300+ Swedish Dog Names to Make Your Canine Say ‘Skål!’

Hej Hej! 

One of the things dog owners find to be a challenging task is choosing the perfect name for their cute pup. Luckily for you, we have done all the hard work to present you with this comprehensive list of unique names straight out of the land of IKEA and meatballs – Sweden!

Whether you own one of the sensational Swedish dog breeds, are fascinated by Swedish culture, or simply want to honor your Nordic roots, then these Swedish dog names might be just what you have been looking for.

So, come “fika” with us and explore some of the incredible traditional names Sweden has to offer for your hund.

Female Swedish Dog Names for your New Puppy

Are you looking for a female dog name for your pretty pooch? Then prepare to be amazed at the underbar names we have found for you. Any female dog would be proud to sport one of these beautiful Swedish monikers. We adore “Freja” for a ladylike pup and think “Lovisa” is an excellent choice for dogs with a battle strong personality.   

Agda

Anna (most common name in 2022 with nearly 100k women bearing it)

Annika

Asta

Astrid (means “divine beauty”)

Bengta (female version of the male name “Bengt”)

Birgitta

Dagmar (means “day maid” or “day maiden”)

Ebba

Elin (Swedish form of “Helen”)

Freja (means “lady”)

Gerda

Gunilla

Hennie

Jora

Juni

Kajsa

Kjerstin (means “follower of Christ”)

Linnea

Lisbet

Lovisa (Swedish form of “Louise” – meaning fighter)

Margit

Pernilla

Saga

Sigrid

Tindra

Tova

Wilma

Male Swedish Dog Names for your Pooch

Are you the proud mom or dad of a sweet little male pup, desperate to find him the perfect name? Our comprehensive list has got you covered with names to suit every dog’s personality. There are so many extraordinary Swedish names here, it is hard to pick a favorite. If you are one to follow popular opinion, then “Lars” is most common amongst Swedes. 

Aaron

Adolph

Agaton

Aksel

Albin

Alf

Alvar (means “elf warrior”)

Ame (means “eagle”)

Anders (popular male name)

Arven

August

Baldur

Bamse (pet form of “Björn” and means “bear”)

Bengt

Björn (means “bear”)

Bo

Boje

Cai

Calle

Canutus

Caspian

Cenn

Christer

Claes

Dag

Didrik

Dolph

Ebbe

Eberhard

Edvard

Egil

Eidef

Einar

Elfred

Elias

Elof

Enar

Erik

Eskil

Eugen

Fabian

Felix

Filip

Franz

Fredrik

Frej

Gerhard

Gregor

Gunnar

Gustav

Halvar

Hendrik

Henke

Joh

Johan (popular male name)

Judrik

Karl

Klas

Lars (most common male name in 2022 with 82,000 men bearing it)

Ludde

Ludvig

Marric

Mikael

Niklas

Nils

Olander

Olle

Olof

Oskar

Ragnar

Reimond

Reno

Rikard

Roffe (derived from “Rudolph” meaning “legendary wolf”)

Rolf

Rune

Sigge (“Ziggy” as a nickname – short form of Swedish names beginning “sieg” or “Sig”)

Sighsten

Sixten

Sven

Tobbe

Tordis

Torgny (means “Thor's loud weapon”)

Vilhelm

Funny Dog Names Derived from Swedish Words

It has become a growing trend to find pet names for our four legged friends from foreign language words – just look at these “snalla” words that make great names for your Swedish dog. We think “Moped” for a high energy dog is an excellent choice! Other cute Swedish names are “Nalle” and “Strumpor” for a dog with socks on his feet!

Energisk	means “energetic”
Flicka	word for “girl”
Hej	Swedish word for “hello”
IKEA	famous furniture chain
Kärlek	means “male”
Kram	means “hug”
Liten	means “small”
Modig	means “brave”
Moped	Harald Nielsen a Swedish journalist coined this term in 1952
Nalle	teddy bear
Nej	Swedish word for “no”
Skål	means “cheers!”
Skratta	means “laugh”
Snalla	Swedish translation for “cool”
Söt	means “cute”
Sötnos	Swedish for “cutie”
Stovlar	means “boots”
Strumpor	means “socks”
Sweden	one of the nations of Scandinavia
Tack	word for “thank you”
Vacker	means “beautiful”

Awesome Dog Names Based on Swedish Animals

Finding the right name for your Swedish dog may be as simple as looking to other animals for inspiration. We love the name “Björnunge” for a fluffy little puppy that looks like a bearcub. “Duva” is a great name for a girl dog that is sweet and gentle like a little dove. 

Björnunge	bearcub
Duva	dove
Elk	Eurasian Elk – national animal
Gås	goose
Gris	pig
Hök	hawk
Hund	dog
Ko	cow
Krokodil	crocodile
Lejon	lion
Lynx	only feline native to Sweden
Örn	eagle
Panter	panther
Rådjur	deer
Räv	fox
Tiger	tiger
Uggla	owl – “Ugg” for short
Varg	wolf

Cute Swedish Names for Dogs Inspired by the Geography of the Country

Pet names are often derived from the places they come from and there are some amazing options in the beautiful land of Sweden. Your pup would be the leader of the pack bearing one of these memorable Swedish dog names.

Abisko	village in Sweden – “Bisko” for short
Akkajaure	lake – “Akka” for short
Baltic	Baltic Sea
Boden	northern city
Ed	forest
Gothenburg	city – “Goth” for short
Hornavan	lake
Jämtland	county – “Jammy” or “Jammo” for short
Jokkmokk	historical landmark
Kalmar	southern city – “Kal” or “Kally” for short
Kiruna	city famous for its ice hotel
Koster	archipelago on the west coast
Lappland	province in northernmost Sweden – “Lappa” or “Lappy” for short
Mälaren	lake
Malmö	municipality and castle
Mölle	municipality of Sweden
Muddus	National Park
Oland	island
Sarek	Sarek National Park
Siljan	lake
Stockholm	the capital city
Taiga	the boreal forest – largest land biome
Tiveden	forest
Vox	hotel in Jönköping

Cute Swedish Dog Names Derived from the Words for Colors

Finding a Swedish dog name from the Swedish words for colors is a great way to highlight the coat of your pup and make sure they stand out at the dog park. This popular trend is a great way to find unique and special pet names.

Blå	blue
Brun	brown
Grå	gray
Grön	green
Gul	yellow
Lila	purple
Orangea	orange
Röd	red
Rosa	pink
Svart	black
Vit	white

Unique Swedish Dog Names Based on Drinks

Do you have a favorite Swedish drink? Why not use it as your dogs name? We love “Pucko” for a brown puppy with a super sweet temperament. Other adorable Swedish dog names are “Kaffe” and “Aquavit” shortened to “Aqua” for dogs who love to splash around in Swedish lakes. 

Aquavit	national spirit of Scandinavia – “Aqua” for short
Brännvin	liquor distilled from potatoes or grains
Filmjölk	soured buttermilk
Glögg	warm alcoholic drink of wine, whiskey and rum
Julmust	soft drink typically consumed during the Christmas season
Kaffe	coffee
Pucko	drink made with milk, sugar and chocolate
Punsch	potent Swedish punch
Saft	fruity soft drink
Snaps	spice infused vodka
Söder	popular tea

Swedish Dog Names Inspired by the Traditional Names for Food

There are some fabulous Swedish dog names to be found amongst traditional Swedish cuisine. We think “Doodles” is the perfect name for your new dog! 

Cheez	Cheez Doodles – Swedish cheese puffs
Doodles	Cheez Doodles – Swedish cheese puffs
Falukorv	sausage
Gravlax	Dill-cured Salmon
Julskinka	Christmas Ham – “Juls” for short
Kalops	Meat stew
Kladdkaka	rich chocolate cake
Knäckebröd	rye crisp bread – “Brody” is a cute nickname
Kokstoppar	coconut macaroons
Köttbullar	Meatballs – Sweden's national dish
Kroppkakor	potato dumplings
Lingonberry	Swedish berry used widely in their cuisine
Mazariner	almond tart
Meatball	IKEA'S Swedish meatballs are legendary!
Pickle	Pickled herring – a staple at all celebrations
Prinsesstårta	green princess cake – “Princess” for short
Raggmunk	potato pancakes – “Ragga” or “Munkey” for short
Semla	iconic carb-laden buns topped with whipped cream and almond paste
Våfflor	Swedish waffles

Historical Swedish Names for your New Dog

The Swedish have a proud and noble history and accordingly there is no shortage of famous Swedes to name your puppy after. “Nobel” is a great name for your pup, as is “Alva”. All the historical legends here make for awesome Swedish dog names!

ABBA	70's pop group
Alcazar	nu-disco musical group
Alfred	Alfred Nobel – founder of the Nobel Prize from Stockholm
Alva	Alva Myrdal – Nobel Prize winner 1982 (writer & politician)
Avicii	legendary DJ known for his beloved house music
Carl	Carl Linnaeus – botanist
Celsius	Anders Celsius – astronomer who discovered the temperature scale
Filippa	Fillippa Reinfeldt – politician
Garbo	Greta Garbo – actress
Greta	Greta Thunberg – activist
Ida	Ida Börjel – poet
Ingred	Ingred Bergman – actress
Klara	Klara Stroebe – author of The Swedish Fairy Tale Book
Lindgren	Astrid Lindgren – author and creator of Pippi Longstocking – “Lindy” for short
Marie	Marie Frederiksson – Roxette
Nobel	Alfred Nobel – founder of the Nobel Prize from Stockholm
Nova	Nova Miller – singer, dancer, songwriter, actress
Per	Per Gessle – Roxette
Robyn	singer/songwriter
Roxette	80's pop duo
Spotnicks	instrumental rock band from the 60's – “Spot” for short
Stellan	Stellan Skarsgård – actor
Tove Lo	Tove Lo is a singer/songwriter
Vasa	Gustav Vasa – former King of Sweden

Swedish Names for Dogs Straight From Movies, TV Shows and Books

Pop culture, as always, remains a standard place to look for Swedish dog names. “Froggy Ball” is the right name for a puppy who loves to jump around playing fetch with his ball! And we adore “Pippi” for a dog with long ears!  

Alexander	Fanny and Alexander
Alfie	Alfie Atkins
Arne	Arne Anka Comic
Cash	Snabba Cash
Dragon	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Fanny	Fanny and Alexander
Finn	Finn the Giant and the Minster of Lund
Froggy Ball	Kalle Stropp och Groden Boll
Knight	The Seventh Seal
Lisbeth	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Madicken	Madicken
Maja	Quicksand
Mr. Nilsson	Pippi Longstocking
Nattbuss	Nattbuss
Ove	A Man Called Ove
Pippi	Pippi Longstocking
Rocky	Rocky Comic
Seal	The Seventh Seal
Sebastian	Quicksand
Snabba	Snabba Cash
Tommy	Pippi Longstocking
Tyko	Doctor Glas
Wallander	Young Wallander

Cool Swedish Dog Names from Mythology for your Furry Friend

Mythology is a great place to find awesome puppy names. “Thor” is the right name for strong and fearless dogs, and while “Elf” isn’t a Swedish name specifically, it is a great choice for petite and dainty dogs.

Baldr	God of light and beauty (son of Odin & Frigg)
Elf	Elves are strongly associated with the mist
Elli	personification of old age
Freyja	Goddess of fertility
Frigg	The highest Goddess and Queen of Asgard
Heimdall	A mysterious God – the father of all mankind linked to the tree of life
Hel	Goddess of death
Hod	a blind God associated with night and darkness (son of Odin & Frigg)
Huldra	seductive forest spirit
Idun	Goddess of youth
Loki	Norse God of mischief
Näcken	nude violin player that resides in rivers or streams
Njord	God of the wind and sea
Odin	Norse God of war and death – The one-eyed All-Father
Sif	Goddess of grain and fertility – Thor's second wife
Skadi	Goddess of the wilderness – married to sea God Njord
Thor	Norse God of thunder, the sky and agriculture
Troll	cunning tricksters
Tyr	God of justice
Vätte	rural enigma in the south
Vittra	rural enigma in the north

Swedish Nature Names for your Pet Pooch

Look no further than exquisite Swedish nature for a special name for your dog. What could be more awe-inspiring than “Aurora” after the incredible natural phenomena that is the Northern Lights!

Alder	type of tree found in nature
Aspen	type of tree found in nature
Aurora	Aurora Borealis – northern lights
Birch	type of tree found in nature
Blad	leaf
Blomma	flower
Fjäll	mountain
Himmel	sky
Jorden	earth
Ljus	light
Moln	cloud
Mörk	dark
Natt	night
Skog	forest
Smörboll	Swedish wildflowers
Sol	sun
Stjärna	star
Träd	word for “tree”
Tungsten	means “heavy stone”
Vatten	water

Sporty Names for your Swedish Dog

Is your pup a bundle of energy that loves being active? Then you want a Swedish dog name to reflect that. There are many famous sports stars to honor when choosing a name for your dog. We love the Swedish name “Badou Jack” as something original and different. 

Ake	Ake Andersson – footballer
Anja	Anja Pärson – alpine skier
Badou Jack	professional boxer
Borg	Björn Borg – tennis star
Dejan	Dejan Kulusevski – football
Edvin	Edvin Hagberg – olympic competitor for sailing
Freddie	Freddie Ljungberg – Sweden National Football Team
Gabriel	Gabriel Landeskog – ice hockey player
Jan	Jan Ingemar Stenmark – alpine ski racer
Jonas	Jonas Björkman – tennis star
Jonna	Jonna Sundling – cross-country skier
Mats	Mats Sundin – ice hockey player
Ola	Ola Toivonen – Sweden National Football Team
Stefan	Stefan Edberg – tennis star
Zlatan	Zlatan Ibrahimovic – football

Cool Swedish Dog Breeds

There are some sensational Swedish dog breeds out there that are guaranteed to make your world a better and brighter place. 

The Swedish Lapphund

These adorable dogs are known for their stunningly beautiful fur and gentle temperament. Originally bred for herding reindeer, the Swedish Lapphund is an incredibly loyal and loving companion.

The Swedish Vallhund

These little dogs are often referred to as “Vikings” due to their long, muscular bodies and fearless personalities. The Swedish Vallhund is an intelligent and lively breed that loves nothing more than playing and exploring. They're extremely social dogs and love to be around people, making them the perfect addition to any family.

The Swedish Elkhound/Jämthund

These powerful and muscular pups were originally bred for hunting elk in the forests of Sweden. These brave and loyal dogs are incredibly intelligent and are quick to learn new commands. With their big, soulful eyes and wagging tails, the Swedish Elkhound is a truly beautiful breed.

So, if you're looking for a pooch that's both loyal, loving, and smart, consider adding a Swedish dog breed to your life!

Final Thoughts

Naming your dog doesn’t have to be a challenging task. Once you have immersed yourself in Swedish culture, you will see that finding a great Swedish dog name for your four-legged friend is as easy as pie – a traditional Swedish apple pie, of course! Which puppy names are your favorite? Let us know in the comment section below.