Swedish baby names

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Updated: April 9th, 2024
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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

Dusty

Form of Dustin, Valiant Fighter, Thor's Stone

Lilla

Lily Flower, Beauty, Purity

Ronnie

Strong Counsel, True Image, Advice, Wise Ruler

Arlette

Army, Vigorous, Strong, Adler

Fae

Trust, Fay, Fairy, Belief

Newton

From the New Estate

Caterina

The Pure

Eugenie

Feminine of Eugene, Noble, Well-Born, Sweet Spoken

Rory

Glorious, Red, Great, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler

Ivette

Yew, Young Archer

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

Aretha

Excellence, Best, Virtuous, Woman of Virtue

Talitha

Girl Daughter

Calista

Most Beautiful

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

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

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

Leanna

Julia

Eleonora

Shining Light, Sun, Variant of Helen, Foreign

Clifton

Settlement by the Cliff

Roselyn

Lime-Wood Shield, Fame, Lime, Linden

Ali

Elevated, God, Sublime, Lofty

Antonina

Female Version of Antonio Beyond Praise, Highly Praiseworthy, Priceless, Beyond-price

Elvie

Noble and Guardian, Elfin, Bright, Good Elf

Sarai

Princess

Dani

Close, Near, God is My Judge

Babette

God is Fullness, Strangers, The Foreign

Juanita

God is Gracious

Fred

Elf, Protection, Safety, Rich

Dean

Hollow, Elder, Valley, The Elements Dean

Janessa

The Lord of Gracious

Gertie

Spear of Strength

Aliza

Delight, Pious, Joyful, Cheerful

Edda

Grandmother, Delight, Rich Battle, Rejuvenation

Albrecht

Highborn, Noble, Bright, Brilliant

Teodora

Gift of God

Letty

Diminutive of Letitia, Delight, Allesse, Joy

Roy

Regal, King, The Red

Alvina

Female Version of Elvin, Everything and Friend, Blond, Height

Reid

Surname, Red Haired, A Ruddy Complexion

Fredrick

Protection, Powerful, Rich, Peace

Raisa

Princess, Leader, Rose, Flower

Mauro

The Moor, Moorish

Gunther

Struggle, Fight, Army, Warrior Lord

Mason

Stoneworker, Stone Worker, To Make

Emeline

Industrious, Home and Sweet, Brave, Hardworking

Elma

Well-Known, Will-helmet, Honorable, God's Protection

Vina

The Indian Lute Invented by Narada, Favorite, Noble Friend, Darling

Britta

To Help, The Exalted One, Strength, Sublime

Doran

Stranger, Exiled, Fist, Gift

Len

Strong, Brave as a Lion, Lion-bold, Flute

Marita

Bitterness, Pearl

Lynne

Gentle, Lake, Friendly, Church

Lexie

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Defender of Mankind

Ripley

Meadow Near the River, Cleared Strip of Land

Roni

One who Brings Victory, Honest Image, Strong Counsel, Rose

Mikaela

Female Version of Michael, Who, Like God

Collette

Necklace, Victorious, Nike Which Means Victory, Variant of Nicolette

Janine

The Lord is Gracious, Merciful

Francis

Free, French Man, The Element Francesco Which Means Frenchman, Little Frenchwoman

Paola

Humble, Weak, Small, Little

Rene

Counsel Power, Born Again, Form of Reginald, Reborn

Mose

Son, Saved from the Waters

Anisa

Loveable, Supreme, Of Good Company, Affectionate

Nada

Hope, Liberality, Giving, Dew

Justus

Fair, The Just, Upright, Righteous

Marty

Warlike, Form of Martin, Like Mars, Lady

Mindy

Love, Melissa, Dark Beauty, -Inda

John

God is Merciful, Gift of God, Yahweh is Gracious

Mickey

Form of Michael, Who is Like God?

Tiara

The Tiara, Crown, Life, Royalty Jewels

Trish

Noble, From Patricia

Marine

Of the Sea Which Belong, Underwater

Milly

Gentle Strength, Loving, People, Helper to the Priest

Junie

June, Vital Force, Sixth Month of the Year, Junius

Ron

Rule, Joy, Rules with Good Judgment, Crooked Nose

Christa

Disciple of Christ, Anointed Christian, Christ-bearer

Tristan

Outcry, Dedicated to Mars, From the Celtic Name Tristan, Tumult

Afton

Place Name, England, From the Afton River

Kasper

Polish variation of Casper, meaning “bringer of treasure,” tied to ancient wisdom and one of the Three Magi.

Hammond

From the Little Home, House

Tasha

Birth, Young Girl, Christmas Babies, A Short Form of Natsha

Paulette

The Humble, Weak

Daniel

Judge is God

Vinnie

Victor, Noble Friend, Hairless, Conqueror

Joey

God Adds, Form of Joseph, He (God) Will Add

Alita

Truthful, Of Noble Figure, Nobel, Small Winged One

Rosita

Fame, Kind, Rose Flower, Noted Protector

Hannelore

Hanne, Lore

Henriette

Rich, Homeland, Ruler, Power

Elmira

Well-Known, Noble, Helmet and Famous, Princess

Lawrence

Laurel, Form of Lawrence, Crowned with Laurels

Howard

Watchman, Guardian, Warden, High Guard

Brand

Beacon, Sword, Fiery Torch, Firebrand

Suzy

Lily

Odilia

Possession, Wealth

Franz

Little Frenchman, Free Condition

Werner

Warrior, Warni, Warn, Army

Dominica

Belonging to the Lord, Offered to the Lord

Zandra

Defending Man, Prophetess, From Cassandra

Bertie

Brilliant and Raven, Will, Shining Pledge, Bright Warrior

Trina

Pleasing, Innocent, Pure, Clear

Laine

Good, Serves John, Light, Route

Mathilda

Battle-mighty, Fight, Strength, Powerful Battler

Caro

Carl, Little One Dark Haired, Manly, Feminine Variant of Charles

Jack

God is Gracious, Son of Jack, One Who Supplants

Mandy

Worthy of Love, The Lovely, Gracious, Lovable

Matias

Gift of Yahweh, Gift of God

Lilliana

Lily

Romana

The Roman, Citizen of Rome, Pomegranate (Fruit), Romans

Bernadine

Bear and Strong, Hardy, Brave

Britt

The Exalted One, Sublime

Gracia

Unmerited Favor, Graceful, Nice, Beauty of Form

Beata

Happy, was Thus Popular In Medieval Europe Especially Among Roman Catholics, The Same Latin Root Word As the Catholic Concept of Beatification

Maribeth

God's Promise, Sea of Bitterness, House, My God is Abundance

Leena

Woman of Magdala, Light, Palm Tree, Mild

Dexter

Dyer, One who, Dexterous, Right Handed

Stein

Stone

Catarina

The Pure

Kyle

This Scottish name means “narrow spit of land.”

Maddie

Villager of Galilee Where Lived Mary Magdalene, Woman from Magdala, High Tower, Young

Risa

Czechoslovakian Form of Richard

Dillon

Lightning, Enlightenment, Sea

Miki

Who is Like God, Root, Moon

Toby

Goodness of the Lord, Yahweh is Good

Mafalda

Mathilde, Composition Of: 'Power', Strength and Shield, 'Struggle'

Summer

Summer Season

Harding

Hard, The Word Hart Which Means Brave Hardy, Son of the Courageous One, Friend

Curt

Courteous, Court-dweller, Audacious and Council, Short

Karin

Celebrating, To Achieve, Praising, Summer Forest

Jackson

God is Gracious, Son of Jack

Neil

Cloud, Acquirer, Like a Horn, Thanks

Benito

The Blessed

Jeanie

Yahweh is Gracious

Wolf

Wolf, The Element Wulf Which is of the Meaning Wolf

Lionel

The Lion, Leo, Form of Leonard

Elvia

Helvius, Good Elf, Elfin, Noble and Guardian

Corina

Little Hearts, Maiden, Too: the Latest Developed, Virgin

Roberto

Wide Fame, Glory and Brilliant