Scandinavian Names

The Steen, Steena, and Stina nicknames for Christina are much more common in Scandinavia than in the English-speaking world, which prefers the Chris variations.

Pronounced ROOT in its native land, but in a rut here.

Thurston Howell was the snooty millionaire on Gilligan's Island, but these days such surname names don't have the same elitist air.

While Americans may be more familiar with the male form of this name, thanks to actor Viggo Mortensen, Vigga is a popular name in contemporary Denmark and prime for wider export. It's a name with a a lot of vigor.

See GEORGE.

This Scandinavian spin on Christopher gives that enduring classic a lighter, more individual twist, though many may see it as simply a kree8iv spelling.

Leave it at Bjorn.

Tordis left Norway's popularity charts in 1948, placing it among the old lady name that could soon be up for revival.

Kind of a Kristen/Christine compromise name that makes less of either choice.