Things have since relaxed nowadays, with a progressive 2005 naming law even allowing children to take either their mother or father’s surname. We’ll only be focusing on given names today, though, which are just as varied in spelling and meaning as any other culture.
Let’s start with Aksel, a spelling variant of Axel, which means “Peace of the father.” This is a robust, masculine name that’s perfect for your baby-boy-to-be. Asmund is another strong name for boys that lends one a warrior-like air, thanks to its meaning of ‘divine protection.’
For girls, there’s the popular Mikaela, which literally translates to, “Which man is like God?” We also love Mari, a short and seemingly sweet name that actually has a pretty fierce meaning: rebellious woman. This is a great option if you’re hoping for a little girl with a decidedly adventurous streak.
A nice unisex option is Isa, which comes from the same family as Isabella, Isadora, and Isadore. Its meaning is also similar to these variants, which is “God is my abundance” or “worshipping God.”
We’ve got a host of other Danish baby names on our list below, suitable for boys, girls, and both. Read on to learn what they are.
Aksel
Meaning: Peace of the father
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Alfred
Meaning: Friend of the elves
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Amelia
Meaning: Hard working and fertile
Origin: Danish
Gender: Girl
Asmund
Meaning: Divine protection
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Balduin
Meaning: A bold friend
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Beorhtel
Meaning: He who shines with a bright light
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Betina
Meaning: A woman who finds God in her promise
Origin: Danish
Gender: Girl
Bugga
Meaning: A man of power
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Caja
Meaning: To be full of joy
Origin: Danish
Gender: Girl
Carl
Meaning: A mainly free man
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Clara
Meaning: Clear and bright
Origin: Danish
Gender: Girl
Cesilie
Meaning: Blind
Origin: Danish
Gender: Girl
Dedric
Meaning: One who rules people and a great leader
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Dierk
Meaning: A ruler of the people
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Ella
Meaning: One who enjoys life
Origin: Danish
Gender: Girl
Emil
Meaning: A person who is lively and eager
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Gamel
Meaning: Refers to an old person
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Gro
Meaning: To grow, to heal
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Haki
Meaning: Justice
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Heimo
Meaning: A finnish word for tribe
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Ida
Meaning: A woman who is hardworking
Origin: Danish
Gender: Girl
Isa
Meaning: God is my abundance
Origin: Danish
Gender: Unisex
Jokum
Meaning: God is Merciful
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Kerith
Meaning: A Christian
Origin: Danish
Gender: Girl
Laura
Meaning: Person crowned with laurels
Origin: Danish
Gender: Girl
Line
Meaning: A brave woman warrior
Origin: Danish
Gender: Girl
Lucas
Meaning: One who gives light
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Malthe
Meaning: Power
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Mari
Meaning: Of the sea or bitter
Origin: Danish
Gender: Girl
Mikaela
Meaning: Which man is like God?
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Noah
Meaning: Relaxation, restful, harmony
Origin: Danish
Gender: Unisex
Oliver
Meaning: The one who represents the emblem of peace or olive tree
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Oscar
Meaning: Noorali the brightness of Ali
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Poul
Meaning: Little person
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Regitze
Meaning: A mighty and distinguished person
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Reno
Meaning: The one who was reborn
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Rikki
Meaning: One who rules with a firm hand
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Saffi
Meaning: A wise person
Origin: Danish
Gender: Girl
Sibbi
Meaning: A victorious hero
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Signe
Meaning: To bring victory
Origin: Danish
Gender: Girl
Svend
Meaning: A young man
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Tage
Meaning: One who gives things
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Tem
Meaning: A famous man
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Torben
Meaning: The bear of the thunder God
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Tordis
Meaning: The God who controls the thunder
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy
Tue
Meaning: A successful person with strong personality
Origin: Danish
Gender: Boy