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

Quick facts: Swedish names

  • Swedish 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

Swedish Girl Names

34 girl names of Swedish origin — showing top 34

1
ásfríðr - divine strength
2
Irish
3
Bright or shining
4
pure, chaste
5
pure — from Cajsa
6
wealth, fortune
7
God's promise
8
Lover of horses
9
Frieden
10
Happy, cheerful
11
pure — from Gita
12
battle maiden
13
a form of Görel means "the one who is a spear"
14
the one from Göta
15
Warrior maiden
16
angel — from Ingel
17
Christian or follower of Christ
18
Pure.
19
the lily
20
lily
21
Swedish
22
Linden tree.
23
God’s promise
24
Polish
25
Myrtle
26
a story, a tale
27
Swedish
28
A beloved name with deep roots
29
Scandinavian
30
battle maiden
31
Catalan
32
Alive, lively
33
Swedish
34
Gift of God

Swedish Boy Names

21 boy names of Swedish origin — showing top 21

1
German
2
bear
3
bear — from Björn
4
farmer — from Börje
5
Swedish
6
Dragon
7
famous ruler
8
Swedish
9
vigilant, watchful — from Gregor
10
staff of the gods — from Gustav
11
from Göta — the river
12
battle, warrior
13
son of Hampus — from Hampus
14
the protected one
15
brave or strong
16
Germanic
17
Christ bearer
18
Derived from the word 'stella,' meaning 'star'.
19
sixth born — from Sixtus
20
day
21
a river valley

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Swedish Unisex Names

5 gender-neutral names of Swedish origin — showing top 5

1
Noble, truthful
2
a diminutive of Agneta
3
a nickname for a boy
4
rocky stone — from Hall
5
Greek