Danish Names
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Danish baby names include many names that are the familiar Danish spins on pan-European names: consider Frederik and Kristen. And then there are the Danish names not usually found outside Copenhagen and environs, such as Bendt (the Danish form of Benedict) or Jesper (an intriguing spin on Jasper).
A small country connected to the European mainland and separated by water from the other Scandinavian lands, Denmark has its own distinct culture including names. If your family has Danish roots or you have other reasons you're seeking a Danish name for your baby, our complete collection of Danish names for girls and boys is here, ordered by popularity on Nameberry.
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Jensen
Spelling variation of Jenson and Danish surname
"son of Jens"
A variation of Jenson, which is actually more popular than the original in the United States. This spelling also holds the distinction of being the most common surname in Denmark. The most famous…
Hugo
Latinized form of Hugh
"mind, intellect"
Hugo, the Latin form of Hugh, has more heft and energy than the original -- and of course we love names that end (or begin, for that matter) with an o. This one is especially appealing because it's…
Soren
Danish, Norwegian
"stern"
This gentle Scandinavian name, soft and sensitive, is being discovered in a major way by parents in the US. It's most closely identified with the nineteenth century philosopher Soren Kierkegaard, but…
Derrick
Spelling variation of Derek, English from German form of Theodoric,"the people's ruler"
"the people's ruler"
Derek is one of those names that, in its heyday, spawned lots of variations, all trendy. Last year, about 300 baby boys were named Derrick and about 1350 were named Derek.
Silje
Danish
"variation of Celia"
This Danish variation of Celia / Cecilia is quite popular in Denmark in recent years.
Kristen
Danish and Norwegian variation of Christine
"a Christian"
Kristen may be somewhat past its fashion high point, but it remains forever crystalline clear. Possible problem: confusion with the similar Scandinavian names Kristin, Kirsten, Kirstie, et al.…
Abelone
Danish form of Apollonia
"destroyer, strength, father of light"
A Danish name relating back to the Greek Apollo.
Dorthe
Dorthe is a feminine name primarily found in Scandinavian countries, particularly Denmark and Norway. It's a variation of Dorothy, ultimately derived from the Greek name Dorothea meaning 'gift of…
Caryn
Spelling variation of Karen, Danish variation of Katherine
"pure"
Modernized spelling not enough to revive Karen.
Helje
Helje is a feminine name with Scandinavian and Estonian roots, related to names like Helge and Helga which derive from Old Norse elements meaning 'holy,' 'blessed,' or 'successful.' This distinctive…
Helsa
Danish
"god is my oath"
This Danish diminutive of Elizabeth could be a sweet, less-Frozen alternative to Elsa.
Janne
Danish and Norwegian diminutive of Johanna
"God is gracious"
This common name for both boys and girls in Scandinavia would definitely work better as a feminine name in the U.S.
Jensine
Danish
"God is gracious"
Sure to be mispronounced.
Jone
Jone is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It can be viewed as a variant spelling of Joan, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' In Basque culture,…
Jonella
Jonella is a feminine name that appears to be a blend of traditional elements, likely derived as a feminine form of John or Jon with a decorative suffix. This pattern of creating feminine derivatives…
Dorte
Dorte is a feminine name of Scandinavian origin, particularly popular in Denmark. It evolved as a Danish variant of Dorothy, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Dorothea meaning 'gift of…
Joina
Joina is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from 'join' in English, suggesting unity or connection, or it could have roots in various African languages where similar…
Jonna
Scandinavian variation of Johanna
"God is gracious"
A Scandinavian short form of Johanna, properly pronounced with a Y sound at the start, but would likely be read as the more prosaic "John-a" in an English-speaking context.
Juni
Scandinavian
"June"
Juni is the Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, and Finnish form of the month name June. While Juni feels cute and fresh, most Americans would assume it was a nickname or a Joni variation. We prefer Juna or…
Johanne
Johanne is a feminine name with Germanic and Scandinavian origins, functioning as the female equivalent of Johannes, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' Common…