Scandinavian name

Alexander

Defender of men; Greek origin Alexandros, widely used in Scandinavian countries.

Typical use: male
Syllables: 4
Regions: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland
International spelling: high

Spellings & variants

Alexander · Aleksander (Norwegian)

About this name

Alexander is a Scandinavian boy name with ties to Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel. Defender of men; Greek origin Alexandros, widely used in Scandinavian countries. Thematic tags include classic, royal, strength. Use filters in Scandinavian Baby Name Finder to compare syllables, origins, and similar names before you shortlist.

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Related Scandinavian names

Ludvig — Famous warrior; Scandinavian Ludwig.
Magnus — Great; from Latin magnus, long used in Scandinavia.
Henrik — Home ruler; Henry form common across Scandinavia.
Matilda — Battle-mighty; used in Swedish as Matilda/Matilda variants.
Stefan — Crown, garland; Stephen form common in Scandinavia.

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