From crisp winters to minimalist design, Sweden’s ethos influences how parents name their children. Swedish names typically balance gentle syllables with pragmatic flair—like Ebba or Axel—bridging Viking roots and modern simplicity. Many mirror the country’s harmony with nature or the Lutheran tradition. A Swedish baby name imparts understated elegance, complementing a lifestyle that prizes equality, creative arts, and an enduring bond with the Nordic landscape.
Fair and ing
She will add
Calm
A variant of the Swedish variant Mattisson and has been Americanized
Sun gift
Merciful
A variant of the name of the tribe Svear
Wealthy friend
Ruler of the home
And are often chosen based on their positive associations and connotations
A variant of the Nordic name Erling
Emperor
Ancestor
Ebba means "strength" or "fortress."
Zebastian is a variation of Sebastian, which means "venerable" or "revered."
Wild boar
Snow
A variant of placenames beginning with Kal
Ellinore means "shining light" or "bright one."
Pure
Grove
A variant of the name Casia
New
Mattson means "son of Matthew."
Carin means "pure."
Ottilia means "wealth" or "prosperity."
Mummy
A variant of the Swedish word for
Settlement by a bay or inlet
Catharina means "pure."
Ever ruler
Unknown
Lovisa means "renowned warrior."
Pure
Gift of god
Knot
Rolling hills
Henric means "ruler of the home."
A variant of the Greek name George
The name "Oli" is often considered a diminutive of the name "Oliver," which has roots in Old Norse and means "ancestor's descendant" or "olive tree" in Latin.
Pure
Son of erik
Lova means "promise" or "famous warrior."
Spark
Warrior
