Scandinavian Baby Names
Scandinavian names come largely from Old Norse, with gods, animals and battle as common themes. They are short, strong and increasingly popular in the English-speaking world.
186 names
- EmmaGirlwhole, universal · Germanic13,501
- MiaGirlmine; also Maria diminutive · Italian12,131
- NoraGirlhonor · Latin6,128
- EllaGirlall, completely · Germanic5,685
- KaiBoysea; shell; forgiveness · Unknown4,489
- ChristianBoyfollower of Christ · Latin4,278
- AxelBoyfather of peace · Scandinavian4,253
- AugustBoyvenerable, majestic · Latin4,166
- TheoBoygod · Greek4,141
- AnnaGirlgrace · Hebrew2,700
- FreyaGirllady, noblewoman · Old Norse1,877
- FinnBoyfair, white · Irish1,799
- OscarBoydeer friend · Irish1,656
- KaiaGirlpure · Scandinavian1,675
- EricBoyeternal ruler · Old Norse1,402
- WalterBoyruler of the army · Germanic1,264
- LukasBoyfrom Lucania · Greek1,287
- EliseGirlmy God is an oath · French1,266
- OttoBoywealth, fortune · Germanic1,239
- TobiasBoyGod is good · Hebrew1,210
- JensenBoyson of Jens · Scandinavian1,105
- AndersonBoyson of Anders · English1,061
- ErickBoyeternal ruler · Scandinavian1,038
- MathiasBoygift of God · Hebrew1,031
- TheaGirlgoddess; godly · Greek893
- ZanderBoydefender of men · Greek864
- AstridGirldivinely beautiful · Scandinavian818
- FrederickBoypeaceful ruler · Germanic741
- MatildaGirlbattle-mighty · Germanic769
- WillaGirlresolute protection · Germanic729
- EmelyGirlrival · Latin723
- RonaldBoyruler's counselor · Old Norse495
- BoBoyto live; dwelling · Scandinavian708
- ErikBoyeternal ruler · Old Norse644
- ConradBoybrave counsel · Germanic654
- OdinBoyfrenzy, inspiration · Old Norse641
- HannaGirlgrace · Hebrew605
- GunnerBoybold warrior · Scandinavian587
- JohanBoyGod is gracious · Scandinavian554
- ColbyBoydark farm · Old Norse538
- SorenBoystern · Scandinavian535
- JonasBoydove · Hebrew531
- MarenGirlof the sea · Scandinavian529
- ChristinaGirlChristian woman · Greek398
- GunnarBoywarrior · Old Norse474
- LisaGirlGod is my oath · Hebrew262
- SkyUnisexcloud · Old Norse428
- KarlaGirlfree woman · Germanic385
- KarenGirlpure · Danish184
- FreyjaGirllady · Old Norse364
- AilaGirlholy; blessed · Finnish354
- AlvinBoynoble friend · Old English316
- MagnusBoygreat · Latin340
- HaroldBoyarmy ruler · Old English227
- BrendaGirlsword · Scandinavian212
- BjornBoybear · Old Norse330
- LeaGirlmeadow · English324
- JohannaGirlGod is gracious · Hebrew318
- AronBoyuncertain; traditionally high mountain · Hebrew322
- GretaGirlpearl · Germanic314
- CarlBoyfree man · Germanic215
- LivGirllife · Scandinavian308
- AndersBoymanly; brave · Scandinavian302
- JonBoyGod is gracious · Hebrew265
- ElsaGirlGod is my oath · Germanic280
- DaneBoyfrom Denmark; Dane · English273
- AnnikaGirlgrace · Scandinavian271
- CasperBoytreasurer · Persian273
- MikaelaGirlwho is like God? · Hebrew267
- HenrikBoyhome ruler · Scandinavian252
- LeifBoyheir; descendant · Old Norse250
- IdaGirlwork, labor · Germanic211
- BeckBoystream · Old Norse236
- ErikaGirleternal ruler · Scandinavian211
- KristenGirlChristian · Greek189
- IngridGirlIng is beautiful · Scandinavian225
- StefanBoycrown · Greek225
- EiderBoyeider duck · Old Norse217
- AxlBoyfather of peace · Scandinavian216
- StormUnisexstorm · English214
- KristianUnisexChristian · Slavic207
- CrosbyBoyvillage with a cross · Old Norse209
- NormanBoynorthman, Norseman · Germanic148
- AndreasBoymanly, brave · Greek195
- JakobBoysupplanter · Hebrew190
- KolbyBoycoal settlement · Scandinavian193
- EricaGirleternal ruler · Old Norse146
- MikaelBoywho is like God? · Hebrew187
- FridaGirlpeace · Germanic185
- KarolinaGirlfree man · Germanic185
- LindenUnisexlinden tree · English183
- MattiasBoygift of God · Greek183
- ElvisBoyall wise · Scandinavian177
- KamillaGirlyoung ceremonial attendant · Latin175
- AnneliseGirlgrace and pledged to God · Germanic173
- KariGirlpure · Scandinavian154
- MarkusBoyof Mars · Latin163
- EmilBoyrival; eager · Latin158
- MariGirldrop of the sea · Welsh151
- SofieGirlwisdom · Greek150
- HansBoyGod is gracious · Germanic145
- KatrinaGirlpure · Germanic126
- KristinaGirlChristian · Greek117
- JensonBoyson of Jens · Scandinavian141
- ThorinBoybold one associated with Thor · Old Norse139
- StellanBoyuncertain; possibly calm or still · Unknown132
- LinneaGirllime tree; twinflower · Scandinavian130
- AkselBoyfather of peace · Scandinavian127
- AntonBoyof Antonius · Latin122
- KirbyUnisexchurch settlement · Old Norse122
- KarlBoyfree man · Germanic99
- IvarBoybow warrior · Old Norse116
- FredrickBoypeaceful ruler · Germanic102
- WilhelminaGirlresolute protector · Germanic111
- ValkyrieGirlchooser of the slain · Old Norse111
- KlaraGirlclear, bright · Latin108
- EmmiGirlwhole, universal · Germanic107
- KarlieGirlfree man · Germanic105
- KarolineGirlfree woman · Germanic102
- RuneBoysecret lore, rune · Old Norse101
Number = US babies given the name in 2024 (Social Security Administration).