What origin is the name Copenhagen?

Copenhagen comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Copenhagen a popular name?

Copenhagen is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Copenhagen?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Copenhagen — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Copenhagen

Q: Is Copenhagen a rare name?

Yes. Copenhagen does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Copenhagen

Copenhagen

Boy

irish

4 syllables

Copenhagen is an irish boy's name meaning "An Irish-influenced name meaning the lord of the pastures. While also a city name, as a personal name it suggests agricultural wealth.".

Parents who choose Copenhagen pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "An Irish-influenced name meaning the lord of the pastures. While also a city name, as a personal name it suggests agricultural wealth.". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Irish-influenced name meaning the lord of the pastures. While also a city name, as a personal name it suggests agricultural wealth.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Copenhagen

Very rare in US records

What does Copenhagen mean?

Copenhagen is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An Irish-influenced name meaning the lord of the pastures. While also a city name, as a personal name it suggests agricultural wealth.".