60 beautiful Scandinavian inspired baby names
Everything Scandinavian is so on trend these days and baby names are no exception.
From modern, minimalist decor focused on functionality and natural materials through to distinct fashion styles and makeup – the Scandinavian style is simple and beautiful.
We’ve found 60 stunning Scandinavian baby names and their meanings to get you started.
If you are after a name that is not only a little unique but has a powerful meaning, then these Scandinavian names for boys and girls will likely make it onto your shortlist.
Some of the meanings are so moving, they give the name a real strength and evoke images of the type of noble warrior a baby given such a name could grow to become.
Boys
- Aksel: Father of peace
- Bjorn: Bear
- Dirk: Ruler of the people
- Fredrik: Peaceful ruler
- Hakon: Chosen son
- Amund: Protector
- Gunnar: Battle warrior
- Erik: Eternal ruler
- Peder: Rock
- Greger: Vigilant watchman
- Gerold: Mighty with a spear
- Anders: Manly
- Sten: Stone
- Anton: Priceless, inestimable or praiseworthy
- Ivar: Archer’s bow
- Lennart: Brave as a lion
- Konstantin: Resolute
- Tait: Cheerful
- Jarl: Nobleman
- Soren: Thunder
- Oskar: Spear of the Gods
- Niklaas: Victory of the people
- Olaf: Ancestor
- Rolf: Famous Wolf
- Von: Hope
- Rune: Secret lore
- Ulf: Wolf
- Kennet: Handsome
- Leif: Love
- Marten: War like
Girls
- Liv: Life
- Agneta: Pure
- Annika: Gracious
- Ingrid: Beautiful or fair
- Kelda: A spring
- Carina: Pure
- Margareta: Pearl
- Elsa: God is my oath
- Beatrix: She who brings happiness
- Gerda: Guarded
- Sanna: Truth
- Audny: Prosperity
- Ran: Destroyer
- Sigrid: Beautiful victory
- Matilde: Mighty battle maiden
- Ulla: Determined
- Janna: God is gracious
- Ragna: Advice
- Asta: Love
- Ingur: Fortress
- Tora: Thunder
- Petrine: Rock
- Synnove: Gift of the sun
- Viveca: Fortress
- Hulda: Endearing or loving
- Rebekka: Bound
- Erika: Eternal ruler
- Wilhelmina: Resolute protector
- Disa: Goddess
- Birgit: Strength
If going completely Scandinavian isn’t quite for you but the natural beauty it inspires is, check out 40 back-to-nature baby names for your autumn arrival.
