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Names Like Per-Johan
24 similar names matched by popularity and Scandinavian origin — Per-Johan is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Per" (derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning "stone" or "rock")….
How we find these: names ranked close to Per-Johan in real popularity data, prioritizing names that share its cultural origin, with phonetic near-duplicates removed so the list stays genuinely varied.
Names similar to Per-Johan
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Bikki “"Bikki" is a diminutive or informal form derived from names like "Birgitta" or similar Ge…”
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Vilhelmina “Vilhelmina is the feminine form of Wilhelm, derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (wil…”
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Nils-Johan “Nils-Johan is a Scandinavian compound name combining Nils (from Nicolaus, meaning "victor…”
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Ronia “Ronia is a modern Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse element "hróarr" (fame) or…”
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Oswa “The given name 'Oswa' is derived from the Old Norse word 'óss' or 'óssr', meaning 'divine…”
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Enni-Maria “Enni-Maria is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Enni" (a Finnish diminutive of Henr…”
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Kurt-Erik “Kurt-Erik combines two names: Kurt derives from the Germanic name Konrad, meaning "bold c…”
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Swane “Swane is derived from Old Norse "svanr," meaning "swan," likely used as a byname or perso…”
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Gunveig “Gunveig is a Norse name composed of "gunn" (war) and "veig" (strength or power), meaning …”
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Torr “Torr means "tower" or "rocky hill" and derives from Old Norse "torr" and Irish/Scottish G…”
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Jarl-Erik “Jarl-Erik combines two Scandinavian elements: "Jarl" (Old Norse for earl or nobleman) and…”
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Torell “Torell is a modern surname derived from the Old Norse name Torvaldr or Torvald, combining…”
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Carl-Olof “Carl-Olof is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Carl" (from Germanic "Karl," meaning…”
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Lotta-Emilia “The given name 'Lotta-Emilia' is composed of two elements: 'Lotta' is a diminutive form o…”
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Lotta-Mari “Lotta-Mari is a compound Scandinavian name combining "Lotta" (a diminutive of Charlotte, …”
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Hilta “Hilta is a feminine name derived from Germanic roots, likely combining "hild" (battle) wi…”
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Madicken “Madicken is a Swedish diminutive form of Magdalena, derived from the Latin Magdala, meani…”
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Mari-Annika “Mari-Annika is a Finnish compound name combining "Mari" (a form of Maria, derived from He…”
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Ulrick “Ulrick is derived from the Old Norse name Ulfrekr, combining "úlfr" (wolf) and "reikr" (r…”
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Gustina “The name 'Gustina' is a feminine form of 'Gustavus' or 'Gustav', derived from the Old Nor…”
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Aaret “Aaret is a Finnish name derived from the Old Norse name Arate or related to the element "…”
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Euron “Euron derives from the Old Norse elements "ey" (island) and "rún" (secret/rune), meaning …”
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Sickan “The given name 'Sickan' is of Swedish origin, derived from the Old Norse word 'sikinn', m…”
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Vivica “Vivica derives from the Latin name Vivica, which is related to the root "vivus" meaning "…”
Sister names for Per-Johan
Same cultural background as Per-Johan, opposite gender — matched for sibling-set naming.
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Katla “Katla is an Old Norse name derived from "ketill," meaning "kettle" or "cauldron," and was…”
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Ingibjörg “Ingibjörg is a Old Norse name composed of "Ingi" (a name element possibly related to the …”
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Harpa “Harpa means "harp" in Old Norse and Icelandic, derived from the Proto-Germanic word for t…”
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Unnur “Unnur is an Icelandic feminine given name derived from Old Norse elements "unn" (to love)…”
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Sigurbjörg “Sigurbjörg is an Old Norse name combining "Sigur" (victory) and "Björg" (help/rescue), me…”
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Kristjana “Kristjana is the feminine form of the Icelandic name Kristján, derived from the Latin "Ch…”
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Hjordis “The name 'Hjordis' means "sword goddess," derived from Old Norse elements *hjǫrr* ("sword…”
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Hrefna “Hrefna is an Icelandic feminine given name derived from Old Norse elements, likely combin…”
Frequently Asked Questions
How are "names like Per-Johan" chosen?
We match by real popularity data (global ranking) and, where known, shared cultural origin — then remove phonetic near-duplicates (like Gitanjali/Geetanjali) so every suggestion is genuinely distinct. Top matches for Per-Johan include Bikki, Vilhelmina, Nils-Johan.
What is the origin of the name Per-Johan?
Per-Johan is a Scandinavian name. Per-Johan is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Per" (derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning "stone" or "rock") and "Johan" (derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious").
What are good sister names for Per-Johan?
If Per-Johan is used for one child, Katla is a well-matched Sister name from the same cultural background — see the full list below.