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Parents are always looking for naming inspirations, especially when they are expecting. If you are going through this wonderful process too, then it is no surprise if you are under the same pressure. People would always want to go for popular and trending options or simply try to find a name based on their roots. For any of these reasons, if you are thinking of Denmark, then your search ends here! Here’s a list of names with Danish origin or those trending in Danish-speaking countries to choose from.
50 Best Danish Boy Names With Meanings
1. Aksel
‘Askel’ is the Danish variation of Hebrew name ‘Absalom’ and the meaning of this common Danish name is ‘Father of peace’.
2. Albert
The name has been derived from the German ‘Adalbert’ where ‘adal’ means ‘noble’ and ‘beraht’ means ‘bright’. In Danish, it is pronounced as ‘aal-BahRt’.
3. Amberson
‘Amberson’ has a Danish origin and it means ‘power’ or ‘vigour’.
4. Anton
The name ‘Anton’ has a Latin origin and was derived from the name ‘Antonius’ meaning ‘priceless’. It is also believed to have been derived from the Greek name ‘anthos’ meaning ‘flower’.
5. Arne
‘Arne’ has an Old Norse origin and the meaning of this Danish baby boy name is ‘eagle’ or ‘ruler’.
6. Arthur
The name ‘Arthur’ was derived from the Roman name ‘Artorius’, and the meaning of the name is ‘courageous’ or ‘noble’.
7. Asbjörn
This unique name has a Scandinavian origin, and the meaning of the name is ‘Divine bear’ or ‘God of Bears’.
8. Asger
This is a popular name in Danish-speaking countries. The meaning of ‘Asger’ is ‘Spear of God’.
9. August
‘August’ was derived from the Latin name ‘Augustus’ and it means ‘esteemed’ or ‘venerable’.
10. Balduin
This name is the Danish form of ‘Bartholomew’, and it means ‘farmer’ or ‘son of a farmer’.
11. Benjamin
The meaning of ‘Benjamin’ is ‘the son of right hand’ or ‘the son of the south’ and it has a Hebrew origin.
12. Beorhtel
‘Beorhtel’ has a Danish, Norwegian origin and the name means ‘He who shines with a bright light’.
13. Bjorn
The Old Danish name ‘Bjorn’ carries the meaning ‘Bear’. It is a wonderful option for the little one.
14. Brede
The name ‘Bred’ has a Danish origin, and the meaning of this unique name is ‘Glacier’.
15. Carl
‘Carl’ has a West Germanic origin and it means ‘free man’. It is a very popular name in Denmark.
16. Christoffer
The meaning of the Danish baby name ‘Christoffer’ is ‘He who holds Christ in his heart’ and is a charming option for the little one.
17. Dedric
This is another form of the name ‘Dedrick’ with an Old German, Danish origin and it means ‘people’s ruler’.
18. Dierk
‘Dierk’ has a Scandinavian origin, and the meaning of ‘Dierk’ is ‘Ruler of the people’.
19. Elias
‘Elias’ is a Biblical name, and it means ‘the strong lord’ or ‘God the Lord’.
20. Elliot
‘Elliot’ has a Greek origin though it is a popular option in Denmark. The name means ‘my God is Jehovah’ or ‘God is high’.
21. Emil
The popular name ‘Emil’ has a Latin origin, and it means ‘trying to excel’ or ‘someone who is lively’.
22. Felix
‘Felix’ has a Latin origin and it means ‘lucky’ or ‘happy’. It is a popular name in Denmark.
23. Frederik
The Danish baby name Frederik means ‘peaceful ruler’. The name is of German origin.
24. Gamel
‘Gamel’ means ‘old’ and it has a Danish origin. This is a unique name for a baby boy.
25. Gyrth
The name ‘Gryth’ has a Danish, Anglo origin and the meaning of the name is ‘to grid with the sword’.
26. Haki
‘Haki’ has an Old Norse origin and it means ‘name of a slave’, ‘justice’ or ‘right’.
27. Harald
‘Harald’ has a Germanic origin, and it means ‘army leader’.
28. Heimericus
This unique name has a Danish, Finnish origin and the meaning of the name is ‘One who is a part of a tribe’.
29. Heimo
The name has a Germanic origin, and it means ‘home’.
30. Jakob
The meaning of ‘Jakob’ is ‘supplanting’ or ‘seizing by the heel’, and it has a Hebrew origin.
31. Johan
The Scandinavian name ‘Johan’ means ‘God is gracious’ and is a nice option for your baby boy.
32. Jozef
This is the Danish variation of the Hebrew name ‘Yosef’, and the name means ‘he will add’.
33. Knud
This is the Danish form of the Old Norse name ‘Knutr’, and it means ‘knot’.
34. Lauge
‘Lauge’ has a Danish origin, and the meaning of the name is ‘fellow/partner’.
35. Lauritz
The meaning of the Danish name ‘Lauritz’ is ‘Laurel’. Another variation of the name is ‘Laurits’.
36. Liam
The name is short for the Irish name ‘Ulliam’, and it means ‘protector’ and ‘strong-willed’.
37. Lucas
‘Lucas’ has a Latin origin, and the meaning of the name is ‘man from Lucania’ or ‘light’.
38. Mads
‘Mads’ is widely used in the Scandinavian language, but it has a Hebrew origin. The meaning of the name is ‘master’s gift’.
39. Magnus
‘Magnus’ is a Denmark name, and the meaning of the name is ‘great’.
40. Malthe
This has always been a popular name in Denmark, and the meaning of this Danish name is ‘power’ or ‘ruler’.
41. Mathias
The popular name ‘Mathias’ has a Hebrew origin, and the meaning of the name is ‘Gift of God’.
42. Mikkel
The meaning of the Danish first name ‘Mikkel’ is ‘Gift from God’.
43. Milas
‘Milas’ is a very popular name in Danish-speaking countries, and it has Latin roots. The name means ‘Soldier’.
44. Noah
The name has a Hebrew origin, and it means ‘comfort’ or ‘quietness’.
45. Nohr
This short and unique name has an Old Norse origin, and it means ‘narrow’.
46. Orn
This is an Old Norse name meaning ‘Arn (bird)’ or ‘an eagle’.
47. Rikke
‘Rikke’ has a Danish origin, and the meaning of the name is ‘Peaceful ruler’.
48. Thor
‘Thor’ is an Old Norse name and it means ‘thunder’. It is the name of the Norse God of thunder, war, strength, and storms.
49. Viggo
‘Viggo’ is a Nordic name derived from another Old Norse name ‘Vigge’ and it means ‘battle’ or ‘fight’.
50. Villads
This name has a Danish origin, and the meaning of the name is ‘desiring battle’.
50 Best Danish Girl Names With Meanings
Here are some popular Danish baby girl names!
1. Aaliyah
The name has a Hebrew origin, and the meaning of the name is ‘rising’.
2. Abbie
‘Abbie’ means ‘Joy of the father’ and it is believed to have an English origin.
3. Agnes
This name has a Greek origin, and it means ‘holy’. The Latin meaning of the name is ‘lamb’. Another Danish variation of the name is ‘Agnete’.
4. Alba
The name means ‘white’, ‘pearl’, or ‘bright’, and it has a Scottish Irish origin.
5. Alma
‘Alma’ is believed to have many meanings based on its origin. In Spanish, it means ‘soul’, and in Hungarian, it means ‘apple’. In Hebrew, the meaning of the name is ‘little girl’ or ‘a young lady’.
6. Andrea
This name has a Greek origin, and the meaning of the name is ‘brave’.
7. Angelika
The popular name ‘Angelika’ has a Latin origin and it means ‘Angel’ or ‘messenger’.
8. Annegrete
‘Annegrete’ is a Danish name, and the meaning of this charming name is ‘God is gracious and he has answered all our prayers’.
9. Asta
This is a popular Scandinavian name with a Greek origin, and the meaning of the name is ‘divine strength’ or ‘love’.
10. Astrid
‘Astrid’ is another wonderful Scandinavian option, and it means ‘Godly strength’.
11. Aya
The name ‘Aya’ has Hebrew and Japanese origins. In Hebrew, it means ‘bird’, and in Japanese, it means ‘colorful’.
12. Bina
This short name has a Czech, Hebrew origin and it means ‘understanding’ or ‘bee’.
13. Caisa
The popular name ‘Caisa’ is derived from an ancient Greek name and it means ‘clean’ or ‘clear’.
14. Caroline
This English name is a very popular option in Denmark, and it means ‘song of happiness’ or ‘joy’.
15. Celina
Derived from the Latin name ‘Caeline’, the meaning of the name is ‘heaven’.
16. Clara
The name ‘Clara’ has a Latin origin, and it means ‘clear’ or ‘bright’.
17. Ella
‘Ella’ is a popular name is Danish-speaking countries though it has a German origin. The meaning of ‘Ella’ is beautiful’ or ‘fairy maiden’.
18. Ellen
‘Ellen’ means ‘bright’ or ‘light’ and it has a Greek origin.
19. Emily
This is a very popular name in Scandinavian and German-speaking countries. The meaning of ‘Emily’ is ‘industrious’.
20. Emma
The name is derived from the German word for ‘whole’ and ‘universal’.
21. Esther
‘Esther’ is a trending name in Denmark and the name has a Persian origin. The meaning of the name is ‘star’.
22. Filippa
‘Filippa’ has a Scandinavian, Russian, and Italian origin. It means ‘lover of horses’.
23. Freja
The Swedish name ‘Freja’ means ‘noblewoman’ or ‘lady’ and is a popular name in Denmark.
24. Frida
‘Frida’ has a Scandinavian origin, and the meaning of the name is ‘beloved’ or ‘beautiful’.
25. Ida
The name is derived from an Old Norse word meaning ‘action’. The name German, the name means ‘labour’, or ‘work’. Variations of the name include ‘Idella’ or ‘Lida’.
26. Isabella
‘Isabella’ has a Hebrew, Italian, Spanish origin, and it means ‘pledged to God’.
27. Johanne
Derived from the Latin form of ‘Joannes’, the meaning of the name is ‘God is gracious’.
28. Josefine
The name has a Hebrew origin, and the popular name means ‘God will add’ or ‘God will increase’.
29. Julie
The name has a Latin origin, and it means ‘soft-haired’, or ‘youthful’.
30. Karla
‘Karla’ is a Scandinavian name, and the meaning of the name is ‘strength’ or ‘womanly’.
31. Lærke
This is the Danish form of the English name ‘Lark’ which means the bird lark.
32. Laura
The name was derived from the Latin word ‘Laurus’ meaning ‘bay laurel plant’.
33. Lea
‘Lea’ has an English origin, and the meaning of the name is ‘meadow’, ‘pasture’, or ‘delicate’.
34. Lily
The name is derived from Old English, and the meaning of the name is ‘passion’ or rebirth’.
35. Liv
This is a Nordic name derived from the word ‘hlif’ meaning ‘shelter’ in Old Norse. The meaning of the name is ‘protection’ or ‘shelter’. In modern Swedish and Danish it is also used for ‘life’.
36. Maja
The name ‘Maja’ is the Scandinavian form of ‘Maya’ and it means ‘splendid’.
37. Marie
‘Marie’ means ‘rebellion’ or ‘lady of the sea’.
38. Mathilde
The name has a Germanic origin, and it means ‘mighty in battle’.
39. Merethe
‘Merethe’ has Norwegian and Danish origins, and it means ‘pearl’.
40. Mille
The name is the Danish short form for ‘Emilie’ meaning ‘ambitious’.
41. Naja
‘Naja’ means ‘a boy’s younger sister’ in Greenlandic, and it is a popular name in Denmark.
42. Nanna
This short and charming name has a Scandinavian origin and the meaning of the name is ‘daring’.
43. Nora
‘Nora’ means ‘honor’ and it has a Latin origin. It is also believed to have Scandinavian, Baltic, Greek, and Arabic origin. In Greek, the name means ‘light’.
44. Olivia
‘Olivia’ has a Latin origin, and it means ‘Olive’.
45. Rosa
Though the name has Latin, Spanish, and Italian origins, the name is a trending option in Danish-speaking countries. The meaning of the name is ‘rose’.
46. Sara
This cute name has a Hebrew origin, and it means ‘princess’.
47. Signe
‘Signe’ has a Scandinavian origin and it means ‘new victory’.
48. Sofia
The name means ‘wisdom’ in Green, and is a charming option to suit your baby.
49. Victoria
This name has a Latin origin, and it means ‘famous bearer’ or ‘triumphant’.
50. Vigga
‘Vigga’ has a Danish, Scandinavian origin and this traditional Danish name means ‘battle’ or ‘war’.
With this list of names from Denmark, we hope you are able to find a perfect name for your little bundle of joy in no time. Your little one, then, will cherish the beautiful name for the entire life!
