Scandinavian Names that Start With K

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.

Actress Kirstie Alley popularized this short form that's been off the popularity register for a decade.

One of the few K names that sounds middle-aged.

This Scandinavian spin on Christopher gives that enduring classic a lighter, more individual twist, though many may see it as simply a kree8iv spelling.