Scandinavian name
Elin
Torch, bright one; Nordic Helen lineage.
- Typical use
- female
- Syllables
- 2
- Regions
- Sweden, Norway, Denmark
- International spelling
- high
About this name
Elin is a Scandinavian girl name with ties to Sweden, Norway, Denmark. 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.
Torch, bright one; Nordic Helen lineage.
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- Isadora — Gift of Isis; Greek/Latin origin used in Scandinavian countries as an elegant long-form alternative.
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- Britt — Exalted; short form from Birgitta traditions.
- Elina — Torch, bright one; Finnish/Swedish form of Helena, very popular in Finland.