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Anton
German, Russian, and Scandinavian variation of Anthony, Latin
"from Antium"
Cultured and cultivated in an old-style, Old World way, Anton is popular across Europe. It may be associated with the classic Russian playwright Anton Chekhov and also with ballroom dancer Anton Du…
Madicken
Margareta
Margareta is a feminine name that represents a European variant of Margaret, particularly common in Swedish, Romanian, and other Eastern European cultures. Derived from the Greek 'margarites' meaning…
Lisabet
Lisabet is a charming feminine name that serves as a variation of Elizabeth, one of history's most enduring female names. It combines elements of Elisabeth (the continental European spelling) with…
Kajsa
Swedish diminutive of Katarina or Katharina
"pure"
A bright and spiky diminutive of Katarina, this short form was in the Swedish Top 100 during the 2000s.
Alva
English form of Irish Ailbhe, Swedish and Norwegian feminine form of Alf
"white; elf"
While the male Alva or Alvah relates directly to the minor Biblical character, the female version is more likely an Anglicized form of the Irish name Ailbhe, or a feminine form the name Alf (and Alf-…
Abbe
Ronja
Swedish literary name
Pippi Longstocking author Astrid Lindgren invented the name Ronja for her book Ronja, the Robber's Daughter . She was inspired by the lake Juronjaure, located in Norrbotten, Sweden. Lindgren's…
Mattis
Lovis
Borka
Undis
Birk
Birk is a masculine name with Germanic and Scandinavian roots. It derives from the Old Norse 'björk' or German 'birke,' both meaning 'birch tree.' In Nordic countries, the birch symbolizes new…
Per
Scandinavian variation of Peter
So simple, yet so unique: a prime candidate for export. Pronunciation is like the English pair or pear.
Tjegge
Pelje
Fjosok
Jutis
Joen
Joen is a masculine name with Nordic and Hebrew origins. It can be considered a variant spelling of John or Johan, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' In…
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