Denmark Origin · Name Guide

73 Beautiful Denmark Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 73 Denmark baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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Denmark Girl Names
Denmark Boy Names
Denmark Unisex Names

Denmark names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: Denmark names

Denmark names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

Denmark Girl Names

22 girl names of Denmark origin — showing top 22

1

exalted one

2

follower of Christ

3

Dorothea, gift of God

4

Pearl

5

The name of a goddess

6

Pure, chaste.

7

Christian female

8

Pure; Beloved

9

Variant of KIRSTEN.

10

follower of Christ

11

Old Norse

12

pledged to God

13

Grove or meadow

14

Light

15

Strength; strong

16

the pearl

17

A variation of 'Mille', commonly a diminutive of 'Camilla'.

18

Danish short form of FREDERIKKE.

19

Sunshine

20

Fire; The hidden sun

21

Danish short form of KATRINE.

22

Thor's warrior

Denmark Boy Names

47 boy names of Denmark origin — showing top 47

1

ancestor's father

2

Father of peace

3

Anchor.; A strong and steadfast person.

4

Modern form of BJARNI.

5

son of Christ

6

valley

7

A land associated with the Danes, often implying a place of strength or control.

8

Wild boar

9

God’s bear

10

Spear ruler

11

son of Hans

12

Nordic

13

God is gracious; a variant of Jens which is derived from Johannes

14

God is gracious

15

God is gracious

16

a variant of Jyd, meaning 'a person from Jutland'

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Danish/Old Norse

18

Son of Jens, or son of John

19

son of Jeppe

20

A variant of the name Karl, meaning 'man' or 'free man'.

21

pure

22

Son of Keld

23

Scandinavian form of LAURENCE (1).

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Derived from las = 'from the place of the lye' or 'the lye one'.

25

alone

26

Crowned with laurel

27

son of Mads

28

Old Norse

29

Who is like God?

30

of Mars

31

A derivative of the name Nikolaus, which means 'victory of the people'.

32

son of Niels

33

Victory of the people

34

Meaning 'son of Ole' or 'ancestor's descendant'.

35

Scandinavian form of PETER.

36

Wealthy, powerful

37

stern

38

Severe, stern; The name is derived from 'Sǫrli', which means 'severe' or 'stern'.

39

stone

40

young man, lad

41

From the Greek name Τυχων (Tychon) meaning "hitting the mark". This was the name of a Greek saint. It was also borne by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546-1601).

42

Thor's bear

43

Thor's son

44

Danish form of TYCHO.

45

powerful ruler

46

battle

47

power, fame

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Denmark Unisex Names

4 gender-neutral names of Denmark origin — showing top 4

1

A beloved name with deep roots

2

resolute protector

3

A beloved name with deep roots

4

son of Lars