Scandi Familiars encompass all the most familiar Scandinavian names to English-speaking ears, descended either through common cultural history, a modern trend, or because it invokes the image of a famous face.
"Scandinavian" is a highly debated and flexible term. For this site, I use it in its broadest sense, covering Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland, [I'm taking cues from my Finnish friends who use the term "Scandi" liberally].
More strictly, perhaps, they are Nordic countries, all sharing a fascinating common culture descended from Northern Germanic tribes who eventually became the Norseman — our infamous Vikings of legend who had a large and lasting influence across Britain.
So, if your looking for a name fit for a Viking that feels familiar and comfortable, look no further.
| Anders Anton Ari Axel Björn Bo Carl Casper Claus Erik Finn Göran |
Gustav Hans Hendrick Ivor Jan Jannick Jensen Johan Kai Knut Lars Leif |
Magnus Odin Olaf Otto Ralph Roald Rolf Sigmund Stellan Thor Ulrik Viggo |
Agnetha Anja Annika Annelise Astrid Brigitta Britt Cilla Elin Elsa Erika Freya |
Frida Gerda Greta Heidi Helga Hilda Inga Ingrid Johanna Kaia Kirsten Liv |
Lotta Magda Marnie Milla Olga Selma Siri Thora Tilda Tyra Ulrika Viveka |
Is your favourite Scandi name not on this list? Fear not, plenty more are on the way.
