Female and male first names : Sweden.

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AKELIUS

Male

Rare yet captivating Swedish given name derived from the Old Norse personal name Áki, meaning 'oak tree'.

ALGOT

Male

Historic Scandinavian name of Swedish origin meaning 'Thor's readiness' or 'always ready'.

ARLANDA

Male

Rare Swedish female given name derived from the city of Arlanda, possibly meaning 'earldom' or 'province', suggesting power and nobility.

ARNESSA

Female

Rare yet captivating Swedish female name derived from Old Norse "Arn" (eagle) and "-essa", denoting a feminine form. It emerged during the Viking Age, reflecting the rich history of ancient Scandinavian culture.

ASTRID

Female

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.

AXWELL

Male

Swedish male given name derived from the Old Norse Ásgeirr, meaning "god spear".

BENGT

Male

Old Norse-origin Swedish male name that means 'bent' or 'curved'.

BENGY

Male

The Swedish name Bengy, meaning 'bender' or 'archer', hails from ancient times when archery skills were highly valued.

BLENDA

Female

Rare and beautiful Swedish female name with Old Norse roots meaning 'blind,' but without any negative connotations.

BRISEN

Male

Unique Basque name derived from "birjin," meaning "virgin." It honors Saint Birgitta of Sweden and has been associated with the legend of the Virgin of Brisen since medieval times.

BRITA

Female

Feminine Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse 'Bryðja', meaning 'to help' or 'to protect'.

CEDERIA

Female

Rare yet distinctive Scandinavian name derived from the Swedish word 'ceder', meaning 'cedar', symbolizing strength, longevity, and beauty.

CHARLSA

Female

Rare Swedish given name derived from "Karl" meaning "strong" or "free man", and "sa", a shortened form of Sara meaning "princess". Thus, Charlsa signifies "the free-born princess".

CHIRSTINA

Female

Christina is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from 'Chrīstus', meaning 'anointed'.

CHRISTINA

Male

Feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "follower of Christ," used since the Middle Ages and popularized during the Renaissance. Notable figures include Queen Christina of Sweden and poet Christina Rossetti.

CHRISTINIA

Female

Christina is a Latin feminine name meaning "follower of Christ," popularized by early Christian martyrs, and was used by notable figures like Christina, Queen of Sweden and poet Christina Rossetti.

CRISTINA

Male

Feminine given name of Latin origin meaning 'anointed', popular among early Christians and used throughout history in various forms. It gained prominence during the Middle Ages when it became popular among royalty and nobility, notably Queen Cristina of Sweden. Today, Cristina remains popular worldwide, with notable figures such as Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Christina Rossetti.

DAHLIA

Female

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

DHALIA

Female

Dahlia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'dahlia', which refers to the flower bearing the same name. The dahlia flower was named after the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl by his colleague Carl Linnaeus and means "Lord Byron's Flower".

EBBA

Female

Swedish female name derived from Old Norse, meaning 'devoted one', reflecting its historical association with dedication.

EDLA

Female

Swedish name of Old Norse origin, meaning 'noble' or 'illustrious'.

EDSSON

Male

Rare yet appealing Scandinavian name meaning "son of a wealthy warrior".

ERICK

Male

Norse name meaning "all powerful" or "strong", derived from Old Norse Eiríkr and used by notable historical figures like Erik the Red.

ERIKIA

Female

Unique Swedish name derived from the Old Norse Eiríkr, meaning "eternally powerful" or "strong".

ERIKSSON

Male

Swedish surname derived from the Old Norse personal name Erik, meaning 'eternally powerful'.

ESKIL

Male

Eskil, of Scandinavian origin, means 'ash tree battle' or 'shield of ash', drawing from Old Norse elements.

FREDRICA

Female

Swedish feminine name derived from Germanic elements "frithu" meaning peace and "ric" meaning powerful, interpreted as "peaceful ruler.

FREDRIKA

Female

Swedish feminine form of Frederick, meaning 'peaceful ruler'.

GISSELA

Female

Swedish-origin name derived from Old Norse "Gísl", meaning "pledge" or "hostage". Traditionally given to boys, it has gained popularity as a girls' name in recent years.

GIZELL

Female

Rare but distinctive Swedish name derived from the Old Norse Guðjón, meaning "God's mercy". Initially used for boys, it has evolved in spelling over centuries to its current form and gained notable bearers like actress Gizelle D'Cole and painter Gizella Hatvany.

GUNVOR

Female

Old Swedish name dating back to the Middle Ages, derived from Old Norse elements meaning 'battle' and 'peace', thus conveying the idea of peace after conflict.

GUST

Male

Gust is of Scandinavian origin, derived from Old Norse 'Gautr', meaning 'staff' or 'club'. It was popular among ancient Germanic tribes and has historical significance through figures like Gustavas II Adolfus, King of Sweden in the 17th century. Today, it's used as a given name, often shortened to Gus.

GUSTAF

Male

Swedish masculine given name derived from Germanic elements "guth" meaning "god" or "spirit," and "fridu" meaning "peace." It translates to "peace of God" and has been popular among Swedish royalty since the Middle Ages, notably King Gustaf II Adolf (1594-1632).

GUSTAVA

Female

Rare, elegant Scandinavian feminine given name derived from the masculine Gustav, meaning "staff of the Goths.

GUSTAVUS

Male

Latin-derived name meaning 'strong' or 'brave', historically associated with Germanic countries and notable figures like Gustav II Adolf of Sweden.

GUSTENA

Female

Swedish name derived from 'gustr' meaning 'sudden strong wind' and 'ena' meaning 'one', signifying 'the one gust of wind'. Traditionally given to girls born during storms, it's associated with good fortune and protection against bad weather.

HASSEL

Male

Rare Swedish male name derived from 'Hasili', combining 'haki' (heath) and 'hildr' (battle), signifying 'battle on the heath'.

HELLON

Female

Swedish name meaning "peace," associated with calmness and harmony. It has a long historical use, including notable figures like Saint Hellon, but remains uncommon outside Scandinavia.

HOLMER

Male

Scandinavian name of Old Norse origin, meaning "island," derived from the word "holmr." It symbolizes steadfastness and strength.

IKEA

Female

Swedish name coined from the initials of its founders, Ingvar Kamprad, Elmar Lundstroem, and Anders Moberg.