Scandinavians
People from the Scandinavian region of Northern Europe, including Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
| Term | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Herring Choker | Scandinavians are known for eating lots of fish. | |
| Nordski | They come from "da Nord." | |
| Olaf | Olaf is a common Scandinavian (Swedish, Norwegian) name. | |
| Scandie | Short for "Scandinavian." | |
| Squarehead | Shape of head; late 19th/early 20th-century American word. Applies to all Scandinavians. | |
| Vike | Vike is short for "viking." The Vikings were the warrior class of the ancient Scandinavians. |