21 Scandinavian names

Scandinavian Baby Names

Distinctive Scandinavian baby names for girls and boys — each with pronunciation, origin, and meaning.

Scandinavian girl names

Astrid

/AS-trid/

Old Norse

A timeless name derived from elements meaning divinely beautiful or beloved by the gods.

Eira

/AY-rah/

Old Norse

Derived from the name of the Norse goddess of healing and mercy.

Freja

/FRAY-ah/

Old Norse

Named for the prominent Norse goddess, it signifies a noble woman or lady.

Ingrid

/ING-rid/

Old Norse

A classic name that honors the Norse god Ing and translates to beautiful or fair.

Lykke

/LUE-keh/

Danish

A joyful name that literally translates to happiness and good fortune.

Maren

/MAH-ren/

Danish/Norwegian

A Scandinavian variation of Marina, reflecting a deep connection to the sea.

Ronja

/RON-yah/

Swedish

A beloved name popularized by Astrid Lindgren, often associated with a lake in Lapland.

Saga

/SAH-ga/

Old Norse

The name of the Norse goddess of history and storytelling, meaning the seeing one.

Sigrid

/SEE-grid/

Old Norse

A strong name composed of elements meaning victory and beautiful wisdom.

Solveig

/SOOL-vay/

Old Norse

A classic name representing the strength of the sun or a lady of the house.

Sunniva

/SOON-ee-vah/

Scandinavian

An Ancient Norse name that means 'sun gift', historically associated with a courageous Irish-born saint.

Scandinavian boy names

Eskil

/ESS-keel/

Old Norse / Danish

An ancient and respected name meaning divine cauldron or vessel of the gods.

Halvor

/HAL-vor/

Norwegian

A traditional Norwegian name meaning the protector or defender of the rock.

Ivar

/EE-var/

Old Norse

A powerful traditional name meaning archer or yew warrior.

Lennart

/LEN-nart/

Swedish and German

A noble name that translates to brave lion, signifying courage and leadership.

Mads

/MASS/

Danish

A popular and friendly Danish short form of Matthew, meaning a gift from God.

Rasmus

/RAHS-moos/

Scandinavian / Greek

A beloved Scandinavian classic meaning the one who is dearly loved.

Sigurd

/SEE-gurd/

Old Norse

An ancient and legendary name that signifies a guardian of victory.

Stellan

/STEL-lan/

Old Norse / Swedish

A charming name of Swedish origin thought to mean calm or peaceful one.

Torsten

/TOR-sten/

Old Norse

This classic name combines the strength of the god Thor with the enduring quality of a stone.

Viggo

/VIG-go/

Old Norse

A spirited name derived from the Old Norse word for battle or war.

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