Scandinavian Names

Norse god who's the son of light plus historic diplomat Dag Hammarskjöld and author Dag Solstad combine to boost this Nordic name's appeal, but this could be difficult in English-speaking countries where the obvious tease will be "daggy Dag."

Vill always sound as if you're pronouncing Walter with an affected accent.

If you fit this definition, this might be a clever choice, especially as a middle name.

Virtually never heard in this country, with a quirky quality.

Kiersten is the version of Kirsten you use if you really really really don't want anyone to mispronounce it as ker-sten or kris-ten. But they probably still will.

Good way to honor Scandinavian roots, or an ancestor named Carl or Charles.

A literary surname that's short, to the point, and very rare. It combines several origins: Scandinavian meaning "high ground", Scottish meaning "stranger", and English meaning "wild boar" (hello, secret animal name!).

The K is silent in this royal but common Scandinavian name that is, in this country, linked to a single figure -- Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne. Could easily be confused with Newt.

This common name for both boys and girls in Scandinavia would definitely work better as a feminine name in the U.S.

This familiar surname with a surprising meaning could be added to your list of undiscovered 'last names first' names.

A very Christmas-y Christmas baby name, that may avoid the Santa image by instead adopting the alternative spelling Klaus.

Modernized spelling not enough to revive Karen.