- Anderson - AN-dər-sən
Anderson is a surname deriving from a patronymic meaning "son of Anders/Andrew" (itself derived from the Greek name "Andreas", meaning "man" or "manly"). It originated in parallel in the British Isles and the Nordic countries.
- Burr - BUR
English: of uncertain origin. Reaney explains this as a nickname for a person who is difficult to shake off, from Middle English bur(r) 'bur' (a seedhead that sticks to clothing). Burre occurs as a surname or byname as early as 1185, but the vocabulary word is not recorded in OED until the 14th century.
Meaning: Prickly plant
Origin: Swedish - Hulda
Hulda (Hebrew: חוּלְדָה) is a feminine given name derived from חולדה Chuldah or Huldah, a Hebrew word meaning weasel or mole. Huldah was a prophetess in the Old Testament books of kings and chronicles.
- Linn - LIN
Linn Name Meaning. Scottish: variant spelling of Lynn. Irish: reduced and altered form of McLean. Compare McLinn. German: habitational name from a place called Linn, named with lin 'swamp', 'bog', 'marsh'.
Meaning: Resembling jade, from the woodland
Origin: Swedish - Acke - AH-keh
Acker Name Meaning. Dutch and German: topographic name from Middle High German and Middle Dutch acker '(cultivated) field', hence a byname for a peasant. English: topographic name for someone living by a piece of cultivated land, from Middle English aker 'acre', 'field' (Old English æcer).
- Agda - AHG-dah
Swedish Meaning: The name Agda is a Swedish baby name. In Swedish the meaning of the name Agda is: Pure.
- Agneta - ahg-NEH-tah
Greek Meaning: The name Agneta is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Agneta is: Poor, pure, or chaste.
- Ake - AH-keh
Åke is a masculine Swedish given name, possibly derived from the medieval Germanic name Anicho, derived from ano meaning "ancestor". In Sweden, May 8 is the Name day for Åke. There are variant spellings, including the Danish/Norwegian Åge or Aage. Åke is uncommon as a surname.
- Alfhild - AHLF-hild
From the Old Norse name Alfhildr which was composed of the elements alfr "elf" and hildr "battle". In Norse legend Alfhild was a maiden who disguised herself as a warrior in order to avoid marriage to king Alf. Her life was perhaps based on that of a 9th-century Viking pirate.
- Ansgar - AHNS-gahr
Origin. Meaning. "god"+"spear" Ansgar (Latinized Ansgarius; Old Norse Ásgeirr) is a Germanic given name, composed of the elements ans "god", and gar "spear".
- Arvid - AHR-vid
Arvid, Arved, Arnvid or Arvydas is a male given name, most common in Scandinavia but also in Persia and Lithuania. In Scandinavia it is derived from Old Norse Arnviðr and means "forest of eagles".
- Ase - AH-she
The name Ase is a Scandinavian baby name. In Scandinavian the meaning of the name Ase is: healer;physician.
- Barbro - BAHR-braw
Barbro is a female given name in Scandinavia, with the same origin as Barbara. ... Noted bearers of the name include: Barbro Alving (1909–1987), Swedish journalist and writer.
- Bengt - BENKT
Latin Meaning: The name Bengt is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Bengt is: Blessed.
- Bengta - BENG-tah
- Birger - BEER-gər
Birger is a Scandinavian name from Old Norse, bjarga, meaning "to help, to save, to protect". It is widely used in Norway as Birger but also as Børge.
- Bodil - BAW-dil
Bodil in Danish and Norwegian, in Swedish also the variations Bothild, Botilda, and Boel, is a feminine given name. It is Latinized form of Old Norse Bóthildr from bót "remedy" + hildr "battle".
- Borghild - BAWRG-hild
Borghild (and versions like Burghild and Borghildur) is a female given name formed from "borg" (protection) and "hild" (battle).[1] As of December 31, 2005, there were 585 persons in Sweden named Borghild.
- Cajsa - KIE-sah
The meaning of name Cajsa and origin Swedish. The meaning of name Cajsa , origin of name Cajsa , baby name Cajsa.
- Carin - KAH-rin
Latin Meaning: The name Carin is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Carin is: Keel; Little darling.
- Carola - kah-RO-lah
The name Carola is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Carola is: The french form of the English Carol, a dimunitive of Charles meaning strong.
- Casper - KAHS-pər
Casper (with the same sounding Kasper) is a family and personal name derived from Chaldean that means "Treasurer". The origins of the name have been traced as far back as the Old Testament and variations of the name have been adopted by a variety of cultures and languages.
- Christer - KRIS-tər
Origin of the name Christian: Derived from the Latin christiānus (a Christian, a follower of Christ), which is from the Greek christianos (a Christian, a follower of Christ). Short: Chris. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.
- Cilla - SI-lah
English Meaning: The name Cilla is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Cilla is: A made famous by 1960s British singer CilIa Black, who was born Priscilla White.
- Claes - KLAHS
Claes is a common first name in Sweden. It was also a common name in the Low countries until the 18th century, after which the spelling Klaas was largely adopted. People with the given name Claes include: Claes Adelsköld (1824–1907), Swedish engineer, military officer and politician. Claes Andersson (b.
- Dag - DAHG
Dag is a masculine Scandinavian given name derived from the Old Norse dagr, meaning "day" (or the name of the god Dagr, a personification of the day), most commonly used in Norway and Sweden. In Sweden, September 16 is Dag's Name Day. Dag is uncommon as a surname.
- Edit - EH-dit
The name Edit is an Anglo-Saxon baby name. In Anglo-Saxon the meaning of the name Edit is: Joyous.
- Edvard - ED-vard
Origin of the name Edward: Derived from the Old English Eadweard (wealthy or fortunate guardian), a compound name composed of the elements ēad (prosperity, wealth) and weard (guardian, protector). Edward is a royal name, having been borne by three Anglo-Saxon kings and eight kings of England.
- Edvin - ED-vin
Origin of the name Edwin: Borrowed from the English, Edwin is derived from the obsolete Old English Eadwine, a compound name composed of the elements ēad (prosperity, fortune, riches) and wine (friend): hence, “wealthy friend.” Var: Edwyn. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.
- Egil - EE-yeh-gil
Norse Meaning: The name Egil is a Norse baby name. In Norse the meaning of the name Egil is: Inspires fright.
