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Danish Baby Names

Published: October 28, 2021 by Ashley Haugen | Leave a comment

The people of Denmark are a modest population, and they live in one of the most beautiful lands in the world. Whether you're looking for Danish baby names that reflect these qualities or because perhaps your family has Danish blood, this list offers a beautiful selection of Danish baby names for both boys and girls.

Aad The original form of the name, Adrian. Aad is a Danish name that means “earth” and “noble”. This is a good name for a stable-minded person.
Aksel Of Scandinavian origin, this boy's name stands for “My Father is Peace”. A wonderful rare and meaningful name.
Anja Pronounced AHN-yah, this Hebrew originated name is popular in Denmark. It is feminine in gender and means “He has favored me”.
Dea Initially of Latin origin, Dea's meaning is “a goddess”. The male spelling is Dio. This is a short, simple, and meaningful name for a newborn.
Dierk This name is prominently male in gender. It is a Dutch name that means “Leader”. A nice strong name for a healthy baby boy. Also spelled Dieric.
Folke A strong and simple boy's name of Swedish origin. “Chief” is the meaning of this brazen male name.
Helisa The Danish female variant spelling for Elizabeth. It stands for “God is my Oath”.
Helle Norweigian in origin, this is a unisex name, but predominantly male. Meaning “of the farmstead or flat mountain”, it is an old-fashioned hard-working name.
Jesper A male name, Jesper is derived from Casper. Of Dutch origin, it stands for “Treasury”.
Jetta This Danish girl's name is famous in many forms of meaning. Everything from a “home-ruler” to a “jet stream”, this child will be a mover and a shaker.
Kaja This unusual female name is Nordic in origin. The meaning is “pure of the sea”. It is used as a boy's name in the Muslim/Arabic sector where the meaning is quite different.
Knud A Swedish male name that is used in many nationalities. Meanings are to be “free and noble”.
Kort A Dutch masculine name that means “courageous” or “honest”. A fitting name for a small one as well as an adult.
Kyler Kyler is unisex and is of Dutch descendants. Its meaning is “skilled archer” or “bowman”.
Mariel A feminine pretty Danish name that means “a wished-for child”. This would be a fitting legend to a baby.
Malthe Malthe is a Danish form of the name Malte. It is a smooth-sounding name for a baby boy. Its meaning is “protector and ruler”.
Pelle A Scandinavian form of Peter that is pronounced pehl-leh. It is also the Swedish diminutive of Per. The feminine form is Petra. Pelle means “stone”.
Rie Rie is male in sex while Ria is female. A pleasant short Danish name, it stands for “blessing”.
RooseveltA Netherland male surname that was formed from the Dutch name Van Rose and was adopted in America.
RykerA Dutch baby name that falls in and out of popularity. It is male in gender and means “to become rich”.
SchuylerCan be used as male or female, this is a Danish name meaning “protection”.
SkylerFormed from the words Sky and Kyler, Skyler is a unisex name. The female version is usually spelled Skuyler. Of Danish descent, the name means “teacher” or “scholar”.
Soren A name that is becoming well-known in America, Soren is of Danish descent. Derived from the 4th-century Christian saint, Severin of Cologne. Mainly a male name.
Taren A unisex name that is Welsh in origin. It means “Thunder” in Welsh, “Of the earth” in Danish”, and “White Rose” in Persian.
Uffe Uffe is a male Danish name. Meaning “wolfman”, the letter “U” is also a sign of luck, artistry, and opportunity. A rare name with lots of good traits.
VanVan can be in the form of Evan or Ivan of Welsh origin. Meaning “God is gracious”, this name can take on an English surname. Short, masculine, and noble, it can be found in Anglo-Saxon roots.
Yanisha A pretty Dutch name for a baby girl, Yanisha means “One of high hopes for the people”.