Scandinavian Dog Names

The Nordic countries have inspired us with Norse mythology and a progressive culture. Here are some of the best dog names from Scandinavia.

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Aaric
Derived from Eric, a common name in Scandinavian countries.
Agaton
Derived from Old Norse, meaning "good" or "respectable".
Agda
A traditional Swedish feminine name, often associated with kindness.
Alf
Derived from Old Norse, meaning "elf" or "supernatural being".
Alva
Derived from Old Norse, meaning "elf" or "supernatural being".
Alvar
A common male name in Sweden, derived from Old Norse.
Alvis
A dwarf in Norse mythology known for wisdom.
Ama
Commonly used in Nordic languages, meaning grandmother.
Anja
Common female name derived from Scandinavian languages.
Annika
A popular female name originating from Sweden.
Arne
Common first name in Norway, derived from Old Norse.
Asta
Common female name in Scandinavia, derived from Old Norse "áss."
Astrid
Derived from Old Norse, meaning "divinely beautiful".
Axel
Derived from Scandinavian languages, meaning "father of peace".
Balder
A god in Norse mythology known for beauty and wisdom.
Barbro
A common female name in Sweden, derived from Old Norse.
Bengta
A traditional Swedish female name, often used in older generations.
Benkt
A Swedish variant of Benedict, meaning "blessed".
Bjorn
Means "bear" in Swedish and is a common male name.
Bo
Common first name in Denmark and Sweden, means "to live" in Swedish.
Brita
A common female name in Sweden and Finland.
Canutus
Derived from "Knut", a common name in Scandinavian countries.
Carina
Derived from Swedish, meaning "dear little one".
Christer
A common male name in Sweden, derived from Christian.
Dag
Means "day" in Scandinavian languages and is a common male name.
Dagmar
A traditional female name originating from Old Norse language.
Dagny
Derived from Old Norse, meaning "new day" or "daylight".
Dahlia
Named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, honoring his contributions.
Dale
Means "valley" in Old Norse, a Scandinavian language.
Ebba
Common female name in Sweden, derived from Old Norse meaning "strong".
Ebbe
A common male name in Denmark and Sweden.
Edvard
Common given name in Norway, derived from Old Norse elements.
Egil
Common in Norse sagas, often associated with Viking warriors.
Eira
Means "snow" in Norwegian and Swedish, also a popular female name.
Elin
A popular female name originating from Sweden and Norway.
Elof
A common male name in Sweden, derived from Old Norse.
Elsa
Derived from Elisabeth, a common name in Scandinavian countries.
Enar
Derived from Old Norse, meaning "eagle" or "leader" in Scandinavian culture.
Erik
A common male name originating from Old Norse, meaning "eternal ruler".
Fisk
Means "fish" in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish languages.
Folke
Common first name in Sweden, derived from Old Norse "folk" meaning people.
Frej
Frej is a Norse god associated with prosperity and fertility.
Freja
A Norse goddess of love, beauty, and fertility bears this name.
Freya
Goddess of love, beauty, and fertility in Norse mythology.
Frida
Derived from Old Norse, meaning beautiful, beloved.
Fritjof
Derived from Old Norse, meaning "thief of peace".
Gale
Derived from Old Norse, meaning "cheerful" or "pleasant".
Garth
Derived from Old Norse, meaning garden or enclosed yard.
Gerd
A Norse goddess and a common name in Norway and Sweden.
Gisli
A common male name from Old Norse literature and sagas.
Gjord
A traditional Norse name, often linked to Viking heritage.
Greger
A common male name in Sweden, derived from "Gregory".
Gunilla
A traditional Swedish female name derived from Old Norse.
Gunnar
A common male name in Scandinavia, derived from Old Norse.
Gunther
Derived from old Norse, meaning "warrior" or "battle strong".
Halle
Derived from Old Norse, meaning "rock" or "stone".
Halsten
Derived from Old Norse, meaning "rock stone".
Halvar
A traditional Norse name meaning "rock defender".
Harold
Derived from Old Norse, meaning "leader of an army".
Hasse
Common nickname in Sweden, derived from the name Hans.
Hedvig
A common female name originating from Old Norse language.
Henrika
A feminine name of Swedish origin meaning "home ruler".
Hilda
Derived from Old Norse, meaning "battle" or "war".
Hjordis
A traditional Norse name, often featured in old Scandinavian sagas.
Inga
Derived from Old Norse, commonly used in Scandinavian countries.
Ingmar
A common male name originating from Sweden and Norway.
Ingrid
Derived from Old Norse, meaning beautiful or beloved.
Ivar
A common male name in Scandinavia, derived from Old Norse.
Jesper
Common male name in Denmark, Sweden and Norway, meaning "God's bounty".
Juni
Juni is the Scandinavian word for June.
Kajsa
A popular Swedish feminine name, often a nickname for Karin.
Kari
Commonly used in Norway, derived from Old Norse meaning "pure".
Kelda
Means "spring" or "fountain" in Old Norse language.
Kjerstin
A common female name originating from Scandinavia, meaning "Christian".
Leif
Famous Norse explorer, symbolizes Scandinavian exploration and discovery.
Linnea
Derived from Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, means "lime tree" in Swedish.
Lisbet
A common female name in Scandinavia, derived from Elizabeth.
Lovisa
A common female first name in Sweden and Norway.
Magnus
Derived from Old Norse, meaning "great" or "mighty", popular in Scandinavia.
Maja
Common female name in Sweden, derived from Greek "Maia".
Nils
A common male name originating from Nordic countries.
Olle
Common male first name in Sweden, derived from Old Norse.
Pernilla
A popular female name originating from Sweden.
Quimby
Derived from Old Norse, meaning "woman's estate".
Ragna
Derived from Old Norse, signifies "advice" or "counsel" in Scandinavian culture.
Rikard
A common male name in Sweden, derived from Old Norse.
Rinda
Associated with Norse mythology as a giantess and mother of Balder.
Roffe
Derived from Old Norse, meaning "rest" or "calm".
Rona
Derived from Old Norse, meaning "rough island" or "seal".
Roscoe
No connection between Roscoe and Scandinavian culture or language exists.
Rune
Ancient alphabetic script used for writing in Old Norse language.
Saga
Derived from Old Norse, represents historical stories or legends.
Sigge
Derived from Old Norse, commonly used in Sweden and Norway.
Sigrid
A traditional Norse name meaning "beautiful victory".
Su
No connection between Su and Scandinavian culture or language exists.
Svend
A common male name originating from Old Norse.
Tova
Derived from Old Norse, meaning "beautiful thunder."
Tove
Common female name in Scandinavia, derived from Norse mythology.
Viking
Derived from Old Norse, represents seafaring Scandinavian warriors and traders.
Yedda
Derived from "Hedda", a popular name in Norway and Sweden.
Yrsa
A common female name in Scandinavia, linked to Norse mythology.

Scandinavian Dog Names currently rank in 78th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of July 2025, scandinavian dog names seem increasingly popular with new puppy owners. Our stats show that they are more fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Scandinavian Dog Names?

These scandinavian dog names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Elsa is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Viking.

Tove scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Elsa.

How does interest compare across the United States for Scandinavian Dog Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Scandinavian Dog Names.

The states that love scandinavian dog names the most are Delaware, Virginia and West Virginia.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Oklahoma, Washington and Tennessee.

Which countries have the most love for Scandinavian Dog Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of scandinavian dog names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE scandinavian dog names are Andorra, Iceland and Azerbaijan.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Hong Kong, India and China.