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.

Can I use a Nordic baby girl's name if I'm not from the Nordic country?

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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7 Nordic Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Last Updated on Oct 3, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Sanna	Girl	She who is truthful; Lilly; Rose; Lotus
Salli	Girl	Norse variation of the name Sarah; Princess
Saime	Girl	A woman who is fasting
Segrid	Girl	A beautiful victory
Selvie	Girl	A happy home
Senija	Girl	One who is hospitable
Sessa	Girl	Blinded by the light