Names That Mean Danish
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- Jensen
Origin:
Spelling variation of Jenson and Danish surnameMeaning:
"son of Jens"Description:
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.
- Elm
Origin:
English, German, Norse, Danish tree nameMeaning:
"red, brown"Description:
Strong, straight, and leafy, one of the new tree names used mostly as middles.
- Caryn
Origin:
Spelling variation of Karen, Danish variation of KatherineMeaning:
"pure"Description:
Modernized spelling not enough to revive Karen.
- Loui
Origin:
Swedish, Danish variation of LouisDescription:
We get that the "s" in Louis is confusing if you want it to be pronounced "lewee" — which is why Louie exists. Losing the "e" gains it nothing.
- Haldan
Origin:
ScandinavianMeaning:
"half Danish"Description:
If you fit this definition, this might be a clever choice, especially as a middle name.
- Kalena
Origin:
Hawaiian or Danish variation of Katherine or KarenMeaning:
"pure"Description:
Kalena is one of those names that has a pleasant-if-synthetic feel. Research turns up a range of origins and meanings, but the most reliable peg it as a derivation of Katherine.
- Orm
Origin:
Old Danish and Old SwedishMeaning:
"serpent, snake"Description:
Orm was a common name in the Viking Age, when children were often given names of animals. Animal names were thought to provide protection to those who had them.
- Ulfhild
Origin:
Old Danish and SwedishMeaning:
"wolf battle"
- Ingolf
Origin:
Old Danish and Old SwedishMeaning:
"Ing's wolf"
- Thorkil
Origin:
Old Danish and Old SwedishMeaning:
"Thor's helmet"
- Kalf
Origin:
Old Danish and Old SwedishMeaning:
"calf"
- Kosmo
Origin:
Finnish, Swedish, Danish variation of CosmoMeaning:
"order, beauty, universe"Description:
Kosmo is easy to spell, pronounce, and understand, yet most English speakers would spell this uncommon name Cosmo.
- Thorun
Origin:
Old Danish and Old SwedishMeaning:
"Thor's love"
- Thorgun
Origin:
Old Danish and Old SwedishMeaning:
"Thor's battle"
- Sommer
Origin:
German and Danish variant of SummerDescription:
You occasionally see the German and Danish word for "summer" pop up as a first name -- 16 girls were given it in 2016 -- and that trend may continue, now that the original has risen to Number 202 on the American popularity list.
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