Scandinavian Names for Boys

Dan with a little something extra.

A common Scandinavian name, but hard to imagine being used elsewhere.

Found as a first name primarily in baseball books giving the stats on the late New York Yankee Thurman Munson.

Variation of Christian.

Pelle is one of several possible Peter-related Scandinavian choices. In Swedish or Norwegian, the name Pelle rhymes roughly with Ella.

Older form of Helge, and a masculine form of Helga.

So simple, yet so unique: a prime candidate for export. Pronunciation is like the English pair or pear.

It may surprise Americans to hear that Ulrik is a fashionable choice elsewhere in the world, as U is the least-used letter for given names in the US. In recent years, Ulrik has been one of the fastest-rising names in Norway.

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.

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