191 Swedish Girl Names with Meanings

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Swedish girl names starting with A

AbigailאביגילAbigail is a feminine given name. The name comes from the Biblical Hebrew: אֲבִיגַיִל / אֲבִיגָיִל ʾĂḇīḡayīl, meaning "my father's joy" (alternatively "my father is exulted" or "my father is joyful", among others).
AgnesἉγνήAgnes is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἁγνή Hagnḗ, meaning 'pure' or 'holy'.
AgnetaAgneta (also spelt Agnete, Agnetha, or Agnethe) is a Scandinavian variant of the feminine given name Agnes. It was derived from Latin and is the ablative case attached form of Agnes.
AinaAina is a given name that is found in multiple cultures. It is typically a female name in Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, Balearic Islands, Catalonia, Valencian Country, Bangladesh, Philippines, Finland, and Scandinavia, also in Madagascar, and a male or female name…
AlbinaAlbina (ahl-BEE-nah) is a feminine given name from the Roman cognate Albinus, derived from the Latin albus, meaning "white" or "bright". There are masculine variants including Albin in Albania, Kosovo, Poland, Scandinavia, and Slovenia; and Aubin in France.
AlfhildÁlfhildr was the name of several women in Norse mythology and legend. The name is composed of Old Norse words, alf 'elf, fairy' and hildr 'battle'.
AmaliaAmalia is a female given name, derived possibly from Germanic amal, with meanings "vigorous, active, work", specifically the woman's name Amalberga. Its popularity is attributed to the Belgian Saint Amalberga of Maubeuge.
Ann-ChristineAnn-Christine is a feminine given name.
AnnaחנהAnna is a feminine given name, the Latin form of the Hebrew name Hannah (Hebrew: חַנָּה, romanized: Ḥannāh), meaning "favour" or "grace". It is the name of Samuel's mother in the Hebrew Bible, rendered Ἄννα in Greek, Hannah in English, and Anna in Latin.
Anna-LenaAnna-Lena is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Anna-Lena Axelsson (born 1956), Swedish orienteer Anna-Lena Bergelin (born 1959), Swedish writer, comedian, singer, and actress Anna-Lena Blomkvist (born 1973), Swedish politician…
AnneliAnneli is a female given name common in Finland, Sweden, Estonia and Norway. It originated as a variation of the name Anna.
AnnelieseAnneliese (, German pronunciation: [ˈʔanəˌliːzə]) is a female given name of either German, Dutch or Nordic origin. It is a compound form of "Anna" and "Liese", a short form of "Elisabeth".
AnnikaAnnika is a feminine given name with multiple origins in different cultures. It is a Swedish diminutive for Anna, derived in the 15th century from Anneke, a Dutch and Northern Germanic diminutive of Anna.
AnthoniaAnthonia is a Swedish, Danish, and Finnish feminine given name that is a form of Antonia that is used in Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Republic of Karelia, Estonia and Greenland.
AntonellaAntonella is a Danish, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish given name that is a diminutive form of Antonia and the feminine form of Antonello used in various regions of the United States, throughout Mexico, Central America, Spanish speaking countries in…
AntoniaAntonia, Antónia, Antônia, or Antonía is a feminine given name and a surname. It is of Roman origin, used as the name of women of the Antonius family.
AntoninaAntonina and Antoņina are feminine given names and nicknames. It is a Bulgarian, Latin, Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian given name that is an alternate form of Antonia in use in Israel, Vietnam, Moldova, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic,…
AntonineAntonine is a Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian feminine given name that is a form of Antonina and a diminutive form of Antonia that is used in Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Greenland. It is also a masculine name.
AstaAsta may refer to:
AstridAstrid is a given name of Scandinavian origin, a modern form of the name Ástríðr. Derived from the Old Norse Ássfriðr, a compound name composed of the elements áss (a god) and fríðr (beautiful, fair).
AuroraAurora is a feminine given name, originating from the name of the ancient Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora. Her tears were said to turn into the morning dew.

Swedish girl names starting with B

BarbroBarbro is a female given name in Sweden, with the same origin as Barbara. In a village in Dalecarlia, Barbro is also an "estate name", a unisex concept not taken into account in the Swedish name law, which leads to some confusion.
BeataBeata or Beate is a female given name or Portuguese surname that occurs in several cultures and languages, including Italian, German, Polish, and Swedish, and which is derived from the Latin beatus, meaning "blessed". Variants include Bea, Beade and Beáta.
BirgitBirgit is a female given name, a short form of Birgitta and ultimately a Germanic form of the Gaelic name Bridget.
BirgittaBirgitta is the Swedish and Icelandic form of the Irish Gaelic female name Brighid. Brighid or Brigid was the name of an ancient Celtic goddess, and its English form is Bridget.
BlendaBlenda is a unisex given name. It is used as a feminine given name in Sweden, and its origin is not clear.
BodilBodil 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".
BoelBöel is a municipality in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Böel or Boel may also refer to:
BritaBrita may refer to:
BrittBritt is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
BrittaBritta (also spelled Brita) is a female given name that is a variant of the Swedish name Birgitta, which is a form of the Irish Gaelic name Brighid (Bridget in English). The name Britta became popular in Scandinavia and Germany because of St.

Swedish girl names starting with C

CallaCalla is a Greek feminine given name and surname given name that is a short Calista Kalla. Calla is also an English feminine given name, but its derived from the Greek root name Kalós.
CarinCarin is a given name and surname. As a given name it is a variant spelling of Karin.
CarinaCarina is a female given name. Notable persons with that name include: Carina Adolfsson Elgestam (born 1959), Swedish politician Carina Afable (born 1944), Filipino actress and singer Carina Aulenbrock (born 1994), German volleyball player Carina Axelsson…
CarlaCarla is the feminized version of Carl, Carlos or Charles, from ceorl in Old English, which means "free man".
CarlotaCarlota is a Catalan, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish feminine given name that is an alternate form of Charlotte and a feminine form of Charlot and Carl. Notable people known by this name include the following:
CarlottaCarlotta is a Danish, Finnish, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, and Swedish feminine given name and a feminine form of Carlos and Carlo. Notable people with this name include the following:
Carol AnneCarol Anne or Carol-Anne is a blended name combining Carol and Anne that is a Danish, English, Norwegian and Swedish feminine given name derived from the names Karl and Hannah. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
CarolienCarolien is a Dutch and Swedish feminine given name. It is a feminine form of Carolus, and a diminutive form of Carolina and Caroline.
CarolinaCarolina is a feminine given name in Italian, English, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Swedish, derived from the masculine name Carolus which is Latin for Charles, generally meaning 'free man' or 'freeholder'.
CarolineCaroline is a feminine given name, originally a French feminine form of the masculine name Charles. It has been in common use in the Anglosphere since the 1600s.
CarolyneCarolyne is a Swedish feminine given name that is an alternate form of Caroline as well as a diminutive form of Carola. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
CarolynneCarolynne is a Swedish feminine given name that is an alternate form of Caroline as well as a diminutive form of Carola. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
CatharinaCatharina is a feminine given name, the Dutch and Swedish spelling of the name Catherine.
CecilieCecilie is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Princess Cecilie of Baden (1839–1891), Grand Duchess of Russia Cecilie Beck, Scandinavian musician and audiovisual artist Cecilie Østensen Berglund (born 1971), Norwegian judge Cecilie Brandt…
CharlotCharlot is a Danish, German, Norwegian, and Swedish feminine given name that is an alternate form of Charlotte and a feminine form of Carl as well as the masculine Charlot.
CharlottaCharlotta is a Danish, Finnish and Swedish feminine given name that is an alternate form of Charlotte and a feminine form of the masculine version of Charlot and Carl. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
CharlotteCharlotte is a feminine given name. It is a female form of the male name Charles.
ChristaChrista is a female given name, a diminutive of Christine. Notable people with the name include: Christa Ackroyd (born 1957), British television and radio presenter Christa B.

Swedish girl names starting with D

DagmarDagmar is a Scandinavian given name. It is usually female (but occasionally also male).
DoraΔώραDora (Greek: Δώρα) is a female name of Greek origin, being a shortened form or derived from Dorothea (Dorothy) and Theodora (masculine Theodore), meaning "gift" or in its full form "god's gift", from δῶρον, doron, "gift" + θεός, theos, "god".

Swedish girl names starting with E

EbbaEbba is a feminine given name, the feminine version of Ebbe, which is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Eberhard or Everhard, meaning "strong." Alternately, it may be a form of an Old English name Æbbe, of unknown derivation, which was the name of…
EleanoraEleanora or Eleonora is a female given name, a variant of the name Eleanor. Notable people with the name include: Countess Palatine Eleonora Catherine of Zweibrücken (1626–1692), Swedish princess Eleonora Luisa Gonzaga (1686–1741), Duchess of Rovere and…
ElinElin or Elín is a variation of Ellen and Helene used in Scandinavian and Celtic languages. Notable people with the name include:
ElinaElina is a feminine given name in various languages. It is often considered a form of Helen in different languages such as Estonian, Finnish, and Swedish.
ElisaElisa is a feminine and masculine (though not as common) given name. It is of Phoenician origin.
EllenEllen is a feminine given name. It was the 609th most popular name in the U.S.
ElsaElsa is a female name mostly used in the Scandinavian countries.
EmblaEmbla is a Scandinavian feminine given name. In Norse mythology, Embla was the first woman.
EmmaEmma is a feminine given name. It is derived from the Germanic word ermen, meaning "whole" or "universal".
ErikaThe given name Erika is a female name with multiple meanings of Classical Latin, Old Norse, and Japanese origin.
EvaΕὕαEva is a female given name derived from the Greek Εὕα (Heúa), and ultimately from the Hebrew חַוָּה (Ḥawwāh), the name of the first woman in the Book of Genesis. The name spread widely in Europe through the Latin Bible and remains common in many languages.
EvelinaEvelina is a feminine given name. It is either a Latinised variant of Evelyn or an extension of Eva.

Swedish girl names starting with F

FilippaΦιλίππαFilippa is a female given name of Greek origin, meaning "lover of horses" or "horses' friend". It is a cognate of the English Philippa (the feminine form of the masculine name Philip) in Scandinavia, Italy, Greece and Cyprus (Φιλίππα), and Russia (Филиппа).
FridaFrida (with variants Freda, Freida, Frieda, Frinta) is a feminine given name. In central and eastern Europe, Frida is a short form of compound names containing the Germanic element fried meaning "peace".

Swedish girl names starting with G

GerdGerd is a common Germanic name and a unisex given name. As a masculine name (most common in German-speaking countries) it is a shortened form of Gerhard and Gerardus.
GerdaGerda is a feminine given name. It may refer to: Gerda Ahlm (1869–1956), Swedish-born American painter and art conservator Gerda Alexander (1908–1994), Danish teacher and therapist Gerda Antti (1929–2026), Swedish writer Gerda Becker, Dutch table tennis…
GretaThe name Greta is derived from the name Margareta, which comes from the Greek word margarites or "pearl".
GreteGrete or Grethe is a feminine given name, a derivate of Margaret. It is most often used in Scandinavia (not including Sweden), Estonia, and German-speaking Europe.
GunGun or Gunn is an old name formed from gunnr (battle) and is cognate with the Old English word "gúð". Gunnr is one of the valkyries.
GunillaGunilla is a Swedish female name, derived from Gunhild. It was among the top feminine names in the Scandinavian countries in the 1940s.
GunnelGunnel is a Swedish feminine given name, a variant of Gunhild. Notable people with the name include: Gunnel Adlercreutz (born 1941), Finnish architect Gunnel Ahlin (1918–2007), Swedish writer Gunnel André (born 1946), Swedish theologian Gunnel Broström…
GurliGurli is a Scandinavian given name for females. Notable people named Gurli include: Gurli Ewerlund (1902–1985), Swedish swimmer Gurli Vibe Jensen (1924–2016), Danish missionary, priest and writer Gurli Linder (1865–1947), Swedish writer Gurli Åberg…
GustavaGustava is a feminine form of Gustav or Gustavus. People with the name include: Gustava Aigner (1906–1987), Austrian geologist and palaeontologist Gustava Kielland (1800–1889), Norwegian author and missionary pioneer Gustava Johanna Stenborg (1776–1819), was…
GötaGöta is a Swedish given name, which is the female equivalent of Göte. It may refer to: Göta Ljungberg (1893–1955), Swedish singer Göta Pettersson (1926–1993), Swedish gymnast Göta Rosén (1904–2006), Swedish politician and social worker

Swedish girl names starting with H

HannahחנהHannah, also spelled Hanna, Hana, Hanah, or Chana, is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin (Hebrew: חַנָּה, romanized: Ḥannāh). It is derived from the root ḥ-n-n, meaning "favour" or "grace".
HeidiHeidi is a Germanic feminine given name. It became an internationally popular first name as a direct result of the Swiss children's book, Heidi.
HelenἙλένηHelen is a feminine given name derived from the Ancient Greek name Ἑλένη, Helenē (dialectal variants: Ἑλένα, Helena, Ἐλένα, Elena, Ϝελένα, Welena), which descends from Proto-Hellenic *Ηwelénā, from a pre-Hellenic or late Proto-Indo-European *Swelénā (a solar…
HelenaHelena is a given name. It is the Latin form of Helen.
HeleneἙλένηHelene (French: Hélène) is a female given name, a French variant of Helen. Helen is ultimately from Greek Ἑλένη.
HelgaHelga (from Old Norse heilagr 'holy, blessed') is a female name, used mainly in Scandinavia, German-speaking countries and the Low Countries (Hege, Helle, Helge, Helga, Helka or Oili).
HelleHelle is both a feminine given name and a surname. In Scandinavia, it is a variant of the feminine given name Helga.
HenrikaHenrika (Swedish; variants include Henrika, Henriikka, in Finnish, Henryka, in Polish; Henrica, (in Dutch) is a feminine given name, a female form of Henry.
HildaHilda is one of several feminine given names derived from the name Hild, formed from Old Norse hildr, meaning 'battle'. Hild, a Nordic-German Bellona, was a Valkyrie who conveyed fallen warriors to Valhalla.
HildurHildur is one of several female given names derived from the name Hild formed from Old Norse hildr, meaning "battle". Hild, a Nordic-German Bellona, was a Valkyrie who conveyed fallen warriors to Valhalla.
HjördísHjördís or Hiordis in Norse mythology is the wife of Sigmund, and the mother of Sigurd. Her father was a king named Eylimi.
HuldaחולדהHulda (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.

Swedish girl names starting with I

InesInes, and variants, is a feminine given name related to Agnes. Used alone it may refer to: Saint Ines (Agnes of Rome; c.
IngaThe feminine given name Inga (or Inha) is a variant of the German and Scandinavian name Inge. It derives from the Germanic deity Ing.
IngarIngar is a Norwegian masculine given name, as well as a Southern Swedish feminine given name.
IngeborgIngeborg is a Germanic feminine given name, mostly used in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, derived from Old Norse Ingiborg, Ingibjǫrg, combining the theonym Ing with the element borg "stronghold, protection".
IngerInger is a Scandinavian given feminine name, originally short for a name in Ing-, either Ingrid or Ingegerd. Inger Ottesdotter Rømer (c.
IngridIngrid is a feminine given name. It continues the Old Norse name Ingiríðr, which was a short form of Ingfríðr, composed of the theonym Ing and the element fríðr "beloved; beautiful" common in Germanic feminine given names.
IrmaIrma is a female given name. It is also used in combination with other names in the abbreviated form "Irm-," for example, Irmine, Irmela, Irmgard, Irmgardis, and Irmentraud.
IsaعيسىIsa (Arabic: عِيسَى, romanized: ʿĪsā) is a Classical Arabic name which is the name of Jesus in the Quran.

Swedish girl names starting with J

JacobineJacobine is a Dutch and Scandinavian feminine given name. The name is a feminine form of Jacob, which is of Hebrew origin.
JerriJerri is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Jerri Allyn (born 1954), American artist Jerri Bergström (born 1963), Swedish fencer Jerri Manthey (born 1970), American actress Jerri Mumford (1909–2002), Canadian military servicewoman during…
JosefinJosefin is a feminine given name which may refer to: Josefin Abrahamsson (born 1979), Swedish table tennis player Josefin Åsberg (born 1974), Swedish production designer Josefin Asplund (born 1991), Swedish actress Josefin Bouveng (born 2001), Swedish ice…
JosefineJosefine is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Josefine Balluck, Austrian actress with dwarfism who played a Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz Josefine Brunner (1909–1943), Austrian socialist, resistance member and victim of the Nazi…
JudithיהודיתJudith is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Yəhūdīt (יְהוּדִית), meaning "praised" and also more literally "Woman of Judea". It is the feminine form of Judah.
JustinaJustina is an anglicised version of the Latin name Iustina, feminine of Iustinus, a derivative of Iustus, meaning fair or just. For the masculine version of the name, see Justin.

Swedish girl names starting with K

KajaKaja or Kája is a given name and surname. Kaja also has several root name derivations.
KajsaKajsa is a Swedish feminine given name. Initially, Kajsa, Kaisa or Cajsa was a variation of the name Karin, in turn a variation of the name Katarina (Catherine).
KallaKalla, Kállá or Källa is a given name and surname. It is a Danish, Finnish, Icelandic and Swedish feminine given name that is a feminine form of Kalle, short form of Karolina and an alternate form of Karla.
KarenKaren ( KARR-ən) is a given name and occasional surname. In English, it is a feminine given name derived from the name Katherine.
KarinKarin or Carin is a common feminine given name in various Germanic languages (geographically including Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Scandinavia, and Switzerland), and Estonia and Slovenia, and in some French-speaking areas, as well as Japanese.
KarinaKarina (/kəˈriːnə/) is a female given name. In modern times, the country where it is most used (in absolute terms) is Russia, whereas Belarus is where it is the most popular (relating to its population).
KarliKarli is an English feminine given name that is an alternate form of Karlie and Carly as well as Danish and Swedish feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Karla and an alternate form of Karly.
KarlieKarlie is an English and Swedish feminine given name that is a feminine form of Karl, a diminutive form of Karla and an alternate form of Karly. Notable people known by this name include the following:
KarolaKarola is a Danish, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, and Swedish feminine given name that is a feminine form of Karol and Carolus and an alternate form of Carola. Notable people with the name include the following:
KarolienKarolien is a Dutch, and Swedish feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Carolina and Caroline as well as an alternate form of Carolin. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
KarolinKarolin is a Danish, Finnish, German, Norwegian, and Swedish feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Carolina and Caroline as well as an alternate form of Carolin.
KarolinaKarolina, Karolína or Karolīna is a feminine given name. Karolina is a Croatian, Danish, Faroese, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Slovene, and Swedish name.
KarolynKarolyn is an English, and Swedish feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Carolina and Caroline as well as an alternate form of Karolin. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
KarrieKarrie is an English and Swedish feminine given name that is an alternate form of Carrie and a diminutive form of Caroline and Carol. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
KatarinaКатаринаKatarina (Cyrillic: Катарина) is a feminine given name. It is the standard Slovak, Croatian, Serbian, Swedish, and Slovenian form of Katherine, and a variant spelling in several other languages.
KatjaKatja is a feminine given name. In Germany, the Netherlands, Flanders, and Scandinavia, it is a pet form of Katherine.
KerstinKerstin is a female German and Swedish given name; it is the European version of Christina. Notable persons with this name include:
KikkiKikki may refer to Kikki Danielsson, country, dansband and pop singer from Sweden Kikki (album), a 1982 Kikki Danielsson album Kikki, Balochistan, town in Pakistan Kikki Benjamin, manga character; see list of Tokyo Mew Mew characters
KristaKrista is a female given name, a mostly North European (Finland, Estonia and Sweden) variant of the male name Christian.
KristiKristi is a female name of Latin origin, meaning "follower of Christ". Other spellings include Christie, Christy, Kristy, Kristie, Christi, and Kryste.

Swedish girl names starting with L

LenaἙλένηLena is a feminine given name, a short form of Helena (Ἑλένη), meaning 'torch' or 'shining light'. It may be a given name by itself or a diminutive of Helena and variants, such as Elena.
LinaLina ( LEE-nə) is a feminine given name with many origins in different nations. It's largely the short form of a variety of names ending in -lina including Adelina, Angelina, Carmelina, Carolina, Catalina, Emelina, Evangelina, Evelina, Karolina, Italina,…
LinnéaLinnéa or Linnea is a female given name of Swedish origin. It has two derivations, both of which are linked to the famous 18th-century Swedish scientist Carl Linnaeus, who was ennobled as Carl von Linné later in life.
LiselottLiselott is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Liselott Blixt (born 1965), Swedish-Danish politician, member of the Folketing for the Danish People's Party Liselott Hagberg (born 1958), Swedish Liberal politician, member of the Riksdag…
LottaLotta is given name and nickname that is a diminutive of Charlotte and Charlotta. Notable people with this name include the following:
LotteLotte is a female given name. It is a diminutive of the names Lieselotte and Charlotte, which itself is a female form of the male name Charlot, a diminutive of Charles.
LottenLotten is a Norwegian, and Swedish feminine given name that is a short form of Charlotte or Lieselotte, an alternate form of Lotte, and that is also related to Lisa, Elisa and Elisabeth. Notable people with the name include the following:
LottiLotti is a Danish, German, and Swedish feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Charlotte or Lieselotte, an alternate form of Lotte, and that is also related to Lisa, Elisa and Elisabeth. Notable people with the name include the following:
LouiseLouise and Luise are, respectively, French and German feminine forms of the given name Louis. Louise has been regularly used as a female name in English-speaking countries since the middle of the 19th century.
LoveLove (Swedish pronunciation: [luːvɛ]) is the Swedish version of the French name Louis. It can also be a version of Lovisa, and can thus be used both for men and women, although it is more common with men.
LovisaLovisa is a Swedified form of Louise, which originates in Louis and has been used in Sweden since the 17th century. It was placed in the Swedish calendar in the 1750s after king Adolf Fredericks marriage to Lovisa Ulrika of Prussia in 1744.

Swedish girl names starting with M

MagdalenaMagdalena is the original version of the given name Magdalene and is used in West Slavic (Czech, Polish and Slovak), Hungarian, German, Lithuanian, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Spanish, Georgian, and other languages.
MalinMalin is a Swedish form of the feminine given name Magdalene. Notable people with the name include: Malin Ahlberg (born 1991), Swedish footballer Malin Akerman (born 1978), Swedish actress Malin Alegria, American author of Youth literature Malin Allberg (born…
MargaretaμαργαριτάριMargareta is a female given name mainly used by Germans, Austrians, Romanians, Swedes, and others. It derives from Latin, where it came from the Greek word margaritari (μαργαριτάρι), meaning pearl, which was borrowed from the Persians.
MargarethaMargaretha (Dutch pronunciation: [mɑrɣaːˈreːtaː] ) is the standard Dutch form of the feminine given name Margaret as well as a common form of it in Sweden.
MargitMargit is a feminine given name, a version of Margaret. People bearing the name include: Margit of Hungary (1175–1223), Empress consort of Isaac II Angelos, Byzantine Emperor Saint Margit of Hungary (1242–1271), Hungarian nun and princess Margit Albrechtsson…
MariaMaria is a feminine given name. It is given in many languages influenced by Christianity.
MarianneמריםMarianne is a female name. It is the French version of the Greek Mariamne, which is a variant of Mary, ultimately from the Hebrew Miriam (מִרְיָם Miryám), Mirjam (Aramaic: Mariam).
Marie真理絵Marie is a variation of the feminine given name Maria. It is also the standard form of the name in Czech, and is also used in Danish, English, German, Norwegian, and Swedish.
MarikaMarika is a both a given name and surname. As a feminine given name, it is of Hungarian and Greek origin; a diminutive of Maria.
MartinaMartina is a female given name, the female form of Martin and Martino.
MiaMia is a feminine given name in popular use worldwide. It originated as a diminutive of Maria and other names such as Amelia and Emilia, and was rarely used as an independent given name prior to the 20th century.
MimmiMimmi is both a surname and a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: Franco Mimmi (born 1942), Italian journalist and writer Marcello Mimmi (1882–1961), Italian Roman Catholic archbishop and cardinal Given name: Mimmi Bæivi (born…
MirjaMirja is a given name. Notable people with the given name include: Mirja Boes (born 1971), German comedian, actress, and singer Mirja Breitholtz, Swedish songwriter and producer Mirja Hietamies (1931–2013), Finnish cross-country skier Mirja Jämes (1924–2020),…
MonikaMonika is a female name in German, Scandinavian, Czech, Slovak, Polish, Slovenian, Macedonian, Croatian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Hungarian (Mónika) and Japanese which can also be seen in India.
MärtaMärta or Märtha is a Swedish feminine given name. The name is often a diminutive of Margareta.

Swedish girl names starting with N

NanneNanne is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
NettieNettie is a feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Annette, Jeanette, Lynnette and Antonia. Its popularity in the United States has continually declined since its peak in the 1910s and 1920s.
NikolettaNikoletta is a Danish, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish feminine given name derived from the Greek Nikolaos.
NinaNina is a feminine given name with various origins and alternate spellings accordingly. Nina may also serve as a short form of names ending in "-nina/-ina", such as Clementina, Christina, or Giannina.

Swedish girl names starting with O

OlenaОленаOlena, Olenna (Ukrainian: Олена) is a Ukrainian variant of the feminine name Helen, further equivalent to Elena It is of Greek origin and means "sun ray" or "shining light", see "Helen" for its history.

Swedish girl names starting with P

PaulaPaula is a common female given name (from Latin Paula, little/small). It is used in German, English, Estonian, Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Hungarian, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Croatian and Greek…
PernillaPernilla is a Swedish female given name derived from Petronella, and may refer to: Pernilla Andersson (born 1969), Swedish singer and songwriter Pernilla August (born 1969), Swedish actress Anna Pernilla Backman (born 1969), Swedish composer, artist and…
PetraπέτραPetra is a feminine given name. It is a feminine form of Peter, which is derived from the Greek word "πέτρα" (pronounced [ˈpetra]) meaning "stone, rock".

Swedish girl names starting with R

RebeckaRebecka is the Swedish form of female name Rebecca.
RichezaRicheza or Richenza is a woman's first name. It is a Polish name of Old Icelandic origin (Rikissa).
RitaRita is a female name, often a name in its own right, but mostly a shortened version of Margarita. The feast day of Rita is generally celebrated on May 22 in honor of Saint Rita of Cascia.
RonjaRonja is a feminine given name in use largely in Scandinavian countries. It was invented by the Swedish author Astrid Lindgren for her 1981 fantasy novel Ronja, the Robber's Daughter.

Swedish girl names starting with S

SailaSaila is a name. Variations include Säilä.
SelmaSelma is a feminine name of ambiguous origin. It could be a form of Selima, which in turn is a name first recorded in a poem by Thomas Gray (died 1771).
SigneSigne or Signy is a feminine given name used in the Nordic and Baltic countries, derived from Old Norse sigr (victory) and nýr (new), which may refer to: Signe (Finnish princess), a legendary Finnish princess Signy, two heroines in Norse mythology and two…
SigridSigrid is a Scandinavian given name for women from Old Norse Sigríðr, composed of the elements sigr "victory" and fríðr "beautiful". Common short forms include Siri, Sigga, Sig, and Sigi.
SiljaSilja is a feminine given name used in the Nordic countries and Germany. The Danish/Norwegian equivalent is Silje.
SilviaSilvia (Italian: [ˈsilvja]) is a female given name of Latin origin, with a male equivalent Silvio and English-language cognate Sylvia.
SisselaSissela is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Sissela Bok (born 1934), Swedish-born philosopher and ethicist Sissela Benn (born 1980) Swedish actress and comedian Sissela Kyle (born 1957), Swedish actress and comedian Sissela Nordling Blanco…
SivSiv is a Scandinavian feminine given name found chiefly in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. The name derives from the Old Norse word for "bride".
SolveigSolveig (Urban East Norwegian: [ˈsûːɽvæɪ], Swedish: [ˈsǔːlvɛj]) is a female given name of Old Norse origin. It is most common in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland, and it is also somewhat common in Germany and France.
StinaStina is a feminine given name, common in the Nordic countries, and may refer to: Stina Aronson (1892–1956), Swedish writer Stina Berg (1869–1930), Swedish actress Stina Bergman (1888–1976), Swedish writer, translator, and screenwriter Stina Bergström (born…
SusannaسوسنSusanna or Suzanna is a feminine first name, of Egyptian and Persian origin. It is the name of women in the Biblical books of Daniel and Luke.
SusanneSusanne is a feminine given name. It is a German and Scandinavian form of Susanna, with Susann and Suzanne as variants.
SveaSvea is a Swedish female name derived from the tribe called "Svear" or "Swedes," who came to conquer the land which is today's Sweden.

Swedish girl names starting with T

TaraTara is a given name with multiple meanings in different cultures. In Ireland, it is derived from the Hill of Tara, an archaeological site located near the River Boyne in County Meath, which according to tradition was the seat of the High King of Ireland.
TeklaTekla is a Latvian, Polish, Georgian, Ukrainian, Hungarian, and Scandinavian feminine given name.
TheklaΘέκλαThekla (Ancient Greek: Θέκλα, Thékla, lit. 'God’s fame') is a Greek feminine given name made famous by Saint Thecla, a 1st-century Christian martyr.
TonaTona, Toña, Toňa and Tóna are given names. Tona is a Danish, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish feminine given name in use in Denmark, Greenland, Sweden, Norway, Spain, parts of the United States, Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, El…
ToneTone, Tóne or Þone is a given name, nickname and a surname. Tone is a Slovene masculine given name in use as a short form of Anton in Slovenia.
TonetteTonette is a Norwegian and Swedish given name in use in Sweden and Norway whose popularity peaked in the late 1960s. The name is a diminutive form of Antonetta and Antona as well as an alternate form of Tone, Tona and Torny.
TonieTonie is a Swedish unisex given name and a nickname that is a diminutive form of Antonia in Sweden.
TonjeTonje is a Danish, Norwegian and Swedish feminine given name that originated from Old Norse as a short form of Antona and a variant of Torny that is in use in Denmark, Greenland, Norway and Sweden.
TorborgTorborg is both a (rare) Swedish and Norwegian feminine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
ToveTove is a Scandinavian given name that derives from the Old Norse name Tófa or from the Old Norse name Þórfríðr, which combines Thor with "fríðr".
ToweTowe is a given name and surname.
TrudeTrude is a Germanic Old Norse feminine given name meaning "strength". The name is now most commonly found in Germany and German-speaking countries and in Norway.

Swedish girl names starting with U

UllaUlla is a given name. It is short for Ursula in German-speaking countries and Ulrika/Ulrikke in Scandinavian countries.
UlricaUlrica, also spelled Ulrika, is a female given name of Germanic origins. Its male equivalent is Ulric, Ulrich or Ulrik.

Swedish girl names starting with V

ValborgValborg is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:
ValerieValerie is generally a feminine given name, derived directly from the French Valérie (a traditionally female name).
VeraВераVera (Cyrillic: Вера: Véra) is a female given name of Slavic origin, the translation of old Christian name with Latin form Fides (Faith, Foy) and Greek Πίστις (Pistis).

Swedish girl names starting with Y

YlvaYlva is a Swedish female given name meaning "she-wolf". It is the feminine form of the masculine given name Ulf.
YvonneYvonne (, ih-VON) is a feminine given name, the female form of Yvon, which is derived from the French name Yves and Yvette. It is from the French word iv, meaning "yew" (or tree).

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How many Swedish girl names are in this list?

This list has 191 Swedish girl names, from Abigail to Yvonne, and 22 of them include the native spelling. Every entry comes with its meaning or origin, sourced from Wikipedia.

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Well-documented Swedish girl names include Josefine, Magdalena, Carina, Josefin and Karin. Scroll the list above for the meaning and origin of each one.

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