If you’re expecting a bundle of joy and are thinking of giving him a Danish baby name, you have landed at the right place. Denmark, a country that embraces rules and regulations with huge enthusiasm, is very strict about the naming rules. The first and last names for a baby are governed by law and must be approved by the Ministry of Family and Consumer Affairs and Ministry of Ecclesiastical Affairs. The laws are designed to protect children who are burdened with silly and preposterous names by their parents. So you have to choose names from the 7000 Western European and English names pre-approved by the government. But if you like a name that’s not mentioned in the list, you have to get it approved by the government by filing an application. Danish names may keep coming in and going out of style, but one thing is certain, you can never write them off. Some of these names such as Eva, Karen, and Cristofer have been popular for generations. So from the birthplace of Little Mermaid, Danish cheese, and Norse mythology, MomJunction has got you a collection of Danish baby names with meanings. Check them out below.
Name | Gender | Meaning | |
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Alberte | Boy | A form of albert; a noble and intelligent being | |
Alfred | Boy | Friend of the elves | |
Alma | Boy | Soul | |
Amberson | Boy | Variant of Emerson who are filled with bravery, vigour and power | |
Amelia | Girl | The one who is industrious, hard working and fertile | |
Andriette | Girl | They are strong, fearless, brave and limitless | |
Anniken | Girl | The graceful beings which is a variant of Hannah | |
Arne | Boy | Powerful ruler like an eagle; stable person | |
Axel | Boy | One who likes peaceful environment | |
Balduin | Boy | It is the danish version of Baldwin. It means a bold friend. | |
Beorhtel | Boy | He who shines with a bright light | |
Betina | Girl | A woman who finds God in her promise | |
Bjorn | Boy | Bear | |
Brede | Boy | Glaciers; a form of ice | |
Bugga | Boy | A man of power | |
Bugge | Boy | A powerful man | |
Caja | Girl | To be full of joy | |
Carl | Boy | A mainly free man | |
Carryn | Girl | An unsillied and pure free woman | |
Caryne | Girl | An unsullied, pure woman | |
Carynn | Girl | She of pure nature | |
Cesilie | Girl | Blind; they are talented musician | |
Christoffer | Boy | He who holds the son of God, Christ, in his heart | |
Clara | Girl | One who is distinguished, clear and bright | |
Dedric | Boy | One who rules people and a great leader | |
Dierk | Boy | A ruler of the people | |
Dierks | Boy | A born ruler; powerful and confident | |
Dorete | Girl | A gift sent by God; trustworthy | |
Ella | Girl | One who is a beautiful fairy; one who enjoys life | |
Embla | Girl | according to Norse mythology Embla was the first woman on earth. | |
Emil | Boy | this means a person who is lively and eager. | |
Emma | Girl | the meaning of this name is universal whole. | |
Gamel | Boy | Refers to an old person. | |
Gro | Girl | To grow, to heal, The one who will cure in each type of environment and to grow and heal easily. | |
GUrdun | Girl | They are dedicate to build their live on solid foundation.They have strong mind and decision taking power. | |
Gyrth | Boy | To gird with a sword | |
Haki | Boy | 正义;索赔;对的;特权;一个奴隶的名字 | |
Haralds | Boy | The war commander's son | |
Harthacnut | Boy | A legendary king, A King of Denmark | |
Heimericus | Boy | One who is a pat of the tribe | |
Heimo | Boy | A finnish word for tribe | |
Heremod | Boy | A legendary King of Denmark | |
Ida | Girl | A woman who is hardworking | |
Isabelle | Girl | From Elisabeth, which means My God is an oath, My God is abundance | |
Jokum | Boy | God is Merciful; God is Gracious; A variant of Joachim | |
Jony | Boy | it means jenovah will increase. These people prove to be very best friend and take quick decisions. | |
Jorality | Girl | it means God precious gift and God has been Gracious. They bring people together and give proper time to their friends. Their joy have no bounds. | |
Jozef | Boy | it means jenovah will increase. These people prove to be very best friend and take quick decisions. | |
Juanita | Girl | it means God precious gift and God has been Gracious. They bring people together and give proper time to their friends. Their joy have no bounds. | |
Juliane | Girl | young and fearless.such people are easy going and have urge to seek knowledge. They have a lot of qualities and love their family and friends. | |
Keersten | Girl | Keersten means The CHristian | |
Kerith | Girl | The name means a Christian | |
Kirsten | Girl | Kirsten means a Christian | |
Knud | Boy | Knud means Knot | |
Laura | Girl | Person crowned with laurels | |
Lauritz | Boy | Laurel tree, the symbols of Honor and Fame | |
Lieselotte | Girl | Contraction of Lise- My God is my Oath, and Charlotte - A warrior | |
Lillemor | Girl | Little mother, Danish name | |
Line | Girl | A brave woman warrior | |
Lone | Girl | Short of Ablone - strenght , or Magdalone - tower | |
Lorens | Boy | A man from Laurentum, ancient Italian city | |
Lucas | Boy | One who gives light | |
Lulla | Girl | A legendary female warrior | |
Lykke | Girl | Of good fortune, happy one | |
Madsen | Girl | Danish variation of the name Matthew meaning gift of God | |
Maiken | Girl | A wished for child | |
Majken | Girl | A child that was dearly wished for | |
Majlis | Girl | A noble person who is born i May | |
Malthe | Boy | From the word Helmold, which means Power | |
Mariela | Girl | One who is like the star of the sea | |
Merethe | Boy | Danish form of Margaret that means pearls or the cluster of blossoms | |
Nilsa | Girl | Defender or titleholder or champ or winner | |
Noah | Unisex | Relaxation, restful, harmony, calm. | |
Ole | Boy | A framework that supports climbing plants (Bower) | |
Oliver | Boy | The one who represents the emblem of peace or olive tree. | |
Orn | Boy | Noorudeen radiance of trust, glimmering of confidence. | |
Oscar | Boy | Noorali the brightness of Ali, the nimble of Ali. | |
Osegod | Boy | A noble landowner | |
Paulsen | Boy | The son of Paul; small one | |
Pernille | Girl | The one who is the daughter of Peter; stone | |
Petrine | Girl | Pedar's feminine form; they focus on details | |
Poul | Boy | A small, little person | |
Rebekka | Girl | A girl who traps and baits | |
Rebekkah | Girl | She who traps and baits people | |
Regitze | Boy | A mighty and distinguished person | |
Regna | Girl | To advise and to make a decision | |
Reidun | Girl | One who bestows the home | |
Reno | Boy | The one who was reborn | |
Ricko | Boy | A mighty and distinguished man | |
Rikke | Boy | A might and ritch ruler | |
Rikki | Boy | One who rules with a firm hand | |
Saffi | Girl | A wise person | |
Sibbi | Boy | A victorious hero, a warrior who won | |
Sigfrid | Girl | A beautiful, fair victory | |
Signe | Girl | To bring victory | |
Sigrunn | Girl | The secret victories | |
Sille | Girl | She who is blind | |
Sire | Girl | A victorious woman | |
Sisse | Girl | She who has no sight, a blind woman | |
Sissel | Girl | A girl who is blind | |