Scandinavian Names
- Gunhilda
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"battle maid"Description:
At the very least, shorten it to Hilda.
- Maj
- Patrika
- Isak
Origin:
Scandinavian variation of IsaacDescription:
When the Danish author Karen Blixen chose Isak Dinesen as her male pseudonym, she set a precedent that could well be followed today.
- Haral
- Caren
- Göran
Origin:
Scandinavian variation of GeorgeDescription:
See GEORGE.
- Kristoffer
Origin:
Scandinavian variation of Christopher, Greek and LatinMeaning:
"bearer of Christ"Description:
This Scandinavian spin on Christopher gives that enduring classic a lighter, more individual twist, though many may see it as simply a kree8iv spelling.
- Karan
- Jockum
- Ivarr
- Thurstan
Origin:
Scandinavian, variation of ThurstonMeaning:
"Thor's stone"Description:
Thurston Howell was the snooty millionaire on Gilligan's Island, but these days such surname names don't have the same elitist air.
- Bjornson
Origin:
ScandinavianMeaning:
"son of Bjorn"Description:
Leave it at Bjorn.
- Queron
- Woulter
- Jakobe
- Agnethe
- Cristen
Origin:
Variation of KristenDescription:
Kind of a Kristen/Christine compromise name that makes less of either choice.
- Carin
- Barbro
Origin:
Scandinavian variation of BarbaraDescription:
A more upbeat, modern-sounding version of a granny name.