Emily Walker
Do you want Swedish-sounding cat names? Then Swedish is the way to go. In this article, we’ll give you a bunch of Swedish cat names that would make your purring companion sound like royalty.
Here are some Swedish words that can be used as Swedish cat names. Bear in mind that these Swedish words have Swedish equivalents for common cat names like Mittens, Max, etc.
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Male Swedish Cat Names
| Names | Meanings |
| Acke | My father is for peace |
| Caspian |
One from the Caspian Sea
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| Jurdik |
The name Jurdik means Law
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| Claes |
Derived from the name Nicholas
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| Haldo |
Highest in Race. Exalted Son
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| Elias |
One who believes Yahweh is the Lord
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| Boje |
A man who comes from the castle
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| Bota |
A remedy or compensation
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| Sivert |
A peacuful victory
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| Daavid | A beloved friend |
| Elimar |
A famous and noble personality
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| Klas |
Klas means Victory of People
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| Sigge |
He who is always victorious
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| Simme |
One with the mind of a victor
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| Sellen |
One who lives by the stretch of smooth water
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| Elof |
One who is always and everlasting, heir
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| Olin |
Come to, take over to, succeed to.
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| Marric |
He is the star of the sea
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| Torgny |
The noise of the Thunder God
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| Lennart |
Swedish name meaning Lion
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| Joh |
God is Gracious, merciful, God has favoured, one who wants to improve the lives of others
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| Einar |
The one and only warrior
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| Folke |
A name which means people or humans a chief
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| Aron |
Giant, tall mountain, one who is exalted and lofty
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| Calle |
A man who is free
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| Thobias | God is good |
| Olle |
The one who inherits some title or office.
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| Viktor |
Viktor is a form of Victor and means Victoria.
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| Andreas |
Form of Andrew, creative, outgoing and manly
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| Gusten |
Concurred a lot of admiration, particularly as a result of age, intelligence, or character.
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| Regitze |
A mighty and distinguished person
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| Linnel |
He who is like a twonflower
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| Onlaf |
A relic or a historical heritage
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| Elfred |
An efficient and popular human being
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| Stieg |
One who steps forward
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| Hariulf |
Old Swedish Variation of Härjulf
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| Povel |
A small and humble individual
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| Randulf |
Nordic name meaning edge of the wolf’s shield
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| Ehrenfried |
Peace and harmony loving being
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| Heorrenda | An army shield |
| Magnar |
A Mighty leader of the army
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| Didrik |
One who has the power to rule people
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| Lias |
A promice made by God
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| Peik |
A troll boy, stone or rock
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| Oscar |
Noorali the brightness of Ali, the nimble of Ali.
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| Ragnar | A strong army |
| Olaus |
Son of Prahalada
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| Cenn |
The one with a strong head
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| Hendrik | Rules the Home |
| Sten |
To be like a stone
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| Helmar |
Famous Protector
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| Lorens |
A man from Laurentum, ancient Italian city
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| Elling |
One who is a descendant of a chief
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| Tore |
A God who is liable of thunder
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| Nichlas |
The person who always holds the winning title.
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| Pelle |
One which is the variation of Peter
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| Tordis |
The God who controls the thunder
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| Mats |
Swedish name for a gift from God
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| Ohthere |
A true champion. One who is a champ or ahead of all.
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| Rurik |
A notable, legendary ruler
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Female Swedish Cat Names
| Names | Meanings |
| Linnea | A Girl whose beauty can be compared to a twinflower |
| Haifa |
Well-shaped, Slim, Delicate
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| Wilma |
From Wilhelmina, a female variant of William, which means Will or desrire to protect
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| Eldis |
They are the ones who are filled with joy
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| Alice |
Truth, gracious, reality
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| Medeleine |
A woman from Magdala, or one from the high tower
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| Linna |
A name of the small blue flower
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| Magna |
A mighty, strong woman
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| Lilly |
Lilly as a Lily flower, pure and beautiful one
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| Sassa | God is beautiful |
| Laura |
Person crowned with laurels
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| Elvinia |
This name means elfin.
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| Effe |
Well spoken, one who tells the truth
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| Linn |
A name of a flower, commonly known as twin flower
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| Kerstine |
Kerstine means A Christian Woman
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| Quenby |
Scandinavian name meaning womanly
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| Leva |
Swedish name meaning to live
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| Haidi |
A stranger or Flight
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| Nalle | A pet teddy bear |
| Annalisa |
Graced with God’s Bounty, Favor, Beautiful, Graceful Meadow, A variant of Annali
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| Linnae |
A Girl named after a twinflower
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| Annali |
Graced with God’s Bounty, Favor, Beautiful, Graceful Meadow,
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| Kerstina |
Kerstin means A Christian
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| Sidsel |
A woman with dim sight
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| Pixie |
A tiny, green, pinty-eared fary
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| Meja |
A special loved one, always loving and adorable to others
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| Linnaea |
A small bluish flower type, known as a twinflower
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| Christana |
One who follows the preachings of Jesus Christ
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| Embla |
According to Norse mythology Embla was the first woman on earth.
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| Helvi | Flake |
| Agata |
One who is good at heart and mind, pure, kind, gentle and a nature lover.
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| Bele | One who roars |
| Eleonora |
Shining bright light coming from above
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| Annelisa |
Graced with God’s Bounty, Favor, Beautiful, Graceful Meadow, A variant of Annali
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| Sigfrid |
A beautiful, fair victory
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| Duve |
The one with a thrilling personality
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| Marikka |
A woman of turbulent personality
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| Errika |
One who rules eternally.
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| Annalies |
Graced with God’s Bounty, Favor, Beautiful, Graceful Meadow, A variant of Annali
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| Stina |
She is a good Christianity
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| Gusten |
Concurred a lot of admiration, particularly as a result of age, intelligence, or character.
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| Edeltrud |
The one who has massive superior strength
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| Erny |
Swedish name meaning serious and determined.
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| Affton |
Afternoon or evening, from the river Afton
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| Agda |
A kind hearted person with good relationship building qualities and zealous to perfection.
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| Annely |
Hebrew – God was gracious, God has shown favor, Pure, Chaste, Grace, It is a variation of Anna,
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| Engla |
Swedish feminine form of the word angel.
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| Marriba |
A woman considered the star of the sea
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| Tindra |
To sparkle or to twinkle
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| Blida |
A very gentle woman
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| Sigrunn |
The secret victories
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| Filippa |
A horse’s companion, inspirational being
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| Hannus |
God is generous, God is gracious
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| Atalie |
Swedish word meaning pure
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| Sunni |
She was the gift of the Sun
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| Annica |
Sweetness of Face, Favor, Grace, A variant of Anna
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| Annaliese |
Graced with God’s Bounty, Favor, Beautiful, Graceful Meadow, A variant of Annali
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| Brite | A british person |
| Caren |
A genuine and pure woman
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Unisex And Gender Neutral Cat Names
| Names | Meanings |
| Bim | A mighty woman of the ocean,sea |
| Ronja |
A daughter of a robber
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| Alvinia |
A dearly loved white individual having gregarious personality, versatile nature and Code of Honour
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| Engelard |
Brave and illuminating like light.
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| Botild |
He who is very commanding
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| Hugo | Intelligence |
| Christer |
One who is Christianity by religion
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| Elin |
Light coming out and is the most beautiful one
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| Finnick |
Became popular after usage in Hunger Games
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| Ros |
A woman with the qualities of a rose
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| Hannus |
God is generous, God is gracious
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| Oskar |
One with the fastness of a divine spear
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| Bobba |
A woman who is a famus light
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| Emelie |
Meaning someone who is striving or eager to excel when faced in difficult situations against a rival.
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| Elisabet |
One who is madly devoted to God
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| Eugen |
Well born or noble.
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| Solvig |
A girl who is strong like the Sun
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| Orpheus |
Having a dark color or gloomy color.
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| Tekla | A divine fame |
| Eiji |
Cheerful and one second, eternity
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| Magne |
A magnificent fighter and leader
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| Olivia |
The one who is closer to olive tree.
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| Rikki |
One who rules with a firm hand
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| Emeliana |
This name means to continually strive or excel against a rival.
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| Noah |
Relaxation, restful, harmony, calm.
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| Stian |
One who wanders
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| Hilmar | Notorious Noble |
| Ronya |
She who is a daughter of a robber
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| Runar |
A magic, secret man
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| Andrine |
Female form of Andreas, a defender of men
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| Edrit |
They are talented and kind hearted
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| Baldhere |
It is a variation of the name Balder. It also means a bold and courageous army.
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| Lajla |
Beauty of the night or dark haired beauty.
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| Germund |
Protector of mankind, shelter of human being.
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| Linnaeus |
A Boy named after a blue flower, a twinflower
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| Sissela |
To be without a sight, to be blind
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| William | Manaia |
| Reimond |
A ruler who recieved good adviceing
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| Gustaff |
Staff of the Gods, Staff of the Goths
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| Sigvard |
A protector who is victorious
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| Ongentheow |
Name of a Swedish King who is mighty and powerful
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| Tuva |
A beautiful lady, charming
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| Lau |
Nordic name from a place name, Laurentum
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| Brictwen |
The bright friend or companion
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| Harald | War chief |
| Caj |
A person rejoicing
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| Geat |
One who is from Gautland
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| Egelfride |
One who is filled with harmony and calmness
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| Bosse |
Swedish – To Live
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| Lindbergh |
Mountain where the lime trees grow
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| Henke |
Ruler of the house
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| Noah |
Relaxation, restful, harmony, calm.
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| Melker |
The Male sovereign, ruler of a kingdom.
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| Alicia | Of Noble Birth |
| Siger |
A great victory of an army
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| Emil |
This means a person who is lively and eager.
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| Gottfrid |
God’s Peace, The one who will live in peace and give peace to others, who will love and give love to all others.
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| Guppa |
Proposeful, Clever, Expressive.
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Unique Swedish Cat Names
| Names | Meanings |
| Kerry |
The name Kerrstin means Christian
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| Egonia | Edge of a sword |
| Brigetta |
A very strong female
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| Sven |
One who is a Boy, a chap
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| Rosel |
A woman of roses
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| Bodil |
One who finds remedy in a battle
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| Eina |
A guardian of properity, beautiful eyes
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| Adam | Man, earth |
| Egefride |
A peace loving individual who is blessed
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| Eidef |
A wealthy gift from the god almighty
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| Ella |
One who is a beautiful fairy, one who enjoys life
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| Sire |
A victorious woman
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| Annika |
Variation of Anna, which means Grace
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| Ebba |
It means strong .
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| Olof |
Remnant, left over, vestige, artefact.
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| Bore |
He is like the north wind
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| Halen | Hall |
| Emma |
The meaning of this name is universal whole.
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| Stig | To be on a path |
| Lucas |
One who gives light
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| Eija |
Happy and bright person who is studious natured
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| Sixten |
A victory firm as a stone
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| Olander |
The one who is having a quick and penetrating intelligence.
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| Jager |
To chase or to hunt.
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| Freja |
Referring to a Lady or a Mistress, a Goddess of beauty
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| Elvan |
This name basically means colours.
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| Anneli |
Graced with God’s Bounty, Favor, Beautiful, Graceful Meadow, A variant of Annali
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| Adahlia |
A noble person or a flower
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| Malena |
A scandinavian name, woman from the tower
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| Ollen |
The inheritance of a title
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| Jannicke | Gracious God |
| Oliver |
The one who represents the emblem of peace or olive tree.
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| William |
Will or Desire to Protect
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| Teresia | The harvester |
| Rikke |
A might and rich ruler
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| Ame |
Scandinavian – The Eagle Rules
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| Anneline |
God is gracious one and he has answered the prayers
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| Annelie |
Graced with God’s Bounty, Favor, Beautiful, Graceful Meadow, A variant of Annali, Grace, Favor
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| Astrid |
A Girl who is divinely beautiful
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| Eilhard |
Egde of sword, hardy and loves fellow men
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| Lexandra |
Form of the name Alexandra meaning Defender of men
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| Signe | To bring victory |
| Aurela |
A beautiful golden dawn, royal throne
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| Rubert |
One who has the glorious light
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| Aninna |
Answer My Prayer, God has Favored Me, She who rules over heaven and earth
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| Carin |
She is little and very dear
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| Stellan |
One who has a very calm personality
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| Eyvind |
The winner of the iselands
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| Linne |
A person named after the twinflower
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| Flor |
Literally means a flower, Could be interpretted as a charming, blossoming person
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| Sigstein |
A stone victory, a victory written in the stone
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| Saga |
The all-seeing one
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| Liam |
A worrior of strong will
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| Reno |
The one who was reborn
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| Dolph |
In swedish the name Dolph means Noble Wolf
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| Axelina |
They are defender of men
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| Gerhard |
German, Swedish and Dutch form of Gerard (spear, brave, hardy)
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| Alexander |
Defender of Mankind
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Swedish Cat Names Inspired by Nature
| Name | Meaning |
| Björn | Bear |
| Löv | Leaf |
| Måne | Moon |
| Sten | Stone |
| Sol | Sun |
| Blomma | Flower |
| Isbjörn | Polar bear |
| Älv | River |
| Skog | Forest |
| Fjäll | Mountain |
| Vind | Wind |
| Hav | Sea |
| Granit | Granite |
| Mossa | Moss |
| Strand | Beach |
| Fisk | Fish |
| Äng | Meadow |
| Snö | Snow |
| Klippa | Cliff |
| Dimma | Mist |
| Havskatt | Sea cat |
| Åska | Thunder |
| Kust | Coast |
| Äventyr | Adventure |
| Nord | North |
| Mys | Cozy |
| Regn | Rain |
| Alm | Elm tree |
| Näckros | Water lily |
| Räv | Fox |
Swedish Cat Names Inspired by Norse Mythology
| Name | Meaning |
| Freja |
Goddess of love, fertility, and war
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| Thor | God of thunder |
| Frej |
God of fertility and prosperity
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| Odin |
Chief god in Norse mythology
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| Frigg |
Wife of Odin and goddess of marriage and motherhood
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| Tyr |
God of war and justice
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| Balder |
God of light, purity, and beauty
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| Idun |
Goddess of youth and immortality
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| Skadi |
Goddess of winter and hunting
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| Loki | Trickster god |
| Njord |
God of the sea and wind
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| Sif |
Goddess of earth and fertility
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| Heimdall |
Guardian of Asgard and watcher for Ragnarok
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| Hel |
Goddess of the underworld
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| Bragi |
God of poetry and music
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| Ran |
Goddess of the sea and storms
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| Eir |
Goddess of healing
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| Forseti |
God of justice and reconciliation
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| Gefjon |
Goddess associated with plowing and fertility
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| Saga |
Goddess of wisdom and history
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| Ullr |
God of winter and hunting
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| Var |
Goddess associated with promises and oaths
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| Vidar |
God of vengeance and silence
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| Ymir |
Primordial giant and progenitor of the frost giants
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| Huginn |
One of Odin’s ravens, representing thought
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Tips to Choose Swedish Cat Name
Choosing the perfect name for your furry feline friend can be an exciting yet challenging task. To help you find the ideal Swedish cat name, here are some valuable tips to consider:
Reflect on your cat’s traits and characteristics
When selecting a name for your cat, it’s essential to consider their unique traits and characteristics.
Take note of their personality quirks, physical appearance, or breed-specific traits. For example, if your cat is playful and energetic, you might consider names like “Lek” (meaning play) or “Pip” (meaning lively).
Opt for easy pronunciation
Ensure that the chosen name is easy to pronounce, not just for you but also for family members, friends, and veterinarians who may interact with your cat.
Complicated or tongue-twisting names can lead to confusion and may make it harder for your cat to respond.
Keep it simple and straightforward.
Avoid confusing or embarrassing names
Steer clear of names that may cause confusion or embarrassment, especially in public settings.
Names with complex pronunciations or those that sound similar to common commands may lead to misunderstandings.
Also, consider how the name may sound in various situations to avoid any awkwardness.
Draw inspiration from Swedish culture
Explore Swedish culture for inspiration when selecting a name for your cat.
Look to nature, Swedish cuisine, folklore, or traditional Swedish names for ideas.
Names like “Skog” (meaning forest), “Sven” (a traditional Swedish name), or “Kanel” (meaning cinnamon) can add a touch of Swedish charm to your cat’s identity.
Consider modern Swedish names
If you prefer a more contemporary feel, consider modern Swedish names that resonate with current trends.
These names often blend traditional elements with a modern twist, offering a fresh and unique option for your cat. Examples include “Nova” (meaning new) or “Saga” (inspired by Swedish folklore).
Reflect on the meaning of the name
Delve into the meanings behind potential names to find one that holds significance for you.
Whether it’s a name that embodies strength, beauty, or resilience, choose one that resonates with your feelings towards your cat.
Knowing the meaning behind the name can deepen your bond with your furry companion.
Match the name to your cat’s masculinity or femininity
Consider the gender identity of your cat when selecting a name.
Opt for names that align with their masculinity or femininity to ensure a suitable fit.
For instance, names like “Elsa” or “Nora” might be more fitting for female cats, while “Gunnar” or “Axel” could suit male cats.
With so many cat breeds and colors to choose from, it can be hard to find the perfect name for your feline friend.
But never fear! We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite European cat names that are sure to please any kitty.
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