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Scandinavian names - Baby names with the origin Scandinavian

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Name Meaning Origins Gender Popularity (last 10y)
Anickah Grace; favor Scandinavian Girl
Anjia Likely 'grace' (from Anna/Anja) or 'peaceful/pleasant home' (from Chinese An + Jia). Chinese, English, Germanic, Scandinavian, Slavic Girl
Ankor Possible meanings: 'sprout' (from Sanskrit Ankur), 'anchor' (from Anker), or a reference to Angkor ('city/temple') Dutch, Khmer, Scandinavian Boy
Anna-Mai Combination of Anna ('grace, favor') and Mai (commonly 'May' - the month - or 'apricot blossom'/'dance' in some Asian languages); roughly 'grace of May' or 'graceful blossom'. Scandinavian Girl
Anni-Frid Anna ('grace') + Frid/Frida ('peace') - roughly 'graceful peace' or 'grace and peace'. Germanic, Scandinavian Girl
Anniika Grace; favored one (from Hebrew name Hannah) Finnish, Scandinavian Girl
Annike Grace; favor Scandinavian Girl
Anniki Diminutive of Anna, meaning 'grace' or 'favor' Scandinavian Girl
Annikke Diminutive of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah meaning "grace" or "favor" Scandinavian Girl
Anund Uncertain Scandinavian Boy
Anyka Generally linked to Anna/Hannah: 'grace' or 'favor'; in some usages related to Anika: 'face' or 'army/soldier'. Germanic, Hebrew, Sanskrit, Scandinavian, Slavic Girl
Ar Varies by origin; broadly a short form or name-element often associated with concepts like 'man', 'noble/leader', or linked to sunlight/heroic name-elements in Armenian contexts Armenian, English, Norse, Persian, Scandinavian Boy
Arilde Likely derived from Old Norse elements 'ari' (eagle) + 'hildr' (battle), loosely 'eagle battle' or 'eagle warrior' Scandinavian Boy
Arnay Uncertain - possible senses include 'forest' (from Sanskrit aranya) or links to Scandinavian roots meaning 'eagle' or 'strong'; often used as a modern given name Norse, Scandinavian Unisex
Arness From a headland or promontory (Old Norse nes); may derive from ár 'river' or arn 'eagle' - roughly 'river headland' or 'eagle headland'. Norse, Scandinavian Boy
Arney Diminutive of Arne/Arnold: 'eagle' or 'eagle-ruler' English, Scandinavian Boy
Arnlaug From Old Norse arn 'eagle' + laug 'vowed' - roughly 'eagle-vowed' or 'pledged to the eagle'. Norse, Scandinavian Girl
Arnthor From Old Norse arn ('eagle') + Þórr (Thor) - 'eagle of Thor' or 'Thor's eagle' (eagle protected by Thor). Norse, Scandinavian Boy
arro Likely related to 'arrow' or a short form of a surname/place; exact meaning uncertain Scandinavian Unisex
Arv Inheritance, heritage (heir) Norse, Scandinavian Boy
Arvad Uncertain - most commonly associated with the Syrian island Arwad (a place-name). If linked to Arvid, it would carry the Old Norse sense of 'eagle' + 'tree'. Arabic, Scandinavian Boy
Arvell Probably "eagle-ruler" or broadly "ruler" (derived from Arnvaldr) English, Scandinavian Boy
Arvie Derived from Arvid: 'arn' (eagle) + 'viðr' (wood/forest) - 'eagle of the forest' or 'eagle tree' Scandinavian Boy
Asbran From Old Norse Ásbrandr: Ás (god) + brandr (sword) - 'god-sword' or 'divine sword'. Norse, Scandinavian Boy
Asgar From Arabic أصغر (asghar) meaning 'younger' or 'smaller'; alternatively from Old Norse Ásgeirr meaning 'god-spear' (divine spear). Arabic, Norse, Scandinavian Boy
Astina Possibly 'star' or a diminutive of Justina meaning 'just/fair' Scandinavian Girl
Astryd Divinely beautiful; 'god-beauty' (from Old Norse ás 'god' + fríðr 'beautiful, beloved') Norse, Scandinavian Girl
Asvor From Old Norse elements 'Ás' (god) + 'var' (guardian/protector) - 'divine guardian' or 'protected by the gods'. Norse, Scandinavian Boy
Audhilde From Old Norse auð 'wealth' + hildr 'battle' - 'wealthy/fortunate in battle'. Norse, Scandinavian Girl
Auduna Fortune, wealth - 'fortunate' or 'blessed with prosperity' Norse, Scandinavian Girl
Ax Short form of Axel (from Absalom) meaning "father of peace", or a literal reference to the tool "axe". English, Scandinavian Boy
Axela Derived from Axel/Absalon - 'father of peace'. Scandinavian Girl
Axell Divine protector; also interpreted as 'father of peace' (if linked to Absalom) Scandinavian Boy
Axill Possibly 'father is peace' (Absalom) or 'god's helmet' (Old Norse ás + ketill) Germanic, Scandinavian Boy
Axle From Old Norse Ásketill ('áss' = god + 'ketill' = cauldron/helmet) - 'god's helmet/cauldron'; also associated with Absalom meaning 'father of peace'. Scandinavian Boy
Axyl Modern form of Axel - 'father of peace' (from Absalom); alternatively linked to Old Norse elements meaning 'god's cauldron/helmet'. English, Scandinavian Boy
Baard Derived from Old Norse Bárðr; commonly interpreted as related to battle/warrior Norse, Scandinavian Boy
Bardi Multiple possible origins: Albanian from 'bardh'/'Bardhi' meaning 'white'; Italian as a toponymic surname meaning 'from Bardi' (a town in Emilia‑Romagna); or related to 'bard' meaning 'poet' / Scandinavian form of Bård. Albanian, Celtic, English, Italian, Scandinavian Boy
Bendick Blessed Latin, Scandinavian Boy
Bendikson Son of Bendik (Bendik from Benedictus, meaning 'blessed') Scandinavian Boy
Bendix Blessed Scandinavian Boy
Bengt-Arne Blessed eagle (Bengt 'blessed' + Arne 'eagle') Scandinavian, Swedish Boy
Benti Multiple possible senses: 'request/plea' (Hindi); 'blessed' (as a form of Bente/Benedict); or phonetic link to 'daughter' (Arabic/Swahili 'binti'). Arabic, Dutch, Hindi, Scandinavian, Swahili Unisex
Berget Likely "help" or "protection" (from Old Norse björg); sometimes associated with the Brigid/Bridget sense of "exalted one" or "strength" Scandinavian Girl
Bergitte Exalted/high; strength or power Scandinavian Girl
Bergren From Swedish berg 'mountain' + gren 'branch' - literally 'mountain branch'; originally a family name later used as a given name. Scandinavian Unisex
Bergthor From Old Norse berg 'mountain' + Thor (the god of thunder) - 'Thor's mountain' or 'mountain of Thor'. Norse, Scandinavian Boy
Bergyn From the mountain; mountain dweller (modern coinage, sometimes interpreted as 'little mountain') English, Scandinavian Unisex
Birditte 'Exalted, high' or 'strength/power' Scandinavian Girl
Birga Exalted, strong; associated with protection or refuge Germanic, Scandinavian Girl

Scandinavian name popularity over time

Aggregated births across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland for every Scandinavian-origin name in our dataset.

941
Names in this origin
291
With data in 2026
422,094
Births 2026
422,094
Peak year 2026