List of Danish Baby Names Meanings

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  • Hege - HE-ge
    The name Hege is a Biblical baby name. In Biblical the meaning of the name Hege is: Meditation, word, groaning, separation.
    Meaning: Divine woman Origin: Danish, Old Norse
  • Hella - HE-lah
    Hella as a girls' name is of Greek derivation, and the name Hella means "sun ray; prosperous, successful; holy". Hella is a version of Helen (Greek): linked to Greek hêlios "sun". Hella is also a form of Helga (Scandinavian, Old Norse).
  • Helle - HEH-leh
    Helle Name Meaning. Norwegian and Swedish: from Old Norse hella 'flat stone', 'flagstone', 'flat mountain' or hellir 'cave'. As a Nowegian name this is generally a habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads so named. As a Swedish name, it is generally ornamental. English: variant spelling of Hell 1.
    Meaning: Divine woman Origin: Danish, Old Norse
  • Hemming - HEM-ing
    Perhaps derived from Old Norse hamr "shape", and possibly originally a nickname for a person believed to be a shape changer.
    Meaning: Changing shapes Origin: Danish, Norwegian, Old Norse, Swedish
  • Hjalmar - HYAL-mahr
    From the Old Norse name Hjálmarr meaning "helmeted warrior" from the element hjalmr "helmet" combined with arr "warrior".
    Meaning: Fighter with a helmet Origin: Danish, Norwegian, Old Norse, Swedish
  • Holger - HAWL-ger
    Holger is a Scandinavian masculine given name derived from the Old Norse name Hólmgeirr, a compound of hólmr meaning "island", and geirr meaning "spear". It is most common amongst Danish people. It is uncommon as a surname, but is found as Holkeri in Finnish.
    Meaning: Island of spears Origin: Danish, Norwegian, Old Norse, Swedish
  • Ib - IB
    The name Ib is a Phoenician baby name. In Phoenician the meaning of the name Ib is: Oath of Baol.
    Meaning: Following after Origin: Danish, Hebrew
  • Ingolf - IN-gawlf
    From the Old Norse name Ingólfr, which was derived from the name of the Germanic god ING combined with úlfr meaning "wolf".
    Meaning: Ing's wolf Origin: Danish, Norwegian, Old Norse, Swedish
  • Jannik - YAH-nik
    The name Jannick is a boy's name of German, Dutch origin meaning "God is gracious". ... (Boys)". From the experts: Another spelling of JANNIK, a John form that has a terminally Olde Worlde sound to the American ear. Find other names based on Jannick using our baby name generator.
    Meaning: God is merciful Origin: Danish, Hebrew
  • Jeppe - YEH-pe
    Gender: M Meaning of Jeppe: "supplanter" Origin of Jeppe: Scandinavian diminutive of Jakob. Share Jeppe on Facebook Share on Facebook.
    Meaning: Following after Origin: Danish, Hebrew
  • Jerrik - YEH-rik
    Meaning of name Jerrik. Etymology : Danish variant of ERIK. Saint : Origin : Danish.
    Meaning: King forever Origin: Danish, Old Norse
  • Jesper - YEHS-pƏr
    Caspar, Gasparo, Jasper, Kacper. Jesper is a given name commonly believed to be of ancient Persian origin, meaning "Treasurer".
  • Jonna - YAW-nah
    Jonna. 12% this week. Gender: Female Meaning of Jonna: "God is gracious" Origin of Jonna: Feminine variation of John. Share Jonna on Facebook Share on Facebook. Share Jonna on Twitter Share on Twitter.
  • Jorg - YAWRG
    Joerg Name Meaning. German (Jörg): from the personal name Joerg, a German vernacular form of George.
    Meaning: Farming man Origin: Danish, Greek, Norwegian
  • Jorn - YAWRN
    The different meanings of the name Jorn are: American meaning: Loved by God. Scandinavian meaning: Farmer; Vigilant Watchman.
    Meaning: Farming man Origin: Danish, Greek, Norwegian
  • Jytte - YUY-te
    Given Name JYTTE. GENDER: Feminine. USAGE: Danish. PRONOUNCED: YUYD-de [details]
    Meaning: Judea woman Origin: Danish, Hebrew
  • Kare - KAH-reh
    Norse Meaning: The name Kare is a Norse baby name. In Norse the meaning of the name Kare is: Tremendous.
    Meaning: Curvy Origin: Danish, Norwegian, Old Norse, Swedish
  • Karina - kah-REE-nah
    Karina"/Kariːnɑː/" is a female given name of modern usage. It can be a variant spelling of Carina (from Latin carus = love) or a short form of Katarina/Katrina. It is mainly used in Greece, Scandinavia and Poland; when spelt Carina it is used in Italy and Spain.
  • Keld - KELT
    Keld may refer to: Keld, Cumbria, England. Keld, North Yorkshire, England. Variation of Kjell (name), a masculine given name in Danish.
    Meaning: Large pot Origin: Danish, Old Norse
  • Kennet - KEN-et
    The meaning of the name “Kennet” is: “Born of fire”. Categories: Scandinavian Names. Used in: Germanic speaking countries. Gender: Boy Names. Origins: Celtic - Gaelic , English.
    Meaning: Handsome one Origin: Danish, Gaelic, Norwegian
  • Kirstine - kir-STEE-ne
    The meaning of name Kirstine and origin Danish. The meaning of name Kirstine , origin of name Kirstine , baby name Kirstine.
    Meaning: Christian woman Origin: Danish, Latin
  • Kjeld - KYEJT
    Kjell is a masculine given name in Norway, Finland and Sweden, in Denmark the cognate is Kjeld or Keld. It is derived from the Old Norse: kętill, meaning "kettle," "cauldron," or "helmet." In 2007, there were 59,011 men in Sweden with "Kjell" as their first name, making it the 42nd most common masculine name in Sweden.
    Meaning: Large pot Origin: Danish, Old Norse
  • Knud - KNUT
    Knut (Norwegian and Swedish), Knud (Danish), or Knútur (Icelandic) is a Scandinavian, German, and Dutch first name, of which the anglicised form is Cnut or Canute. In Germany both "Knut" and "Knud" are used. ... The name is derived from the Old Norse Knútr meaning "knot".
    Meaning: Knot Origin: Danish, Old Norse
  • Kresten - KRES-tƏn
    Meaning of name Kresten. Etymology : Danish variant of CHRISTIAN. Saint : Origin : Danish.
    Meaning: Christian man Origin: Danish, Latin
  • Lasse - LAHS-she
    Given Name LASSE. GENDER: Masculine. USAGE: Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish. PRONOUNCED: LAHS-se (Danish, Finnish) [details]
  • Lene - LE-ne
    The name Lene is a Norse baby name. In Norse the meaning of the name Lene is: Distinguished.
    Meaning: Woman from Magdala Origin: Danish, Hebrew
  • Lise - LEE-se
    "Lise" is a varient of the Hebrew name "Elizabeth" meaning "God's promise."
  • Lone - LAW-ne
    Lone Name Meaning. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads in southwestern Norway, named with Old Norse lón 'calm, deep pool (in a river)'. English: variant of Lane. Muslim: unexplained.
    Meaning: Woman from Magdala Origin: Danish, Hebrew
  • Lovise - law-VEE-se
    Given Name LOVISE. GENDER: Feminine. USAGE: Danish, Norwegian.
  • Mads - MAHDS
    The baby boy name Mads is pronounced as MAEDZ †. Mads is primarily used in the Scandinavian language and it is of Hebrew origin. Danish boy's name derived from the biblical names Matthew and Mathias , meaning "master's gift."
    Meaning: God's present Origin: Danish, Hebrew