List of Danish Baby Names Meanings

Asbjorn

(AHS-byorn)

Asbjørn is a Norwegian and Danish male given name. In 2013, there were more than 7,000 men in Norway with this name. ... The name is a combination of the words as, i.e. a god in the Norse pantheon, and bjørn, meaning bear. (Bjørn can also be used as a given name by itself.)

Meaning: God of bears Origin: Danish, English, Norwegian

Ase

(AH-she)

The name Ase is a Scandinavian baby name. In Scandinavian the meaning of the name Ase is: healer;physician.

Meaning: God-like Origin: Danish, Norwegian, Old Norse, Swedish

Aslog

(AHS-lawg)

Aslaug is a Norwegian feminine given name, derived from Old Norse prefix áss-, meaning "god", and suffix -laug, possible meaning "betrothed woman". ... Aslaug, a queen of Scandinavian mythology.

Meaning: Woman engaged to god Origin: Danish, Old Norse

Asmund

(AHS-moont)

The name Asmund is a Scandinavian baby name. In Scandinavian the meaning of the name Asmund is: God is the protector.

Meaning: Divine protection Origin: Danish, Norwegian, Old Norse

Bendt

(BENT)

Bendt Name Meaning. Danish: from the medieval personal name Bendt, Danish form of Benedict, or from the Germanic personal name Bernhard. German: habitational name from a place so named near Hannover.

Meaning: The blessed one Origin: Danish, Latin

Bente

(BEN-tə)

Latin Meaning: The name Bente is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Bente is: Blessed.

Meaning: One who is blesssed Origin: Danish, Dutch, Latin

Birger

(BEER-gər)

Birger is a Scandinavian name from Old Norse, bjarga, meaning "to help, to save, to protect". It is widely used in Norway as Birger but also as Børge.

Meaning: One who helps Origin: Danish, Norwegian, Old Norse, Swedish

Birgit

(BEER-git)

Celtic Meaning: The name Birgit is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Birgit is: Splendid or strong.

Meaning: Powerful, Strong Origin: Danish, Irish, Norwegian

Birte

(BEER-te)

The name Birte is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Birte is: Splendid.

Meaning: Powerful, Strong Origin: Danish, Irish

Bjarke

(BYAHR-ke)

From bjare "bear". Its origin stems from Norse mythology and is found in Saxo Grammaticus verses. The famous verse Bjarkemål describes the exploits of Bjarke (Bödvar Bjarki) and the other warriors of Rolf Krake's court.

Meaning: Bear Origin: Danish, Old Norse