Female and male names most popular from last year : Sweden.
1053 names found
Elias
Elias: Hebrew origin, meaning "the Lord is my God.
Axel
Axel is of Scandinavian origin, dating back to Old Norse Ásgöðr, meaning 'god of the Æsir' or 'enemy of the Æsir', reflecting its association with Norse mythology.
Anna
Classic Latin-origin female name, derived from 'Annus' meaning 'year' or 'grace'.
Lucia
The name Lucia originates from Latin and signifies "light" or "illumination".
Matias
Latin-origin name meaning 'gift of God', used throughout history and popularized during the Middle Ages in Spain.
Oscar
Spanish and Italian origin, derived from the Germanic "Hroswitha," meaning "divine spear.
Kaia
Hawaiian name meaning "the sea", associated with the Hawaiian goddess of the ocean.
Eric
Male given name of Scandinavian origin, derived from Old Norse Eiríkr, meaning "eternally powerful" or "forever powerful".
Lia
Hebrew name meaning "night," associated with the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with an angel and shortened from Leah, another Hebrew name with the same meaning.
Leia
Hebrew name meaning "I know" or "God knows", derived from the Hebrew word "יָדַע" (yada').
Marcus
Latin-origin masculine given name meaning "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war, popular among ancient Romans and notable historical figures like Emperor Marcus Aurelius and politician Cato the Younger.
Steven
English given name, popular worldwide, derived from the Germanic name Stephen, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.
Kaleb
Hebrew name meaning "faithful" or "devoted," not derogatory like in English. It first appeared in the Old Testament of the Bible as one of Moses' twelve spies. Popular across different cultures, Kaleb has been used by early Christians and remains common today, particularly in Scandinavian nations and English-speaking countries.
Dahlia
Dahlia is of Latin origin, meaning "dahlia flower", named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl by Carl Linnaeus.
Erick
Norse name meaning "all powerful" or "strong", derived from Old Norse Eiríkr and used by notable historical figures like Erik the Red.
Noa
Modern, unisex Hebrew name meaning "movement," popular worldwide but especially in Scandinavia. Its biblical roots add historic significance without gender limitation.
Astrid
Germanic feminine given name derived from Old Norse elements 'ástr' meaning 'god' and 'vár' meaning 'guard', thus signifying 'divine guard' or 'godly guardian'. It was popular among the Norse people during the Viking Age and has been carried by notable figures such as Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, known for creating Pippi Longstocking.
Mira
Spanish female given name meaning "sea" and associated with the Latin word "mirus", meaning "wonderful". It has historical significance in Rome and India, and was notably carried by Saint Mirabai, a 15th-century Indian poet. Today, it's popular worldwide.
Elisa
Spanish-derived female name meaning "God is my satisfaction," popularized by figures like Napoleon's sister Elisa Bonaparte and artists like Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes.
Annalise
Unique feminine given name of Italian origin, composed of the Hebrew 'Anna' meaning "grace" and Latin-derived 'Lisa', resulting in "grace of God".
Erik
Scandinavian name meaning "eternally powerful".
Asa
Hebrew name meaning "physician" or "healer," also borne by King Asa of Judah in the Old Testament.
Jennifer
English name derived from the Welsh Guinevere, meaning "fair and joyful," popularized by American actress Jennifer Jones in the mid-20th century and widely used globally.
Soren
The Danish given name Soren originates from Old Norse, meaning 'stern' or 'severe', reflecting strength and resilience of Scandinavian values.
Johan
Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse John meaning "God is gracious." It's popular in Sweden, Norway, and other Scandinavian countries, with notable bearers including Dutch lawyer Johan van Oldenbarnevelt and German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Today, Johan is globally embraced despite its historical roots.
Raul
Spanish origin name meaning "seep" or "wolf," derived from Germanic element Hrolf. It's been widely used across Europe for centuries and has notable historical figures like Raoul I of Burgundy and Raul Wallenberg among its bearers.
Nikolas
Nicholas is a Greek name meaning 'victory of the people'.
Christina
Christina, of Latin origin, means 'belonging to Christ' and was first used as a female name in medieval England.
Lara
Elegant female name derived from the Latin 'lar', meaning 'house' or 'home'. In Roman mythology, Lara was revered as the goddess of hearth and home.
Aila
Scandinavian unisex name derived from the Old Norse word "álfr", meaning "elf". It carries magical associations with nature and fertility.
Boden
Rare yet captivating Scandinavian male name derived from 'boð', meaning 'message'. Its rich history in Norse mythology associates it with wisdom, eloquence, and leadership.
Linda
The name Linda originates from Scandinavia meaning "pretty" or "beautiful".
Bjorn
Old Norse name meaning 'bear', popular among Vikings and still widely used in Scandinavia today.
Anders
Named Anders, of Norwegian origin, his name means 'manly' or 'strong' in Old Norse.
Greta
Italian-derived name meaning 'pearl', popular worldwide; it originated as a diminutive of Margaret but gained independence, notably borne by Swedish film icon Greta Garbo.
Leif
Ancient Scandinavian male name meaning "heir" or "descendant," popularized by the Viking explorer Leif Erikson, who reached North America around 1000 AD.
Annika
Swedish name derived from Old Norse 'Anna', meaning "grace" or "favor".
Harold
Old German name derived from "hari" meaning "army" or "warrior", and "wald" meaning "rule".
Erika
German-origin female given name derived from "Eiche," meaning "oak tree." It signifies strength and resilience, and has gained global popularity since the mid-20th century, notably popularized by renowned soprano Erika Köth.
Carl
German-origin name meaning "free man" or "strong," popularized by historical figures like mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss and botanist Carl Linnaeus, and remains a classic choice worldwide despite fluctuations in popularity.