67 Danish Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Danish baby boy names are a distinctive blend of tradition, modernity, and culture, appealing not only to Danish parents but also drawing interest from parents across the globe. These names often have captivating sounds and profound meanings. Hence, they are often top choices for families in search of exceptional names for their sons. Denmark has an interesting naming system. Until the late 19th century, most people used patronymics instead of surnames. These names were a combination of the father’s Christian name followed by the suffixes sen for son and datter for daughter. For example, the son of Ander Hansen, whose name is Lars, will be named Lars Andersen. On the other hand, Ander Hansen’s daughter, Anna, will be named Anna Andersdatter. However, patronymics were abolished legally in 1826 and family names or surnames began to be used (1). Denmark also had a restricted number of Christian names. Many children were named after a deceased family member. Hence, the most popular names were used by a majority of the population. English names found relevance in Denmark only in the beginning of the 20th century. Danish names are gaining popularity all over the world because of their unique spellings and deep meanings. These names include both traditional and modern. Names like Erik and Sven are rooted in Danish history. Modern names like Albert and Oliver are influenced by English trends and symbolize the forward movement of the country. Moreover, popular culture has contributed largely to Danish baby boy names worldwide. Names like Viggo (from Viggo Mortensen), Mads (from Mads Mikkelsen), and Nikolaj (from Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) have made a mark in several English-speaking countries. It is no surprise that parents from different countries and backgrounds are drawn to these names as they have a unique charm and beautiful meanings to match your little one’s personality. Here we have compiled a list of popular Danish baby boy names for your little one. Look at these names and decide which name will suit the new arrival the most.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Alfred		Boy	Elf counsel
Alma		Boy	Nourishing; Fostering; Kind
Carl		Boy	Free man
Emil		Boy	Rival
Lucas		Boy	Bringer of light
Malthe		Boy	Power
Noah		Unisex	Rest
Oliver		Boy	Olive tree planter
Oscar		Boy	Deer loving one; Friend of deer
William		Boy	Will; Protector
Alberte		Boy	A noble and intelligent being
Amberson		Boy	Variant of Emerson; Brave and vigorous
Andersen		Unisex	Son of Andrew
Anna		Boy	Grace; Favor
Arne		Boy	Powerful ruler; Like an eagle; Stable person
Axel		Boy	Father of peace
Balduin		Boy	A bold friend
Beorhtel		Boy	He who shines with a bright light
Bjorn		Boy	Bear
Brede		Boy	Glaciers
Bugga		Boy	A man of power
Bugge		Boy	A powerful man
Christensen		Unisex	Derived from the son of Christian
Christoffer		Boy	He who holds the son of God, Christ, in his heart
Dedric		Boy	One who rules people and a great leader
Dierk		Boy	A ruler of the people
Dierks		Boy	A born ruler; powerful and confident
Fyn		Unisex	Light-skinned; Fair
Gamel		Boy	An old person
Gyrth		Boy	To gird with a sword
Haki		Boy	Justice; Claim; Right; Privilege; Name of a Slave
Haralds		Boy	The war commander's son
Harthacnut		Boy	A legendary king; A King of Denmark
Heimericus		Boy	One who is a part of the tribe
Heimo		Boy	Tribe
Heremod		Boy	A legendary King of Denmark
Jokum		Boy	God is merciful; Variant of Joachim
Jony		Boy	Quick-deciding, best friends
Jozef		Boy	Jehovah will increase
Juel		Unisex	Precious gem; Jewel
Juul		Unisex	Youthful; Downy
Knud		Boy	Knot
Lauritz		Boy	Laurel tree; Symbols of honor and fame
Lego		Unisex	Play well
Lorens		Boy	A man from Laurentum; Ancient Italian city
Merethe		Boy	Danish form of Margaret, meaning pearls or the cluster of blossoms
Nielsen		Unisex	Son of Neil; Champion
Ole		Boy	Framework that supports climbing plants
Orn		Boy	Noorudeen radiance of trust, a glimmer of confidence
Osegod		Boy	A noble landowner
Paulsen		Boy	The son of Paul; small one
Poul		Boy	A small, little person
Regitze		Boy	A mighty and distinguished person
Reno		Boy	The one who was reborn
Ricko		Boy	A mighty and distinguished man
Rikke		Boy	A mighty and rich ruler
Rikki		Boy	One who rules with a firm hand
Sibbi		Boy	A victorious hero; A warrior who won
Soren		Boy	Stern; Severe
Steen		Boy	He who is made of stone
Svend		Boy	A young man; A lad
Swen		Boy	A young man; Lad
Tage		Boy	One who gives things
Tem		Boy	A famous man
Torben		Boy	The bear of the thunder god
Tordis		Boy	The god who controls the thunder
Tue		Boy	A successful person with strong personality

Infographic: Delightful Danish Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Danish baby boy names have a unique charm, incorporating the traditional with the modern. You can see the best of both worlds in these names. They have now made their place all over the world. If you want to bless your dearest son with a Danish name, the intriguing infographic below has the best ones with their meanings. Read on!

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