Names with Scandinavian origins have always attracted parents’ interest to name their babies and pets in many Scandinavian regions like Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
Recently, it has been seen that couples living beyond these regions are also finding Scandinavian names attractive. There are several Scandinavian names for babies and pets that, as a couple, you would like a lot.
This article is about the most popular, unique, and top Scandinavian names with meanings for baby boys, baby girls, and pets. The list of Scandinavian boys, girls, and pets names is virtually endless. Unlike traditional times, Scandinavian names are not only limited to Scandinavian regions. Many parents love to name their kids and pets with beautiful Scandinavian names that have amazing and deep meanings. If you are looking for a Viking and classy Scandinavian name to give to your children or beloved pets, you have come to the right place.
Your search ends here as these are the top names that are used by many parents. These unique names and their meanings are attractive and grab everyone’s attention. These most popular names are divided into several most searched categories from which you can pick as per your choice. All of these categories are very popular among parents as they help to look for the right name for your baby or pet according to the type you are looking for. Afterward, do check our other articles on Scandinavian girl names and Scandinavian boy names as well.
Issac(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'the one who loves laughing and has a beautiful laugh'.
Alma(Swedish, Latin origin), meaning 'soul or nurturing of the soul', is a Scandinavian name for a baby girl.
Astrid(Scandinavian Origin), meaning ‘beautiful’, is an exciting dog name.
Mikaela(Sweden, Hebrew, and Finnish origin), meaning 'who is like God '', is a variant and short form of the word 'Michela', Hebrew.
Eirny(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'a person born with new healings and is fresh'.
Kaia(Latin, Scandinavian, Hawaiian origin), meaning 'rejoice or sea', is used to name a baby girl.
Mia(Scandinavian origin) means 'mine or bitter'.
Asmund(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'gold or protector'.
Halfdan(Norway origin) meaning 'The son of a Norwegian Viking king'.
Janne, Meaning: God is gracious Origin: Danish and Norwegian diminutive of Johanna ~ View Detail
Fastvi(Scandinavian, Ancient Greek, Sweden origin) meaning 'A woman mentioned on a rune stone'.
Verner, Origin: German ~ View Detail
Anders(Swedish origin) means 'manly'.
Carl(German origin) meaning 'a free man'.
Karan, Origin: Indian
Axl(Scandinavian origin), meaning 'father of peace', is a Scandinavian version of 'Absalom'.
Dane(Scandinavian, Denmark origin) meaning 'lovely'.
Emanuel(Scandinavian origin), meaning 'God is with us', is a spelling variation of the word 'Emmanuel'.
Oscar(Scandinavian origin), meaning 'God’s Spear', is an Old Norse name that is a variant of 'Asger'.
Annika(Norway origin), meaning 'beauty, grace, and wonder queen', is a Norwegian name used for female Scandinavian babies.
Casper(Persian origin) meaning 'king of the treasure'.
Ronnie(Scandinavian origin), meaning 'a mighty ruler', is a short form of Ronald.
Cristen, Origin: Variation of Kristen
Borg(Scandinavian origin), meaning 'fortification', is a variation of the word 'Borg', which is formed from Old Norse mythology.
Maj, Origin: Scandinavian
Asved(Eastern Scandinavia origin) meaning 'Manly'.
Britta(Scandinavian origin), meaning 'strength or power', is a spelling derivative of 'Birgit' or 'Britt'.
Toke(Scandinavian origin), meaning 'strength', is an Eastern Norse Mythology name used in traditional times of emperors.
Caia(Ancient Greek origin) meaning 'clean and clear'.
Leif(Scandinavian name) means 'Heir or descendant'.
Barbro(Scandinavian origin), meaning 'a foreign woman', is a derived version of 'Barbara'.
Bergen(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'the one who loves to dwell in the mountains', is used to name male dogs with the Scandinavian name.
Botill(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'the one who likes to command others'.
Eggert(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'a person who is strong and has a lot of potential within'.
Truelson(Scandinavian origin), meaning 'God of Thunder', is a short form for the word 'Thor', which itself depicts the king of thunder.
Maja(German, Slovene, Swedish and Scandinavian origin), meaning 'splendid', is a short form for the word 'Maya'.
Anders(Scandinavian and Hebrew origin), meaning 'strong or manly', is a variation of the word 'Andrew'.
Gamble(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'the one who is trustworthy and loyal', beautifully depicts the loyalty of pets towards their masters.
Ax(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'the one who likes peaceful situations'.
Anwend(Scandinavian origin) means 'a Viking king'.
Gustavo(Scandinavian, Swedish origin) meaning 'protected by God'.
Karen(Dutch origin) meaning 'something pure or clean'.
Kelby(Scandinavian origin), meaning 'a place of mountain and spring', can be used to name calm and polite dogs.
Audhilda(Scandinavian origin), meaning 'a rich warrior woman', is an Old Norse Scandinavian baby girl name.
Asbjorn(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'diving bear', is an Old Norse name given to many Scandinavian babies.
Oswaldo(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'the one who is born with divine power'.
Rune(Scandinavian Origin), meaning ‘Secret’, is a fantastic dog name.
Ivarr, Origin: Scandinavian
Dagney(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'the one who brings you to hope every single day'.
Gunner(Scandinavian origin), meaning 'bold warrior', is a variation of the word 'Gunther'.
Agne(Ancient Greek origin), meaning 'something pure', is a variation of the ancient Greek word and short form of 'Agnes'.
Steen(Scandinavian, Danish origin) meaning 'stone'.
Runnel(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'the one who rules with counsel'.
Erik(Scandinavian origin), meaning 'eternal ruler', is a spelling variant of 'eric'.
Harold(Scandinavian origin) means 'army ruler'.
Dane(Denmark origin) meaning 'God will judge you'.
Laura(Latin origin), meaning 'victory', is a short form of the 'Laurel Plant'.
Tordis(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'Thor’s goddess or woman', is a feminine Scandinavian name used for female dogs.
Trygg(Scandinavian origin), meaning 'trustworthy or faithful person', is an Old Norse name for Scandinavian boys.
Hedda(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'the one who wins fights by settling scores', also refers to the one who is a victorious battle maiden.
Jakobe, Origin: Hebrew
Fillippa(Ancient Greek, Italian and Swedish origin) meaning 'lover of Horses', is a feminine variation of 'Philips''.
Levi(Danish origin) meaning 'knight'.
Arnora(Scandinavian, Ancient Greek origin) meaning 'Daughter of Einar of Laugarbrekka'.
Quenby(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'queen of hearts', mainly refers to female or feminine pets.
Fransen, Origin: Dutch
Bimansha(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'a mighty woman from the sea'.
Backe(Scandinavian, Dutch origin), meaning 'a beaker', is a short form of the word 'Bakke'.
Agata(Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Slovene, Russian, Croatian, Serbian origin), meaning 'a good woman', is a variant of the word 'Agatha'.
Viborg(Scandinavian, Ancient Greek origin), meaning 'women of a rune stone', talks about the female power and prosperity girls bring with them.
Eric(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'a strong ruler, leader', or 'wise, gentle, and loving person'.
Dahlia(Swedish and Hebrew origin), meaning 'Dahl’s flower', is a short form of the flower name.
Ulf(Scandinavian Origin), meaning ‘Wolf’, is an interesting dog name.
Arne(Scandinavian origin), meaning 'the one as swift and powerful as an eagle', also depicts the strong one that rules others.
Rae(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'a doe'.
Emil(Roma, Latin origin) meaning 'Rival'.
Ulrika(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'the one who brings prosperity and power with itself'.
Anderson(Scandinavian origin) means 'son of Anders'.
Hedvig(German origin), meaning 'war', is a variant of the word 'Hedda'.
Valdemar(German origin) meaning 'a famous ruler'.
Asser(Denmark Scandinavian origin) means 'a man in Jutland'.
Valentin(French, German, Russian, Czech, Hebrew, and Scandinavian origin), meaning 'strength or health', is a variant of the word 'Valentine'.
Dolf(German origin), meaning 'a noble person'.
Ella(German origin), meaning 'fairy maiden', is a Scandinavian name used to name baby girls.
Kai(Hawaiian origin) means 'sea or forgiveness'.
Karina(Scandinavian, German, Polish, Russian origin), meaning 'sweets', is a derivative of the word 'Carina'.
Daven(Scandinavian origin), meaning 'who is beloved', is a feminine variation of the word 'David'.
Roscoe(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'the one who is born in the deer forest'.
Birgin (Scandinavian origin) meaning 'one who lives on the hillside'.
Akkeri(Scandinavian origin), meaning ‘anchor’, is a fun dog name.
Isabella(Hebrew, Italian, and Spanish origin) meaning 'taking a pledge to God'.
Kieron, Origin: Irish
Zakkai(Hebrew origin) meaning 'something pure or clear'.
Neil(Scandinavian, Danish origin) meaning 'champion'.
Kyran, Origin: American
Axel(Scandinavian origin), meaning 'father of peace', is a variant of 'Absalom'.
Andrea(Scandinavian origin), meaning 'strong or manly', is a feminine variant of the word 'Andrew'.
Runa(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'a secret tradition', is an Old Norse Scandinavian baby girl name.
Agnethe, Origin: Greek
Aska(Scandinavian origin), meaning ‘ashes’, is an interesting dog name.
Ida(Greek origin) meaning 'bringing help to the one in need'.
Kristopher(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'Christ bearer'.
Grethe(German origin), meaning 'a pearl', is the German variation of the word 'Greta'.
Smilla(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'the one who is always smiling beautifully'.
Marcus(Danish, Roman origin) meaning 'Mainly'.
Bina(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'a bee'.
Haakon(Danish origin) meaning 'Of High Kin'.
Caren, Origin: Welsh
Aren(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'an eagle of a powerful canine', is used for feminine Scandinavian dogs.
Ingrid(Scandinavian, Greek, Norway origin), meaning 'beautiful', is a Norwegian name used for naming male Scandinavian children.
Harald(Denmark, Norway origin) means 'Famous Denmark and Norway kings'.
Julia(Roman origin), meaning 'youth', is a Roman derivative of 'Julius'.
Kron(German origin), meaning 'Royal Household', is derived from the German name 'Krone'.
Alexander(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'a defender of mankind'.
Gunnar(Scandinavian origin), meaning 'bold warrior', is a variation of the word 'Gunther'.
Patrika, Origin: Latin
Christensen(Norway, Sweden, Swedish, Norway origin), meaning 'Son of Christen/ Christian', is a Norwegian name used for baby boys.
Daven, Origin: Hebrew
Riis(Scandinavian origin), meaning 'a scrub', is a variant of the word 'ris'.
Barbro, Origin: Scandinavian variation of Barbara
Gudrid(Scandinavian, Greenland, and Vinland origin), meaning 'power', is a medieval Scandinavian name for a female baby referring to a Viking who visited Greenland and Vinland.
Sonja(Greek origin), meaning 'wise or wisdom', is a variant of the word 'Sophia', which is a Greek name.
Bern(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'the one who is as strong as a bear'.
Gunhilda, Meaning: battle maid Origin: Norse
Kristian(Danish and Greek origin), meaning 'Christian, is a Greek name that is also a variant of the word 'Christian'.
Nessa(Scottish, Scandinavian, Swedish, and Russian origin), meaning 'headlands and promontory', is a Scandinavian girl name.
Janne(German and Norway origin), meaning 'God is gracious', derives from the word 'Johanna'.
Felix(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'a happy, lucky, caring, and successful person'.
Eudeat(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'an ancient saint pilgrim'.
