Sweden Origin · Name Guide

200 Beautiful Sweden Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 265 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

128 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
Carin
pure
22
Cesilie
blind
23
Calle
Pathway; street
24
Dahlia
the flower name, named after botanist Anders Dahl
25
Dala
Swedish
26
Detta
deity or goddess
27
Engrid
Angel strength
28
Emmelin
Universal, Whole
29
Ebba
Old German
30
Erica
Eternal ruler
31
Elna
Swedish
32
Elander
bringer of light
33
Erikah
Scandinavian
34
Elfa
elf, fairy
35
Emmajo
Universal
36
Ellika
a form of the name Elin, meaning 'light' or 'torch'.
37
Fridah
Fridah is derived from 'fríðr', meaning 'beautiful' or 'beloved'.
38
Fredrika
Germanic
39
Fridda
peaceful ruler
40
Fredrica
peaceful ruler
41
Gevalia
Swedish
42
Gretha
grace
43
Hilma
protected by the gods
44
Hemma
Home, house
45
Hedda
battle maiden
46
Hulda
kind, mild, or tender
47
Ilva
defender
48
Isebell
Devoted to God
49
Ingrid
beautiful, beloved
50
Ikea
Island, Lake, and Its Back
51
Ingrit
Derived from 'Ingwe,' meaning 'beautiful'.
52
Ingris
Swedish
53
Josefine
God will add
54
Janne
God is gracious
55
Joakima
He will establish
56
Kajsa
pure
57
Katreen
Swedish
58
Krisan
A beloved name with deep roots
59
Kristinejoy
Christian
60
Kista
a pure or clear part of an area
61
Kristina
Greek
62
Kurstin
Christian, follower of Christ
63
Kahlina
Pure, clear
64
Kirsten
Christianity, follower of Christ
65
Kirsta
Scandinavian
66
Kar
Pure
67
Karin
pure
68
Kyrsti
Christian, follower of Christ
69
Kamilla
Latin
70
Linnea
Swedish
71
Ladonia
Land of the Ladonia
72
Lisbett
A diminutive form of Elisabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'
73
Lindra
A variation of Lind, meaning 'lime tree' or 'tender'.
74
Lissbeth
God's promise
75
Linnaea
Swedish
76
Lotta
free woman
77
Lovisa
Swedish
78
Lunna
Scandinavian
79
Linneah
A form of Linnea, named after the twinflower.
80
Luva
Swedish
81
Lillar
Swedish
82
Lised
Swedish
83
Lillan
lily
84
Molla
Sovereign, Leader
85
Myrdell
Old Norse
86
Merta
Swedish
87
Majken
strength
88
Margetta
Perl
89
Margretha
Pearl
90
Nilla
silk
91
Norda
north
92
Otila
Prosperous
93
Otilla
Wealthy; prosperous.
94
Ottelia
Wealthy
95
Pippi
Swedish
96
Ronja
Swedish
97
Roine
Swedish
98
Roxette
little dawn
99
Regin
queen
100
Ronia
a joyful song
101
Sylvi
Swedish
102
Stina
Follower of Christ
103
Svea
Swedish
104
Soffie
Swedish
105
Soffia
Wisdom
106
Sanna
Lily; a form of Susanna
107
Sweden
Swedish
108
Sommar
Swedish
109
Stena
stone
110
Sonja
Russian
111
Silja
In Swedish, Silja is derived from the word for 'bitter'.
112
Teckla
Swedish
113
Thilda
battle maiden
114
Tilda
A strong woman, battle maiden
115
Tindra
Twinkling
116
Tekla
God's glory
117
Threse
Harvester
118
Urika
A modern variation of the name Ulrika, meaning 'wealthy heritage'
119
Ulva
Wolf; She-wolf.
120
Ulrika
prosperity and heritage

Sweden Boy Names

126 boy names of Sweden origin — showing top 120

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
Björn
bear
20
Bernt
Germanic
21
Bengt
to be blessed
22
Birk
Birch tree
23
Bertil
Bright strength
24
Bon
Swedish
25
Christerphor
Bearer of Christ
26
Cristoffer
Latin
27
Chrystian
Swedish
28
Christoffer
bearer of Christ
29
Dahlin
Valley
30
Dagen
Swedish/Norwegian
31
Elof
descendant of the ancestors
32
Erikson
Son of Erik.
33
Edvin
rich friend
34
Erland
foreigner, from another land
35
Edman
wealthy protector
36
Erik
Means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever-ruler' from the elements 'ei' (ever) and 'rikr' (ruler).
37
Eskil
God's promise
38
Ericsson
son of Eric
39
Ericson
Son of Eric
40
Ericc
Norse
41
Eskel
God strengthens
42
Evald
Active ruler
43
Eriksson
son of Erik
44
Edberg
Fortress of the wealthy
45
Erixon
Son of Eric
46
Folke
Swedish
47
Gardell
meaning 'earth worker' or 'gardener'.
48
Gustaf
Staff of the Goths
49
Gunar
Old Norse
50
Gunder
battle
51
Garlund
from the spear land
52
Gillis
pledged to God
53
Gustav
Staff of the Goths
54
Hilmer
Old Norse
55
Hjalmer
helmeted warrior
56
Helmer
German
57
Hjalmar
warrior
58
Ingmar
Old Norse
59
Ivarr
Old Norse
60
Johan
God is gracious
61
Jepp
God's gift
62
Jonatan
Gift of God (יונתן)
63
Johander
God is gracious
64
Johanson
Son of Johan
65
Joakim
God will establish
66
Jörgen
Scandinavian
67
Karlson
son of Karl
68
Kyngsten
king's town
69
Kennet
bold advisor
70
Krystoffer
bearer of Christ
71
Kristofe
Swedish
72
Knut
Knut means 'knot'.
73
Kristofferson
Swedish
74
Kristoff
Christbearer
75
Kullen
a place of shelter or a knob, hill
76
Kristoffer
Bearer of Christ
77
Kolsten
Victory of the people
78
Lindel
Swedish
79
Leif
Old Norse
80
Lilborn
Little born
81
Larson
son of Lars
82
Lennart
lion-hearted
83
Lindberg
Lime mountain
84
Larsson
A beloved name with deep roots
85
Lindburg
lake fortress
86
Musse
Musse is a diminutive of Måns, meaning 'little moon'
87
Mickel
who is like God
88
Mauritz
Dark-skinned, Moorish.
89
Nils
Victory of the people
90
Nobel
Swedish
91
Niclas
Victory of the people
92
Olander
Swedish
93
Ord
spear
94
Olen
ancestor's descendant
95
Ove
Old Norse
96
Ohlin
Swedish
97
Olof
ancestor's relic
98
Pal
Rock
99
Petter
Rock, stone
100
Patrik
Latin
101
Ryze
to rise
102
Ryner
brave and powerful
103
Rember
To remember
104
Rykar
a variant of Richard, meaning 'brave ruler' or 'strong in power'
105
Rickard
brave ruler
106
Ragnar
counsel
107
Rasmus
Greek
108
Rydin
Old Norse
109
Rydell
Rider's hill
110
Sven
young man
111
Stig
Vigilant
112
Severt
Old Norse
113
Sigvard
Derived from Old Norse, meaning 'victorious guardian'
114
Swede
From Sweden, implying Scandinavian origins.
115
Seger
victorious
116
Swen
Swedish
117
Sten
stone
118
Torsten
Thor's stone
119
Tornell
thunder
120
Tandre
A strong and resilient individual

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Sweden Unisex Names

11 gender-neutral names of Sweden origin — showing top 11

1
Alva
elf army
2
Arlanda
Swedish
3
Britt
Swedish
4
Karstin
Norse
5
Krister
Means 'Christian'
6
Lind
lime tree
7
Linn
Means 'lime tree'.
8
Lovis
Famous warrior
9
Morgon
morning
10
Malin
Derived from the Old Norse name 'Malinn', which means 'little strong girl'.
11
Olle
ancestor's relic

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