Scandinavian Names for Girls
- Bridgette
- Kallan
Origin:
ScandinavianMeaning:
"stream, river"Description:
Name with genuine roots that nevertheless feels synthetic.
- Birgitta
Origin:
Scandinavian variation of Bridget, GaelicMeaning:
"strength or exalted one"Description:
Classic Scandinavian form of Bridget. Saint Birgitta of Sweden is the patron saint of Europe.
- Brunhild
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"armed for battle"Description:
One of the Valkyries, still clad in heavy armor.
- Syrin
- Else
- Agne
- Hjördis
Origin:
ScandinavianMeaning:
"sword goddess"Description:
Pronunciation problems overwhelm this name.
- Dembe
Origin:
African, UgandanMeaning:
"peace"Description:
A warm and musical name with a lovely meaning. There is a popular song called Dembe by famous Ugandan artist named Bobbi Wine, who also ran for President.
- Agnek
- Kyran
- Karena
Origin:
Variation of KarenDescription:
Karena modernizes middle-aged Karen but also creates pronunciation confusion. Is it ka-REN-a, ka-REEN-a, or just plain Karen with an a at the end? Spelled Karenna as in Gore goes partway toward clarifying things.
- Hedvig
- Monika
- Kieron
- Agneta
- Mikele
- Dair
- Ulrica
Origin:
Feminine form of Ulrich, GermanMeaning:
"rich and noble heritage"Description:
Ulrica has an Old World sound that may not be user-friendly in the modern US.
- Rakel
Origin:
Scandinavian variation of RachelDescription:
Apt to be confused with Raquel.