Norway Origin · Name Guide

175 Beautiful Norway Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 162 Norway baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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  1. Norway Girl Names
  2. Norway Boy Names
  3. Norway Unisex Names

Norway names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: Norway names

  • Norway names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

Norway Girl Names

52 girl names of Norway origin — showing top 52

1
Arleht
Old Norse
2
Aagot
Old Norse
3
Alfhild
elf battle
4
Ane
Grace.
5
Astri
Norwegian
6
Adelen
Noble and kind
7
Borghild
shelter battle
8
Borgny
Help or protection
9
Brekke
hill
10
Bente
The blessed one
11
Byra
An alternate spelling of Birgitta, meaning 'the exalted one'
12
Cecilie
blind
13
Dagne
Old Norse
14
Dagney
Dawn or Day's Eyes
15
Dette
Old Norse
16
Etter
An abbreviation of Etta, meaning 'truth' or 'what is true'.
17
Eska
water
18
Ellerii
Sacred, dedicated to the gods.
19
Enger
The one who is saved.
20
Eymi
one who is admired
21
Embla
elm tree
22
Frejya
Lady
23
Freyja
Old Norse
24
Freia
Lady, noblewoman
25
Gyda
the good or the strong
26
Gunvor
Gunnr (battle) + vör (guard) - Guardian of battle
27
Hella
The one who is underground, associated with death in mythology
28
Ingri
beautiful
29
Ingar
heather
30
Idun
the rejuvenating one
31
Iselin
derived from 'Isle', meaning 'island'
32
Kjerstin
Christian, follower of Christ
33
Kine
bloom, flower
34
Kjersti
Christian
35
Koir
Norwegian
36
Karre
pure
37
Lagatha
Wife of the shield
38
Liv
life
39
Margrete
Greek
40
Merete
Old Norse
41
Nelsi
A beloved name with deep roots
42
Noralva
The light of the sea.
43
Ragnhild
advice, counsel + battle
44
Synneva
sunny
45
Sunde
Norwegian
46
Skadi
Norse
47
Senja
the name of a type of fish
48
Synnove
Sun gift
49
Silje
blessed
50
Sunniva
Old Norse
51
Torunn
Thor's love
52
Valle
Valley

Norway Boy Names

91 boy names of Norway origin — showing top 91

1
Aul
Norwegian
2
Axsel
Father of peace
3
Arvik
Scandinavian
4
Aniken
Scandinavian
5
Arl
Old Norse
6
Arve
Eagle
7
Arnes
Eagle
8
Aarvik
A beloved name with deep roots
9
Alve
Old Norse
10
Audvik
From Old Norse, meaning 'noble' and 'strong'.
11
Audun
wealth, fortune
12
Brage
bragging, to boast; also associated with poetry
13
Brynjar
brynja: armor
14
Dokken
Norwegian
15
Dahl
valley
16
Einar
one who fights alone
17
Edvard
Old English
18
Eiker
an oak tree
19
Esten
East town
20
Even
a level, flat, even land
21
Eyvin
Old Norse
22
Eivin
gift of the island
23
Erling
Old Norse
24
Forde
river crossing
25
Fjord
Norwegian
26
Froy
Lord.
27
Fenrir
fen-dweller
28
Grieg
Norwegian
29
Gard
keeper of the yard, protector
30
Halfrid
half-safe or safe and sound
31
Haldor
Thor's rock
32
Horald
Old Norse
33
Halvor
Old Norse
34
Hakon
high son
35
Haakon
High son; chosen one.
36
Henrik
home ruler
37
Haaland
dweller by the overhanging rock
38
Halden
Old Norse
39
Hareld
Meaning 'army ruler'.
40
Helge
Old Norse
41
Haaken
High or exalted
42
Havard
high, brave
43
Ingvald
the one who is in the army
44
Iorek
Old Norse
45
Jorn
Scandinavian
46
Jeg
to have power
47
Johansen
Son of Johannes (John), meaning 'God is gracious'.
48
Jostein
Norwegian
49
Kjell
Fork
50
Kvin
Old Norse
51
Kolbin
Coal or dark-skinned
52
Kristapher
Meaning 'bearer of Christ'
53
Leiv
heir
54
Langsten
long stone
55
Myren
little lake
56
Mykle
gift of God
57
Magni
Old Norse
58
Maksen
Son of the chief
59
Nord
Old Norse
60
Nordahl
northern valley
61
Norland
Old Norse
62
Odin
The name refers to the chief god in Norse mythology, associated with wisdom, healing, death, knowledge, and war.
63
Oluf
Ancestor's descendant
64
Ole
ancestor's descendant
65
Olav
ancestor's descendant
66
Oslo
meadow near the creek
67
Olas
relic
68
Orvind
spear friend
69
Osker
divine spear
70
Per
rock
71
Rone
Old Norse
72
Roald
Famous ruler; mighty ruler.
73
Reider
Old Norse
74
raun
the one who gives strength
75
Sverre
wild, severe
76
Sigfred
victory through peace
77
Sivert
victory-bearing
78
Sanvik
Old Norse
79
Stian
Norwegian
80
Thoralf
thunder wolf
81
Tormund
thunder mountain
82
Thorwald
Thor's power; likely 'Thor's ruler'
83
Trygg
safe, trustworthy
84
Tue
Norse
85
Torstein
Thor's stone
86
Thorval
the one who rules with Thor's strength
87
Trond
thunder
88
Tryg
trickster, clever, or strong
89
Trygve
Old Norse
90
Vili
Old Norse
91
Vidar
Old Norse

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Norway Unisex Names

19 gender-neutral names of Norway origin — showing top 19

1
Alver
elf army
2
Bergen
A name derived from a Norwegian city meaning 'mountain'.
3
Brand
Firebrand
4
Danne
a diminutive form of the name Daniela, meaning 'God is my judge'.
5
Eldrid
noble strength
6
Erike
Eternal ruler
7
Elver
Old Norse
8
Elve
elf
9
Espen
Godbearer, divine.
10
Jante
God is gracious
11
Joen
the one who is worthy of praise
12
Marte
of Mars
13
Nore
Norwegian
14
Nor
the North
15
Selmer
Old Norse
16
Sutten
The name Sutten is derived from 'sutt' which means 'to sip or drink'.
17
Tore
Scandinavian
18
Teigen
little hill
19
Ymir
the first being

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