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

  1. EmmaGirlwhole, universal · Germanic13,501
  2. MiaGirlmine; also Maria diminutive · Italian12,131
  3. NoraGirlhonor · Latin6,128
  4. EllaGirlall, completely · Germanic5,685
  5. KaiBoysea; shell; forgiveness · Unknown4,489
  6. ChristianBoyfollower of Christ · Latin4,278
  7. AxelBoyfather of peace · Scandinavian4,253
  8. AugustBoyvenerable, majestic · Latin4,166
  9. TheoBoygod · Greek4,141
  10. AnnaGirlgrace · Hebrew2,700
  11. FreyaGirllady, noblewoman · Old Norse1,877
  12. FinnBoyfair, white · Irish1,799
  13. OscarBoydeer friend · Irish1,656
  14. KaiaGirlpure · Scandinavian1,675
  15. EricBoyeternal ruler · Old Norse1,402
  16. WalterBoyruler of the army · Germanic1,264
  17. LukasBoyfrom Lucania · Greek1,287
  18. EliseGirlmy God is an oath · French1,266
  19. OttoBoywealth, fortune · Germanic1,239
  20. TobiasBoyGod is good · Hebrew1,210
  21. JensenBoyson of Jens · Scandinavian1,105
  22. AndersonBoyson of Anders · English1,061
  23. ErickBoyeternal ruler · Scandinavian1,038
  24. MathiasBoygift of God · Hebrew1,031
  25. TheaGirlgoddess; godly · Greek893
  26. ZanderBoydefender of men · Greek864
  27. AstridGirldivinely beautiful · Scandinavian818
  28. FrederickBoypeaceful ruler · Germanic741
  29. MatildaGirlbattle-mighty · Germanic769
  30. WillaGirlresolute protection · Germanic729
  31. EmelyGirlrival · Latin723
  32. RonaldBoyruler's counselor · Old Norse495
  33. BoBoyto live; dwelling · Scandinavian708
  34. ErikBoyeternal ruler · Old Norse644
  35. ConradBoybrave counsel · Germanic654
  36. OdinBoyfrenzy, inspiration · Old Norse641
  37. HannaGirlgrace · Hebrew605
  38. GunnerBoybold warrior · Scandinavian587
  39. JohanBoyGod is gracious · Scandinavian554
  40. ColbyBoydark farm · Old Norse538
  41. SorenBoystern · Scandinavian535
  42. JonasBoydove · Hebrew531
  43. MarenGirlof the sea · Scandinavian529
  44. ChristinaGirlChristian woman · Greek398
  45. GunnarBoywarrior · Old Norse474
  46. LisaGirlGod is my oath · Hebrew262
  47. SkyUnisexcloud · Old Norse428
  48. KarlaGirlfree woman · Germanic385
  49. KarenGirlpure · Danish184
  50. FreyjaGirllady · Old Norse364
  51. AilaGirlholy; blessed · Finnish354
  52. AlvinBoynoble friend · Old English316
  53. MagnusBoygreat · Latin340
  54. HaroldBoyarmy ruler · Old English227
  55. BrendaGirlsword · Scandinavian212
  56. BjornBoybear · Old Norse330
  57. LeaGirlmeadow · English324
  58. JohannaGirlGod is gracious · Hebrew318
  59. AronBoyuncertain; traditionally high mountain · Hebrew322
  60. GretaGirlpearl · Germanic314
  61. CarlBoyfree man · Germanic215
  62. LivGirllife · Scandinavian308
  63. AndersBoymanly; brave · Scandinavian302
  64. JonBoyGod is gracious · Hebrew265
  65. ElsaGirlGod is my oath · Germanic280
  66. DaneBoyfrom Denmark; Dane · English273
  67. AnnikaGirlgrace · Scandinavian271
  68. CasperBoytreasurer · Persian273
  69. MikaelaGirlwho is like God? · Hebrew267
  70. HenrikBoyhome ruler · Scandinavian252
  71. LeifBoyheir; descendant · Old Norse250
  72. IdaGirlwork, labor · Germanic211
  73. BeckBoystream · Old Norse236
  74. ErikaGirleternal ruler · Scandinavian211
  75. KristenGirlChristian · Greek189
  76. IngridGirlIng is beautiful · Scandinavian225
  77. StefanBoycrown · Greek225
  78. EiderBoyeider duck · Old Norse217
  79. AxlBoyfather of peace · Scandinavian216
  80. StormUnisexstorm · English214
  81. KristianUnisexChristian · Slavic207
  82. CrosbyBoyvillage with a cross · Old Norse209
  83. NormanBoynorthman, Norseman · Germanic148
  84. AndreasBoymanly, brave · Greek195
  85. JakobBoysupplanter · Hebrew190
  86. KolbyBoycoal settlement · Scandinavian193
  87. EricaGirleternal ruler · Old Norse146
  88. MikaelBoywho is like God? · Hebrew187
  89. FridaGirlpeace · Germanic185
  90. KarolinaGirlfree man · Germanic185
  91. LindenUnisexlinden tree · English183
  92. MattiasBoygift of God · Greek183
  93. ElvisBoyall wise · Scandinavian177
  94. KamillaGirlyoung ceremonial attendant · Latin175
  95. AnneliseGirlgrace and pledged to God · Germanic173
  96. KariGirlpure · Scandinavian154
  97. MarkusBoyof Mars · Latin163
  98. EmilBoyrival; eager · Latin158
  99. MariGirldrop of the sea · Welsh151
  100. SofieGirlwisdom · Greek150
  101. HansBoyGod is gracious · Germanic145
  102. KatrinaGirlpure · Germanic126
  103. KristinaGirlChristian · Greek117
  104. JensonBoyson of Jens · Scandinavian141
  105. ThorinBoybold one associated with Thor · Old Norse139
  106. StellanBoyuncertain; possibly calm or still · Unknown132
  107. LinneaGirllime tree; twinflower · Scandinavian130
  108. AkselBoyfather of peace · Scandinavian127
  109. AntonBoyof Antonius · Latin122
  110. KirbyUnisexchurch settlement · Old Norse122
  111. KarlBoyfree man · Germanic99
  112. IvarBoybow warrior · Old Norse116
  113. FredrickBoypeaceful ruler · Germanic102
  114. WilhelminaGirlresolute protector · Germanic111
  115. ValkyrieGirlchooser of the slain · Old Norse111
  116. KlaraGirlclear, bright · Latin108
  117. EmmiGirlwhole, universal · Germanic107
  118. KarlieGirlfree man · Germanic105
  119. KarolineGirlfree woman · Germanic102
  120. RuneBoysecret lore, rune · Old Norse101

Number = US babies given the name in 2024 (Social Security Administration).