If you like Scandinavian names, you’re in good company. People tend to love it because they are rich in history and culture. It also sounds cool!
Scandinavian baby names come from the Scandinavian countries, which are Sweden, Denmark and Norway. More broadly speaking, however, if you are thinking of the Scandinavian Peninsula, you would also include Finland and Iceland.
For your convenience, this post is sorted in alphabetical order. You will be able to find the most comprehensive list of Scandinavian names, their meanings, and pronunciations, in the following categories:
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Scandinavian Boy Names
Aalto
Aalto means “wave”.
Anders
Anders means “manly or strong”. It is equivalent of the Greek Andreas (“manly”) and the English Andrew.
Arne
Arne means “ruler” and “strong as an eagle”
Arvid
Arvid means “eagle-tree.”
Asmund
Asmund means “God is protector”.
Axel
Axel means “father of peace”.
Axl
Axl means “father of peace” – similar to Axel, just with a different spelling.
Bartram
Bartram means “glorious raven.”
Bergen
Bergen means “lives on a hill.”
Bernt
Bernt means ““Bear brave or brave like a bear.”
Bjornson
Bjornson means “son of Bjorn”.
Broder
Broder means “brother”.
Canute
Canute means “knot”.
Carlsen
Carlsen means “Carl’s son”.
Casper
Casper means “treasurer”
Claus
Claus means “People’s victory.”
Daan
Daan means “God is my judge”
Dag
Dag means “daylight” or “day.”
Daved
Daved is a variation of the name David, meaning “beloved.”
Daven
Daven means “Bright Finn.”
Elvis
Elvis means “All Wise”
Emanuel
Emanuel means “God is with us”.
Ericson
Ericson means “son of the eternal ruler”.
Erik
Erik means “eternal ruler”.
Folke
Folke means “people’s guardian”.
Frans
Frans means “free.”
Fransen
Fransen is a variation of the name Franzen, meaning “descendant of”
Frey
The name Frey means “lord, exalted one”.
Gunnar
Gunnar means “bold warrior”.
Gunner
Gunner is a slightly different spelling to “Gannar” – also meaning “bold warrior”.
Göran
Göran is the Swedish form for George. It is not to be confused with the Slavic Göran, which means “highlander.”
Haldan
Haldan means “half Danish”.
Hanson
Hanson means “son of Hans”.
Haral
Haral means “leader of an army”
Harald
Harald means “War chief”
Harold
Harold means “army ruler”.
Havelock
The name Havelock means “sea competition”.
Hjalmar
Hjalmar means “helmet protector”.
Hjördis
Hjördis means “sword goddess.”
Isak
Isak means “He will laugh.”
Jakobe
The name Jakobe means “at the heel”
Janne
Janne means “Yahweh (God) is gracious”
Jensen
Jensen means “has shown favor.”
Janson
Janson means “Jan’s son”.
Jarel
Jarel means “Strong, open-minded”
Jarell
Jarell means “Strong, open-minded”. Similar to Jarel, just with a different spelling.
Jens
Jens variation of Johannes or John, meaning “God is gracious”
Jenson
Jenson means “son of Jens”.
Jeppe
Jeppe is a boy’s name meaning “supplanter”.
Joakim
Joakim means “lifted by Jehovah”
Jockum
Jockum means “Established by God”
Johannes
Johannes means “God is gracious”.
Jokum
Jokum is a variation of Jockum, meaning “Established by God”
Kaspar
Kaspar means “treasurer” and it’s a variation of the name Jasper.
Kennet
Kennet means “born of fire.”
Kennett
Kennett means “born of fire.”. Similar to Kennet, just with a different spelling.
Kent
Kent means “edge”.
Kristoffer
It is a variation of the name Christopher, meaning “bearer of Christ”
Lamont
Lamont means “man of law”.
Lars
Lars means “crowned with laurel”.
Latham
Latham means “the barn”.
Leif
Leif means “heir, descendant”.
Lothar
Lothar means “famous army”.
Ludvig
Ludvig is a Scandinavian form of Ludwig, meaning “famous warrior”
Maurits
It is derived from the Latin “Maurus”, meaning “belonging to the people of the Moors”
Melker
Melker means “King”
Nicolai
Nicolai means “people of victory”.
Niles
Niles means “son of Neil”.
Nilsson
It is a boy’s name of Scandinavian origin meaning “son of Nils”.
Njal
Njal means “Son of Thorgeir”
Njord
Njord means “north”.
Nyle
Nyle means “Champion”
Ola
Ola means “ancestor’s relic”.
Olsen
Olsen means “Olaf’s son”.
Osvald
Osvald means “Divine ruler”
Peder
Peder is a Scandinavian variation of Peter, meaning “rock”
Pelle
Pelle is a Scandinavian pet form of the name Per, Petter and Peter – meaning “stone” or “rock”
Per
Per is a variant of Peter, meaning “stone” or “rock”
Ragnvald
Ragnvald means “Powerful judgment”
Raynor
Raynor means “mighty army”.
Roar
Roar means “Fighter of praise”
Thoren
Thoren is a Scandinavian variation of Thor, meaning “thunder”
Thorian
Thorian is a Scandinavian male name with no particular meaning.
Thurstan
Thurstan means “Thor’s stone”.
Thurston
Thurstan means “Thor’s stone”. Similar to Thurstan, just with a different spelling.
Tyr
Tyr means “Warrior”
Ulf
Ulf means “wolf”.
Ulrik
Ulrik means “mighty, energetic”
Valdemar
Valdemar means “Ruler”
Valentin
Valentin means “strength, health”.
Valter
Valter is a spelling variant of the name Walter, meaning “ruler of the army”
Verner
Verner is a Scandinavian variant of the name Werner, meaning “Defending warrior”
Viggo
Viggo means “war”.
Waldemar
Waldemar means “Famous ruler”. Pronouned as VAHL-deh-mahr. Similar to Valdemar, just with a different spelling.
Woldemar
Spelling variant of the name Waldemar, meaning “Famous ruler”
Wolter
Wolter means “ruler of the army.”
Woulter
Woulter is a spelling variation of the name Wolter, meaning “ruler of the army”
Wray
Wray means “dweller near the corner”.
Scandinavian Girl Names
Andrea
The name Andrea means “courageous or womanly.”
Agata
Agata means “good.”
Agne
Agne is a spelling variation of Agnes, meaning “pure or holy.”
Agneta
Agneta means “Pure.”
Agnethe
Agnethe means “Chaste.”
Anneli
Anneli means “Graceful.”
Barbro
Barbro means “estate name.”
Berit
Berit means “Intelligent.”
Birgit
Birgit means “strength.”
Birgitta
Birgitta means “The exalted one.”
Bridgette
Bridgette is a spelling variation of Bridget, meaning “power, strength, vigor, virtue”
Britta
Britta means “strength or exalted one”. It has the same meaning with the name Birgitta with just with a different spelling.
Caren
Caren means “Pure.”
Carin
Carin means “Keel; little darling”
Caryn
Caryn means “pure”. It has the same meaning with the name Caren, just with a different spelling.
Cristen
Cristen is a cognate of Christine, meaning “a Christian, a follower of Christ.”
Dahlia
Dahlia means “valley.”
Eline
Eline means “sun ray, shining light.”
Else
Else means “noble.”
Gerda
Gerda means “enclosure, stronghold.”
Grethe
Grethe means “a pearl.”
Gudrun
Gudrun means “battle.”
Hedda
Hedda means “female warrior.”
Hedvig means “Battle; female warrior.”
Helga
Helga means “prosperous, successful.”
Hilde
Hilde means “battle.”
Janica
Janica means “God is gracious.”
Juni
Juni means “June.”
Jytte
Jytte means “woman of Judea.”
Kaia
Kaia means “Pure.” (Kaia, Karin, Karena, Caren, Caryn – these are all variations of the same name.)
Kallan
Kallan means “stream, river.”
Karan
Karan is a variant of the name Karna, meaning “the doer.”
Karena
Karena means “Pure One.” (Kaia, Karin, Karena, Caren, Caryn – these are all variations of the same name.)
Karin
Karin means “Pure” (Kaia, Karin, Karena, Caren, Caryn – these are all variations of the same name.)
Karina
Karina is a variant spelling Carina, meaning “love.”
Kiersten
Kiersten means “a Christian, a follower of Christ”, (similar to Cristen or Christine.)
Kirsten
Kirsten means “a Christian, a follower of Christ” It has the same meaning of the name Kiersten, with a different spelling.
Kirstie
Kirstie means “Christian”
Kristina
Kristina means “anointed, a Christian”.
Kristine
Kristine means “Christian.”
Kristy
Kristy means “a Christian.”
Maja
Maja means “splendid.”
Malin
Malin means “high tower or woman of Magdela.”
Marte
Marte is a variation of Martha, meaning “lady or mistress.”
Mette
Mette means “pearl.”
Mia
Mia means “mine or bitter.”
Mikaela
Mikaela is a feminine of Michael, meaning “gift from God.”
Mikele
Mikele is a Scandinavian variation of Michaela, meaning “gift from God.”
Monika
Monika means “advisor.”
Nanna
Nanna means “daring.”
Nessa
Nessa means “headlands, promontory.”
Oda
Oda means “Elfin spear.”
Patrika
Patrika means “noblewoman.”
Rakel
Rakel means “Ewe
Rica
The name Rica is the diminutive of Federica or Erica. It is also the feminine form of Eric, meaning “forever strong.”
Rickarda
Rickarda is a feminine form of Rickard, meaning “powerful ruler.”
Ronja
Ronja means “God’s joyful song.”
Rut
The name Rut means “companion, friend.”
Sanna
Sanna means “lily.”
Signe
Signe means “new victory.”
Solveig
Solveig means “the strong house or daughter of the sun.”
Sonia
Sonia means “wisdom.”
Steena
The name Steena means “anointed, Christian.”
Suren
Suren is the Scandinavian version of Lilac, meaning “flower.”
Syrin
The name Syrin means “Lilac” – similar to Suren.
Taina
Taina is an abbreviation of Tatiana. Feminine of Roman family clan name Tatius.
Trina
Trina means “triple.”
Tuva
Tuva means “beautiful.”
Tyra
The name Tyra means “god of battle.”
Ulla
The name Ulla means “will, determination.”
Ulrica
Ulrica means “prosperity and power.”
Vanja
Vanja means “God is gracious.”
Vendela
Vendela means “Vandal.”
Vigga
Vigga means “war/battle.”
Viveca
Viveca means “alive, life; place of refuge”.
Gender Neutral Scandinavian Names
Anderson
Anderson means “son of Anders.”
Dagny
Dagny means “new day.”
Kai
Kai means “pier of a harbor.”
Kieron
Kieron means “dark-haired.”
Kyran
Kyran means “dark-haired” similar to Kieron.
Maj
Maj means “Of The Sea or Bitter”
Sander
Sander means “sand or beach”
Vega
Vega means “Falling.”
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