This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the usage is Scandinavian.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Dýri m Icelandic (Rare), Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
dýr "animal", but also associated with the Icelandic adjective
dýr meaning "valuable, expensive, precious".
Edbjørn m Norwegian (Rare)Derived from the Old English element
ead "wealth, fortune" combined with the Old Norse element
bjǫrn "bear".
Edor m Swedish, Norwegian (Archaic)Meaning unknown. Perhaps derived from the Norse name element
þórr "thunder". The name has been used since the mid-19th century.
Eggþór m IcelandicIcelandic name with the combination of
egg "edge of a weapon" and
þórr "thunder".
Eivin m NorwegianVariant form of
Eivind. Known bearers of this name include the Norwegian jazz musician Eivin One Pedersen (1956-2012) and Eivin Kilcher from the reality TV series "Alaska: The Last Frontier".
Ekke m Finnish, Swedish, EstonianFinnish and Swedish diminutive of
Erik. As an Estionian name, it might also be derived from various Germanic names beginning with the name element
ag (compare
Ekkehard).
Elínmundur m Icelandic (Archaic)Combination of
Elín and the Old Norse name element -
mundr, which is derived from Old West Scandinavian *-
munduR meaning "protector" or possibly from Old Icelandic
mundr meaning "gift".
Elisar m Norwegian (Archaic)Variant of
Elieser. Elisar von Kupffer ( 1872 – 1942) was a Baltic German artist, anthologist, poet, historian, translator, and playwright. He used the pseudonym
Elisarion for most of his writings.
Elliði m IcelandicMeans "fast-sailing ship" in Old Norse. It was traditionally used as a ship name, not as a masculine personal name. In the Icelandic legendary saga 'Friðþjófssaga', it was the name of Friðþjófr's ship.
Elving m SwedishSwedish name of uncertain meaning. Possibly derived from Old Norse
alfr "elf", Swedish
älv "river", or Swedish
elva "eleven".
Engelbrekt m SwedishSwedish form of
Engelbert. Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson (born in the 1390s) was a Swedish rebel leader and statesman. He was the leader of the Engelbrekt rebellion in 1434, a famous Swedish historic event.
Engiljón m Icelandic (Rare)Icelandic name composed of either Old Norse
engill meaning "angel" (a loanword from Latin
angelus) or an Old Norse element that was derived from the name of the Germanic tribe of the Angles (compare the Germanic word
angil) combined with
Jón.
Eyjólfur m IcelandicComposed from the Germanic name elements
EY (with unclear meanings) and
ULF "wolf".... [
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Eymar m IcelandicDerived from Old Norse
ey "island" or
ey "good fortune", or perhaps from the Primitive Scandinavian adverb *
aiwa "always", combined with Old Norse
mærr "famous".
Eyþór m IcelandicDerived from Old Norse
ey possibly meaning "good fortune" or "always" or "island" combined with
Þór. A famous bearer is Icelandic singer Eyþór Ingi Gunnlaugsson (1989-).
Eyðtór m FaroeseCombination of the Old Norse name elements
auðr "prosperity, fortune, riches" and
þórr "thunder".
Fartein m NorwegianNorwegian form of
Farþegn. A famous bearer is Fartein Valen (1887 – 1952), a Norwegian composer.
Fedja m Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Russian, Serbian, Slovene, Danish (Rare), Dutch (Rare), German, Swedish (Rare)Variant transcription of
Feđa (Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian) and
Fedya (Bulgarian and Russian).... [
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Fertram m Icelandic (Rare), Folklore, LiteratureMeaning uncertain, perhaps an invented name based on
Ferdinand and
Bertram. It occurs in the fairy tale
Sagan af Fertram og Ísól björtu (which translates to English as
The story of Fertram and bright Ísól) and in the 17th-century epic poem
Rímur af Fertram og Plató.
Findus m Literature, German (Modern, Rare), Swedish (Modern, Rare)Findus is a tomcat in the children's book series 'Pettson and Findus' by the Swedish writer and illustrator Sven Nordqvist. The cat is named after a cardbox with the printing "Findus green peas". Findus is a trademark by Nestlé for frozen food and the name is derived from Swedish
fruktindustri "fruit industry".
Fiske m NorwegianA Norwegian name that comes from Old Norse Fiskr which means Fisherman or Fish. Some notable people name Fiske are Fiske Kimball (architect), Fiske Warren (Tennis player) and Fiske O'Hara (Singer and Actor)... [
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Fjólar m IcelandicCombination of Icelandic
fjóla "violet flower" and Old Norse
herr "army, warrior". It may be used as a masculine form of
Fjóla.
Fjólmundur m IcelandicCombination of Icelandic
fjóla "violet flower" and Old Norse
mundr "protection". This name may be used as a masculine form of
Fjóla.
Fjölvar m IcelandicIcelandic name, derived from the Old Norse elements
fjǫl- "full, exceedingly" (cognate with Old High German
filu) and
herr "army, warrior".... [
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Fredag m Swedish (Modern, Rare)Means "Friday" in Swedish, derived from Old Norse
frjádagr meaning "day of
Frigg" (though often interpreted as meaning "day of
Freja" since Frigg and Freja are believed to be the same deity by some scholars).
Frede m DanishYounger form of
Frethi. A famous bearer is Frederik 'Frede' Engelhart Bojsen (22 August 1841 – 4 December 1926), Danish politician and professor.
Fredman m Swedish (Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Fredman. Its modern usage as a first name is probably inspired by Swedish poet, songwriter and composer Carl Michael Bellman's well-known 18th century works
Fredman's songs and
Fredman's epistles.
Frejvid m Finland SwedishFrom the Old Norse name
Freyviðr, derived from the elements
freyr "lord" (or the god
Freyr) and
viðr "tree, wood". This name is found in Old Swedish as
Frövidh.
Frenne m Swedish (Rare)From Swedish
frände, itself derived from Old Nose
frændi, "(male) relative, friend".
Freyþór m Icelandic (Rare)The first element
Frey- in part means "lord" (it is derived from Primitive Scandinavian *
fraujaR "lord") but also refers to the Norse god
Freyr. The second element refers to the Norse god
Þórr (see
Þór).