289 Nordic Baby Names From The North

If you or your spouse have Nordic connections or are drawn to their culture, consider one of the many beautiful Nordic baby names for your child. These names come from Nordic countries, including Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. Since many of these names have roots in Old Norse, they often work as windows into the past, providing glimpses of ancient Norse culture and traditions.

In ancient times, Nordic countries followed the patronymic naming system, which lasted for generations. This naming system involved taking the father's first name and adding a gender-specific suffix to form the family name. This approach helps identify a person's father. These names ended with ‘-datter’ for females and ‘-sen’ for males. For instance, Johannes Augustsen indicates he is the son of August, while Maria Pedersdatter signifies she is the daughter of Peder.

Nordic names have historically been derived from Old Norse, the Viking language. These names often carry meanings associated with natural elements, gods, and legendary heroes. For example, the name Ottar signifies 'powerful fighter' and has been popular in Nordic countries for centuries. Similarly, Thor, meaning 'thunder,' is the name of the god of storms, war, thunder, and strength, and the son of Odin. The Viking Age significantly impacted Nordic naming traditions in the past. Children were often named after their ancestors to respect the family line and bring good luck. This tradition ensured that family names and customs were passed down through generations.

The influence of global culture has also led to new name patterns. Nordic parents are increasingly choosing names that are easy to pronounce around the world, suggesting a more global perspective. Names like Kol and Mads, which are popular around the world, are now very common in Nordic countries. Explore our handpicked list of Nordic baby names, which includes versatile and trendy options that are bound to grab your attention.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Laila		Girl	Night
Raegan		Girl	Nobility; Impulsive; Little king
Gunnar		Boy	Brave warrior
Lliv		Girl	Life; Protection; Shelter
Loki		Boy	To lock; The trickster God
Thorin		Boy	Thunder
Gitty		Girl	High; Mighty
Thor		Boy	Thunder
Ragnar		Boy	Army; Counsel; Judgement
Ryden		Boy	Horseman; Woodland clearing; From the rye hill
Lamont		Boy	Man of law; Lawyer
Karoline		Girl	Joy
Karly		Girl	Womanly
Kol		Boy	Dark
Karsten		Boy	A man of Christian faith
Kiersten		Girl	Follower of Christ
Leevi		Boy	One who is attached
Mads		Boy	A gift of God
Thora		Girl	Thunder Goddess
Juni		Girl	Young
Malin		Girl	One from Magdala
Thorsten		Boy	Stone of Thor
Jari		Boy	A fight or a quarrel
Lui		Boy	A fighter of fame
Kaari		Girl	Rare Excellance, precious stone
Sascha		Boy	Defender; Protector of mankind
Thorsen		Boy	Son of Thor
Thurston		Boy	Stone of Thor
Kelsey		Boy	Ship's victory
Kemonte		Boy	Island of the ships
Kort		Boy	Kort means A Short person
Rasmus		Boy	He who is beloved
Marit		Girl	Pearl
Lotti		Girl	Free person
Kaja		Girl	Chicken in Old Nordic; Echo In Estonian; Free man in German
Almeta		Girl	A pearl
Thurman		Boy	Men of thunder
Krister		Boy	Krister means Follower of Jesus
Liseth		Girl	Nordic variation of the name Elizabeth; Pledged to God
Mikolaj		Boy	The victory of mankind
Lynae		Girl	A small blue flower
Sanna		Girl	She who is truthful
Leaf		Boy	Norse word for Heir
Katri		Girl	Pure
Kjell		Boy	Cettle
Kindle		Girl	Spring
Jannik		Boy	Love of God
Annaliesa		Girl	One who is graced with God's bounty
Savea		Girl	The swedish nation
Annelisse		Girl	Combination of Anne and Liese; The gracious; Loving one
Ellika		Girl	One who cannot be defeated
Marne		Girl	She who is shining bright
Kindra		Girl	The champion who is the greatest
Jann		Boy	God is gracious
Lis		Girl	God is my oath
Jorn		Boy	Vigilant Watchman
Kell		Boy	From the spring
Saija		Girl	Princess
Knute		Boy	The knot is tied
Matthijs		Boy	A gift from the Lord
Thorbjorn		Boy	Thunder bear
Kelda		Girl	Spring; Fountain
Katen		Girl	Pure one
Karrie		Girl	The pure one
Karrigan		Girl	She who is Pure
Kirsi		Girl	Frost
Leea		Girl	Woman with healing powers
Lollie		Girl	Sorrow
Lynnae		Girl	A lime or linden tree
Lisbet		Girl	Nordic variation of the name Elizabeth
Seri		Girl	Slender and delicate girl
Salli		Girl	Norse variation of the name Sarah; Princess
Katrena		Girl	Clear; Pure
Kiira		Girl	Lord of the sun
Louiza		Girl	Warrior
Lovisa		Girl	A woman who is a famous warrior
Mille		Girl	A decent scented flower
Kortnee		Girl	Kortnee means Person with a Short Nose
Madlen		Girl	A town with a tower
Raija		Girl	One who radiates light
Thyra		Girl	Feminine form of Tyr; God of war
Lotta		Girl	Short from Charlotte; Free woman
Laurina		Girl	Bay tree
Kelsye		Girl	Valiant; Strong
Gunner		Boy	Bold warrior
Karin		Girl	Pure
Margarit		Girl	Pearl
Odie		Boy	Woad hill; Wealthy
Alith		Girl	A noble sort
Annemari		Girl	God is gracious one and he has answered the prayers
Assar		Boy	Younger form of Answar
Audun		Boy	A person who is a friend of wealth
Beadohild		Girl	A battle fight
Dalmar		Boy	The one who is very versatile
Gisla		Girl	Pledge; Hostage
Gisli		Boy	Ray of sunshine
Gisllica		Girl	The rays of sunshine
Gitte		Girl	To help
Gjertrud		Girl	The strenght of the spear
Gudmundur		Boy	God's protection; Protected by God