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Scandinavian Names that Start With V

Updated October 2026

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There are 14 Scandinavian names that start with the letter V for boys and girls, including Valentin, Viggo, Von, Vega, Valdemar, Vigga, Vali, Vidar, Vanja, Varen, Vendela, Viveca, Valter, and Verner.

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Valentin
French, German, Russian, Czech, Scandinavian variation of Valentine
"strength, health"
Romantic name used throughout Europe, though sure to lead to pronunciation problems here. Though it's never been too widely used in the US, it's quite popular in Switzerland, France, Austria, and…
Viggo
Scandinavian
"war"
Though to most Americans Viggo is a one-person name attached to intense actor Mortensen, it is actually an old Norse name dating back to the Vikings, and is currently the 32nd most popular…
Von
Norse
"hope"
One of those midcentury shortenings that are starting to sound cool again, though we prefer Van.
Vega
Arabic, Spanish
"swooping eagle; meadow"
Another astral name, this one relating to one of the largest and brightest stars in the heavens, is popular in Scandinavia and Spain, where it ranks among the Top 50 girls' names . Although still…
Valdemar
Nordic variation of Vladimir
Ten years ago we would have advised people to steer clear of this name (and maybe choose the similar sounding Walter instead); but with the rise of other Nordic and Eastern European names like Viggo…
Vigga
Scandinavian
"war/battle"
While Americans may be more familiar with the male form of this name, thanks to actor Viggo Mortensen, Vigga is a popular name in contemporary Denmark and prime for wider export. It's a name with a a…
Vali
Norse mythology name
Although a bold male figure in Scandinavian legend, this is more appropriate for a girl.
Vidar
Old Norse
"quiet god"
Mythological son of Odin, powerful and mute.
Vanja
Scandinavian, feminine variation of Vanya
Russian Uncle Vanya becomes niece Vanja in Sweden: an intriguing switch.
Varen
Sanskrit, Slavic, Scandinavian, English
"gifts, brave; foreign; warrior; to sail, to travel"
A simple yet multicultural choice with a surname-y feel, Varen can be considered a Sanskrit name meaning "gifts" or "brave", a Scandinavian choice borrowed from the Old Norse element herr meaning…
Vendela
Scandinavian
"wanderer"
An unusual name associated with the gorgeous Swedish-Norwegian model, actress, and TV host, Vendela is possibly a feminine form of Wendell.
Viveca
Swedish, Nordic
"alive, life; place of refuge"
This is one of the most vibrant and feminine of the names meaning life , and it's sure to gain more attention as the whole sisterhood of Viv- names rise. Celebrated Swedish actress Viveca Lindfors,…
Valter
German and Scandinavian variation of Walter
Vill always sound as if you're pronouncing Walter with an affected accent.
Verner
Verner is a masculine name with Germanic and Scandinavian origins, derived from the elements 'war' and 'army,' meaning 'defending warrior' or 'protecting army.' This ancient name was brought to…

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