Did you know that Denmark is considered to be one of the happiest countries in the world?!
This Scandinavian country is also the source of some seriously good baby names. So, if you’re looking for some baby name inspiration then you’re in the right place!
Here at Kidadl, we understand that choosing the perfect name for a new baby is a challenging task for all new parents, so let us guide you through our top picks of Danish baby names, from popular names to names that are short and sweet, we have plenty of options for you to choose from.
Birte - Of Danish origin meaning "powerful, strong".
Vidar - This boys name means "fighter in the woods".
Odin - This name of Scandinavian origin means "wealthy". Odin is the name of the Viking Gods of Norse mythology.
August - A unique but popular name in Denmark, this boys name means "majestic dignity".
Karen - Meaning "pure, innocent".
William - This top boys name of Danish origin means "resolute protector".
Isabelle - This pretty Danish name means "devoted to God".
Malthe - This unique boys name means "powerful warrior".
Elliot - Meaning "God is high" and is a very popular option in Denmark.
Terese - Of Danish origin, this name means "summer harvest".
Emil - Meaning "industrious".
Salomon - Meaning "peace".
Gregers - Meaning "awake or watchful".
Rolf - Of Danish origin, this boys name means "legendary wolf".
Victoria - This popular Scandinavian name means "victorious".
Petah, Meaning: rock, stone Origin: Native American ~ View Detail
Tove - Meaning "gorgeous".
Ruben - This popular Danish boys name means "see my son".
Anika - The Danish name means "gracious".
Tore - Of Danish origin, this boys name means "fighter of Thor".
Jensine - This Danish girls' name means "God is generous".
Christer - This Danish baby name means "Christian man".
Joren - Meaning "farmer".
Rebekka - Of Danish origin, meaning "one who ties and joins".
Jonna - Meaning "God is merciful".
Jorgen - Pronounced Yor-gen, this Danish boys name means "farmer".
Vivi - This cute name means "olive".
Agnes - This Scandinavian name means "pure and holy".
Oluf - This boys name of Danish origin means "descendant of".
Heidi - This pretty name means "nobility".
Oscar - This popular name of Danish origin means "divine spear".
Embla - Of Danish origin, this name means "elm tree".
Lulla - Meaning "a legendary female warrior".
Alexander - Meaning "defender of men".
Hagen - Meaning "the highest son".
Ulla - Of Danish origin, this name means "powerful and prosperous".
Valdemar - Meaning "renowned ruler".
Alberte - Meaning "noble and bright".
Lisbet - This name from Denmark means "promise of God".
Janne, Meaning: God is gracious Origin: Danish and Norwegian diminutive of Johanna ~ View Detail
Belinde - Meaning "very beautiful".
Margareta - This girls' name of Danish origin means "pearl".
Vilmar - Meaning "known for strong will".
Peter - The most common boys name in Denmark meaning "stone, rock".
Bendt - Meaning "the blessed one".
Karla - Meaning "womanly strength".
Derk, Origin: Dutch
Carl - Meaning "strong man".
Edvard - This name means "wealthy guard".
Frode - This boys name from the Viking Age name means "wise and clever".
Frans - Meaning "free".
Maja - This popular name of Danish origin means "of the palm tree".
Jory - Meaning "farmer".
Elias - This sweet boys name means "Yahweh is my God".
Ib, Origin: Danish, diminutive of Jacob
Anna - This popular name of Danish origin means "grace".
Henerik, Origin: Old German
Olivia - This pretty name of Danish origin means "symbol of peace".
Solvej - This Danish name means "from the house of strength".
Casper - This cute Scandinavian boys name means "King of treasure".
Elin - This cute name of Danish origin means "torch of light".
Rasmus - Meaning "dear or dearest".
Asmund - Meaning "divine protection".
Ada - This super cute name for a little girl means "graceful and noble".
Jesper - Scandinavian boys name meaning "King of treasure".
Willamar - Of Danish origin, this boys' name means "known for strong will".
Stefan - This popular Danish boys name means "man with crown".
Katrine - Meaning "pure".
Viola - This pretty name means "violet flower".
Sofia - A popular choice for girls in Denmark, meaning "pure".
Pedrine, Origin: Danish
Arvada - This unique name means "eagle".
Axel - Meaning "one who likes a peaceful environment".
Nohr - This unique name has Old Norse origin and means "narrow".
Palle - This Scandinavian boys name means "tiny, petite".
Harald - This strong name of Danish origin means "powerful man in the army".
Johan - Meaning "God is gracious".
Johanne, Origin: Hebrew
Mikaela - Meaning "gift from God".
Hella - Meaning "divine woman".
Tue - This short Danish boys name means "peaceful man".
Aksel - Pronounced Ahk-sell, this name means "the father is peace".
Steen, Origin: Dutch
Dag - A lovely short name from Denmark meaning "day".
Mari - Meaning "rebellious woman".
Christen - Meaning "Christian man".
Enok, Origin: Hebrew
Runa - Meaning "secret tradition".
Noah - This super cute boys name means "rest, comfort".
Laura - This popular name of Danish origin means "honour and victory".
Mikkel - This Danish boys name means "Gift of God".
Amberson - This boys name from Denmark means "power, vigour".
Dorte, Origin: Greek
Birger - Meaning "one who helps".
Milas - This Danish name means "soldier".
Oliver - This popular boys name from Denmark means "of the olive tree".
Josefine - Meaning "may Jehovah add".
Svante - This Danish name means "celebrating people".
Frederik - Meaning "peaceful ruler".
Else - Meaning "promise of God".
Felix - This top Danish boys name means "the lucky one".
Reno - Meaning "the one who was reborn".
Dorthe, Origin: Greek
Knud - Meaning "knot" and is the Danish form of the Old Norse name Knutr.
Hemming - Meaning "changing shapes".
Sofie - This pretty name of Danish origin means "wisdom".
Georg - This boys name of Danish origin means "farming man".
Sibbi - Meaning "a victorious hero, a warrior who won".
Gunda - Meaning "war-like".
Orn - Of Old Norse origin meaning "an eagle".
Ida - This super sweet Danish girls name means "hard worker".
Ane - This cute Danish girls name means "gracious, merciful".
Lovise- This girls name of Danish origin means "well-known fighter".
Kirstine - Meaning "Christian woman".
Vita - Of Danish origin, this name means "filled with life".
Petrina,
Birgit - Meaning "powerful, strong".
Almira - This pretty name means "princess".
Knud, Origin: German
Caroline - Meaning "strong".
Aaliyah - This pretty name means "rising".
Agneta - Meaning "pure".
Karyn - This Danish baby name means "pure".
Thor - Name your little one after the Norse God of thunder, war, strength and storms. This Old Norse name means "thunder".
Villads - This strong boys name of Danish origin means "ready for battle".
Alba - This adorable name means "white, pearl or bright".
Einar - Meaning "one who fights alone".
Bendt, Origin: Latin
Eva - This pretty name is the Danish form of Eve and means "life".
Elise - This pretty Scandinavian girls name means "promise of God".
Madsen - The Danish version of the name Matthew, meaning "gift of God".
Jerrik - Meaning "King forever".
Nikolai - Meaning "people’s triumph".
Lene - This girls name of Danish origin means "woman from Magdala".
Bertram - This boys name from Denmark means "glorious raven".
Ella - This sweet girls name means "queen of the fairies".
Petrea,
Emma - Meaning "universal" and is a top choice in Denmark.
Clara - Meaning "bright and clear".
Erling - Meaning "nobleman’s offspring".
Amelia - This Danish name means "one who is hard-working, industrious and fertile".
Anne - The most common name in Denmark meaning "grace".
Kresten - Meaning "Christian man".
Nanna - Meaning "courageous".
Karina - Meaning "pure".
Asta - Meaning "divine beauty".
Franz - Meaning "free".
Helje, Origin: Norse
Bo - This short and sweet Danish name from the Viking Age means "commanding".
Arne - This boys name has Old Norse origin from the Viking Age and means "eagle, ruler".
Victor - Meaning "victorious".
Ellinor - Meaning "sympathy, compassion".
Grete - Meaning "pearl".
Thrya - Meaning "like thunder".
Erika - Meaning "ever or eternal ruler".
Alvilda - Meaning "battle of the elves".
Freja - This beautiful danish name means "lady".
Harald - Meaning "army leader".
Astrid- This quirky name from the Viking Age means "beautiful goddess".
Lars - This super sweet Danish boys name means "victory".
Christiansen - Meaning "Son of the Christian".
Kai - This popular name of Danish origin means "Earth".
Soren - This unique name from Denmark means "stern".
Alma - This sweet Scandinavian name means "nurturing soul".
Lucas - This top Danish name means "bright, shining".
Edvin - This Scandinavian name means "rich or wealthy friend".
Liva- Of Danish origin, this name means "white".
Arthur - Meaning "courageous, noble".
Bjorn - This unique name means "bear".
Aren - This boys Danish name means "eagle".
Dorothea - Meaning "gift of God".
Ase - Of Danish origin, meaning "God-like".
Gregos - This Danish name means "watchful".
Alfred - This sweet boys name means "elfin counsellor".
Magnus - A popular name in Denmark, this name means "great one".
Christian - Meaning "carrier of the cross".
Kirsten - Of Danish origin, this name means "Christian".
Britt - Meaning "powerful, strong".
