Danish baby names

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Updated: April 9th, 2024
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Suzette

Lily

Leonel

Lion

Rosetta

Rose Flower, Rose

Ora

The Word Orare with the Meaning to Pray For, Light

Frank

Of the Franks, Free Condition, Variant of Francis, Franke

Ona

Good, He (God) Was Gracious, Fire, Unity

Selina

Light, Moon, Heaven, Beautiful

Lucienne

Light, Born At Daybreak, Daylight Babies, The Bright

Roxanna

Shining, Queen

Nicolette

Victory of the People

Gilda

God's Servant, Hair, Victims, Offering

Paulina

The Humble, Small, Female Version of Paul, Little

Elvin

Armed and Sweet, Noble Friend, Elfin, Magical

Rina

Incision, Form of Catherine, Beloved, Katharina

Liza

Dedicated to Allah, My God is Abundance, Joy, Variation of Elizabeth

Verona

True Image, Faith, Truth, Bringing Victory

Arielle

Lion of God

Myrna

Beloved, Friendly, Shining Star

Tim

Honor and God, Famous, People, Well-Known

Alena

Torch, Of Magdala, Olena, Shining

Josette

God Adds, He (God) Will Add

Stevie

Greek in origin and short for Stephanie or Stephen, this spunky name gained fans thanks to Stevie Nicks.

Elissa

God is Fullness

Amina

Trusted, The Truthful, Who is Confident and Enjoys the Divine Safeguard, Honest

Jeff

Area, Divinely Peaceful, Peaceful. Variant of Jeffrey, God's Peace

Claudio

Lame, The Limping, Disabled

Magdalene

The Biblical Mary Magdalene Came from Magdala Area Near the Sea of Galilee, Bitter, Of Italy, High Tower

Meghan

Diminutive of Margaret, Strong and Capable, Precious, Pearl

Stanley

An English name meaning “stone clearing,” it’s solid, vintage, and occasionally used for girls today.

Lambert

Shiny, Country and Illustrious, Land, Homeland

Jackie

Yahweh May Protect, Has Shown Favor, Son of Jack, One Who Supplants

Nicola

People's Victory, Niko Which Means Victor, Female Version of Nicholas

Merle

Blackbird, Black Bird, Small Falcon, Able

Bette

House, God's Promise, My God is Perfect, Form of Elizabeth

Nella

-Nelia, Moon Elope, -Nella, Cornelia

George

Worker of the Earth, Farmer, Earthworker

Star

A bold celestial pick, this word name shines especially bright for winter or holiday-born babies.

Rosaline

Lime-Wood Shield, Fame, Linden, Lime

Zelma

Godly Helmet, Comely, Feminine of Anselm

Aline

Lovely, Honorable, Noble, Variant of Helen

Inga

He who is Foremost, God of Fertility and Peace, Beautiful, Ingeborg

Hortense

Of the Garden, She who Tends Gardens, Orchard, Gardener

Stan

This short form of Stanley means “stony meadow” and comes with both comic book and classic appeal.

Buster

Person who Breaks Things, To Break, Smash

Carlotta

Husband, Pure, Vigorous, Female Version of Charles Manly

Drusilla

Sturdy, Fruitful, Form of Drew

Finn

Laplander, The Element Fionn Which Means White Fair, Fair-haired Courageous One, Light Skinned

Harley

Heap of Rocks, Hara Which Means Hare, Deer Hunter or Archer

Maritza

Star of the Sea, Bitterness

Stacy

Originally a medieval boy's name, Stacy means “fruitful.”

Iliana

Superiority, Nobility, My God is Yahweh

Nicki

People's Victory, Female Version of Nicholas

Blanca

The White, White, Beautiful

Karla

Little, Army, Womanly, Husband

Viva

Long-live, Full of Life, Dewy, Springlike

Samson

This powerful Hebrew name means “sun” and recalls the biblical figure known for extraordinary strength.

Maryam

Beloved or Someone to be Loved, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, Tuberose

Perla

A Gem of the Sea, Pearl

Freda

Protection, Powerful, Tranquil Leader, Safety

Dave

Beloved, Loved By God, David's Son

Zena

Welcoming, Power of Zeus, One who is Famous, News

Shawn

A variant of John with Hebrew roots, it means “God is gracious” and became a male favorite in the ‘70s.

Jim

Holder of the Heel, Supplanter, Yahweh May Protect, One who Supplants

Matilde

Strength and Shield, Fight, Might

Mike

Form of Michael, Who is Like God?

Adina

The Word Adin Which is of the Meaning Slender Delicate, Ornamented, Decorated, Gentle

Arla

Pledge, Variant of Carlene and Charlene, Eagle, Early

Ludwig

Famous, Loud, Illustrious and Fighting, Fight

Norah

the Other, Torch, Foreign, Bringer of Light

Miles

Peaceful, Love, Servant, Soldier

Mariel

Sea of Bitterness, Drop, Beloved, Wished-for Child

Bess

My God is Perfect, Form of Elizabeth

Angelique

Angel, Messenger of God

Randolph

Shield, House Wolf, Strong Defender, Sign

Michael

Who is Like God?, Messenger of God

Nelle

Light, God is with Us, Eleanor, Helen

Kenny

Short for Kenneth, this Gaelic name means “handsome” or “born of fire

Elba

The White, Sister, From the Same Blood, Warrior

Eleni

The Torch, Brilliant, Suns Ray, Shining

Louie

War, Famous, Battle, Renowned Warrior

Chris

Bearer of Christ or Anointed, Christian Woman, Christ-bearer

Wilhelm

Composition, Helmet, Desire, Protection

Owen

Well-Born, Born of Yew, The Lord is Gracious, Youth

Signe

Victory, New

Bobby

Glory and Brilliant, Bright Fame, Gloriously Shiny, Short Form of Robert

Meg

Diminutive of Margaret, The Pearl, Great and Mighty, Love

Eda

Wealthy, Guardian of the Property, Edith, Rich Battle

Elke

Happiness, Luck, Noble

Lonnie

Solitary, Fight, Variant of Alona or Leona, Ready for Battle

Benjamin

Born of the Right Hand

Kenna

Knowing, The Handsome, Fire Born, Beautiful and Wealthy

Lizzie

God is Fullness

Kit

Short and spirited, Kit is derived from names like Christopher and Katherine and means “pure.”

Winter

Snowy, Winter, Year, Season Name

Sidney

This French name meaning “Saint Denis” has swung between genders over the decades.

Bettina

My God has Sworn

Adolph

Noble Wolf, Honorable

Tessie

The Hunteress, Woman from Therasia, Theresa, Guardian

Julianne

Jove's Child, Illustrious Roman Family, From the Name Julia and Anne, Downy-bearded Youth

Rosina

Fame, Horse Shield of Limb Wood, Rose Flower, Noted Protector

Noreen

Wealth and Honor, Bright One, Foreign, Honour

Flavia

Yellow-Haired, Patronymic of An Illustrious Roman Family In the First Century, Blonde, Blond

Archibald

Genuine, Truly Brave, Very Bold, Noteworthy and Valorous

Florentina

Flowering, The Word Florens with the Meaning Blossoming Flourishing

Margery

The Pearl, Pearl

Shari

Plain, Arrow

Freddie

Peace and King, Elf, Safety, Diminutive of Frederic

Janie

Female Version of John, The Lord is Gracious, Has Shown Favor, Well-born

Zita

Girls, Theresa, Little Girl, Patron of Housewives and Servants

Devin

English and American Place Name, Resembling a God, Bard, Perfect

Jesse

Lord Exists, Glorious Praise, Gods Gift, He (God) Beholds

Eddie

Wealthy Guardian, Wealth Protector, Possession, Names Beginning with Ed

Micaela

Who is Like God

Derrick

People's Ruler, Form of Derek

Magda

Reference to Biblical Mary Magdalene, Of Magdala, One who is Elevated, Villager of Galilee

Lucina

Illumination, Light, Grove

Dietrich

Ruler, Folk

Wilda

Untamed, Willow Tree, Wild

Leia

Delicate, Meadow Pasture, Tired, Leah

Hildegard

Fight and Know, Enclosure, Protection, Comrade In Arms

Lita

Garden, People

Valentine

Vigorous, Strong, Healthy, Courageous

Violette

Violet Flower, Viola, Small Purple Flowers, Violets

Luana

Ana, Lou

Rick

Rich, Hardy, All-ruler, Strong Power

Gary

Spear Carrier, Rule, Strong

Mathilde

Strength and Shield, Fight, Might

Hedwig

Fight, Struggle, Battle, War

Hillary

Merry, Form of Hilary, Cheerful, Happy

Ara

Speedy, Adorning, Brings Rain, Embellishing

Jeanette

God is Gracious, Female Version of John, Little Jean

Dion

Follower of Dionysius, Of Zeus, Dedicated to Dionysos

Annika

He (God) Was Gracious, Grace, Different, Goddess Durga

Santo

With Latin roots meaning “holy,” this Italian name is often linked to spiritual tradition and warmth.

Cicely

Blind, Sixth, Form of Cecilia

Frederica

Rich, Powerful, Protection, Power

Oswald

Rule, One Who Governs, Ass, Divinely Powerful

Lizette

My God has Sworn, Variation of Elizabeth, God's Promise

Emmie

Industrious, God with Us, Striving, Rival

Lidia

Woman from Lydia, Womanly, Beautiful

Nanette

Variant of Anne, Graceful, Mercy, Favour

Faustina

The Word Faustus with the Meaning Lucky Auspicious, Good Luck

Scott

Meaning “from Scotland,” this name peaked mid-century and still honors Celtic heritage.

Ilona

The Torch, Flanks, Shining

Fernanda

Peace, Bold

Zenaida

Queen of Palmyra

Lilla

Lily Flower, Beauty, Purity

Ronnie

Strong Counsel, True Image, Advice, Wise Ruler

Arlette

Army, Vigorous, Strong, Adler

Newton

From the New Estate

Caterina

The Pure

Rory

Glorious, Red, Great, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler

Stacey

Greek in origin, this once-popular name means “resurrection” and “steadfast,” and works for all genders.

Alex

Protect and Man, Defender of Men, Manly

Dirk

Folk, Ruler, First of the People

Ulrich

World Ruler, Inherited Property, Wolf and King, Noble Leader

Zofia

Wisdom

Melba

Mill Stream, Soft or Slender

Cathy

Pure, The Pure

Samira

Pleasant Community, Enchanting, A Chame, Cool Breeze

Seth

From the Hebrew meaning “appointed,” this soft biblical classic has remained timelessly steady.

Krystal

Precious Stone, Follower of Christ, Ice, Brilliant Glass

Talitha

Girl Daughter

Thorn

Town of Thorns, Surname, Thornton Variant, From the Thorny Thicket

Rex

The Queen, Advice, Rule, King

Augustine

Majestic, Great, Worthy of Respect, Grandeur

Becky

Bound, One who Snares, Tie, Beguiling

Jensen

Son of Jens

Kassandra

Protrude, Man, Virile, Warrior

Nikki

Bringer of Victory, Useful, Of the Lord, Small

Silver

English in origin, it refers to the precious metal.

Sari

Essence, Noble

Alessandra

Protect and Man, Protector, Defender of Men, Manly

Dagmar

Famous Day, Joy of the Danes, Maid, Dorogo

Camila

Perfect, Acolyte, Accomplished

Doreen

Gift of God, Gilded, Brooding

Lo

Talent

Sandy

Derived from Greek roots, this vintage nickname means “defender” and works across all genders.

Xenia

Guest, Very Hospitable, Welcoming, Wisdom