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Ah, the Swedes. First, they brought us IKEA. Now they’re bringing us some of the sweetest and most adorable baby names we’ve ever heard.
Bestow one of these monikers on your darling son or daughter for instant grace, taste and style. (Just make sure to note the silent “J”s.)
ASTRID
For a girl
Meaning: “Beautiful goddess.” (No pressure, baby.)
MAGNUS
For a boy
Meaning: In a word, “great.” As in: “Do you like your chevron pajama pants? “Because I think they’re ‘magnus.'”
BJORN
For a boy
Meaning: baby carrier. Er, “bear.”