Scandinavian Names that Start With B

A popular name in Denmark, in this country Bo has some cowboy swagger and a lot of substance in its minimal two letters. In Mandarin Chinese, Bo means "wave".

Despite its brotherly meaning, sounds rather formal and cold.

Variant of Brunhild, still clad in heavy armor. Though the heroine Brunhilda of Quentin Tarantino's recent film Django Unchained may have given this version of the name new appeal.

If you want a pan-Scandinavian name with energy and style that could have been a winner, if not for the sound-alike water filtration company Brita.

The raven was a holy bird in Norse mythology, giving this choice some resonance beyond other Bart variations.

Well used in northern Europe, almost unknown here.

Birgit is pronounced with a hard 'g' and is one of the many international versions of the Irish Bridget. Birgit Nilsson was a celebrated Swedish operatic soprano.

One of the Valkyries, still clad in heavy armor.

Classic Scandinavian form of Bridget. Saint Birgitta of Sweden is the patron saint of Europe.

Norwegian city name heard much more often as a last name than a first.

One of the more unfamiliar Nordic choices, a perfect set-up for the nickname Brody.

Leave it at Bjorn.

A more upbeat, modern-sounding version of a granny name.