Danish · Old Norse

Bjarke

Pronounced BYAR-kehShare

Meaning: Danish pet form of Bjørn

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Bjarke is a Danish affectionate form in the Bjørn family. The bear connection comes through that older name, rather than from an independent word meaning little bear.

Spellings & variants

  • Bjarki
  • Bjarne

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Bjarke comes from Danish and Old Norse.

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