List of names from Astrid Lindgren stories

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.

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…

Lasse

Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, and Finnish form of Laurence, Latin

"from Laurentum; bay laurel"

Well used throughout The Netherlands, Germany, Norway, and Denmark, Lasse is a variation of Laurence, typically used as a nickname for the related Lars. While English speakers may be tempted to say…