Army ruler, leader of an army, heroic leader
Boy
Harold
Army ruler, leader of an army, heroic leader
Boy
Harold
Army ruler, leader of an army, heroic leader
Boy
Elsa
My God is an oath; My God is abundance
Girl
Elsa
My God is an oath; My God is abundance
Girl
Beck
Brook, stream; To join, to tie
Unisex
Stefan
Crown, wreath, reward
Boy
Kristian
Follower of Christ, Christian
Boy
Mikael
Who is like God?
Boy
Mariella
Star of the sea; Drop of the sea; Bitter; Rebellious; Beloved; Wished-for child
Girl
Ingrid
fair; Ing's beauty
Girl
Ingrid
fair; Ing's beauty
Girl
Ozzie
Divine bear, bear god; Warrior of God; God's power; God's crest
Boy
Emil
Rival; Striving to excel
Boy
Emil
Rival; Striving to excel
Boy
Jakob
Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Boy
Ursule
Little she-bear
Mariel
Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved
Girl
Mariel
Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved
Girl
Harris
Son of Harry; Home ruler; Army ruler
Boy
Ralph
Wolf counsel
Boy
Ralph
Wolf counsel
Boy
Ralph
Wolf counsel
Boy
Mari
Truth; Reason; Love; Clever; Village; Star of the sea; Bitterness; Rebellion
Girl
Karolina
Free man; Warrior; Army
Girl
Karolina
Free man; Warrior; Army
Girl
Carina
Dear, beloved; Ship keel; Pure
Girl
Carina
Dear, beloved; Ship keel; Pure
Girl
Kamilla
Attendant at a religious ceremony, noble youth attending at sacrifices
Girl
Linnea
Lime tree, linden tree
Girl
Kallen
Battle-mighty; Free man; Source for spring water; Rock, boulder
Unisex
Norman
Northman; Inhabitant of Normandy
Boy
Norman
Northman; Inhabitant of Normandy
Boy
Kristina
follower of Christ
Girl
Jenson
son of Jens
Boy
Nickolas
Victory of the people
Boy
Ivar
Yew tree, bow, warrior; The bow of the warrior
Boy
Oskar
Deer friend; God's spear
Boy
Oskar
Deer friend; God's spear
Boy
Rafe
Counsel of the wolf
Boy
Anton
Priceless; praiseworthy
Boy
Emmi
Rival; Whole, great
Girl
Tyree
Off of Scotland
Boy
Sunni
Sun gift
Girl
Kirby
Settlement by a church, church village; Cottage by the water
Unisex
Halen
Rock; Hall
Unisex
Mayla
Mother; Nurse
Girl
Hansel
God is gracious
Boy
Kasper
Treasure bringer; Treasurer
Boy
Natalya
Day of birth; Born on Christmas Day; Christmas Day
Girl
Natalya
Day of birth; Born on Christmas Day; Christmas Day
Girl
Thyri
Feminine of Thor; Thunder
Girl
Iver
Yew tree, bow; The bow of the warrior
Boy
Karoline
Free man
Girl
Karoline
Free man
Girl
Elin
Shining, brilliant; The bright one
Girl
Arvin
Eagle friend; Army friend; Boar friend; Rich, abundant
Boy
Normandie
From Normandy; From the north
About Scandinavian Names
Scandinavian names have a rich history and cultural significance. They often reflect the values, traditions, and linguistic characteristics of Scandinavian culture. Choosing a Scandinavian name for your child can be a wonderful way to honor your heritage or express your appreciation for Scandinavian culture.
Naming Tips
- Research the meaning and cultural significance of Scandinavian 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