Swedish · Old Norse

Folke

Pronounced FOL-kehShare

Meaning: People; folk

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Folke developed as a shortened name containing the Norse element for people. It is established in Swedish and Danish naming and retains that collective, community-centered root.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Folke comes from Swedish and Old Norse.

Swedish · Old Norse

Alvar

Elf warrior

Rare gem
Finnish

Aarre

Treasure

Rare gem
Norwegian · Old Norse

Sindre

Norwegian form of Sindri

Rare gem
Danish

Villads

Will and battle, through Willehad

Rare gem
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