Danish Names

Ib, though it sounds insubstantial here, is actually a pretty common name in Denmark.

Variation of Christian.

The "To Be or Not to Be" jokes, via Shakespeare's tortured prince, will get old by Month Two.

Anglicizing it to a phonetic pronunciation might make it easier.

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.

Modernized spelling not enough to revive Karen.

Sure to be mispronounced.

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.

This spelling variation of Peta, chosen by Ani DiFranco for her daughter, might be a little difficult to pull off. Alternative suggestions: Petra and Petal.