Awesome Swedish Names

  1. Carina
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "dear little one"
    • Description:

      Carina is a pretty delicately feminine name whose fall from popularity is not helped by its similarity to hurricane name Katrina or slang victim Karen.
  2. Carolina
    • Origin:

      Variation of Caroline; also place-name
    • Meaning:

      "free man"
    • Description:

      Romantic, and classy, this variation heats up Caroline and modernizes Carol, adding a southern accent. A popular choice in Portugal, Spain, Mexico, and Italy, it recently entered the US Top 500.
  3. Catharina
    • Cecilia
      • Origin:

        Feminine form of Cecil, Latin
      • Meaning:

        "blind"
      • Description:

        Cecilia is a lovely classic name deservedly enjoying a new turn in the sun. Always among the Top 500 girls' names in the US, Cecilia is now at its highest point ever.
    • Charlotta
      • Origin:

        Swedish variation of Charlotte, French
      • Meaning:

        "free man"
      • Description:

        This form of Charlotte, long obscure, is sure to grow in popularity along with the explosion of Charlotte. It's pretty and feminine and a nice spin on the more familiar version. In Germany, short form Lotta is popular.
    • Christian
      • Origin:

        Greek or English from Latin
      • Meaning:

        "anointed one or follower of Christ"
      • Description:

        The name Christian has fallen a bit from its 90's and 00's heights, but it's still quite popular. Once considered overly pious, Christian is now seen as making a bold statement of faith by some, while also having secular appeal for others. Christian's enduring popularity may be influenced by such celebrities as Christian Slater and Christian Bale, not to mention the fashion world's Dior, Lacroix, Louboutin and Audigier.
    • Christina
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "a Christian"
      • Description:

        Christina, a pretty and feminine, crystal clear classic, may be trending downward, but it's never out of style. Christina's short forms Chris, Christie, and Tina all seem dated—making the royal Christina best used in its full glory.
    • Christoffer
      • Cilla
        • Origin:

          Diminutive of Priscilla
        • Meaning:

          "ancient"
        • Description:

          Takes the priss out of Priscilla.
      • Daniel
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "God is my judge"
        • Description:

          Daniel is one of only a handful of male names that sounds both classic and modern, strong yet approachable, and popular but not cliched. It also has a solid Old Testament pedigree. The only real downside: There are about 10,000 Daniels named each year, making it a less than distinctive choice.
      • David
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "beloved"
        • Description:

          David is an enduring worldwide classic, used from ancient times to the present day.
      • Elina
        • Origin:

          Spanish, Italian, German, Greek, and English variation of Helen
        • Meaning:

          "bright, shining light"
        • Description:

          Elina is one of the many variations of mother name Helen to make the US Top 1000 list, and is given to around 300 girls each year. While it might blend in among the Helenas, Elenas, and Alinas, it might be a good way to go if you want the eh-lee-nuh pronunciation or the potential for nicknames Elle, Ellie, or Ella.
      • Elisabet
        • Origin:

          Scandinavian, variation of Elizabeth
        • Meaning:

          "pledged to God"
        • Description:

          One of the few versions of Elizabeth that hasn't translated here.
      • Elise
        • Origin:

          French variation of Elizabeth
        • Meaning:

          "pledged to God"
        • Description:

          Elise is one of those golden names that stylish but not TOO popular. Its appeal is due in large part to its French flair and to the love for El-names in general.
      • Ella
        • Origin:

          German; English
        • Meaning:

          "all, completely; fairy maiden"
        • Description:

          Ella is a sweet, simple name that owes much of its current popularity to the popularity of other names, from Emma to Bella to Emily to Ellie.
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        • Elsa
          • Origin:

            German diminutive of Elisabeth
          • Meaning:

            "pledged to God"
          • Description:

            Lost in limbo for decades and decades, Elsa now stands a good chance of following along in the progression from Emma to Ella to Etta, thanks to the ice queen heroine who "Let It Go" in the wildly popular Disney movie Frozen. The name shot all the up to Number 286 (its highest ranking since the 1890s) in the year after the release of the movie, though it's now dropped back down the list in the US.
        • Elva
          • Origin:

            Icelandic and Danish form of Alf, anglicized form of Ailbhe, Irish
          • Meaning:

            "bright, light, white; elf"
          • Description:

            Elva is a multicultural choice, being both an anglicization of the Irish Ailbhe and an feminine form of the name Alf, meaning "elf". Popular in the US at the beginning of the 20th century, it remaining in the charts until the '70s, but it has not been given since. The alternative form Alva has faired slightly better, while in Ireland, Ailbhe remains the preferred spelling. Nevertheless, Elva combines the sounds of Elsa, Ella, Eva, and Ever and may also appeal to those expecting a baby at Christmas.
        • Emelie
          • Emilia
            • Origin:

              Feminine variation of Emil, Latin
            • Meaning:

              "rival"
            • Description:

              Emilia is the feminine form of the Roman clan name Aemilius, which derived from the Latin aemulus, meaning "rival." In Shakespeare’s Othello, Emilia is the wife of Iago and confidante of Desdemona. Amelia, although homonymous, has a different root and meaning.