What are the names of princesses in Sweden?

Some names borne by Swedish princesses are Catherine (meaning pure), Anna (favor, grace), Sophia (queen), Elizabeth (God is my oath), and Sigrid (victory).

Do Swedish names often have a connection to nature or the environment?

Yes, many Swedish names can be associated with nature and the environment. This can be seen in Swedish last names as well. They can be derived from plants, animals or the Earth’s topography. Some examples are Adam meaning son of the Earth, Affton derived from the river Afton, Ame, which means eagle, and Aron means tall mountains or mountains of strength.

Can Swedish names be used by people who are not of Swedish descent?

Yes, people who are not of Swedish descent can use Swedish names. But it is important to remember that while choosing names that belong to a different culture, it is necessary to respect and honor the cultural significance and pronunciations of the name.

What are some Swedish names that have a royal connection?

Some Swedish names that have a direct connection to the Swedish monarchy include Olof or Olov, which means ancestor’s legacy, Anund means ancestor’s victor, Halsten means rock, Inge is derived from the Germanic god Ing, and Gustaf, which means staff of the Geats.

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128 Swedish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Alexander	Boy	Defender of mankind
Adrian	Boy	Man from Hadria
Axel	Boy	Father is peace
Arthur	Boy	Bear king; Bear
Alexandra	Girl	Defender or helper of the people
August	Boy	Respected; Esteemed; Venerable; Exalted
Alicia	Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility
Astrid	Girl	Godly strength; Divine beauty
Asa	Boy	Physician; Healer; Goddess; Morning; Child of light
Analia	Girl	Gracious; Merciful; Favor

Aron	Boy	Exalted; High mountain; Teaching; Singing
Alvaro	Boy	Elf army; All guard
Anders	Boy	Manly; Male; Virility; Brave
Agnes	Girl	Chaste; Pure
Adalina	Girl	Noble; Honorable; Gentle; Soft
Aris	Boy	Best purpose; Ruin; Man; From Hadria; Best; Rainbow; Straightforward
Arvin	Boy	Copious; Abundant; Rich; Eagle friend
Asma	Girl	High status; Supreme; Beautiful; Beloved; Desired
Arna	Girl	Eagle; Power
Arla	Girl	Early; In the morning; A betrothed woman bearing the qualities of an eagle

Aletta	Girl	Winged; Nobility; Kind
Arvid	Boy	Eagle tree
Ajla	Girl	Halo; Circle of light; Moonlight; Holy; Blessed
Andersen	Unisex	Descendant of Andrew
Anella	Girl	Grace; favor; Henna
Albin	Boy	White; Bright
Anneli	Girl	Graced with God's Bounty; Favor; Graceful Meadow
Alrik	Boy	Noble; Powerful ruler; Ruler of all
Ama	Girl	Child born on Saturday; Heaven; Beloved; Vigorous; Sky; God of fertility and rain; Wet nurse; Grandmother; Dark one
Aesir	Boy	German Gods

Arnika	Unisex	Eagle battle; Leopard's bane
Adolf	Boy	Noble wolf
Alarick	Boy	Ruler of all
Aerik	Girl	Noble king; Ever ruler
Arne	Boy	Eagle; Eagle ruler
Amaliah	Girl	Brave; Vigorous; Unceasing
Agata	Girl	Good; Agate
Annali	Girl	Graceful Meadow; Graced with God's Bounty; Favor
Aleta	Girl	Truthful one; Noble; Winged
Ase	Girl	God; Doctor; Healer; Steep slope

Alinda	Girl	Noble and gentle
Alette	Girl	Nobility; Kind
Aarnika	Girl	Leopard's bane
Annelie	Girl	Graced with God's Bounty; Favor; Graceful Meadow
Alla	Girl	Torch; Moon; Sweetly-speaking; Holy; Blessed; Noble
Arica	Girl	Ever ruler; Heather
Alvar	Boy	Elf warrior
Adar	Boy	Noble; March
Andren	Boy	Manly and brave
Avander	Unisex	Good man; Bow Warrior

Alben	Boy	White; From Alba
Ane	Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Grace; Old; Victorious ancestor; Second sound; A girl's big brother
Amilla	Girl	Brave; Vigorous; Unceasing; Rival
Adamo	Boy	Son of red Earth; First man to come to life
Airin	Unisex	Peace; Love; Forest
Ailen	Boy	Laughing; Ember; Clear; Little bird
Alef	Unisex	The first letter of the Hebrew alphabet; Noble wolf
Aland	Boy	Noble land; Moose
Annica	Girl	Sweetness of face; Favored; Graceful
Aten	Boy	Sun disk

Alvan	Boy	Noble friend; Old friend; Elf friend; Sublime
Aker	Unisex	Plowed field
Almar	Boy	Elm army; Elm spear; Noble fame; Nourishing; Soul
Anthon	Boy	Priceless; Praiseworthy
Atla	Unisex	Little mother
Axen	Unisex	Fruiting body of a grain plant; Ash-colored; To acquire knowledge
Aslin	Unisex	Noble; Ash tree god; Of a ridge
Aia	Girl	Town near Mount Pagoeta; Dawn; To lull; A naiad
Astryd	Girl	God beloved; Beautiful
Ahnika	Girl	Favor; Grace

Annamay	Girl	Grace; Favor; Good mother; Dame; Foster mother
Aunica	Girl	Favor; Grace; Noble strength
Adonia	Girl	Lord; Ruler; My lord is Yahweh
Anitra	Girl	Chaste; Grace; Favor
Annicka	Girl	Gracious; Favored; Sweet-faced
Anikka	Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Grace
Ande	Girl	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; Grace; Favor
Aalisha	Girl	Nobility
Alfa	Girl	Noble and ready; Elf; Beautiful; Noble wolf
Andora	Unisex	Eagle; Manly

Alvira	Girl	Friendly; Agreeable; True; Happy; Truly foreign; Truly lively
Alica	Girl	Noble; Nobility
Anika	Girl	Army; Splendor; Favor; Grace; Goddess Durga; Soldier; Army; Face; Elegance; Edge; Point
Aurora	Girl	Dawn
Adine	Girl	Noble; From Hadria
Adla	Girl	Noble; Fair; Honest
Agnetha	Girl	Chaste; Lamb
Alf	Boy	Elf; Magical counsel
Alfina	Girl	Elf; Magical counsel
Alfrida	Girl	Beautiful; All; Entire; Whole; Noble

Altea	Girl	Healing
Ambi	Boy	Eagle; Bear
Amma	Boy	Mother; God of fertility and of rain; Wet nurse; Dark one; Grandmother; Born on Saturday; Edge of a sword
Anine	Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor
Aninna	Girl	Answer my prayer; God has favored me; One who rules over heaven and earth
Annalies	Girl	Graced with God's Bounty; Favor; Beautiful; Graceful Meadow; A variant of Annali
Annik	Girl	Grace; Favor
Annike	Girl	God was gracious; Favor
Arine	Boy	Peace; Existence of sound
Asbjorn	Boy	Divine Bear; Divine warrior; Divine man

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Infographic: Top Swedish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Swedish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A(infographic)

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