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Scandinavian Names that Start With O

Updated October 2024

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There are 6 Scandinavian names that start with the letter O for boys and girls, including Odin, Olsen, Olaf, Oda, Ola, and Osvald.

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  • Odin

    Variation of Óðinn, Old Norse

    "god of frenzy; poetic fury"

    Odin is the name of the supreme Norse god of art, culture, wisdom, and law — who was handsome, charming, and eloquent into the bargain. The name projects a good measure of strength and power and has…

  • Olsen

    Scandinavian

    "Olaf's son"

    An alternative to Oliver, Orson, or Colson, this Scandinavian surname is no longer tied exclusively to the well-publicized twins, Ashley and Mary-Kate. Instead, it fits in with other surname-style…

  • Olaf

    Norse

    "ancestor's relic"

    Olaf, though sainted and regal in Norway, is slightly oafish here. It is one of those names that has become completely familiar in the U.S. without ever becoming assimilated. Now that he's a comical…

  • Oda

    Scandinavian, short form of Odelia

    Ada, yes. Ida, maybe. But Oda, a Scandinavian version of Odelia, not really. To English speakers, it sounds too much like "odor".

  • Ola

    Norwegian and Swedish form of Olaf

    "ancestor's relic"

    Simple, friendly, distinctive name heard in several cultures. The a ending may feel more feminine in the US than Ole, though both variations are acceptable in Scandinavia.

  • Osvald

    Osvald is a masculine name of Germanic and Scandinavian origin, derived from the elements 'os' meaning 'god' and 'wald' meaning 'power' or 'ruler.' Essentially, the name translates to 'divine power'…