168 Greenlandic Baby Names With Meanings

So your wee one is on the way, and you’re looking for a name as unique as him, right? Well, then we’d suggest you choose unique names from Greenland.

The native Greenlandic traditions regarding the personal name revolve around the belief that personal name or given name is a type of soul that an individual possesses. The name detaches from the body when a person passes away and is passed on by giving the same moniker to the newborn baby. This way, they believe, an individual is reincarnated into the newborn’s body, as the name carries the traits of the deceased person.

But modern Greenlanders prefer using trendy names for their children. No wonder names such as Hans and Ann are ruling the baby name charts in Greenland. But parents need to ensure that the names are gender specific. You’ll rarely find anyone with a unisex name in Greenland.

Another thing to note is that Greenlanders prefer using kin terms instead of personal names to address people, irrespective of the affinal or genealogical connection.

If you need some inspiration for Greenlandic baby names, MomJunction has got a comprehensive list for you below. We have also included the meanings and their popular usage, along with the names.