So I have never really considered [name_m]Bjorn[/name_m] but lately it’s been coming up on my radar. It’s unusual (where I’m from) without being unknown. It ties to my Danish and my husband’s Norwegian ancestry. It also has a tie to my husband’s long held nickname. The meaning of “bear” is sweet, but the sound of the name is strong and confident. I do realise many people will think of the [name_u]Baby[/name_u] [name_m]Bjorn[/name_m] carrier but honestly that doesn’t bother me and I kinda think it’s amusing but not off putting.
So what are everyone’s thoughts on [name_m]Bjorn[/name_m]? Is it just too strange? Would you use it for a first name? Currently I am enjoying it as a middle name for [name_m]Emrys[/name_m], but could potentially be the first name of a brother too.
It’s funny how different backgrounds and upbringings can influence the perception of a name. In my home country Germany Björn (note the Umlaut ö) is a fairly common name and not strange at all. [name_m]Even[/name_m] though I have been living in the US for over ten years I am not familiar with the carrier. I think it is a nice name that would be a great fit for your Scandinavian heritage!
I think [name_m]Bjorn[/name_m] is an awesome name! It sounds unique but not unusual. You can definitely tell where it comes from - I like it a lot! [name_m]Emrys[/name_m] is super cool too! I think they pair wonderfully together.
Thanks for your responses! @michael82, haha yes it is! I realise [name_m]Bjorn[/name_m] is relatively common in that part of the world, but quite unheard of in the parts of the world I’ve lived. I left off the umlaut since it would be unlikely we could register that as most places don’t allow variations of the alphabet in birth certificates. When I moved from a largely Dutch-derivative speaking country to a purely Anglo one I legally had to remove the “é” from both my names. sigh. Although I suppose we can still use it on non-official forms. But then which to go with, Björn or Bjørn? Is that mostly to do with if it’s in [name_m]German[/name_m] or Scandinavian? I’m glad you like the name even though it may be common where you’re from
@celes, thank you! I really appreciate it. I like that it kinda “beefs” up a soft name like [name_m]Emrys[/name_m] a bit haha if that makes sense. My hubs is Welsh and Norwegian/[name_m]German[/name_m] so [name_m]Emrys[/name_m] [name_m]Bjorn[/name_m] would certainly fit
That’s really a shame that they took away your “é”! I like those special letters. I just googled because I was not sure if all Scandinavian countries would use the “ø”. It turns out Iceland and [name_u]Sweden[/name_u] have the “ö” like in [name_m]German[/name_m]. But both countries of your ancestry, Denmark and Norway, use the “ø”. I always liked this exotic letter ”
Although, to be honest, my first thought was of [name_u]Baby[/name_u] [name_m]Bjorn[/name_m], like you say…so what, really. I really love [name_m]Bjorn[/name_m], and think that [name_m]Emrys[/name_m] [name_m]Bjorn[/name_m] makes for such a fantastic name, and fits even better for you with your collective heritages.
I really like [name_m]Bjorn[/name_m] and wouldn’t hesitate to use it in the first name spot, especially because of your ancestry. It is a handsome name that seems like it would fit so well in your family.
If you lived in Scandinavia I would advice you not to use it, but in a English speaking country I think [name_m]Bjorn[/name_m] is cool as a first name, and it also works as a middle name.
Thanks for your responses everyone! It’s encouraging to see most people so far seem to like [name_m]Bjorn[/name_m]
@michael82, oh that’s interesting! I would have assumed Iceland would use the ø since I always thought it was a more ancient looking letter and Iceland is pretty old school with their language as far as I know. I think it’s really cool too! I think my husband and I would probably prefer Bjørn, since it fits with our countries of descent. And yes, removing the ‘é’ was frustrating as it actually completely changes the pronunciation of my name rather than being mostly aesthetic, it sounds so strange without it and people often are confused reading it and then I have to explain. Oh well
Another American who likes [name_m]Bjorn[/name_m]! It was one of my first name loves back when I was like 8 lol I actually don’t know the [name_u]Baby[/name_u] [name_m]Bjorn[/name_m] brand, but maybe that’s because I’m not a parent yet. So there’s a good chance [name_m]Bjorn[/name_m]'s fellow kids and future employers won’t necessarily recognize it, if they’re not faced with baby stuff all day.
When I hear [name_m]Bjorn[/name_m], I think of a skiier; it’s a name I’d root for in the Olympics
As a tennis fan, the first association I have is [name_m]Bjorn[/name_m] Borg, the famous Swedish champion. Of course, that’s a good association for me. I’m an American, if that helps.
Oh I forgot to mention, I have a friend in the states who has [name_m]Bjorn[/name_m] picked out if she has another son! Most of her family lives in [name_u]Sweden[/name_u] and her first son is named [name_m]Fox[/name_m], so it seems like a natural choice.
I absolutely love Bjørn’s combination of softness and strength, and his earthy, folkloric feel. I’m partly Danish and have something of a love affair for Welsh culture, so [name_m]Emrys[/name_m] Bjørn is a dream come true for me. I hope you use it!
I also really like Asbjørn and Esben.
Why would you advise against using it in Scandinavia, out of interest? I guess it might be a bit dated over there, but I would have thought it was still a classic.
[name_f]Adore[/name_f] it because I certainly have a soft spot for Scandinavian names. However there is a character named [name_m]Bjorn[/name_m] in [name_m]Sims[/name_m] 4 and I’ve heard several Youtubers mispronounce it (as “bah-jorn”) so that might be an issue.
