List of Scandinavia Baby Names Meanings

Gefion

The name Gefion means 'giver'. It is derived from the word gefa with the meaning 'to give'. The name was borne by the goddess of chastity in Norse mythology. See also the related categories, giver, goddess, and scandinavian. ... Baby names that sound like Gefion include Gefyon, Gefjun, and Gephen.

Meaning: Giver Origin: Scandinavian

Gefjon

The etymology of theonym Gefjon (and its variant Gefjun) has been a matter of dispute. In modern scholarship, the element Gef- is generally held to be related to the element Gef- in the name Gefn, one of the numerous names for the goddess Freyja, and likely means 'she who gives (prosperity or happiness)'.

Meaning: The giving one Origin: Scandinavian

Gertrud

Gertrude (also spelled Gertrud) is a female given name which is derived from Germanic roots that meant "spear" and "strength". "Trudy", originally a diminutive of "Gertrude," has developed into a name in its own right. In German-speaking countries, Gertraud (pronounced Ger-trowd) is a familiar variation of the name.

Meaning: Brave with a spear Origin: Scandinavian

Grette

The name "Grette" comes from the verb "gratter", meaning "to scrape" and refers to the removal of stones from the ground before it can be cultivated.

Meaning: Pearl Origin: Scandinavian

Gunder

Gunder Name Meaning German: variant of Günther (see Gunter).

Meaning: Warrior Origin: Scandinavian

Gunn

Gunn Name Meaning. Scottish: name of a clan associated with Caithness, derived from the Old Norse personal name Gunnr (or the feminine form Gunne), a short form of any of various compound names with the first element gunn 'battle'.

Meaning: War, battle Origin: Scandinavian

Gunna

The name Gunna is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Gunna is: White.

Meaning: War, battle Origin: Scandinavian

Guss

English Meaning: The name Gus is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Gus is: A Latin Augustus or Augustine, meaning majestic. Often used as an independent name.

Meaning: Leader of the tribe Origin: Scandinavian

Gustaff

Gustav /ˈɡʊstɑːv/, also spelled Gustaf, is a male given name of likely Old Swedish origin, used mainly in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Estonia, France, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and South Africa, possibly meaning "staff of the Geats or Goths or gods", possibly derived from ...

Meaning: Leader of the tribe Origin: Scandinavian

Gustavus

Latin Meaning: The name Gustavus is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Gustavus is: Staff of the gods, or staff of the Goths.

Meaning: Leader of the tribe Origin: Scandinavian