46 Danish Baby Names (2024)

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

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