Danish Names for Boys
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Henning
Henning is a masculine name with Scandinavian and Germanic origins, particularly popular in Denmark, Norway, and northern Germany. It likely developed as a diminutive of Heinrich (Henry), derived…
Henerik
Henerik is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Henrik or Heinrich, names of Germanic origin meaning 'ruler of the home' or 'home ruler.' This specific spelling variation might…
Ib
Danish, diminutive of Jacob
Ib, though it sounds insubstantial here, is actually a pretty common name in Denmark.
Ibsen
Danish
"son of Ib"
Ibsen is a literary hero name possibility, after the great Norwegian dramatist, Henrik I. The name Ib is a short form of Jacob, so you might consider Ibsen as an honorific for or a twin of a Jacob.
Iver
Norwegian variant of Ivar
"yew wood, archer, warrior"
Iver is a popular name in its native Norway, but parents in the U.S. are starting to take note of this rugged yet gentle name. Stemming from the original Norse name Ívarr , it is part of a small…
Jorgen
Danish variation of George
Anglicizing it to a phonetic pronunciation might make it easier.
Kaj
Danish
"earth"
Kaj is a name that looks great on paper, but while it's pronounced with to rhyme with rye, it is sure to be pronounced by most people to rhyme with "raj" or, much worse, "Madge".
Knud
Knud is a traditional Scandinavian masculine name, particularly common in Denmark and Norway. It's a variant of Canute or Knut, derived from the Old Norse name Knútr, meaning "knot." The name carries…
Lauritz
Lauritz is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, primarily used in Denmark and Norway as a variant of Lawrence or Laurence. These names ultimately derive from the Latin 'Laurentius,' meaning 'from…
Mogens
Mogens is a masculine Danish name derived from the Latin name Magnus, meaning 'great' or 'big.' It emerged as a distinctly Scandinavian variant during the Middle Ages and has been used consistently…
Mathies
Mathies is a masculine name with Germanic and Scandinavian roots, functioning as a variant of Matthias or Mathias. These names ultimately derive from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of…
Mads
Danish variation of Matthew
"gift of God"
Mads is a perennial favorite in Germany, the Nordic countries, and the Netherlands, where it is usually to be found in the Top 50. Just remember the D is not pronounced. Famous bearers include Danish…
Sören
Swedish, German, variation of Severus
A gentle Scandinavian name, soft and sensitive, but with more masculine punch than Loren.
Steen
Steen is a masculine name with Scandinavian and Dutch origins, derived from the word for "stone" (sten in Swedish/Norwegian/Danish, steen in Dutch). As a given name, it suggests qualities of…
Adolf
German
"noble wolf"
Adolf may have been a Swedish royal name but the terrible dictatorship of Adolf Hitler has ruled out this name Adolf for any sensible parent. In the US last year, there were more than 100 boys' given…
Svend
Svend is a masculine Scandinavian name, particularly common in Denmark and Norway. It derives from the Old Norse name Sveinn, meaning "young man" or "boy." Historically, it was borne by several…
Bendt
Bendt is a masculine name with Scandinavian origins, particularly common in Denmark. It represents a Nordic variant of Benedict, which derives from Latin 'benedictus' meaning 'blessed.' The name has…
Jesper
Jesper is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, particularly popular in Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands. It developed as a variation of the name Jasper, which derives from Persian meaning…
Kristian
Danish, Albanian, Breton, Bulgarian, Danish, Estonian, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish variation of Christian
Variation of Christian.