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If the Scandi Familiars were the most familiar and comfortable Scandinavian names to English-speaking ears, Scandi Spectaculars are the complete opposite. 
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He's a surname with ties to the evergreen Henry, and he's a given name in Northern Europe. How would Henning wear in the US?
Clare's insight:
So sweet to hear from a little Henning's relations. Lovely name!
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"Topher is a short form of Christopher, Greek, meaning "bearing Christ," which not many people in the U.S. realized could be used as a given name until "That 70's Show" star Topher Grace came along. "
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" I seriously loved Frozen. I will not go into why I loved it in case you haven't seen it yet, but just know it's... unique."
Clare's insight:
Nordic goodness!
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" I had such fun writing "Fetchingly Finnish", I thought I would continue it, and maybe make it a series. Here is the next installment."
Clare's insight:
Astrid and Embla, Sigmund and Magnus, and more. Do love a good Swedish name.
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" Nicole, of course, was a staple of 80s naming, and surprisingly, isn't too far out of the Top 100 today. Nicolette & Nicola are pretty recognizable variants, but what else can lead to Nicki?"
Clare's insight:
I particularly like Annika and Dominika, but there are far more exotic ones, too.
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Scandi familiars encompass all the most familiar Scandinavian names to English-speaking ears, descended either through common cultural history, a modern trend, or because it invokes the image of a famous face.
Clare's insight:
Reading this list is like...hmm...lying down in a sunny clearing in a pine forest. Or bathing in a hot spring in the mountains. Or sitting round a fire listening to a saga. Not that I've done many of those things. Anyway, here you'll find Sigmund, Leif, Helga, Frida, Hilda, and more.
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With ties to Scandinavian history and the Knights of the Round Table, no wonder Eric has become a modern staple for boys.
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JARELL forme scandinave de Gérald À travers le monde Allemagne: Gerald Anglo-américain: Gerald France: Gérald Autre langue: Jaire...
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HELLO, MY NAME IS: KAILASH SOREN But I go by Kai for short. I’m four years old. Yep. My dad is from India (hence Kailash) and my mom is a philosophy teacher (hence Soren). Yes, I had to pee when...
Clare's insight:
Hi there, Kailash!
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"It was the first time my son kicked me in the stomach and it was like he was feeling the music with me," she says....
Clare's insight:
It came to her in a dream.
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Below is a selection of British siblings with Inga, from the last century to modern times. The year relates to the decade of birth for that set.
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"Born of humble origins in a small village in Norway, Drengman Olsen Aaker migrated to the United States with his family when still a child and upon reaching manhood became a highly regarded figure in Winneshiek County, Iowa, where he was a lumberman and creamery operator."
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The most up-to-date list of rare baby names for boys. Find unique ideas from mythology and ancient history along with baby names meaning.
Clare's insight:
Featuring Linus, Oberon, Egil (do love a good skald), and more.
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"Ingrid of Sweden was born Ingrid Victoria Sofia Louise Margareta to Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden and Princess Margaret of Connaught. She married Frederick IX of Denmark, who was born Christian Frederick Franz Michael Carl Valdemar Georg. Their children were:"
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"In the winter of 1986, after the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup, a baby boy in Haiti was named Mats Naslund Civil after Swedish player Mats Naslund."
Clare's insight:
His alias, Jean-Loup, is very dashing, non?
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"Christian IX of Denmark was the son of Friedrich Wilhelm, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg and Princess Louise Caroline of Hesse-Cassel, and is known as "The Father-in-Law of Europe", because each of his six children married into other royal houses. He married Louise of Hesse-Kassel, who was born Luise Wilhelmine Friederike Caroline Auguste Julie.
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Here are ten names for girls which have been often searched for to reach my blog. I chose names that aren't in the Top 100, and come from a range of origins. Anouk Dutch and French short form of An...
Clare's insight:
Quite a multi-cultural feast, including Piata, Soraya, Blythe, and more.
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Check out these intriguing names that make the top 100 in Norway in 2012, but not in the US! Girls: Thea Linnea Mathilde Malin Martine Alva Sunniva Astrid Marin Tomine Hermine Boys: Emil Tobias The...
Clare's insight:
I do love a good Scandinavian name, and here are lots: Astrid, Emil, Jesper, and more.
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"My daughters and I loved the movie—and I adored the names they picked for several of the characters. With Scandinavian names becoming a trendlet in baby names, maybe we’ll see a few of these hitting the big time."
Clare's insight:
I haven't seen the film, but anything featuring a reindeer called Sven gets my blessings.
Oh, and speaking of films coming out in the cinemas...9 days! :D
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"Artemis and Nao were my very first features here. Well, the couple with the best name paring ever had a wee one, and her name is just as beautiful as mom's and dad's."
Clare's insight:
Welcoming Pehr, who is now over a year old.
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Ari is truly a portable option for parents hoping their child will see the world - an unusual sound, with an overwhelmingly positive meaning.
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Freya is popular in other English-speaking countries but it resides in the #1300s in the US. Do you think it should gain popularity or stay sweetly obscure?
Clare's insight:
And for another take on Freya, see also http://www.britishbabynames.com/blog/2013/04/freya.html
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There are some hidden treasures in the Scandinavian Book of Names--some of them made familiar via celebs. Stellan? Viggo? - baby names
Kara @ The Art of Naming's curator insight,
November 17, 2013 5:55 PM
I like Astrid, August, Ingrid, Kai, Leif, Stellan and Viggo!
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Ida is a short, sweet vintage pick that is seldom heard. In our age of Ava, can Ida make a comeback?
Clare's insight:
If Ida makes a comeback, can Imelda come too?
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The northern beuaties here include Kjartan, Sigurd, Alfhild, and Gudrun. Enjoy!