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By Terri Mapes, About.com Guide to Scandinavia Travel

Typical Scandinavian Names

Friday February 29, 2008
Denmark's Baby Princess © Niels H. Dam / Getty ImagesYes, if you hear certain names, you can't help but associate certain countries or regions with them, can you? Like "Hans" may give you an impression of a tall German, or "Jingfei" may remind you of China. But are there typical Scandinavian names?

There's a whole list of typical Scandinavian names. It's interesting to see what their meaning is and if the name may be derived from the Viking age, or if it comes from regions like Sweden or Iceland. And if you're looking for a unusual, unique name for your baby or a new pet, Scandinavian names are certainly inspiring. Is YOUR name on the list?

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