16 Swedish Baby Names That Are the Absolute Cutest
Ah, the Swedes. First, they brought us IKEA. Now they’re bringing us some of the sweetest and most adorable baby names we’ve ever heard.
Bestow one of these monikers on your darling son or daughter for instant grace, taste and style. (Just make sure to note the silent "J"s.)
1. ASTRID
For a girl
Meaning: “Beautiful goddess.” (No pressure, baby.)
2. MAGNUS
For a boy
Meaning: In a word, “great.” As in: “Do you like your chevron pajama pants? "Because I think they’re ‘magnus.’"
3. BJORN
For a boy
Meaning: baby carrier. Er, "bear."
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4. EVELINA
For a girl
Meaning: The Swedish form of Evelyn, it means “light” and “life.”
5. OLAF
For a boy
Meaning: Saint Olaf was the patron saint of Norway. Also, "snowman."
6. STELLA
For a girl
Meaning: It means “star,” so if you’re looking to raise a little Shirley Temple, it’s not a bad pick.
7. MALIN
For a girl
Meaning: It’s a variation of the name Madeleine, and it’s sweet and elegant all at once.
8. FELIX
For a boy
Meaning: The name means “happy” and “lucky” (a pretty good combo if you ask us).
9. GRETA
For a girl
Meaning: The Swedish form of Margaret, it also means “pearl.”
10. AXEL
For a boy
Meaning: One of the most popular names in Sweden, it means “Father of Peace.” (Bring on the Guns N’ Roses references at your own risk.)
11. ELEANORA
For a girl
Meaning: The name--which means “light”--is also the Swedish rendition of Helen.
12. LARS
For a boy
Meaning: Directly translated, it means “hailing from the place of laurel.” In other words… Olympian!
13. MATILDA
For a girl
Meaning: It means “brave in war.” It’s also adorable.
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14. OSKAR
For a boy
Meaning: “Leaping warrior.” Pairs well with glasses.
15. INGRID
For a girl
Meaning: “beautiful and feminine.” Bless.
16. ELSA
For a girl
Meaning: “Joyful” and “noble.” As for the Frozen reference? Embrace it, love it, let it go.