Folke is an Old Norse male given name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from the word 'fulk', which means 'people'. It was a common name among Vikings and has been used in Scandinavia for centuries. The name Folke can also be found in other countries with historical Scandinavian connections, such as Germany, where it is often spelled 'Folkmar' or 'Folkmare'. There are no known variant spellings of Folke. Some notable individuals with this name include Swedish politician and economist Folke Bernadotte and Norwegian poet and playwright Henrik Ibsen's maternal grandfather, Folke Hvid.
"In 1913, there were five babies named Folke."