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Scandinavian Names for Girls

Scandinavian names for baby girls hail from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, but NOT Finland despite its geographical proximity to the Scandinavian countries. These Scandinavian names for girls have become more visible and fashionable in recent years, with the new popularity of Scandinavian books such as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series and television shows like Borgen.

If you're in search of a Scandinavian name for your baby girl, browse the following masterlist. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

Ushi

Meaning: the ox

Origin:Chinese
4459
Alza Alza is a beautiful name that has its roots ...
Origin:English
10566
Erna

Meaning: to know

Origin:Irish
6329
Arni The name has Indian origin and is usually a ...
Origin:Hebrew
6477
Elsy

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:Variation of Elsie, Scottish
6207
Itza

Meaning: rainbow lady

Origin:Variation of Itzel, Mayan
5993
Aryo

Meaning: aryan

Origin:Persian
4683
Amya Amya is of American origin and is a common n...
Origin:Variation of Amy or Amaya
9573
Elya This name is of Slavic origin. The meaning o...
Origin:Slavic form of Helen
6327
Elga

Meaning: sacred

Origin:Slavic
11533
Irya

Meaning: peace

Origin:Variation of Irina, Russian
6341
Isme

Meaning: esteemed; beloved; emerald

Origin:Variation of Esme, French, Persian
5086
Ilda

Meaning: battle woman

Origin:Italian variation of HIlda, German
5242
Ilsy

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:Variation of Ilsa, German
11110
Osla

Meaning: God consecrated

Origin:Scottish
6593
Octa Octa is one of the top trending baby names. ...
Origin:Anglo-Saxon
11344
Octa Octa is one of the top trending baby names. ...
Origin:Latin, Diminutive of Octavia
12295
Asya

Meaning: born at a time of grief

Origin:Swahili
5866
Ayva The name Ayva is a religious name and has a ...
Origin:Variation of Ava
4789
Origin:Italian variation of Hilda
8571