Scandinavian Baby Names
There are 23 Scandinavian baby names in this collection, including 13 boy names and 10 girl names, each with its meaning, its origin and, where the Social Security Administration publishes one, its rank in the United States. Scandinavian baby names run from Old Norse gods to the spare, modern Nordic style — short, strong, and almost never fussy.
All Scandinavian Names
| Name | Gender | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ari | Boy | Hebrew/Scandinavian | Lion of God |
| Astrid | Girl | Old Norse/Scandinavian | Divinely beautiful |
| Axel | Boy | Scandinavian | Father of peace |
| Bo | Boy | Scandinavian | To live, resident |
| Dahlia | Girl | Scandinavian | Valley, from Dahl |
| EliasPopular | Boy | Greek / Scandinavian (form of Elijah) | The Lord is my God |
| Eric | Boy | Old Norse | Eternal ruler |
| Erica | Girl | Old Norse (Latinized) | Eternal ruler; ever powerful |
| Erick | Boy | Old Norse | Eternal ruler; ever powerful |
| Erik | Boy | Old Norse (Scandinavian) | Eternal ruler; ever powerful |
| Fia | Girl | Swedish | Wisdom |
| FreyaPopular | Girl | Norse | Noble woman, goddess of love |
| Frida | Girl | Germanic/Scandinavian | Peace |
| Gunnar | Boy | Scandinavian | Warrior, bold fighter |
| Gunner | Boy | Old Norse/English | Warrior, battler |
| Jensen | Boy | Scandinavian | Son of Jens (John) |
| Kaia | Girl | Scandinavian | Pure; sea |
| Karina | Girl | Scandinavian | Pure, beloved |
| Maren | Girl | Scandinavian | Of the sea |
| Mathias | Boy | German/Scandinavian | Gift of God |
| MiaPopular | Girl | Scandinavian | Mine, beloved |
| Odin | Boy | Norse | Fury, inspiration |
| Soren | Boy | Danish | Stern; severe |
Scandinavian Boy Names
13 scandinavian boy names with meanings and origins.
...and 5 more scandinavian boy names in the table above.
Scandinavian Girl Names
10 scandinavian girl names with meanings and origins.
...and 2 more scandinavian girl names in the table above.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Scandinavian baby names are there?
This collection lists 23 Scandinavian names, including 13 boy names and 10 girl names. Each one carries its meaning, its origin and, where the Social Security Administration publishes one, its rank in the United States.
What makes a name Scandinavian?
Scandinavian baby names run from Old Norse gods to the spare, modern Nordic style — short, strong, and almost never fussy.
Are Scandinavian names popular in the United States?
Popularity varies name by name rather than by origin. Every entry here links to its own page, where the US rank, the number of births in the latest year and the peak year are shown when the Social Security Administration publishes them.