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.
Carin means "pure."
Catharina means "pure."
Ebba means "strength" or "fortress."
Wealthy friend
Merciful
Ellinore means "shining light" or "bright one."
Ever ruler
Son of erik
A variant of the Nordic name Erling
And are often chosen based on their positive associations and connotations
Wild boar
Rolling hills
Warrior
Settlement by a bay or inlet
Emperor
Henric means "ruler of the home."
Ruler of the home
Fair and ing
A variant of the Greek name George
She will add
A variant of the name Casia
A variant of placenames beginning with Kal
Pure
Pure
Pure
Knot
Lova means "promise" or "famous warrior."
Lovisa means "renowned warrior."
Grove
A variant of the Swedish word for
Gift of god
A variant of the Swedish variant Mattisson and has been Americanized
Mattson means "son of Matthew."
Mummy
New
Ancestor
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.
Ottilia means "wealth" or "prosperity."
Unknown
Snow
Calm
Sun gift
A variant of the name of the tribe Svear
Spark
Zebastian is a variation of Sebastian, which means "venerable" or "revered."
