SVEN  

Gender: M
Origin: Norse
Meaning: "youth"

A recommended Scandinavian import, with an appealing mix of strength and swagger.

Nicknames & Variations:
Svewn, Swenson, Swen, Sveyn, Svewn, Sveyn, Swen, Swenson

International Variations:
Svend (Danish) Svein (Norwegian) Svens (Swedish)

Sven is being discussed in our message boards:

• Build a sibling set together!
• Quirky or spunky names
• Elimination Game: IF I WERE A CELEB
• Favorite Scandinavian Names?
• Synneva - Yes? No?

Read Nameberry blog posts about Sven:

• NORSE NAMES FOR NEWBJORNS