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151 Scandinavian Names for Boys and Girls

These Scandinavian names honor Nordic roots and timeless meaning. Find bold, lyrical, and cultural picks for boys and girls in this meaningful list.

Updated June 17, 2025
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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.

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.

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.

Still exploring baby name ideas? You might also like our collections of elegant names, beautiful girl names, German baby names, Greek baby names, biblical boy names, and biblical girl names. Or visit our baby names hub for even more meaningful options.

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