Female Nordic Names: A Guide to Meaningful Scandinavian Monikers

Looking for a beautiful and meaningful name for your little girl? Nordic names offer a wealth of options, steeped in history and mythology. From classic Scandinavian choices like Astrid and Freya to more unique names like Solveig and Ragnhild, this list explores the rich tapestry of female Nordic names and their fascinating meanings. Discover the perfect name for your daughter, one that embodies the strength, grace, and beauty of the Nordic spirit.
1. **Astrid:** Divine strength; goddess-like
2. **Birgitta:** Bright; shining; famous
3. **Brynhild:** Battle maiden; shield warrior
4. **Dagny:** Dawn; day
5. **Elsa:** My God is an oath
6. **Elin:** Torch; light
7. **Elna:** Light; torch
8. **Emilie:** Hardworking; rival
9. **Freya:** Lady; mistress
10. **Gunnhild:** Battle maiden; warrior
11. **Hilda:** Battle maiden; war
12. **Ingrid:** Ing's (Norse god) beauty
13. **Johanna:** God is gracious
14. **Kristine:** Christian; follower of Christ
15. **Liv:** Life
16. **Malin:** Mary
17. **Märta:** Martha; mistress of the house
18. **Ragnhild:** Mighty in battle; counsel of war
19. **Sigrid:** Victory; powerful victory
20. **Solveig:** Sun-path; path of the sun
21. **Synnøve:** Gift of the sun; sun-gift
22. **Tora:** Thunder
23. **Tuva:** People; tribe
24. **Ulrika:** Ruler; wolf power
25. **Vigdis:** Battle-goddess; war-goddess
26. **Åsa:** Goddess; divine
27. **Bente:** Light; torch
28. **Bodil:** Battle maiden; warrior
29. **Camilla:** Follower of a noble
30. **Cecilia:** Blind
31. **Gunnvor:** Warrior protector; protector of men
32. **Hanne:** Grace; mercy
33. **Helga:** Holy; blessed
34. **Inger:** Ing's (Norse god) beauty
35. **Jonna:** God is gracious
36. **Karen:** Pure; maiden
37. **Lena:** Light; torch
38. **Line:** Flax
39. **Maria:** Star of the sea; bitter
40. **Mette:** Pearl; precious
41. **Nina:** Little girl; young one
42. **Rikke:** Powerful ruler; rich
43. **Sanne:** God is gracious
44. **Sara:** Princess; lady
45. **Sofia:** Wisdom
46. **Thea:** Goddess
47. **Tove:** Odin's gift
48. **Trine:** Faithful
49. **Vilde:** Wild; untamed
50. **Yrsa:** Bear-goddess; powerful