Nordic boy names – 50 beautiful names from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland
Looking for a name with Scandinavian style and a timeless feel? Nordic names are often short, clean, and easy to pronounce – perfect if you want something that works well both locally and internationally. Here are 50 of the most popular boy names right now across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland.
💡 What counts as a Nordic name?
Nordic names are commonly used in the Nordic countries – Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. Many have roots in Old Norse, while others are modern Scandinavian classics. Some are shared across countries, and some are uniquely local – but they all carry that distinct Nordic charm.
🇸🇪 Popular boy names in Sweden
- William
- Liam
- Hugo
- Nils
- Axel
- Noah
- Elias
- Alfred
- Arvid
- Leo
🇳🇴 Popular boy names in Norway
- Jakob
- Emil
- Oliver
- Filip
- Kasper
- Aksel
- Henrik
- Sander
- Ludvig
- Theodor
🇩🇰 Popular boy names in Denmark
- Magnus
- Malthe
- Mikkel
- Anton
- Valdemar
- Lauge
- Asger
- Storm
- Johan
- Otto
🇫🇮 Popular boy names in Finland
- Eeli
- Elias
- Onni
- Aleksi
- Leo
- Noel
- Aarni
- Väinö
- Lauri
- Emil
🇮🇸 Popular boy names in Iceland
- Emil
- Jón
- Ólafur
- Kári
- Snorri
- Ari
- Björn
- Einar
- Þór
- Sigurður
Tip!
If you're looking for something simple and stylish, names like Leo, Emil, Elias and Noah are great picks across all Nordic countries. Want something more unique? Try Storm, Snorri, Väinö or Aksel for a name that stands out – and still feels timeless.
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