Looking for a strong and at the same time intellectual name for your baby? Swedish history and culture might provide some great suggestions. Browse our list of Swedish baby names and may you find the most suitable for your little angel.
Tacitus, the Roman historian, first described Sweden in his writings.
A country with rich history, from the Vikings and their westwards expeditions to the Swedish Empire of the 17th century, Sweden has lots of inspirations to offer.
Classical or modern, Swedish literature could do the job for your search. The works of August Strindberg, Stieg Larsson or Jan Arnald are full of interesting characters that have solid and classy names.
Fantastic musicians and bands like Abba or The Cardigans wrote a great many of our favorite pop hits in the past decades. Band member names of song titles also provide good name ideas.
And if literature and music are not enough for you, just check out some of the greatest athlete’s names, such as Björn Borg, Susanna Kallur, Charlotte Kalla, Patrick Sjöberg and more.
Swedes are true egalitarians, believing strongly in peoples’ equality. They are also calm, humble and are known for despising boasting.
If these are some traits you think are essential for your baby’s happiness, why not pick a Swedish baby name for them.
Swedish names for boys
Alf
Alvar
Björn
Ernst
Gunner
Halen
Jarl
Kalle
Lars
Loke
Mats
Olof
Staffan
Stig
Svens
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