Scandinavian Origin · Name Guide

233 Beautiful Scandinavian Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 1,013 Scandinavian baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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  1. Scandinavian Girl Names
  2. Scandinavian Boy Names
  3. Scandinavian Unisex Names

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

Quick facts: Scandinavian names

  • Scandinavian 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

Scandinavian Girl Names

474 girl names of Scandinavian origin — showing top 120

1
Amaiia
Finnish
2
Annica
Gracious, merciful
3
Aada
Finnish
4
Andelin
Messenger
5
Ashtrid
Old Norse
6
Annelie
Grace or favor.
7
Aune
a spring, a stream
8
Arleht
Old Norse
9
Anneli
Swedish
10
Aagot
Old Norse
11
Aila
light, illumination
12
Aunysti
one who is unique or special
13
Aaja
variant spelling of Aija, meaning 'gift'
14
Aalena
A variation of Elena, meaning 'shining light'.
15
Aunisti
A beloved name with deep roots
16
Alfhild
elf battle
17
Astryd
ásfríðr - divine strength
18
Ane
Grace.
19
Aittana
little girl
20
Atla
The goddess of the sea
21
Alphild
Old Norse
22
Armi
Strong, arising from the word 'arms'
23
Aliisa
noble,
24
Arvika
the one from the village of Arvika
25
Amiina
Derived from the word 'ami' meaning 'friend'.
26
Aesa
The name means 'snow' or 'ice', often associated with purity.
27
Altia
Finnish
28
Andrine
Greek
29
Annamari
Hungarian
30
Annika
Grace; favor.
31
Astri
Norwegian
32
Alvida
elf strength
33
Annelys
grace
34
Aula
Eagle
35
Agda
Holy
36
Alfrida
elf strength
37
Auni
belonging to the sea
38
Anikka
grace
39
Aino
Finnish
40
Adelen
Noble and kind
41
Aliina
Noble and bright
42
Aili
bringer of light
43
Arni
eagle
44
Aava
language: In Finnish, Aava means 'open' or 'wide'.
45
Agneta
Pure
46
Annicka
grace
47
Astride
divine strength
48
Alvilda
elf battle
49
Agna
Swedish
50
Anni
Finnish
51
Annyka
Swedish
52
Birgitte
exalted one
53
Brigitta
Irish
54
Brita
Swedish
55
Bergan
Scandinavian
56
Borghild
shelter battle
57
Brekka
The word means 'break' or 'to break up', perhaps relating to a geographical feature such as a broken terrain
58
Berth
a bright one
59
Britta
Strength; exalted one
60
Borgny
Help or protection
61
Brekke
hill
62
Bente
The blessed one
63
Birthel
Old Norse
64
Byra
An alternate spelling of Birgitta, meaning 'the exalted one'
65
Breta
High; Elevated
66
Bryndis
fire brand
67
Barbro
Foreigner
68
Brynja
armor; protection
69
Berit
Swedish
70
Bergetta
Bright or shining
71
Birta
bright, shining
72
Birgitta
Swedish
73
Blenda
Blossom
74
Cesilie
blind
75
Cecilie
blind
76
Cirsten
follower of Christ
77
Calle
Pathway; street
78
Ciin
Finnish
79
Dorth
Dorothea, gift of God
80
Dahlia
the flower name, named after botanist Anders Dahl
81
Duuna
Sweet
82
Dala
Swedish
83
Dagny
New day
84
Detta
deity or goddess
85
Disa
Goddess of the hunt
86
Dagne
Old Norse
87
Deyja
day
88
Dagney
Dawn or Day's Eyes
89
Dagmar
Old Norse
90
Dameta
one who tames
91
Dette
Old Norse
92
Erla
forever, eternal
93
Etter
An abbreviation of Etta, meaning 'truth' or 'what is true'.
94
Engrid
Angel strength
95
Edla
wealth, fortune
96
Emmelin
Universal, Whole
97
Eska
water
98
Eymy
Icelandic
99
Ellerii
Sacred, dedicated to the gods.
100
Edda
Old Norse
101
Essi
pure, holy
102
Eeva
Finnish
103
Elna
Swedish
104
Emeli
Rival
105
Elsi
Finnish
106
Eila
Finnish
107
Enger
The one who is saved.
108
Elander
bringer of light
109
Eveliina
life; living one
110
Erikah
Scandinavian
111
Elliari
The one who shines
112
Eevi
life
113
Elfa
elf, fairy
114
Eymi
one who is admired
115
Emmajo
Universal
116
Eydi
Old Norse
117
Ellika
a form of the name Elin, meaning 'light' or 'torch'.
118
Embla
elm tree
119
Finna
from Finland
120
Fridah
Fridah is derived from 'fríðr', meaning 'beautiful' or 'beloved'.

Scandinavian Boy Names

433 boy names of Scandinavian origin — showing top 120

1
Alven
Elf friend or noble friend.
2
Aud
Wealthy, fortunate
3
Aul
Norwegian
4
Axsel
Father of peace
5
Armann
a warrior, army man
6
Arvik
Scandinavian
7
Arne
eagle
8
Aniken
Scandinavian
9
Anders
manly, brave
10
Andersson
son of Anders
11
Arl
Old Norse
12
Arve
Eagle
13
Aage
ancestor's father
14
Aaro
Finnish
15
Arn
Derived from 'örn', meaning 'eagle'.
16
Arvo
value
17
Aarne
Finnish
18
Axeel
Hebrew
19
Arnes
Eagle
20
Arven
heir
21
Aarvik
A beloved name with deep roots
22
Armod
eagle's strength
23
Alve
Old Norse
24
Ahti
God of water, related to sea mythology.
25
Axxel
Swedish
26
Anden
Swedish
27
Arvid
eagle tree
28
Audvik
From Old Norse, meaning 'noble' and 'strong'.
29
Akxel
Father of peace
30
Axel
Scandinavian
31
Aksel
Father of peace
32
Akelius
of the herd
33
Authar
Noble army
34
Ailo
a noble one
35
Aimo
beloved
36
Arto
Bear
37
Anker
Danish
38
Axell
Father of peace
39
Alvar
Swedish
40
Acxel
father of peace
41
Algot
all-god
42
Axwell
To be bright or high
43
Alrik
Meaning 'ruler of all' or 'noble ruler'.
44
Antero
Finnish
45
Axelson
Swedish
46
Adlar
Noble ruler
47
Aydrik
eternal ruler
48
Audun
wealth, fortune
49
Anderzon
son of Anders
50
Alarik
All-ruler
51
Armas
Finnish
52
Brage
bragging, to boast; also associated with poetry
53
Berg
German
54
Broder
Swedish
55
Bror
brother
56
Brok
Scandinavian
57
Bjarne
Scandinavian
58
Bernt
Germanic
59
Bengt
to be blessed
60
Birk
Birch tree
61
Birger
To help or to save.
62
Brandal
Old Norse
63
Bjorn
bear
64
Bertil
Bright strength
65
Brynjar
brynja: armor
66
Bodin
He who is prepared
67
Bon
Swedish
68
Bertel
bright or famous
69
Christerphor
Bearer of Christ
70
Cristoffer
Latin
71
Christianson
Son of Christian.
72
Christoffer
bearer of Christ
73
Christensen
son of Christ
74
Christerfer
Greek
75
Christer
Swedish
76
Dag
Day
77
Draken
Dragon
78
Drakkar
Dragon ship
79
Dokken
Norwegian
80
Dahlin
Valley
81
Dall
valley
82
Dahl
valley
83
Demark
A land associated with the Danes, often implying a place of strength or control.
84
Dyrk
famous ruler
85
Einar
one who fights alone
86
Elrik
Noble ruler
87
Elof
descendant of the ancestors
88
Erikson
Son of Erik.
89
Edvin
rich friend
90
Edvard
Old English
91
Erland
foreigner, from another land
92
Eiker
an oak tree
93
Edman
wealthy protector
94
Esven
God's bear.
95
Errik
Old Norse
96
Ericksen
Son of Eric
97
Eric
eternal ruler
98
Eskil
God's promise
99
Esten
East town
100
Eilert
noble
101
Ericsson
son of Eric
102
Ericson
Son of Eric
103
Eelis
Finnish
104
Eino
Finnish
105
Ebb
the ebbing tide
106
Ebbe
Wild boar
107
Ericc
Norse
108
Einer
One or alone
109
Eskel
God strengthens
110
Eriksen
son of Erik
111
Evald
Active ruler
112
Eryck
Ever ruler
113
Even
a level, flat, even land
114
Eriksson
son of Erik
115
Edberg
Fortress of the wealthy
116
Esben
God’s bear
117
Eyvin
Old Norse
118
Eivin
gift of the island
119
Erikk
Ever ruler
120
Erixon
Son of Eric

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Scandinavian Unisex Names

106 gender-neutral names of Scandinavian origin — showing top 106

1
Alvis
all-wise
2
Ale
Noble, truthful
3
Aleksis
Greek
4
Alver
elf army
5
Arvi
Finnish
6
Andersen
A beloved name with deep roots
7
Asta
divine strength
8
Ase
Norse
9
Astrid
Old Norse
10
Atli
father of the people
11
Alva
elf army
12
Arlanda
Swedish
13
Aleksi
Finnish
14
Bille
resolute protector
15
Bergen
A name derived from a Norwegian city meaning 'mountain'.
16
Brand
Firebrand
17
Brandt
Sword, firebrand
18
Britt
Swedish
19
Bj
Bearer of gifts
20
Carin
pure
21
Chrystian
Swedish
22
Danne
a diminutive form of the name Daniela, meaning 'God is my judge'.
23
Dagen
Swedish/Norwegian
24
Elsa
God's promise
25
Ebba
Old German
26
Eldrid
noble strength
27
Esa
God is salvation
28
Erike
Eternal ruler
29
Elvi
Derived from 'Elvira', meaning 'truth' or 'white'.
30
Erica
Eternal ruler
31
Elver
Old Norse
32
Elve
elf
33
Erik
Means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever-ruler' from the elements 'ei' (ever) and 'rikr' (ruler).
34
Elli
God's promise
35
Espen
Godbearer, divine.
36
Eivor
gift of the island
37
Emil
Rival
38
Eider
a type of duck, particularly the eider duck (Somateria mollissima)
39
Gunnar
Old Norse
40
Heli
Finnish
41
Halsten
Old Norse
42
Ingrid
beautiful, beloved
43
Ikea
Island, Lake, and Its Back
44
Iceland
island of ice
45
Johan
God is gracious
46
Jari
Finnish
47
Jani
Finnish
48
Jette
The name of a goddess
49
Jensen
A beloved name with deep roots
50
Jensy
God is gracious
51
Jante
God is gracious
52
Joen
the one who is worthy of praise
53
Karstin
Norse
54
Kiersten
Danish
55
Kristian
Greek
56
Kristi
follower of Christ
57
Krister
Means 'Christian'
58
Kristina
Greek
59
Kalle
a form of the name Charles which means 'free man'
60
Kirsten
Christianity, follower of Christ
61
Karin
pure
62
Lind
lime tree
63
Lindel
Swedish
64
Leif
Old Norse
65
Loki
knot, tie
66
Larsen
Scandinavian
67
Lumi
Finnish
68
Larson
son of Lars
69
Linn
Means 'lime tree'.
70
Lauri
Finnish
71
Lindell
Scandinavian
72
Lari
Protector
73
Maren
marinus
74
Madsen
son of Mads
75
Morgon
morning
76
Marte
of Mars
77
Mikko
Finnish
78
Malin
Derived from the Old Norse name 'Malinn', which means 'little strong girl'.
79
Matti
Gift of God
80
Malen
little Mary
81
Mati
gift from God
82
Nore
Norwegian
83
Nor
the North
84
Olle
ancestor's relic
85
Olsen
Danish
86
Olli
Holy
87
Olen
ancestor's descendant
88
Pal
Rock
89
Rune
Old Norse
90
Sami
Finnish
91
Sakari
Sweet
92
Sande
defender of mankind
93
Syven
Finnish
94
Stellan
Derived from the word 'stella,' meaning 'star'.
95
Selmer
Old Norse
96
Soren
Danish
97
Sutten
The name Sutten is derived from 'sutt' which means 'to sip or drink'.
98
Sonja
Russian
99
Turi
The name of a bird, typically a 'turdus', or thrush
100
Tone
Norwegian
101
Tyra
Norse
102
Tore
Scandinavian
103
Trine
pure
104
Teigen
little hill
105
Verner
Old Norse
106
Ymir
the first being

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