- 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.
- Igor - EE-gahr
The name Igor is a Russian baby name. In Russian the meaning of the name Igor is: Warrior of peace. Ing's warrior (Ing was the Norse god of peace and fertility). From the Scandinavian name Ingyar. Famous Bearer: Russian composer Igor Stravinsky.
- Inge - ING-gə
The name Inge is a Scandinavian baby name. In Scandinavian the meaning of the name Inge is: Feminine : Ing's protection (Ing was the Norse god of peace and fertility). Hero's daughter.
- Ingeborg - ING-e-bawrk
Ingeborg is a Scandinavian feminine given name, mostly used in Norway and Denmark, derived from Old Norse Ingiborg, Ingibjǫrg, combining the theonym Ing with the element borg "stronghold, protection". Ingebjørg is the Norwegian most used variant of the name, and Ingibjörg is the Icelandic variant.
- Ingemar - IN-geh-mahr
Meaning of name Ingemar. Etymology : From the Old Norse name Ingimárr, derived from the name of the Germanic god ING combined with mærr "famous". Saint : Origin : Swedish.
- Inger - IN-ger
Norse Meaning: The name Inger is a Norse baby name. In Norse the meaning of the name Inger is: Son's army.
- Ingfred - ING-frehd
- Inghard - ING-hahrt
- 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".
- Ingvar - ING-vahr
The name Ingvar is an Old Norse first name for men common in Scandinavia meaning "protected by Yngvi". Many notable Scandinavians have had this name, for example, the founder of IKEA, Ingvar Kamprad, the former Swedish Prime Minister, Ingvar Carlsson, and the legendary Swedish king, Ingvar.
- Inkeri - IN-ke-ri
Finnish Meaning: The name Inkeri is a Finnish baby name. In Finnish the meaning of the name Inkeri is: Hero's daughter.
- Ivar - EE-vahr
Origin of the name Ivor: Scottish form of Ivar, a name introduced by Scandinavian settlers. It is derived from the Old Norse elements yŕ (yew, bow) and herr (warrior, army): hence, "archer, bow warrior." From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.
- Iver - ee-VAIR
Origin of the name Ivor: Scottish form of Ivar, a name introduced by Scandinavian settlers. It is derived from the Old Norse elements yŕ (yew, bow) and herr (warrior, army): hence, "archer, bow warrior."
- Jarl - YAHR-əl
The name Jarl is a Scandinavian baby name. In Scandinavian the meaning of the name Jarl is: Royalty title approximately equivalent to the English Earl.
Meaning: Chieftain or nobleman
Origin: Old Norse - Jarle - YAHR-le
Meanings and history of the name Jarle: | Edit. "Highborn, noble man or warrior, earl", from Old Norse. Famous real-life people named Jarle: | Edit. Jarle Andhøy, Norwegian adventurer.
- Jary - YAH-ree
Ja-ry, jar-y ] The baby boy name Jary is pronounced as YAA-Riy- †. Jary is a Finnish name of Hebrew and English origin. Jary is a variation of the name Jari (Finnish). Jary is also a variation of the name Jarvis (English). See also the related category hebrew.
- Jerk - YEHRK
In the United States, "jerk" refers to a person who is rude or mean. ... I was told this story about a Swedish man who went on business to America. His name is Jerk Feling. They kept calling out for him at the airport, and it sounded terrible as you can imagine. The name unfortunately does not translate well.
- Jerker - YEHR-kər
Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Jerker.
- Jerrik - YEH-rik
Meaning of name Jerrik. Etymology : Danish variant of ERIK. Saint : Origin : Danish.
- Jorunn - YAW-roon
Norse Meaning: The name Jorunn is a Norse baby name. In Norse the meaning of the name Jorunn is: Chiefs love.
- Kare - KAH-reh
Norse Meaning: The name Kare is a Norse baby name. In Norse the meaning of the name Kare is: Tremendous.
- Keld - KELT
Keld may refer to: Keld, Cumbria, England. Keld, North Yorkshire, England. Variation of Kjell (name), a masculine given name in Danish.
- Kensley - KENZ-lee
Kensley is the latest in a long list of surnames repurposed as given names. Kensley is a last name dating back to medieval England and was derived from a place name. The surname is the combination of an Old Nordic word “kelda” meaning “spring, well” and the Old English “lēah” meaning “clearing, glade”.
- Kettil - KEH-til
- Kirkwood - KURK-wuwd
Kirkwood Name Meaning. Scottish: habitational name from any of several places named as being a wood belonging to the Church or situated by a church (see Kirk). There are places so called in Ayrshire, Dumfries, and Lanarkshire.
- 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.
- Kjell - SHEL
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.
- 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".
- Knute - KNOOT-eh
Commonly pronounced "noot" in the US, the traditional pronunciation in Norway and by those of Norwegian descent is "knoot", with the 'k' being pronounced. An Old Norse name meaning "knot." Football great Knute Rockne used the traditional pronunciation.
- Kustaa - KUS-tah
In French it is Gustave; in Italian, Portuguese and Spanish it is Gustavo. ... A side form of the name in Swedish is Gösta. The name in Finnish is Kustaa, while in Icelandic it is written Gústav or Gústaf.
