This page collects swedish names, each with its meaning, origin, gender and numerology on its own detail page. Browse them 100 at a time below, or jump to boy or girl names by their first letter. Tap any name to read its full meaning and background.
Meaning: noble warrior; a Swedish diminutive of Axel — Hebrew av-shalom ("father of peace"); a Christian-Scandinavian boys' name
Origin: swedish, christian
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Swedish form of Erik, from the Old Norse 'ei' (ever, always) and 'rikr' (ruler) - the eternal ruler.
Origin: swedish, norse
Gender: boy
Meaning: The Scandinavian and German form of Walter, from the Germanic 'wald' (rule) and 'heri' (army) - 'ruler of the army'.
Origin: germanic, swedish
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Scandinavian name from the Old Norse 'folk' (people, host) - one of the people.
Origin: swedish, norse, germanic
Gender: boy
Meaning: The Scandinavian, German and Romanian form of Margaret, from the Greek 'margarites', 'a pearl'.
Origin: swedish, german, greek
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Finnish and Swedish pet form of Vilhelm (William), from the Germanic 'wil' (will) and 'helm' (helmet) - 'resolute…
Origin: finnish, swedish, germanic
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Scandinavian and German form of Nicholas, from the Greek 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people) - victory of the people.
Origin: swedish, germanic, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: Swedish form of Agnes, from the Greek 'hagnos' (chaste, pure), later linked to the Latin 'agnus' (lamb).
Origin: greek, swedish
Gender: girl
Meaning: A short form of Gustav, from the Old Norse 'Gautr' (Geat, Goth) + 'stafr' (staff) - staff of the Geats.
Origin: swedish, norse
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Scandinavian short form of Matthias, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'.
Origin: swedish, norse, hebrew
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Scandinavian variant of Michael (cf. Mikkel), from the Hebrew 'mi-ka-el', 'who is like God?'.
Origin: swedish, hebrew
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Scandinavian name, likely a short form of Marina, from the Latin 'marinus' (of the sea) - its derivation is uncertain.
Origin: scandinavian, latin
Gender: girl
Meaning: The Finnish and Swedish form of Naomi, from the Hebrew 'no'am' (pleasantness) - my delight.
Origin: finnish, swedish, hebrew
Gender: girl
Meaning: A variant of Lars, the Scandinavian form of Laurentius, from the Latin for 'man of Laurentum', the town of laurels.
Origin: scandinavian, latin
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Swedish pet form of Marcus/Markus, the Roman name probably linked to Mars, the god of war.
Origin: swedish, latin
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Swedish and Dutch short form of Nicolaus, from the Greek 'nike' (victory) + 'laos' (people) - victory of the people.
Origin: swedish, dutch, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: A pet form of Philippa, from the Greek 'philippos' - 'lover of horses'; famous via Astrid Lindgren's Pippi Longstocking.
Origin: greek, swedish
Gender: girl
Meaning: Swedish pet form of Per/Peter, from the Greek 'petros', meaning 'stone' or 'rock'.
Origin: swedish, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Finnish form of Nea, short for Linnea - the twinflower, named after Carl Linnaeus, whose surname comes from the…
Origin: finnish, swedish
Gender: girl
Meaning: A variant of the Swedish Kajsa, a pet form of Katarina (Catherine), associated with the Greek 'katharos', 'pure'.
Origin: swedish, greek
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Scandinavian form of Helen, from the Greek for 'light, bright torch'; also 'the cherished, longed-for one'.
Origin: greek, scandinavian
Gender: girl
Meaning: A spelling variant of Linnea, from the twinflower (Linnaea borealis) named after the botanist Carl Linnaeus.
Origin: swedish, latin
Gender: girl
Meaning: The Scandinavian form of Frederick, from the Germanic 'fridu' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler) - a peaceful ruler.
Origin: swedish, norwegian, germanic
Gender: boy
Meaning: A variant of Emily/Emelie, from the Latin family name Aemilius, linked to 'aemulus', 'rival, striving'.
Origin: latin, swedish
Gender: girl
Meaning: The Scandinavian form of Joachim, from the Hebrew Yehoyakim, 'established by God'.
Origin: hebrew, swedish
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Swedish name, a Latinised form of Hans (John), ultimately from the Hebrew 'Yochanan' - Yahweh is gracious.
Origin: swedish, hebrew
Gender: boy
Meaning: The Swedish and German form of Emily, from the Latin Aemilia, linked to 'aemulus', 'rival, striving'.
Origin: latin, swedish
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Swedish pet form of Nils, the Scandinavian Nicholas, from the Greek 'nike' (victory) + 'laos' (people).
Origin: swedish, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Scandinavian and Finnish form of Matthias, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'.
Origin: swedish, finnish, hebrew
Gender: boy
Meaning: The Swedish form of Noah, from the Hebrew 'nuach' (to rest) - rest and comfort.
Origin: swedish, hebrew
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Nordic variant of Louisa (Swedish Lovisa), from the Germanic Hludwig - 'hlud' (famous) + 'wig' (war), a famous…
Origin: germanic, swedish
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Scandinavian form of Karin, from Katherine, traditionally linked to the Greek 'katharos' (pure).
Origin: swedish, greek
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Swedish diminutive of Ludvig, from the Germanic 'hlud' (fame) + 'wig' (war) - famous in battle.
Origin: swedish, germanic
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Swedish pet form of Birgitta, from the Irish Brighid, 'the exalted one'.
Origin: swedish, irish
Gender: girl
Meaning: A variant spelling of Olin, an English and Scandinavian given name perhaps from the Swedish surname Olin; its origin…
Origin: english, swedish
Gender: boy
Meaning: The Swedish feminine of Bengt, a form of Benedict, from the Latin 'benedicta' (blessed).
Origin: swedish, latin
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Dutch and Scandinavian form of Martin, from the Latin 'Martinus', 'of Mars', the Roman god of war.
Origin: dutch, swedish, latin
Gender: boy
Meaning: A variant of Axel, the Scandinavian form of Absalom, from the Hebrew 'Avshalom' - 'my father is peace'.
Origin: scandinavian, hebrew
Gender: boy
Meaning: A variant of Annika, the Scandinavian diminutive of Anna, from the Hebrew 'Channah', 'grace, favour'.
Origin: swedish, hebrew
Gender: girl
Meaning: A variant of Annika, the Scandinavian diminutive of Anna, from the Hebrew 'Channah', 'grace, favour'.
Origin: swedish, hebrew
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Swedish form of Christian or Christopher, ultimately from the Greek 'christos' (anointed) - a follower of Christ.
Origin: swedish, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: From the botanical Latin 'Linnaea', the twinflower, named after Carl Linnaeus - a form of the Swedish name Linnea.
Origin: swedish, latin
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Scandinavian short form of Elisabeth, from the Hebrew 'Elisheva', 'my God is an oath'.
Origin: scandinavian, hebrew
Gender: girl
Meaning: The Scandinavian form of Richard, from the Germanic 'ric' (power, ruler) + 'hard' (brave, hardy) - a brave ruler.
Origin: swedish, germanic
Gender: boy
Meaning: An Estonian and Swedish form of Christina, from the Latin 'Christianus' (follower of Christ).
Origin: estonian, swedish, latin
Gender: girl
Meaning: From the Latin 'caritas' (charity, love, esteem); used chiefly in Scandinavia and Finland.
Origin: latin, swedish
Gender: girl
Meaning: A variant of Kaja, a Scandinavian pet form of Katarina (Catherine), associated with the Greek 'katharos', 'pure'.
Origin: swedish, greek
Gender: girl
Meaning: The Scandinavian and Finnish form of Michael, from the Hebrew 'mi-ka-el' (who is like God?).
Origin: hebrew, swedish, finnish
Gender: boy
Meaning: The Scandinavian form of Werner, from the Germanic 'warin' (guard) and 'heri' (army) - 'guardian of the army'.
Origin: germanic, swedish
Gender: boy
Meaning: noble princess, elegant pride; a Scandinavian feminine name evoking the dignified pride of a noble princess…
Origin: scandinavian, norwegian
Gender: girl
Meaning: The Swedish form of Stephen, from the Greek 'stephanos', 'crown, wreath'.
Origin: swedish, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Scandinavian pet form of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius, traditionally linked to the Latin 'caecus'…
Origin: latin, swedish
Gender: girl
Meaning: A variant of Birgitta, the Scandinavian form of Bridget, from the Old Irish 'brigh' (strength, exaltation) - 'the…
Origin: swedish, irish
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Swedish name from the Old Norse 'Eileifr' (ei, ever + leifr, heir), meaning 'everlasting heir'.
Origin: norse, swedish
Gender: boy
Meaning: A variant of Kirsta/Kirsten, the Scandinavian form of Christina, from the Latin 'christianus' - a follower of Christ.
Origin: scandinavian, latin
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Swedish form of Gunhild, from the Old Norse 'gunnr' (war) and 'hildr' (battle).
Origin: swedish, norse
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Scandinavian short form of names such as Gunilla and Pernilla, used as a given name in its own right.
Origin: swedish
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Scandinavian and German form of Louis, from the Germanic Hludwig (hlud, fame + wig, battle) - famous in battle.
Origin: swedish, germanic
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Scandinavian name, from the Old Norse for 'staff of the Goths' or 'staff of the gods' - a steadfast support.
Origin: swedish, norse
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Swedish pet form, likely of Elisabeth or Ellen; Elisabeth is from the Hebrew 'my God is an oath'.
Origin: swedish, hebrew
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Finnish and Scandinavian pet form of names such as Nina or Kristiina, used as a given name in its own right.
Origin: finnish, swedish
Gender: girl
Meaning: The Swedish form of Olaf, from the Old Norse 'Áleifr' (anu, ancestor + leifr, heir) - the ancestor's descendant or heir.
Origin: swedish, norse
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Swedish name based on the word for angel, ultimately from the Greek 'angelos' (messenger).
Origin: swedish, greek
Gender: girl
Meaning: The Norwegian and Swedish form of Peter, from the Greek 'petros' (stone, rock).
Origin: norwegian, swedish, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Scandinavian name, likely from the Old Norse byname Skoti/Skotti, 'a Scot' - its use as a given name is rare.
Origin: norse, scandinavian
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Swedish form of Gunnhild, from the Old Norse 'gunnr' (war) and 'hildr' (battle) - a battle maiden.
Origin: norse, swedish
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Swedish form of Benedict, from the Latin 'benedictus' (blessed).
Origin: swedish, latin
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Swedish form of Gunhild, from the Old Norse for 'war' and 'battle'.
Origin: norse, swedish
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Swedish pet form of Hans (Johannes), ultimately from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'.
Origin: swedish, hebrew
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Scandinavian and German form of Nicholas, from the Greek 'nike' (victory) + 'laos' (people).
Origin: swedish, german, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: A spelling of Kerstin, the Swedish form of Christina, from the Latin 'christianus' - a follower of Christ.
Origin: swedish, latin
Gender: girl
Meaning: A variant of Dahlia, the flower named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, whose surname means 'valley'.
Origin: english, swedish
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Scandinavian variant of Niklas/Nicholas, from the Greek 'nike' (victory) + 'laos' (people).
Origin: swedish, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: A variant of Kari or Carrie, pet forms of Katherine (linked to Greek 'katharos', pure) and Caroline.
Origin: english, scandinavian
Gender: girl
Meaning: A variant of Ragnvald, from the Old Norse 'regin' (counsel, gods) and 'valdr' (ruler) - ruler of counsel.
Origin: norse, scandinavian
Gender: boy
Meaning: bright noble; the Swedish form of Albert — Germanic adal + berht; a Christian-Scandinavian boys' name
Origin: scandinavian, swedish, christian
Gender: boy
Meaning: From the Old Norse 'knutr', 'knot' - borne by Knut (Canute) the Great, king of Denmark, Norway and England.
Origin: norse, scandinavian
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Dutch and Scandinavian form of Everard, from the Germanic 'eber' (boar) and 'hard' (brave, hardy).
Origin: dutch, swedish, germanic
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Scandinavian short form of Linnea, the twinflower named after the botanist Linnaeus; also Scots 'linn', a…
Origin: swedish, norse
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Swedish diminutive of Inge/Ingeborg, from Ing, the Norse fertility god (Yngvi) - one under Ing's protection.
Origin: swedish, norse
Gender: girl