Swedish Names for Girls

Antonetta

Antonetta is a feminine name of Italian origin, serving as an elaborate feminine form of Anthony (Antonio in Italian). Derived from the Roman family name Antonius, it carries the meaning 'priceless'…

Wera

Wera is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic languages, particularly Polish, it's a variant of Vera, meaning 'faith.' The name also appears in Germanic contexts as a variation of…

Vilhelmina

Vilhelmina is a feminine name of Germanic origin, representing the female form of Wilhelm (William). The name combines the Germanic elements 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'helm' meaning…

Yolande

Yolande is a feminine name of medieval French origin derived from the Germanic elements 'yol' meaning 'viking' or 'valiant' and 'lande' meaning 'land' or 'territory'. It was introduced to England…

Jolande

Jolande is a feminine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant of Yolanda. Derived from the medieval name Violante, which relates to the Latin word for violet flower, the name carries…

Tuva

Swedish and Norwegian variation of Tove

"beautiful"

Tove is a modern variation of an Old Norse name, related to Thor. Tuva is a form of the name popular in modern Scandinavia.

Tindra

Swedish

"to twinkle or sparkle"

Tindra is a new name in Sweden, used only since the 1980s, that has become enormously popular: It's in the Top 100 there. And while unknown in the US, Tindra certainly has possibilities as a…

Majken

Scandinavian version of Marie or Mary, Hebrew or Egyptian

"drop of the sea; bitter; beloved; love"

Majken, which is related to Maiken and Maike, is a popular name in Sweden whose variations are used throughout Scandinavia as cooler forms of Mary. Majken is virtually unknown in the U.S. and…

Sybilla

Greek

"seer, oracle"

Sybilla and its near-identical twin Sibylla are dainty and demure names with a powerful namesake that also happen to be extremely rare -- no baby girls were given either name in the US last year.

Berget

Berget is a feminine name with Scandinavian origins, primarily found in Norwegian and Swedish communities. It represents a variant of Birgit or Birgitta, which derive from the Old Irish name Brighid,…

Brita

Brita is a feminine name with Scandinavian and German origins. It developed as a variant of Bridget (or Brigid), which ultimately derives from the Celtic name meaning 'strength' or 'exalted one.'…

Charlotta

Swedish variation of Charlotte, French

"free man"

This form of Charlotte, long obscure, is sure to grow in popularity along with the explosion of Charlotte. It's pretty and feminine and a nice spin on the more familiar version. In Germany, short…

Carolinda

Carolinda is a melodious feminine name that appears to blend the classic name Caroline with the pretty ending of names like Linda or Melinda. Though not common in any country, it has a romantic,…

Karila

Karila is a feminine name with potential Finnish or indigenous roots. In Finnish, it may relate to 'kari' meaning 'reef' or 'shoal,' combined with a feminine suffix. The name might also have…

Kornelis

Kornelis is traditionally a masculine Dutch name but has seen occasional use as a feminine name in some regions. It derives from the Latin name Cornelius, originally a Roman clan name possibly…

Gittan

Gittan is a feminine Swedish name that functions primarily as a diminutive form of Birgitta or Margareta. The name has a warm, friendly quality typical of Swedish nicknaming patterns, which often add…