Scandinavian Names that Start With C

Cecilie

Norwegian, Danish, Czech, variation of Cecilia, Latin

"blind"

Variant of Cecilia used in several European countries, which could also make for a pretty variant spelling of the medieval English version, Cecily.

Caryn

Spelling variation of Karen, Danish variation of Katherine

"pure"

Modernized spelling not enough to revive Karen.

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…

Cristen

Variation of Kristen

Kind of a Kristen/Christine compromise name that makes less of either choice.

Carita

Swedish from Latin

"beloved"

Carita may feel like an endearing nickname but it's a name in its own right, used throughout Scandinavia in this form and as Karita, Caritas, and Karitas as a variation on Charity.

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…