What are some Danish baby girl names inspired by nature or the environment?

A few nature-inspired Danish baby girl names include Esther meaning ‘star,’ Gerd meaning ‘enclosure’ or ‘yard,’ Ursula meaning ‘little bear,’ Gry meaning ‘to dawn,’ Rosa meaning ‘rose,’ Iris meaning ‘rainbow,’ and Olivia meaning ‘olive.’

What are some popular Danish baby girl names that have Nordic origins?

The Danish girl names with Nordic origins are mostly associated with words from Old Norse. A few of these include Freja meaning ‘lady,’ Ingrid, meaning ‘Ing is beautiful,’ Signy, meaning ‘new victory,’ and Runa, meaning ‘secret lore’ or ‘rune.’

What are some popular Danish baby girl names that have German origins?

A few Danish baby girl names with German origins include Alice meaning ‘nobility’ from the Germanic Adalheidis; Emma, meaning ‘great’ from the Proto-Germanic Ermunaz or Irmin; Gunda meaning ‘war’ from the Proto-Germanic Gunpi, and Hildegard meaning ‘battle or enclosure’ from the Germanic elements hit and gart.

Do Danish baby girl names have any specific cultural or historical significance?

The names that have specific cultural and historical significance include Agnes meaning ‘chaste,’ associated with the Saint Agnes of Rome; Astrid meaning ‘god’ and ‘beloved,’ related to the Queen of the Belgians; Clara meaning ‘bright,’ associated with Saint Clare of Assisi; and Edith meaning ‘fortune’ and ‘battle,’ associated with Saint Eadgyth, the daughter of King Edgar the Peaceful.

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25 Danish Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Mina	Girl	Precious blue stone; Love; A place near Makkah; Goddess of sun, moon, and stars; Fierce protector
Monica	Girl	Advisor; Truth; Single; One; Counsel
Mai	Girl	Water; Love; Dance; Beloved
Milla	Girl	Devoted; Young religious attendant
Maja	Girl	Splendid; Mother; Great
Madelin	Girl	A woman from Magdala
Mathilde	Girl	Mighty in battle; Warrior
Magda	Girl	From Magdala; Tower
Maise	Girl	Pearl
Ma	Girl	Land; Horse; Pearl; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness

Marial	Unisex	Star of the sea; Bright sea
Mette	Girl	Pearl
Minette	Girl	A faithful guard; One who defends; Will helmet; A desire to protect; Home ruler; Female kitten
Malene	Girl	High tower; Of Magdala
Mie	Girl	Three-way division; Star of the sea; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Wished-for child; Rebeliousness
Maiken	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Beloved
Margrethe	Girl	Pearl
Mildrid	Girl	Gentle strength
Madsen	Girl	Gift of Yahweh
Maj	Girl	Foster mother; Mary; Beloved; Loved

Majken	Girl	A child that was dearly wished for
Majlis	Girl	A noble person who is born in May
Malou	Girl	Mary; Beloved; Loved; Famous in battle
Minne	Girl	Power; Strength; Will-helmet; Will; Desire; Protection; Memory; Love
Mimosa	Unisex	Cuddly; Mimosa flower

Infographic: Prominent Danish Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With M

When deciding what to name your child, consider a baby name that represents your and your partner’s values and the traits you both admire. Such a name would take your child far and remind them of your love and blessings. To help nudge you in the right direction, we have compiled a few Danish Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With M in our infographic below. Browse through it to find the perfect one.

Danish Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With M(infographic)

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