Scandinavian Names for Girls

  1. Kelda
    • Origin:

      Norse
    • Meaning:

      "spring, fountain"
    • Description:

      One of the few K names that sounds middle-aged.
  2. Kirstie
    • Origin:

      Anglicization of Ciorstag, the Gaelic nickname for Christine, or short form of Kirsten
    • Description:

      Actress Kirstie Alley popularized this short form that's been off the popularity register for a decade.
  3. Rica
    • Origin:

      Scandinavian, diminutive of Federica or Erica
    • Description:

      Pretty but slight.
  4. Daven
    • Marte
      • Steena
        • Origin:

          Scandinavian short form of Christina
        • Meaning:

          "annointed, Christian"
        • Description:

          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.
      • Patrika
        • Grethe
          • Isak
            • Origin:

              Scandinavian variation of Isaac
            • Description:

              When the Danish author Karen Blixen chose Isak Dinesen as her male pseudonym, she set a precedent that could well be followed today.
          • Maj
            • Vigga
              • Origin:

                Scandinavian
              • Meaning:

                "war/battle"
              • Description:

                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.
            • Caren
              • Rut
                • Origin:

                  Czech, variation of Ruth
                • Meaning:

                  "companion, friend"
                • Description:

                  Pronounced ROOT in its native land, but in a rut here.
              • Gunhilda
                • Origin:

                  Norse
                • Meaning:

                  "battle maid"
                • Description:

                  At the very least, shorten it to Hilda.
              • Queron
                • Karan
                  • Jakobe
                    • Barbro
                      • Origin:

                        Scandinavian variation of Barbara
                      • Description:

                        A more upbeat, modern-sounding version of a granny name.
                    • Agnethe
                      • Cristen
                        • Origin:

                          Variation of Kristen
                        • Description:

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