Scandinavian Names for Girls
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Trina
Scandinavian, diminutive of Katrina
Nickname name that retains an Old Country feel.
Kristy
Diminutive of all variations of Kristina
"a Christian"
Kristy (and Kristi and Kristie) are the ultimate kool girl nicknames of the sixties and seventies, not kwite as kute any more.
Dagny
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Norse, "new day"
"new day"
If you're looking for a name with Scandinavian roots, Dagny makes a strong and appealing import. Derived from Old Norse, it means "new day", perfect for a girl born around New Year's or the change of…
Barbro
Scandinavian variation of Barbara
A more upbeat, modern-sounding version of a granny name.
Daven
Daven as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover, as it's more commonly recognized as a masculine name of Celtic and Hebrew origins. For girls, it offers a modern, strong…
Hedda
Scandinavian, diminutive of Hedvig
Hedda is a card-carrying member of the league of older, slightly bohemian urban names like Nedda, Andra, and Petra; also linked to Ibsen heroine Hedda Gabler, as well as being the basis of cruel joke…
Helga
Scandinavian
"holy, blessed"
A traditional Nordic name, Helga was extremely popular throughout Scandinavia in the 19th and early 20th centuries. In Germany, it was a Top 10 pick from 1924 to 1943. And it still ranks in the…
Else
Else is a feminine name with Germanic origins, functioning as both a standalone name and a short form of names containing the element 'Elis' such as Elisabeth or Elise. In German and Scandinavian…
Rica
Scandinavian, diminutive of Federica or Erica
Pretty but slight.
Nessa
Scandinavian
"headlands, promontory"
Like its cousin Tessa, Nessa -- a shortening of Vanessa or Agnes or Anastasia among other possibilities -- is an attractive nickname that can stand on its own.
Caren
Caren is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Karen, which originated as a Danish form of Katherine. Katherine ultimately derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly meaning…
Hedvig
Hedvig is a feminine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'hadu' meaning 'battle, combat' and 'wig' meaning 'war.' Despite these fierce origins, the name has developed a refined,…
Carin
Variation of Karen or Carina, Danish or Italian
"pure or dear little one"
Carin looks like Carina but sounds like Karen, which is a big drawback these days when Karen is a not-flattering sobriquet for a bossy middle-aged woman. Better to lengthen it to Carina or shorten it…
Anneli
Scandinavian variation of Annalie or Hannah
"grace"
Anneli is one of the hundreds of Anne variations with an intriguing spelling. This name has been popular throughout Scandinavia over time and would certainly translate easily to English-speaking…
Gudrun
Scandinavian
"god's rune; secret battle"
Difficult name familiar here mainly via D. H. Lawrence's Women in Love .
Hjördis
Scandinavian
"sword goddess"
Pronunciation problems overwhelm this name.
Isak
Scandinavian variation of Isaac
When the Danish author Karen Blixen chose Isak Dinesen as her male pseudonym, she set a precedent that could well be followed today.
Jakobe
Jakobe represents a modern variant spelling of Jacob, which derives from Hebrew meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' This contemporary spelling combines traditional roots with distinctive…
Janica
Variation of Jannik
"God is gracious"
With its upbeat Slavic/Scandinavian air, it has the most potential of all the Jan names.
Grethe
Grethe is a feminine Scandinavian name, primarily used in Norway and Denmark, that functions as a variant of Greta or Margaret. Its ultimate origins trace back to the Greek 'margarites' meaning…