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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56 Swedish Baby Names Meaning, Starting With E

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Emma	Girl	Whole; Universal
Emilia	Girl	Rival; Laborious; Eager
Elise	Girl	God is my oath
Emanuel	Boy	God is with us
Emmy	Girl	Whole; Universal; Rival
Elina	Girl	Bright light
Elsa	Girl	God is my oath
Elisabeth	Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise
Emilie	Girl	Rival; Industrious; Hardworking
Emil	Boy	Rival

Ester	Girl	Star; Evening star
Elin	Girl	Bright; Shining; Sunbeam
Elsy	Girl	God is an oath
Eian	Boy	God is gracious
Eira	Girl	Snow; Mercy
Eleonora	Girl	Shining bright light coming from above
Einar	Boy	One army; One warrior
Emelie	Girl	Rival
Ellias	Boy	My God is Yahweh
Elida	Girl	Fast sailing ship; Nobility

Elenore	Girl	One who is filled with light and bright
Eda	Girl	Well mannered; Fortunate battle; Noble; Rich friend; War
Enna	Girl	Bird; Light; Pasture; Greens; Kindness; Elegance
Esra	Girl	Travel at night; Help
Elisabet	Girl	Devoted to God; My God is an oath
Elda	Girl	Battle; Fire
Elinore	Girl	The other Aenor
Ebba	Girl	Bear god; Noble
Elis	Girl	God's promise; My God is my Yahweh
Eldar	Boy	Country's possessor; Fiery warrior

Errika	Girl	One who rules eternally
Emeliana	Girl	To continually strive; Excel against a rival
Elias	Boy	One who believes Yahweh is the Lord
Edeltrud	Girl	One who has massive superior strength
Edrit	Girl	They are talented and kind hearted
Effe	Girl	Well spoken; One who tells the truth
Egefride	Girl	A peace loving individual who is blessed
Egelfride	Girl	One who is filled with harmony and calmness
Egonia	Boy	Edge of a sword
Ehrenfried	Boy	Peace and harmony loving being

Eidef	Boy	A wealthy gift from the god almighty
Eija	Girl	Happy and bright person who is studious natured
Eilhard	Boy	Edge of sword; Hardy and loves fellow men
Eina	Girl	A guardian of prosperity; Beautiful eyes
Eldis	Girl	One who is filled with joy
Elfred	Boy	An efficient and popular human being
Elimar	Boy	A famous and noble personality
Elling	Boy	One who is the descendant of a chief
Elof	Boy	One who is always and everlasting; heir
Elvan	Girl	Colours

Elvinia	Girl	Elfin
Embla	Girl	First woman on Earth
Engelard	Boy	Brave and illuminating like light
Engla	Girl	Angel
Erny	Girl	Serious; Determined
Eyvind	Boy	The winner of the islands

Infographic: Adorable Swedish Baby Names Meaning, Starting With E

Finding the right name for your child can be tricky. From choosing the starting letter to deciding on the meaning, parents might find the process overwhelming. That’s where our baby name list comes in! You can look at diverse names from different cultures and languages to find one that appeals to you. This infographic covers a few popular Swedish Baby Names Meaning, Starting With E that you can consider. Check it out!

Swedish Baby Names Meaning, Starting With E(infographic)

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