Sweden Origin · Name Guide

200 Beautiful Sweden Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 263 Sweden baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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

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

Quick facts: Sweden names

  • Sweden 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

Sweden Girl Names

120 girl names of Sweden origin — showing top 120

1
Annica
Gracious, merciful
2
Andelin
Messenger
3
Annelie
Grace or favor.
4
Anneli
Swedish
5
Arvika
the one from the village of Arvika
6
Annika
Grace; favor.
7
Annelys
grace
8
Agda
Holy
9
Alfrida
elf strength
10
Agneta
Pure
11
Annicka
grace
12
Agna
Swedish
13
Annyka
Swedish
14
Brita
Swedish
15
Britta
Strength; exalted one
16
Breta
High; Elevated
17
Barbro
Foreigner
18
Berit
Swedish
19
Birgitta
Swedish
20
Blenda
Blossom
21
Cesilie
blind
22
Calle
Pathway; street
23
Dahlia
the flower name, named after botanist Anders Dahl
24
Dala
Swedish
25
Detta
deity or goddess
26
Engrid
Angel strength
27
Emmelin
Universal, Whole
28
Elna
Swedish
29
Emeli
Rival
30
Elander
bringer of light
31
Erikah
Scandinavian
32
Elfa
elf, fairy
33
Emmajo
Universal
34
Ellika
a form of the name Elin, meaning 'light' or 'torch'.
35
Fridah
Fridah is derived from 'fríðr', meaning 'beautiful' or 'beloved'.
36
Fredrika
Germanic
37
Fridda
peaceful ruler
38
Fredrica
peaceful ruler
39
Gevalia
Swedish
40
Gretha
grace
41
Hilma
protected by the gods
42
Hemma
Home, house
43
Hedda
battle maiden
44
Hulda
kind, mild, or tender
45
Ilva
defender
46
Isebell
Devoted to God
47
Ingrit
Derived from 'Ingwe,' meaning 'beautiful'.
48
Ingris
Swedish
49
Josefine
God will add
50
Janne
God is gracious
51
Joakima
He will establish
52
Kajsa
pure
53
Katreen
Swedish
54
Krisan
A beloved name with deep roots
55
Kristinejoy
Christian
56
Kista
a pure or clear part of an area
57
Kurstin
Christian, follower of Christ
58
Kahlina
Pure, clear
59
Kirsta
Scandinavian
60
Kar
Pure
61
Kyrsti
Christian, follower of Christ
62
Kamilla
Latin
63
Linnea
Swedish
64
Ladonia
Land of the Ladonia
65
Lisbett
A diminutive form of Elisabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'
66
Lindra
A variation of Lind, meaning 'lime tree' or 'tender'.
67
Lissbeth
God's promise
68
Linnaea
Swedish
69
Lotta
free woman
70
Lovisa
Swedish
71
Lunna
Scandinavian
72
Linneah
A form of Linnea, named after the twinflower.
73
Luva
Swedish
74
Lillar
Swedish
75
Lised
Swedish
76
Lillan
lily
77
Molla
Sovereign, Leader
78
Myrdell
Old Norse
79
Merta
Swedish
80
Majken
strength
81
Margetta
Perl
82
Margretha
Pearl
83
Nilla
silk
84
Norda
north
85
Otila
Prosperous
86
Otilla
Wealthy; prosperous.
87
Ottelia
Wealthy
88
Pippi
Swedish
89
Ronja
Swedish
90
Roine
Swedish
91
Roxette
little dawn
92
Regin
queen
93
Ronia
a joyful song
94
Sylvi
Swedish
95
Stina
Follower of Christ
96
Svea
Swedish
97
Soffie
Swedish
98
Soffia
Wisdom
99
Sanna
Lily; a form of Susanna
100
Sweden
Swedish
101
Sommar
Swedish
102
Stena
stone
103
Silja
In Swedish, Silja is derived from the word for 'bitter'.
104
Teckla
Swedish
105
Thilda
battle maiden
106
Tilda
A strong woman, battle maiden
107
Tindra
Twinkling
108
Tekla
God's glory
109
Threse
Harvester
110
Urika
A modern variation of the name Ulrika, meaning 'wealthy heritage'
111
Ulva
Wolf; She-wolf.
112
Ulrika
prosperity and heritage
113
Ulla
determination
114
Ulrica
Derived from Old Norse 'ulfr,' meaning wolf.
115
Viktoria
Latin
116
Valborg
Strong; Powerful
117
Vendla
a blend of 'to wander' and possibly 'to wish'
118
Vilda
Wild
119
Vendela
a name associated with the wind or the 'Vendel' people from the Vendel period in Sweden.
120
Ylva
she-wolf

Sweden Boy Names

114 boy names of Sweden origin — showing top 114

1
Alven
Elf friend or noble friend.
2
Anders
manly, brave
3
Andersson
son of Anders
4
Arn
Derived from 'örn', meaning 'eagle'.
5
Axeel
Hebrew
6
Arven
heir
7
Axxel
Swedish
8
Anden
Swedish
9
Arvid
eagle tree
10
Axel
Scandinavian
11
Akelius
of the herd
12
Alvar
Swedish
13
Acxel
father of peace
14
Algot
all-god
15
Axwell
To be bright or high
16
Axelson
Swedish
17
Anderzon
son of Anders
18
Bror
brother
19
Bernt
Germanic
20
Bengt
to be blessed
21
Birk
Birch tree
22
Bertil
Bright strength
23
Bon
Swedish
24
Christerphor
Bearer of Christ
25
Cristoffer
Latin
26
Christoffer
bearer of Christ
27
Dahlin
Valley
28
Elof
descendant of the ancestors
29
Erikson
Son of Erik.
30
Edvin
rich friend
31
Erland
foreigner, from another land
32
Edman
wealthy protector
33
Eskil
God's promise
34
Ericsson
son of Eric
35
Ericson
Son of Eric
36
Ericc
Norse
37
Eskel
God strengthens
38
Evald
Active ruler
39
Eriksson
son of Erik
40
Edberg
Fortress of the wealthy
41
Erixon
Son of Eric
42
Folke
Swedish
43
Gardell
meaning 'earth worker' or 'gardener'.
44
Gustaf
Staff of the Goths
45
Gunar
Old Norse
46
Gunder
battle
47
Garlund
from the spear land
48
Gillis
pledged to God
49
Gustav
Staff of the Goths
50
Hilmer
Old Norse
51
Hjalmer
helmeted warrior
52
Helmer
German
53
Hjalmar
warrior
54
Ingmar
Old Norse
55
Ivarr
Old Norse
56
Jepp
God's gift
57
Jonatan
Gift of God (יונתן)
58
Johander
God is gracious
59
Johanson
Son of Johan
60
Joakim
God will establish
61
Jörgen
Scandinavian
62
Karlson
son of Karl
63
Kyngsten
king's town
64
Kennet
bold advisor
65
Krystoffer
bearer of Christ
66
Kristofe
Swedish
67
Knut
Knut means 'knot'.
68
Kristofferson
Swedish
69
Kristoff
Christbearer
70
Kullen
a place of shelter or a knob, hill
71
Kristoffer
Bearer of Christ
72
Kolsten
Victory of the people
73
Lilborn
Little born
74
Lennart
lion-hearted
75
Lindberg
Lime mountain
76
Larsson
A beloved name with deep roots
77
Lindburg
lake fortress
78
Musse
Musse is a diminutive of Måns, meaning 'little moon'
79
Mauritz
Dark-skinned, Moorish.
80
Nils
Victory of the people
81
Nobel
Swedish
82
Niclas
Victory of the people
83
Olander
Swedish
84
Ord
spear
85
Ove
Old Norse
86
Ohlin
Swedish
87
Olof
ancestor's relic
88
Petter
Rock, stone
89
Patrik
Latin
90
Ryze
to rise
91
Ryner
brave and powerful
92
Rember
To remember
93
Rykar
a variant of Richard, meaning 'brave ruler' or 'strong in power'
94
Rickard
brave ruler
95
Ragnar
counsel
96
Rasmus
Greek
97
Rydin
Old Norse
98
Rydell
Rider's hill
99
Sven
young man
100
Stig
Vigilant
101
Severt
Old Norse
102
Sigvard
Derived from Old Norse, meaning 'victorious guardian'
103
Swede
From Sweden, implying Scandinavian origins.
104
Seger
victorious
105
Swen
Swedish
106
Sten
stone
107
Torsten
Thor's stone
108
Tornell
thunder
109
Tandre
A strong and resilient individual
110
Thure
Thor's warrior
111
Torbjorn
Thor's bear
112
Willum
resolute protector
113
Yngwie
Noble, warrior
114
Zlatan
Slavic

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Sweden Unisex Names

29 gender-neutral names of Sweden origin — showing top 29

1
Alva
elf army
2
Arlanda
Swedish
3
Britt
Swedish
4
Carin
pure
5
Chrystian
Swedish
6
Dagen
Swedish/Norwegian
7
Ebba
Old German
8
Erica
Eternal ruler
9
Erik
Means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever-ruler' from the elements 'ei' (ever) and 'rikr' (ruler).
10
Ingrid
beautiful, beloved
11
Ikea
Island, Lake, and Its Back
12
Johan
God is gracious
13
Karstin
Norse
14
Krister
Means 'Christian'
15
Kristina
Greek
16
Kirsten
Christianity, follower of Christ
17
Karin
pure
18
Lind
lime tree
19
Lindel
Swedish
20
Leif
Old Norse
21
Larson
son of Lars
22
Linn
Means 'lime tree'.
23
Morgon
morning
24
Malin
Derived from the Old Norse name 'Malinn', which means 'little strong girl'.
25
Olle
ancestor's relic
26
Olen
ancestor's descendant
27
Pal
Rock
28
Sonja
Russian
29
Verner
Old Norse

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