Scandinavian Names for Boys

A common Scandinavian name, but hard to imagine being used elsewhere.

A literary surname that's short, to the point, and very rare. It combines several origins: Scandinavian meaning "high ground", Scottish meaning "stranger", and English meaning "wild boar" (hello, secret animal name!).

If you fit this definition, this might be a clever choice, especially as a middle name.

Good way to honor Scandinavian roots, or an ancestor named Carl or Charles.

Pronounced to rhyme with fjord, the Norse god of the sea's name, this would make an unorthodox choice for sea-lovers and fishermen.

Older form of Helge, and a masculine form of Helga.

Thurston Howell was the snooty millionaire on Gilligan's Island, but these days such surname names don't have the same elitist air.

Peder? You mean Peter? You'll have to do a lot of spelling and explaining of this one.

Tate would be much more user-friendly in this country.

Intriguing way to honor an ancestral John.

This Scandinavian spin on Christopher gives that enduring classic a lighter, more individual twist, though many may see it as simply a kree8iv spelling.