Scandinavian girl names: a list of beautiful names for girls and their meanings. Female names of Scandinavian origin Norwegian female names in Norwegian

State in Northern Europe, in the west of the Scandinavian Peninsula. It borders with Sweden, Finland, and Russia. The capital is Oslo. Population – 4,799,252 (2009). The majority of the population is Norwegian (95%). National minorities: Sami, Kven (Norwegian Finns), Swedes, Russians, Gypsies and Jews. The official language is Norwegian in two literary varieties(Bokmål and Nynorsk). Bokmål developed on the basis of Danish during the period of Danish dominance. Nynorsk is created in contrast, based on rural Norwegian dialects. In a number of communes in Troms and Finnmark, the Sami language has equal status with Norwegian. The state religion is Evangelical Lutheranism. In 2006, 82.7% of the population belonged to the state Church of Norway. About 2% of the population attend church regularly. There are also Muslims (1.69%), Catholics (1.1%), Pentecostals (0.86%).

The processing of data on statistics of first and last names for public use in Norway is carried out by Central Administration statistics, briefly called Norwegian statistics (English: Statistics Norway, Norwegian: Statistisk sentralbyrå). Specifically, Jørgen Ouren, author of the “Big Dictionary of Norwegian Names” (“Den store norske navneboka”), published in two editions (in 2007 and 2009). Previously (in 1998), together with Jan Erik Kristiansen, he published a book about fashion in choosing names - “Fornavn i Norge: navnemoter og motenavn”.

The Statistics Norway website has a special section on names in Norway, where you can find data on the most common names from 1870 to the present. This section has versions in Norwegian and English. There is an interactive form: by entering a name, you can find out how popular it is today in Norway (this takes into account the entire population of the country, not just newborns). So, about your name Alois I learned that there are seven people with that name living in Norway. Three more use this name as a second name.

The Statistics Norway website also provides graphs of the popularity of many names from 1880 to the present.

On this moment the most recent data on names in Norway dates back to 2011. They were published on 01/25/2012. Usually, along with a list of the top 10 names, a general analysis naming. Thus, it is noted that now at the peak of popularity are female names with endings in -A or -ah. After the war, 12% of girls received such names, now – 52%. For boys, the Norwegian onomastics analyst notes the continuation of the international fashion for biblical names, which, in his opinion, has reached its peak. In 2011, almost 21% of boys received such names. In 2011, the leader among female names was Emma(for the third year in a row). Among men - Emil, changed name Lucas/Lukas.

Many Norwegians get a second personal name. In 2011, the most common middle names for girls were Sofie/SophieSofie, Marie, Emilie. Boys' names were in the lead Aleksander/Alexander, André, Johan.

In reports on popular names In Norway, data for Sweden are usually provided for comparison. It is noted that most of the names from the top 10 in Norway are also in the top 10 in Sweden. Obviously, this is explained by the mutual influence that naming fashions have in neighboring countries. So, a female name came from Sweden Linnea, which is derived from the name of the plant linnaea (linnea), named after the famous Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus. The current popularity of this name was also imported from Sweden - there it rose to 5th place in 2002. Now it is among the favorite names in Norway (5th in 2011, 2nd in 2010 and 2009, 1st in 2008, but 12th in 2007). Fashion for female names with endings -a/-ah, is believed to move from west to east, i.e. from Norway to Sweden.

IN Lately note the increased popularity of the name Mohammad. In Oslo in 2011, 108 (or 20 in every thousand) boys received one of its variants and the name became the most common baby name in the Norwegian capital. This is obviously explained by the presence there large number immigrants from the countries of the Muslim East.

There is also a section with the 20 most common baby names in each county in Norway.

Here I want to show information on the ten most common names of newborns over three years, so that the trends in the popularity of names can be seen. Let me draw your attention to the fact that the Norwegian name analyst combines different spellings of the name, which, in my opinion, is justified (this approach is not practiced in all countries).

Boys names
(in descending order of frequencies,

Girls names
(in descending order of frequencies,
names with matching frequencies are highlighted in red)

Hello again! Today we will tell you about beautiful Swedish female names. Unlike the selection, where we presented mainly statistical data for 2011 and 2012 and did not talk about their significance.

In this collection we will talk about female names Scandinavian origin and their meanings!

Begin!

1. AGATA: Italian and Spanish form of the name, derived from Latin Agatha, which means “good, kind.”
2. ADELA: Latin form of Germanic Adala, means “noble”. Used by the Danes and Swedes.
3. AGDA: Swedish form from Latin Agatha, means “good, kind.”
4. AGNETA: Danish and Swedish form of Greek Hagne, means “chaste, holy.”
5. AGNETTA: Variation from Swedish Agneta, also meaning “chaste, holy.”
6. ALVA: Swedish feminine form of the old Norwegian name Alf, meaning “Elf”.
7. ANIKA: Variation of the Swedish name Annika, meaning “sweet, graceful.”
8. ANNALISA: Danish and Swedish variation of the name from the Scandinavian Annelise, meaning: “graceful, gracious” and “God is my oath”
9. ANNBORG: Norwegian and Swedish form of Old Norse Arnbjorg, meaning “under the protection of the eagle.”
10. ANNEKA: Variant of Swedish Annika, meaning “sweet, graceful.”
11. ANNIKA: Swedish version from the German Anniken, meaning “sweet, graceful.”
12. ARNBORG: Swedish form of Old Norse Arnbjorg, meaning “under the protection of the eagle.”
13. ARNBORGH: Old form from Swedish Arnborg, meaning “protected by the eagle.”
14. ÅSA: Swedish form of Icelandic Ása, meaning “God”.
15. ÅSLÖG: Swedish form of Old Norse Áslaug, meaning “God-betrothed woman.”
16. ASRID: Swedish version from the Scandinavian Astrid, meaning “Divine Beauty”.
17. AUDA: Swedish version from Old Norse Auðr, meaning “Very fertile, rich.”
18. BAREBRA: Old Swedish form of the name from the Greek Barbara, meaning “foreign, unfamiliar.”
19. BATILDA: Swedish form of Old German Bathilda, meaning “to fight.”
20. BENEDIKTA: Swedish feminine form of the Scandinavian name Benedikt, meaning “Sacred”.
21. BENGTA: Female form from the Swedish name Bengt, meaning “Blessed One”.
22. BOTHILD: Swedish form from Scandinavian Bodil, meaning “Revenge fight”.
23. CAJSA: Variant derived from Swedish Kajsa, meaning “Pure”.
24. CHARLOTTA: Swedish form of French Charlotte, meaning “Person”.
25. DAHLIA: An English name derived from the name of a flower, from the surname of the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, meaning “valley”, hence “Dahl’s Flower” or “Valley Flower”.
26. EMELIE: Swedish form from English name Emily means “Competing”.
27. FREDRIKA: Feminine form of Norwegian/Swedish Fredrik, meaning “Peaceful Ruler”.
28. FREJA: Danish and Swedish form of Old Norse Freyja, meaning “lady, mistress”.
29. FRÖJA: Old Swedish form of Old Norse Freyja, meaning “lady, mistress.”
30. GARD: Swedish form of the Old Norse name Gerðr, meaning “enclosure, citadel.”
31. GERDI: Danish and Swedish form of Old Norse Gerðr, meaning “enclosure, citadel.”
32. GERDY: Norwegian and Swedish form of Old Norse Gerðr, meaning “enclosing, citadel.”
33. GITTAN: Swedish diminutive from Scandinavian Birgitta, meaning “exalted.”
34. GRETA: Short form of Danish/Swedish Margareta, meaning “mother-of-pearl.”
35. GULLA
36. GULLAN: Diminutive name from the Danish-Swedish Gunilla, meaning “Battle”.
37. GUNILLA: Danish and Swedish variant from Scandinavian Gunhild, meaning “Battle”.
38. HELGI: Swedish diminutive from Icelandic Helga, meaning “holy; dedicated to the gods”, like the male Helgi.
39. HILLEVI: Finnish and Swedish form of Germanic Heilwig.
40. IDE: Danish and Swedish form of Icelandic Iða, meaning “industrious.”
41. JANNIKE: Feminine form of Swedish Jannik, meaning “God is merciful.”
42. KAI: Variant of Swedish Kaj, meaning “pure”.
43. KAIA: Variant of the Swedish/Danish name Kaja, meaning “pure”.
44. K.A.J.: Short form of the Swedish Katerina, meaning “pure.”
45. KAJA: Danish and Swedish diminutive form of the Scandinavian name Katharina, meaning “pure”.
46. KAJSA: Diminutive form of Swedish Kaj, meaning “pure”.
47. KARIN: Short form of Swedish Katerin, meaning “pure”.
48. KATARINA: Swedish form of Greek Aikaterine, meaning “pure”. This name is also used in Germany, Hungary, and a variety of Slavic countries.
49. KATERIN: An old Swedish name, derived from the Greek Aikaterine, meaning “pure”.
50. KATERINA: Swedish form from Scandinavian Katharina, meaning “pure”.
51. KATINA: Short form of Swedish Katarina, meaning “pure”.
52. KERSTIN: Swedish form from Latin name Christina, meaning “Believer” or “follower of Christ.”
53. KIA: A diminutive name from the Swedish Kerstin, meaning “Believer” or “follower of Christ.”
54. KJERSTIN: Norwegian or Swedish form of the Latin name Christina, meaning “Believer” or “Follower of Christ.”
55. KRISTA: Swedish diminutive of the Latin Kristina, meaning “Believer” or “follower of Christ.”
56. LINN: Short name from Swedish Linnéa, meaning “Twin Flower”.
57. LINNÉA: Swedish form of Latin Linnaea, meaning “twin flower”.
58. LOTTA: Short form from Swedish Charlotte.
59. LOVISA: Female version from the Swedish name Love, meaning “famous warrior.”
60. MALIN: Swedish name, derived from the Latin Magdalena.
61. MARGARETA: Danish and Swedish variant of the Scandinavian name Margaretha, meaning “Mother-of-pearl”.
62. MARIT: Norwegian and Swedish form of the name from the Greek Margarites, meaning “Mother-of-pearl”.
63. MARNA: Swedish form of the Roman Marina, meaning: “From the sea.”
64. MARTA: Swedish form of the English name Margaret, meaning “Mother-of-pearl.”
65. M.I.A.: Danish and Swedish diminutive name from the Latin Maria, meaning “stubbornness” or “their rebellion.”
66. MIKAELA: feminine form of the name Mikael, meaning “Who is like God?”
67. M.Y.: Swedish diminutive from the Latin Maria, meaning “stubbornness” or “their rebellion.”
68. NEA: Short form from Swedish Linnéa.
69. NILSINE: Feminine form of the Swedish name Nils, which means “Winner.”
70. ODA: Swedish form of the Old Norse name Auðr, meaning “Deeply rich.”
71. OTTALIE: Swedish form of German Ottilia, meaning “Abounding”.
72. OTTILIE: Variant of the Swedish name Ottalie, meaning “Abounding One”.
73. PERNILLA: Swedish form of Roman Latin Petronilla, meaning “Small rock/stone”
74. RAGNILD: Swedish variant of the Scandinavian name Ragnhild, meaning “combat advisor”.
75. REBECKA: Swedish form of Greek Rhebekka.
76. SASSA: Diminutive form of the Swedish name Asrid, meaning “Beautiful God”
77. SOFIA: Variation from Greek name Sophia, meaning “Wisdom, common sense" This form of the name is widely used throughout Europe - by Finns, Italians, Germans, Norwegians, Portuguese and Swedes.
78. SOLVIG: Swedish form of the Old Norse name Solveig, meaning “Strong house, dwelling.”
79. SUSANN: Swedish form of the Scandinavian name Susanna, meaning "Lily".
80. SVANHILDA: Swedish variant of the Scandinavian name Svanhild.
81. SVEA: Swedish name, derived from Svea rike (“Swedish Empire”).
82. TERESIA: German and Swedish form of spanish name Teresa.
83. THORBJÖRG: Swedish variation of Icelandic Torbjörg, meaning “Defense of Thor.”
84. THORBORG: Danish and Swedish variation of Icelandic Torbjörg, meaning “Defense of Thor.”
85. THORFRIDH
86. THORRIDH: Old Swedish form of the Old Norse name Torríðr, meaning “Beauty of Thor.”
87. TORBJÖRG: Old Swedish form of the Old Norse name Torbjörg, meaning “Defense of Thor.”
88. TOHRILDA: Swedish and Norwegian variation of the Scandinavian name Torhild, meaning “Thor's Fight.”
89. TOVA: Swedish variation of the Scandinavian name Tove, meaning “Thor” or “Thunder.”
90. TYRI: Swedish variant from Old Norse Tyri, meaning “Army of Thor”.
91. ULVA: Swedish form of Icelandic Úlfa, meaning “She-Wolf”.
92. VALDIS: Swedish and Norwegian form of the Old Norse name Valdís, meaning “Goddess of the fallen in battle.”
93. VALLBORG: Swedish variant of the Scandinavian name Valborg, meaning “Rescuing those killed in battle.”
94. VENDELA: Feminine form from Norwegian/Swedish Vendel, meaning “moving, wandering”, referring to the migrating Slavs in the 6th century.
95. VIVA: Norwegian and Swedish short name from Scandinavian Vivianne, meaning “alive; lively".
96. VIVEKA: Swedish form of the Germanic name Wibeke, meaning “War”.

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Modern names different countries differ in origin, cultural and historical heritage, and the influence of various religions. In countries such as Denmark and Norway, Sweden and Iceland, as well as Finland, children are usually called modern names, however, most of these names take their origins from ancient Scandinavia. Some of which go back to legends and myths, some are a reflection of Germanic and biblical names. Rich story reflected in the variety of female and male Scandinavian dialects.

Features of Scandinavian group names

The names of the Scandinavian group, like those of other peoples, reflected the characteristics of a person’s character and described his remarkable aspects. But an interesting fact is that the name was not given to a person for life, but could change during his life, even more than once. The reason for changing the name could be the commission of an act that left an imprint on the attitude towards its bearer, or the emergence of new qualities as a result of growing up.

History has left its mark on Scandinavian women's names, which reflect the warlike events of the rich past. It is noteworthy that the interpretation and meaning of female and male names are almost the same. The character traits of the conqueror were passed down from generation to generation, and strength and courage, bravery and courage, revered at all times, were embodied in the names of girls. For example, Vigdis is the “goddess of war”, Gudhild is the “good battle”, Svanhild is the “battle of the swans”, Brynhild is the “warlike woman”.

It is also noteworthy that two-part Scandinavian names feminine, and their meaning is intended to define objects and abstract concepts, reflect distinctive features appearance and character traits: “peace-loving ruler” - Fredrika, “battle of defenders” - Ragnhild.

How was a name given in a Scandinavian family in ancient times?

The peoples of Scandinavia had their own traditions in naming, which everyone followed without exception.

Only the father gave the name to the girl and boy. This was equated to the baby gaining the right to life, because the head of the family could recognize or reject its new member. When naming a child, tribute was given glorious ancestors, which were supposed to be reborn in a new body when choosing the name of a descendant. Scandinavian female names were given to girls in honor of deceased relatives. These names were intended to strengthen the strength of the clan, which came from all the ancestors who bore this name.

Ancient Scandinavian names and modern ones. What is the difference?

The culture of glorious wars and battles left its mark on the names of girls in Scandinavia. In ancient times there were no particular differences between male and female names. Girls were named in honor of military events and battles, patrons of war and battles, peace and victories. Popular in old times used the names of heroes sung in legends and epic works. It was customary to call girls by the names of goddesses and heroines of legends.

IN modern world the choice is made according to a different principle. They now prefer beautiful Scandinavian female names, which are the embodiment of femininity, tenderness, are distinguished by the beauty of their sound and grace, and glorify best qualities and the virtues of representatives of the fair half of humanity. For example: Ingrid - “beautiful” and Inga - “the only one”, Christina - “follower of Christ” and Letitia - “happy”, Sonja - “wise” and Henrika - “housekeeper”, Aidin - “slender” and Katarina - “pure” .

Mythological roots of Scandinavian names

The mythology of the Angles and Normans, Danes and Saxons, formed before the adoption of Christianity, from the 5th century. BC, is reflected in the names of the Scandinavian countries. German-Scandinavian mythology was basically a worship of the forces of nature, so a number of names corresponded to the names of animals that were especially revered by the Vikings.

Female names in Scandinavian mythology are represented by such options as “Bear” - Ulf or “god of fertility” - Freir. The names of sacred ravens were also popular, which were especially revered by the Vikings and personified military success: “thought, soul” - Huginn and “memory” - Muginn. The forces of nature are reflected in the names: “rock” - Stein, “protected by Thor” - Torborg, “soul” - Hugi.

Simple and complex names among Scandinavians

Scandinavian names are divided into two main groups: one- and two-part. If the first group includes descriptions of character traits or belonging to a certain tribe and clan: “spiritualized” - Aud, “strong” - Gerda, “foreigner” - Barbro, then two-part Scandinavian female names and their meaning have their own characteristics.

Two-syllable and two-part names reflect the components of the names of two parents or the qualities that they want to endow the baby with: “stone, protect” - Steinbjorg, “battle of the elves” - Alfhild, “divine runes” - Gudrun.

Having absorbed the culture of neighboring peoples who professed the Lutheran and Catholic faith, they began to give the child two names at baptism, which are designed to protect him throughout his life. In everyday life, only one name is used, and they try to keep the second in the shadows. And in difficult life situations health-related, it is customary to refer to the second name and actively use it instead of the first, believing that protective forces can change fate for the better.

Nicknames that became names

Initially, most ancient Scandinavian names, including women’s ones, were mixed with a wide variety of nicknames, and it was difficult to distinguish between them. Some names contained both a nickname and a proper name. For example, the name Alv incorporates the nickname “elf”. Nicknames perfectly reflected individual characteristics person: Raquel is a “sheep”, Tord the Horse Head is a female Thor.

The nicknames of famous witches and sorcerers also reflect Scandinavian female names: Kolfinna - “dark, black Finn”, Kolgrima - “black mask”. Over time, the boundaries between name and nickname blur and become indistinguishable.

Viking Legacy

The brave conquerors of antiquity - the Vikings - passed through the centuries and gradually turned into modern Scandinavians, and their culture is reflected in glorious names. Warring tribes treated the choice of name responsibly. It was believed that a name could shake the universe and influence the entire fate of its bearer. By naming a child, they believed that they were placing him under the protection of the gods and the forces of nature. Some of the names reflecting the rites of priests and sorcerers are gone forever, but those praising the achievements of a warrior or hunter continue to exist to this day. And among these: Valborg - “saving those killed in battle”, Bodil - “battle-vengeance”, Borghilda - “a fighting, useful maiden”.

How did Christianity influence the name?

With the adoption of Christianity, new names began to appear, but their spread was perceived ambiguously among the Scandinavian peoples.

Data for children christian names at baptism they remained secret. They used a second name, which was traditional and understandable for the Scandinavian people. There was a particular rejection of new names in the families of the military elite, where it was customary to call only illegitimate children with Christian names. But gradually new ones joined the Scandinavian women's names. They are actively used by modern parents who choose them for their daughters: Christina and Stina - “follower of Christ”, Elizabeth - “confirmed by God”, Evelina - “little Eve”, Anneliese - “gracious, useful, confirmed by God”.

Adamina - red, earth.
Adeline, Adeline - noble, noble.
Agneta is a saint, chaste.
Alina is decent.
Anitra, Anni - helpful, grace.
Asta, Astrid, Ase - divine beauty.
Aud - spiritualized.

Barbro is a stranger, a foreigner.
Birgit, Birgitta, Birte - sublime.
Brita is sublime.
Brünnhilde is a female warrior dressed in armor.
Wendla is a traveler.
Vigdis is the goddess of battles and war.
Victoria - a sensation, a victory.
Wilma, Wilhelma - militant, protected by a helmet.
Vivien, Vivi - mobile, alive.
Gerda, Gerd - powerful, strong.
Gunnel, Gunhilda, Gunhild - military battle.
Gunvor is a vigilant female warrior.
Dagny, Dagney - the birth of a new day.
Dorta, Dorthe, Dorotea - God's gift.
Ida is diligent and hardworking.
Ylva is a wolf woman.
Inga is unique, one, only.
Ingeborga, Ingegerd - protected by Ing.
Ingrid is beautiful, incomparable.
Jorun, Jorunn - lover of horses.
Catherine, Katarina - innocent, pure.
Carolina is strong and courageous.
Kaya is a mistress, mistress.
Clara is immaculate, pure, dazzling.
Kristin, Christina, Stina - a follower of the teachings of Christ.
Letitia is glowing with happiness.
Lisbeth - confirmed by God.
Liv, Liva - life giver.
Maya is the mother-nurse.
Margareta, Margrit is a pearl of great price.
Marte is a housewife.
Matilda, Matilda, Mektilda - strong in battle.
Ragnhild - the battle of warrior-defenders.
Rune - initiated into secret knowledge.
Sana, Suzanne - lily flower.
Sarah is a noble lady, a charming princess.
Sigrid, Sigrun, Siri - a wonderful victory.
Simone is understanding.
Sonya, Ragna - experienced, wise.
Svanhilda - battle of swans.
Tekla - Divine glorification.
Tora, Tyra - warrior Tora.
Torborg - taken under the protection of Thor.
Thord, Thordis - beloved Thor.
Thorhild - Thor's battle.
Tove is thunderous.
Trine - immaculate, pure.
Thurid is the beauty of God Thor.
Ulla, Ulrika - power and prosperity.
Frida is peace-loving.
Hedwig - battle of rivals.
Helen, Elin - flame, torch.
Henrika is a housekeeper.
Hilda, Hilde - battle.
Hulda – guarding a secret, hidden.
Aideen is graceful and slender.
Elizabeth is confirmed by God.
Erica is the ruler.
Esther is a shining star.
Evelina, Evelyn is the ancestor, little Eva.

The distant past firmly connects the history of our homeland with Scandinavian female names. Their sonority, severity and special charm refer to the era of formation, immersed in gray times. Russian statehood, the images of the first rulers and rulers of the earth are resurrected. Some Scandinavian female names are popular in our country even now.

Regions of Scandinavia on the map

Scandinavia is a region in northern Europe that includes three countries - Sweden, Norway and Denmark. In a broader, historical and cultural sense, Scandinavia also includes Finland, Iceland and the islands of the North Atlantic. The Scandinavian languages ​​(Swedish, Norwegian and Danish) have common origin- Old Scandinavian language, which explains the closeness of many Scandinavian female names and the similarity of their meanings.

Naming traditions among the ancient Scandinavians

Old Norse belongs to the Germanic language branch, and for a long time, until the 9th century, this language was spoken by all the peoples of Scandinavia. Most Old Norse literary works was written in Old Icelandic.

IN early middle ages The naming traditions of the ancient Scandinavians differed little from similar traditions among other European peoples: there was practically no difference between a nickname and a personal name. Single-compound names are most often a definition of some quality of a newborn or an adult: “strong”, “small”, “beloved”, “hairy”, etc. There were also abstract names - “battle”, “rock”, “bear” ", "wolf", etc.

Most of the Old Norse naming vocabulary consisted of two-part names. A similar tradition existed not only among the ancient Germanic tribes, but also among the Celts and Slavs. Two-part Scandinavian names are no different in structure from Slavic ones, such as Svyatoslav, Vyacheslav, Vsevolod. The most common Old Norse “building blocks” of names: “deity”, “wolf”, “bear”, “eagle”, “raven”, “heir”, “pledge”, “protection”, “fence”, “glorious”, “friend” "", "world", "beautiful", "strong", "forest", "mystery", "rune", "sword", "helmet", "spear".

Names constructed in this way turned out to be sonorous and long, consisting of four or more letters. Their meaning amazes with the strength and menacing meanings. Even female names impress with their energy and severity. You can verify this from the list below.

List of Old Norse female names and their meanings:

• Arnfasta - fast eagle;
• Arnkatla – eagle + helmet;
• Arleg – eagle + fire;
• Arnleif – eagle + heir;
• Arnora – eagle + Thor;
• Audhelga – prosperity + wealth;
• Auda – prosperity;
• Aldis – elf + maiden;
• Alev – ancestor + descendant;
• Astrid – deity + beautiful;
• Asgerda – deity + protection;
• Bera - she-bear;
• Bergdis – help+virgin;
• Borga – protection;
• Bothilda – medicine + battle;
• Gerd – protection;
• Inga – short form on behalf of the god of fertility;
• Ingeborga – name of the god of fertility + help;
• Ingrid – name of the god of fertility + beautiful;
• Kata – joyful;
• Kolla – joyful;
• Lyuva - sweetheart;
• Rowdy – red;
• Rune - secret, rune;
• Saldis – sun + goddess;
• Sigga - victory;
• Svana – swan;
• Tura - Thor, the god of thunder;
• Tobba – Thor+keep;
• Torfrida – Thor+beautiful;
• Thorgrima - Thor + helmet;
• Thorhilda – Thor+battle;
• Labor – Valkyrie, daughter of Thor and Sif;
• Una - to be happy;
• Fasti – strong;
• Folki - people;
• Freya - ruler;
• Frida – beautiful;
• Frigg is the name of Odin's wife;
• Halla - rock;
• Helga – sacred, holy;
• Edda is a great-grandmother.

Acceptance of Christianity and names

The father gave the name to the newborn, thereby making the naming process a recognition of the child's right to life. Two-part names could contain parts of the father's and mother's names.

The Scandinavian name book was very rich, so Christian names did not take root well. The Scandinavians ignored them even after baptism, they either kept them secret or used pagan nicknames. The Christian Church could not come to terms with this and tried to oust pagan names using a variety of methods.

The simplest one turned out to be the most effective: over time, the church canonized several Scandinavian saints, their names were included in the calendar and, accordingly, gradually began to spread widely.

In Iceland, Christianization took place peacefully, so Christian concepts were included in the elements of two-part names.

Modern Scandinavian girl names

It should be noted that Scandinavian culture has always stood out for its pronounced originality. There are even special kind crossword puzzle - a crossword puzzle that differs from a traditional crossword puzzle big amount intersections of words vertically and horizontally. Images and photographs can be used instead of letters. One of the favorite questions of scanword readers is the question about the meaning of Scandinavian female names, which most often have a significant number of letters. These are names like:

• Agnetha is a saint;
• Adeline – noble;
• Astrid – beautiful;
• Birgitta – sublime;
• Borghilda – benefit + maiden;
• Brunnhilde is a female warrior in armor;
• Vigdis - goddess of war;
• Wilhelm - protected by a helmet;
• Gerda – protection;
• Guda – kind;
• Goodhild - good fight;
• Ilva is a she-wolf;
• Ingrid - protection of the king;
• Inga – domineering;
• Matilda – strong in battle;
• Ranghilda - battle of defenders;
• Svanhilda – the smitten swan;
• Sigrid is a wonderful victory;
• Sigrun - the secret of victory;
• Siri is a wonderful victory;
• Solveig - a ray of sunshine;
• Ulla - prosperity, power;
• Ulrika – prosperity, power;
• Frida – peaceful;
• Helga is a saint;
• Henrika – housekeeper;
• Hilda - battle;
• Hulda – keeping a secret;
• Erica is the ruler.

You can see more lists on Wikipedia.

Modern naming traditions in Scandinavia

Meanwhile in modern Sweden and Denmark, the most common female names are not of Scandinavian origin. Their source is either church calendar, or the cultures of other peoples.

In Sweden, the most popular female names are Elizabeth, Margareta, Eva, Karin, Emma, ​​Sarah. Only one name of Old Norse origin - Ingrid - is among the ten common names.

In Denmark, the picture is similar: among the most common are Anna, Kristen, Suzanne, Maria, Marianne, Karen, Camilla, Charlotte, Louise, Emma, ​​Maya, Isabella, Clara, Laura. From the Scandinavian ones - Inga, Inger, Freya.

In Norway and Iceland the situation is somewhat different; in these countries, traditional Scandinavian names are still popular. Thus, in Norway, out of 10 common female names, they were of “domestic” origin - Inga, Liv, Ingrid, Solveig, Astrid, Björg.

In Iceland, names mentioned in ancient sagas are still in circulation, and the choice of name is regulated Icelandic Committee by name. There is an official list of allowed names and that's it foreign names undergo strict selection for compatibility with the Icelandic language.

Common Icelandic female names of Scandinavian origin include:

• Gyudrun – god + mystery;
• Sigrun – victory + mystery;
• Helga - battle;
• Ingibjorg – the name of the god of fertility + help;
• Sigríður is a wonderful victory.

Beautiful male and female Norwegian names are a real find for modern parents. They meet all the requirements that people place when naming a child. The names that Norwegians use have a very beautiful and original sound. Lars, Bjerg, Mats, Oliver, Noura - these words are pleasant to the ear and, at the same time, easy to remember. In addition, modern Norwegian names for boys and girls are not at all trivial. They sound very bright and unusual.

However, these are not all the advantages that the Norwegian name book has. It is distinguished not only by its unique sound, but also by its amazing deep meaning. The meaning of most Norwegian first and last names is associated with such categories as victory, battle, weapons and courage. Such content is an echo of the Viking era, during which overcoming the enemy was considered the main life goal of a person. Names for sacred animals are also popular in Norway. In addition, there is a tradition here to name a child according to the calendar. In view of this, many happy women and male Norwegian names have religious significance.

Features of choosing male and female Norwegian names

When choosing a beautiful Norwegian name for a girl or boy, you need to pay attention to several factors at once. The first criterion is sound. It should be beautiful and original, but at the same time, not too extravagant for Russian society. It is also important to determine the meaning of the name you like. It must correspond to the character traits that parents want to cultivate in their child.

When choosing a popular Norwegian name for a boy or girl, it is also worth knowing its correct pronunciation. There are many dialects in Norway. Because of this, the same name can sound different. Don't forget about this important factor, like a child’s personal horoscope. The name has the most powerful and positive energy.

List of common Norwegian names for boys

1. Arne. Translated into Russian it means “eagle”
2. Bjorn. Norwegian boy name meaning "bear"
3. Whip. From Old Norse "knot"
4. Lars. Translated into Russian it means “laurel”
5. Magnus. Male Norwegian name which means "great"
6. Sven. From Old Norse "youth"
7. Trigg. Translated into Russian it means “worthy of trust”
8. Ole. Norwegian boy name meaning "descendant"
9. Hell. From Old Norse "helmet"

List of popular Norwegian names for girls

1. Astrid. Norwegian girl name meaning "divine beauty"
2. Bjerg. Translated into Russian it means “support”
3. Brigid. Norwegian female name meaning "power"/"strength"
4. Ingrid. Means "protected by Inga" (Scandinavian god of fertility)
5. Lea. Interpreted as "tired"
6. Liv. Norwegian girl name meaning "protection"
7. Marit. Short for Margrethe = "pearl"
8. Nura. Translated into Russian it means “compassion”
9. Thea. Norwegian female name. Short for Theodore = "gift of God"
10. Eva. Interpreted as “to live” or “to breathe”

The most common male and female Norwegian names

• IN last years The most popular female Norwegian names are Noora, Emma, ​​Ingrid and Thea. In addition, girls are often named Linnea, Birgit, Marit and Kari.
• The most common male names Jan, Bjorn, Ole, Lars, Knut and Sven are considered.