What are some popular Nordic baby girl names?

Some famous names like Alma, meaning ‘nourishing,’ Clara, meaning ‘bright,’ Eva, meaning ‘life,’ Gry meaning ‘dawn,’ and Lilja meaning ‘lily,’ are great choices you can make while naming your little girl.

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Names from diverse cultures and regions are embraced worldwide when selecting names for children, free from rigid restrictions. There are no legal implications when choosing a Nordic name if you do not belong to any of the Nordic countries. You can embrace enchanting multicultural names with Nordic origins, such as Maja, signifying good mother, Thea, a cherished name meaning gift of God, and Nora, a name imbued with the noble essence of honor, for your precious daughter.

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9 Nordic Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With L

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Langliva	Girl	She who has been gifted a long life
Leofa	Girl	Dear friend
Lif	Girl	Life; To exist
Liia	Girl	My god is a perfection
Lill	Girl	God is my oath; Nordic variant of Elisabet
Lisabeta	Girl	Norse variation of name Elizabeth
Liselott	Girl	She devoted herself to God
Lova	Girl	Famous in battle; Promise; To assure; To permit; To allow; To praise
Lovis	Boy	Famous in battle; Famous warrior

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