Danish Origin Names
Browse Danish origin names across female and male groups.
Female Names
View full pageIben
Iben derives from the Scandinavian name Ylva or the biblical Eva, with 'Iben' serving as a diminutive or variant form.
Maybrit
Maybrit combines elements suggesting 'May' and 'Brit,' where 'May' derives from the Latin mensis Maius, the fifth month named after the goddess Maia, symbolizing growth and renewa...
Annesofie
Annesofie is a compound name formed by combining elements from Anne and Sofie, both rooted in Hebrew and Greek origins respectively.
Ansen
Ansen functions primarily as a modern variant of Anderson, where 'Ander' derives from the Greek Andreas, meaning 'man' or 'manly,' combined with the Scandinavian patronymic suffix...
Iversen
Iversen is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Iver,' directly constructed from the personal name Iver combined with the Scandinavian suffix -sen, denoting lineage or descent.
Jepsen
Jepsen functions as a patronymic surname derived from the given name Jep, a Danish variant of Jacob.
Kelsen
Kelsen functions primarily as a patronymic surname repurposed as a given name, deriving from Scandinavian naming conventions where it denotes 'son of Kels' or 'son of Kelso.' The...
Magtelt
Magtelt is a compound name derived from Old Norse and Danish linguistic elements, where 'magt' signifies 'power' or 'might,' reflecting concepts of strength and authority prevalen...
Majbritt
Majbritt is a compound name formed by combining 'Maj,' a diminutive of Maria or Mary, with 'Britt,' a short form of Birgitta or Bridget.
Zeland
Zeland likely derives from Zealand, the English form of Sjælland, Denmark's largest island, with 'Zeland' emerging as a rare given name adaptation.
Anne Mie
Anne Mie functions as a compound given name, combining 'Anne,' derived from the Hebrew name Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor,' with 'Mie,' a diminutive form rooted in Scandinavian...
Jantel
Jantel is a rare feminine given name likely derived from Scandinavian naming traditions, where it functions as a diminutive or affectionate variant of names beginning with 'Jan-,'...
Male Names
View full pageEj
The name Ej is a concise form likely derived from longer Scandinavian names where it functions as a diminutive or short form, preserving core phonetic and semantic elements from t...
Kristofferson
Kristofferson is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Kristoffer, which itself traces to Christopher.
Ransen
Ransen likely derives from Scandinavian roots, where it functions as a variant of the name Ranson, blending elements akin to 'Ragn' meaning counsel or advice in Old Norse, combine...