Swedish baby names
Names tagged with “Swedish” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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20 names
◈= unisex (gender-neutral)
- Greta
Scandinavian
91Short form of Margareta, derived from Greek meaning 'pearl'. Popular in Scandinavia as an independent name.
- Stellan
Scandinavian
91Derives from Old Norse elements meaning 'calm' or 'peaceful.' Modern Scandinavian usage reflects serene, understated strength.
- Annica
Scandinavian
84Swedish diminutive of Anna, derived from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. Popular in Scandinavia as a modern, streamlined form.
- Annika
Scandinavian
76From Swedish diminutive of Anna, derived from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace'. Popular in Scandinavian countries as a modern, friendly variant.
- Sveya
Scandinavian
62From Swedish, possibly derived from Old Norse elements meaning 'to swear' or related to the name Svea, the ancient personification of Sweden.
- Kajsa
Scandinavian
62Swedish diminutive of Kajsa, itself a form of Katherine from Greek 'katharos' meaning pure. Popular in Sweden since medieval times.
- Karlson
Scandinavian
62Son of Karl, from Old Norse meaning 'free man' or 'man'. A patronymic surname used as a given name.
- Arvika
Scandinavian
62From Swedish, possibly derived from Old Norse elements meaning 'heir' or 'inheritor', associated with the city of Arvika in Värmland, Sweden.
- Asja
Scandinavian
62Swedish diminutive form, often used as a short form of longer Scandinavian names. Associated with Nordic simplicity and modern minimalism.
- Ninna
Scandinavian
62From Swedish, a diminutive form meaning 'little girl' or 'young woman', used as a term of endearment
- Kerstin
Scandinavian
42From Swedish, derived from Kirsten. Related to Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ,' popular in Scandinavian regions.
- Stina
Scandinavian
42Short form of Christina, from Greek Christiana meaning 'follower of Christ'. Popular in Scandinavia as an independent name.
- Viveca
Scandinavian
42From Old Norse 'víf' meaning woman, combined with Swedish diminutive '-eca'. Associated with liveliness and feminine strength.
- Musse
Scandinavian
42From Swedish, a diminutive or nickname form; possibly related to 'mus' (mouse) or used as a playful pet name in Nordic cultures.
- Olle
Scandinavian
42From Old Norse 'Óleifr', combining 'ó' (ancestor) and 'leifr' (heir). Swedish diminutive form meaning 'little heir' or 'descendant'.
- Gustaf
Scandinavian
42From Old Norse 'Guðr' (God) and 'stafr' (staff). Means 'staff of God' or God's support.
- Svea
Scandinavian
40From Old Norse Svea, the ancient name for Sweden. Historically refers to the Svea people and their kingdom.
- Andersson
Scandinavian
40Patronymic surname meaning 'son of Anders,' derived from the Greek name Andreas meaning 'strong' or 'manly'
- Lovisa
Scandinavian
40Swedish feminine form of Louis, from Old Norse meaning 'famous warrior' combined with the diminutive suffix -isa.
- Ronja
Scandinavian
10From Old Norse meaning 'warrior' or 'female warrior', also associated with strength and independence.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
