Choosing your baby’s name is one of the most meaningful parts of the journey into parenthood. If you’re looking for something with both strength and heritage, Scandinavian names offer a rich blend of Nordic tradition, mythological roots, and modern charm. Whether you have Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, or Icelandic ancestry — or you’re simply drawn to these timeless styles — this list of Scandinavian boy names and Scandinavian girl names features options that are bold, lyrical, and full of character.
Scandinavian Names for Boys and Girls
These names carry the essence of Nordic culture — reflecting nature, bravery, beauty, and centuries of storytelling passed down through generations of Scandinavian baby names.
Scandinavian Boy Names
Whether you’re drawn to heroic legends like Loki and Harald or nature-inspired names like Ari and Bjorn, these Scandinavian names boy parents favor are full of history and strength. With roots in Viking tradition and Nordic folklore, each name offers bold meaning and cultural pride.
82 Popular Scandinavian Boy Names
With choices like Axel, Leif, and Erik, this list of Scandinavian name options reflects a blend of myth, geography, and heritage. These time-tested favorites continue to resonate with families seeking meaning, legacy, and strong cultural identity.
1. Ake
2. Ander
3. Anders
4. Anderson or Andersson
5. Aren
6. Ari or Arye
7. Araldo or Arry
8. Arri
9. Axel
10. Bergen or Birgin
11. Billi
12. Bjarne or Bjorn
13. Bo or Boe
14. Boden, Bodie, Bodin, Bowden, or Bowdoin
15. Boote, Booth, or Boothe
16. Borg
17. Brand or Brandr
18. Canute, Cnut, or Knut
19. Carr, Karr, or Ker
20. Casper
21. Corey
22. Crosbie or Crosby
23. Daeg, Dag, Dagget, or Daggett
24. Dane
25. Denby, Dennie, or Denny
26. Dustin
27. Egil or Eigil
28. Eilert
29. Einar
30. Eino
31. Erik
32. Ericson or Ericksen
33. Fenris
34. Finn
35. Frode
36. Garald
37. Garth
38. Gram
39. Gunner
40. Guss
41. Gustaaf, Gustaf, Gustaff, Gustaof, Gustav, Gustave, Gustaw, Gustovo, Gustus, or Gusztav
42. Hagan
43. Haaken, Haakin, Hacon, Hakan, Hako, or Hakon
44. Haldan, Haldane, Halfdan, Halfdane, or Halvdan
45. Han, Hannes, Hans, Hansel, Hanss, or Hanzel
46. Hanson, Hanssen, or Hansson
47. Harald, Haralds, Harold, Haroldo, Herlad, Herrold, or Herryck
48. Hjalmer
49. Ifor, Iomhair, Iomhar, Ivar, Iver or Yvor
50. Inar
51. Ingamar or Ingemar
52. Ingo
53. Ingraham, Ingrahame, Ingrams, Ingrim, or Yngraham
54. Ingevar or Ingvar
55. Janse, Jansen, Jansson, or Jantzen
56. Jarl
57. Jens, Jensen, Jenson, or Jensson
58. Joran, Jorgen, Jorn, or Jorry
59. Josef
60. Karlsen, Karlssen, or Karlsson
61. Kirk
62. Kol
63. Krist, Kristofer, Kristoffer, Kristofor, Kristophor, or Krystof
64. Lambart, Lambert, Lamberto, Lambirt, or Landbert
65. Lars
66. Larsen, Larssen, or Larson
67. Latham
68. Leif or Lief
69.Lodur
70. Loki
71. Manning
72. Melker
73. Nels
74. Njord
75. Odo
76. Oliver
77. Oscar
78. Osman, Osment, Osmonde, Osmont, Osmund, or Osmunde
79. Rafe
80. Stefan, Steffen, Steffon, Stefonn, or Stephonn
81. Stellan
82. Tyrell
83. Waddell, Wade, Wadell, Wayde, or Waydell
Scandinavian Girl Names
From radiant choices like Astrid and Freya to soft nature-inspired picks like Linnea and Ylva, these Scandinavian names girl parents adore blend beauty, strength, and tradition. Whether drawn from Norse legend or the natural world, each name carries deep meaning and enduring appeal.
66 Popular Scandinavian Girl Names
With choices rooted in myth, nature, and virtue, these Scandinavian names for girls highlight elegance and heritage. From Freya to Ingrid and Linnea, these names continue to inspire parents seeking grace and cultural connection.
1. Aaricia
2. Agatha or Agnes
3. Aina
4. Aku
5. Anitra
6. Annifrid
7. Astrid
8. Bjork
9. Brenna
10. Dagmar
11. Dagny
12. Dahlia
13. Eda
14. Ella
15. Elsa
16. Emma
17. Erica
18. Eula
19. Fenia
20. Fraya, Freja, or Freya
21. Frida
22. Gudren, Gudrid, Gudrin, Gudrinn, Gudrun, Gudruna, Gudrunn, Gudrunne, Guthrun, Guthrunn, or Guthrunne
23. Hallie
24. Helga
25. Inga, Ingaberg, Ingaborg, Inge, Ingeborg, Ingegerg, Inger, Innga, or Inngeborg
26. Ingrid
27. Karena, Karenah, Kareen, Kareena, Karene, Karina, Karinna, Karine, Karinne, or Karyna
28. Kari
29. Karmen or Karmina
30. Kelsey
31. Kersten, Kiersten, Kierstin, Kirsteen, Kirsten, Kirstin, Kirstine, Kirstyn, Kirstynn, Kjerstin, Kristeena, Kristiana, Kristianne,
32. Kristina, Kristyn, Krysteena, Krystiana, Krystianna, Krystina, Krystyna, or Kyrstin
33. Laneetra
34. Lenae, Linea, Linna, Linnae, Linnaea, Linnea, Lynae, or Lynnae
35. Lidweena, Lidweina, or Lidwina
36. Liv
37. Matilda
38. Mea, Meya, or Mia
39. Narelle
40. Nilsa, Nilsina, or Nilsene
41. Norna or Norne
42. Olenka
43. Olga or Olia
44. Orsala, Orsola, Orsolla, Seula, Seulla, Sula, Ursa, Ursala, Urselina, Ursella, Ursie, Ursley, Ursola, Ursula, Ursule, Ursulette,
45. Ursulina, Ursuline, Ursy, Urszula, Urszuli, or Yrsa
46. Osma
47. Randi
48. Rayna or Rayne
49. Sandey
50. Selby
51. Signa, Signe, Signild, Signilda, Signilde, or Signy
52. Sigrid
53. Silia, Silija, Siliya, Sillia, Sillija, Silliya, or Silya
54. Siri or Siriana
55. Solveig, Solvej, or Silvy
56. Thora, Thordia, or Thyra
57. Trena, Trine, or Trinette
58. Treina, Trina, or Trini
59. True
60. Tuva
61. Tyra
62. Ulli or Yulla
63. Ulrika
64. Valkyria, Valkyrria, or Valkyrie
65. Vivecka, Viveka, Vivica, or Vivika
66. Ylva
Whether you’re honoring Nordic roots or simply love the sound and symbolism of these Scandinavian names, we hope this list sparked ideas for your little one. From heroic legends to soft nature-inspired picks, these names reflect heritage, strength, and timeless charm.
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