Female and male names most popular from last year : Swedish.

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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.

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Anna

Classic Latin-origin female name, derived from 'Annus' meaning 'year' or 'grace'.

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Leia

Hebrew name meaning "I know" or "God knows", derived from the Hebrew word "יָדַע" (yada').

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Dahlia

Dahlia is of Latin origin, meaning "dahlia flower", named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl by Carl Linnaeus.

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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.

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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.

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Nikolas

Nicholas is a Greek name meaning 'victory of the people'.

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Linda

The name Linda originates from Scandinavia meaning "pretty" or "beautiful".

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Anders

Named Anders, of Norwegian origin, his name means 'manly' or 'strong' in Old Norse.

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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.

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Annika

Swedish name derived from Old Norse 'Anna', meaning "grace" or "favor".

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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.

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Mikael

Scandinavian name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Who is like God?" and often associated with the archangel who led the heavenly host against Satan in the Book of Revelation.

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Ingrid

Scandinavian feminine given name meaning 'beautiful girl'.

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Jakobe

Distinctive Hebrew name meaning 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel', popularized in Europe during the Middle Ages by Jewish settlers.

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Mattias

Swedish name of Greek origin, meaning "gift of God," popularized during the Middle Ages as an alternative to traditional Swedish names like Anders and Lars. It gained international recognition through figures such as Saint Matthias, a Christian apostle, and Carl von Linné, a renowned botanist.

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Linnea

Scandinavian female given name of Swedish origin, derived from the Latin word "linnaea," which refers to the twinflower plant. It has been popular in Sweden since the 17th century and is often associated with nature's beauty.

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Torin

Norse-derived name meaning 'thunder,' associated with Thor, the god of thunder, known for his strength and courage.

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Anton

Latin-origin masculine given name meaning 'praiseworthy'.

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Stellan

Distinctive Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse Stelle, meaning 'calm' or 'still', popularized by Selma Lagerlöf's novel and now embraced globally despite its rarity outside Scandinavia.

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Stori

Rare yet powerful Scandinavian girl's name of Norwegian origin, derived from Old Norse "stóri" meaning "great." It carries historical significance and a strong connotation of greatness despite its masculine appearance.

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Yakov

Hebrew name meaning "held by the heel" or "may God protect", derived from the Hebrew word "akev". In Jewish tradition, it was given to Yakov (Jacob), who was born holding his twin brother Esau's heel.

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Esai

Distinctive Hebrew name meaning "God is salvation," popularized by medieval figures like Esaias von Hohenlohe, now recognized globally with variations like Ezeias and Ezaj.

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Sebastien

Sebastian is a Latin-derived name meaning "venerable," popularized by early Christian martyr Saint Sebastian and bearing historical and literary significance.

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Theoden

Old Norse origin meaning 'of Thor' or 'Thor's kin'.

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Viggo

Old Norse masculine given name meaning 'battle landowner', derived from the elements 'vigg' ('battle') and 'oðal' ('property').

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Karoline

German-origin feminine name derived from Caroline, meaning "strong" or "vigorous.

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Elin

Female Swedish name derived from Old Norse elements "álr" (all) and "nýr" (new), meaning "all new".

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Selma

Arabic origin name meaning 'peace', popularized historically through figures like Swedish author Selma Lagerlöf and the Civil Rights Movement's Selma to Montgomery marches.

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Sonja

Slavic name of Russian origin that means "wise.

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Pete

English name of Greek origin, meaning 'rock' or 'stone', derived from the name Petros. It is named after Saint Peter, one of Jesus Christ's twelve apostles.

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Niles

Latin-derived name meaning "dark blue," first used as a boy's name in medieval Europe, associated with Saint Nilus the Younger, and adapted globally in various spellings yet retaining its original meaning.

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Sven

Old Norse male given name derived from "sveinn," meaning "young boy" or "youth.

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Brandt

German-origin given name derived from the Old Germanic word 'brand', meaning 'sword' or 'fire'. It was originally a nickname for someone energetic or witty.

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Mika

Unisex name of Finnish origin, meaning "a gift from God," derived from the Finnish word "mikä" meaning "what?" or "which?". Traditionally given to boys, it has since become popular for both males and females worldwide.

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Mikhael

Greek origin and means "who is like God?

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Ike

American-origin name that gained popularity in the 1930s as a nickname for Isiah or Isaac. It means "salvation" or "laughter".

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Svea

Nordic name of Swedish origin, derived from the Old Norse word 'Svia' meaning Sweden, and sometimes used as a diminutive of Swanhild, meaning "swan battle".

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Hanson

The name Hanson originates from Old Norse and means "high mountain".

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Karsen

Unique Swedish name derived from Old Norse "karsi," meaning "curly-haired." It was traditionally given to boys with curly hair and has been used in Scandinavia for centuries.

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