Scandinavian baby names with meanings
Scandinavian names are fresh, clean and modern — names like Astrid, Freya, Axel and Elsa from the Nordic tradition carry a cool simplicity. This page collects 70 Scandinavian names — 39 for boys, 31 for girls and 0 for unisex — with every meaning and gender shown at a glance, so you can shortlist the ones that speak to you.
Among the most popular Scandinavian boy names are Anders, Bjorn, Erik, Lars, while top girl picks include Astrid, Elsa, Freya, Inga. Names are ordered by popularity rank, with classics and rising favourites mixed together.
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Popular Scandinavian names
The most popular Scandinavian names first, with meaning, origin and gender for easy comparison.
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anders | Manly, brave | Scandinavian | boy |
| Bjorn | Bear | Scandinavian | boy |
| Erik | Ever ruler | Scandinavian | boy |
| Lars | Laurel-crowned | Scandinavian | boy |
| Magnus | Great, mighty | Scandinavian | boy |
| Nils | Victory of the people | Scandinavian | boy |
| Olaf | Ancestor's relic | Scandinavian | boy |
| Sven | Young warrior | Scandinavian | boy |
| Astrid | Divine strength | Scandinavian | girl |
| Elsa | God is my oath | Scandinavian | girl |
| Freya | Noble woman, goddess of love | Scandinavian | girl |
| Inga | Protected by the god | Scandinavian | girl |
| Ingrid | Beautiful, beloved | Scandinavian | girl |
| Linnea | Twin flower | Scandinavian | girl |
| Sigrid | Beautiful victory | Scandinavian | girl |
| Solveig | Strong house, sun strength | Scandinavian | girl |
| Aksel | Father of peace | Scandinavian | boy |
| Alarik | Ruler of all | Scandinavian | boy |
| Arvid | Eagle tree | Scandinavian | boy |
| Axel | Father of peace | Scandinavian | boy |
| Birger | Helper, rescuer | Scandinavian | boy |
| Casper | Treasurer, keeper of treasure | Scandinavian | boy |
| Christian | Follower of Christ | Scandinavian | boy |
| Emil | Rival, eager | Scandinavian | boy |
| Elias | The Lord is my God | Scandinavian | boy |
| Eskil | God's helmet | Scandinavian | boy |
| Even | Gift of God, lucky | Scandinavian | boy |
| Filip | Lover of horses | Scandinavian | boy |
| Fredrik | Peaceful ruler | Scandinavian | boy |
| Gunnar | War, warrior | Scandinavian | boy |
| Henrik | Home ruler | Scandinavian | boy |
| Ingvar | Protected by the god | Scandinavian | boy |
| Isak | He will laugh | Scandinavian | boy |
| Johan | God is gracious | Scandinavian | boy |
| Kalle | Strong, free man | Scandinavian | boy |
| Kasper | Treasurer, keeper of treasure | Scandinavian | boy |
| Leif | Heir, descendant | Scandinavian | boy |
| Lennart | Brave as a lion | Scandinavian | boy |
| Linus | Flax, linen | Scandinavian | boy |
| Mikael | Who is like God | Scandinavian | boy |
| Niklas | Victory of the people | Scandinavian | boy |
| Oskar | God spear | Scandinavian | boy |
| Ragnar | Warrior of judgement | Scandinavian | boy |
| Stellan | Calm, peaceful | Scandinavian | boy |
| Torsten | Thor's stone | Scandinavian | boy |
| Viggo | War, battle | Scandinavian | boy |
| Vilhelm | Resolute protector | Scandinavian | boy |
| Aino | The only one | Scandinavian | girl |
| Alva | Elf, supernatural being | Scandinavian | girl |
| Birgit | Exalted one, strong | Scandinavian | girl |
| Elise | God is my oath | Scandinavian | girl |
| Ebba | Strong, lucky | Scandinavian | girl |
| Embla | First woman, elm tree | Scandinavian | girl |
| Greta | Pearl | Scandinavian | girl |
| Hanna | Grace, favour | Scandinavian | girl |
| Helga | Holy, blessed | Scandinavian | girl |
| Ida | Industrious, prosperous | Scandinavian | girl |
| Karin | Pure | Scandinavian | girl |
| Katrine | Pure | Scandinavian | girl |
| Livia | Bluish, envious | Scandinavian | girl |
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Scandinavian baby names FAQ
What are popular Scandinavian baby boy names?
Popular Scandinavian boy names include Anders, Bjorn, Erik, Lars. There are 39 Scandinavian boy names in our collection, each with its meaning and origin shown in the table below.
What are popular Scandinavian baby girl names?
Popular Scandinavian girl names include Astrid, Elsa, Freya, Inga. You will find 31 Scandinavian girl names in the list below, sorted by popularity with meanings included.
What does Scandinavian origin mean in baby names?
Scandinavian names are fresh, clean and modern — names like Astrid, Freya, Axel and Elsa from the Nordic tradition carry a cool simplicity.