Once surnames gained popularity it was often names of trees and animals that were used.

Swedish boy names 1920. From a medieval form of any of the Old English names Ælfwine Æðelwine or Ealdwine. It was revived in the 19th century in part from a surname that was derived from the Old English names. I dont understand where the name Hedberg comes from because it doesnt see to be patronymic.

Names popular in the Roaring Twenties -- Rochard Charles Harold Clarence Luis Earl Leonard Stanley Ernest and more. Old Swedish male names. 1920s baby names are due to come back into style following the Hundred Year Rule.

The naming law in Sweden is a Swedish law which requires the approval of the government agency for names to be given to Swedish children. More Swedish name lists. Alvin m English Swedish.

Top names of the 1920s include those on this list that were in the Top 100 in that decade but are not as widely used today. Old Swedish evolved from Old East Norse and was the medieval language spoken in Sweden 13th - 16th century AD. Alfred Advice from elves.

The law has been revised since originally enacted. Version scandinavian old nordic his finnish mythology eagle bear fighter pure ruler victory life great strong people princess leader son spear peace tree female fierce warrior war battle little goddess one woman army sea stone love thunder island thor god brave beauty gift viking rock. Here are the Smiths Johnsons Williams and Jones of Sweden.

As a Scandinavian name it is derived from Alfvin an Old Norse cognate of Ælfwine. Classic names for flappers bootleggers and more. Common names for Swedish women.