Swantje

Strong, poetic, and with a hint of mystique, Swantje is both a Frisian pet form of names containing the "swan" element, and a stand-alone name, meaning "little swan" or "daughter of the swans". In Germanic mythology, Swantje also links to a group of Valkyries known as the swan fighters or swan maidens, who could turn into swans by putting on a feather garment.

Notable bearers include activist and scientist Swantje Köbsell, politician Swantje Michaelsen, writer Swantje Lichtenstein, and influencer and model Swantje Paulina.

Pronounced SWAHN-tya.