Norway Origin · Name Guide

175 Beautiful Norway Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 163 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

51 girl names of Norway origin — showing top 51

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

Norway Boy Names

99 boy names of Norway origin — showing top 99

1
Aul
Norwegian
2
Axsel
Father of peace
3
Arvik
Scandinavian
4
Aniken
Scandinavian
5
Alver
elf army
6
Arl
Old Norse
7
Arve
Eagle
8
Arnes
Eagle
9
Aarvik
A beloved name with deep roots
10
Alve
Old Norse
11
Audvik
From Old Norse, meaning 'noble' and 'strong'.
12
Audun
wealth, fortune
13
Brage
bragging, to boast; also associated with poetry
14
Brand
Firebrand
15
Brynjar
brynja: armor
16
Dokken
Norwegian
17
Dahl
valley
18
Einar
one who fights alone
19
Edvard
Old English
20
Eiker
an oak tree
21
Elver
Old Norse
22
Esten
East town
23
Espen
Godbearer, divine.
24
Even
a level, flat, even land
25
Eyvin
Old Norse
26
Eivin
gift of the island
27
Erling
Old Norse
28
Forde
river crossing
29
Fjord
Norwegian
30
Froy
Lord.
31
Fenrir
fen-dweller
32
Grieg
Norwegian
33
Gard
keeper of the yard, protector
34
Halfrid
half-safe or safe and sound
35
Haldor
Thor's rock
36
Horald
Old Norse
37
Halvor
Old Norse
38
Hakon
high son
39
Haakon
High son; chosen one.
40
Henrik
home ruler
41
Haaland
dweller by the overhanging rock
42
Halden
Old Norse
43
Hareld
Meaning 'army ruler'.
44
Helge
Old Norse
45
Haaken
High or exalted
46
Havard
high, brave
47
Ingvald
the one who is in the army
48
Iorek
Old Norse
49
Jorn
Scandinavian
50
Jeg
to have power
51
Johansen
Son of Johannes (John), meaning 'God is gracious'.
52
Jostein
Norwegian
53
Kjell
Fork
54
Kvin
Old Norse
55
Kolbin
Coal or dark-skinned
56
Kristapher
Meaning 'bearer of Christ'
57
Leiv
heir
58
Langsten
long stone
59
Myren
little lake
60
Mykle
gift of God
61
Magni
Old Norse
62
Maksen
Son of the chief
63
Nord
Old Norse
64
Nordahl
northern valley
65
Norland
Old Norse
66
Odin
The name refers to the chief god in Norse mythology, associated with wisdom, healing, death, knowledge, and war.
67
Oluf
Ancestor's descendant
68
Ole
ancestor's descendant
69
Olav
ancestor's descendant
70
Oslo
meadow near the creek
71
Olas
relic
72
Orvind
spear friend
73
Osker
divine spear
74
Per
rock
75
Rone
Old Norse
76
Roald
Famous ruler; mighty ruler.
77
Reider
Old Norse
78
Rykir
A beloved name with deep roots
79
raun
the one who gives strength
80
Sverre
wild, severe
81
Sigfred
victory through peace
82
Selmer
Old Norse
83
Sivert
victory-bearing
84
Sanvik
Old Norse
85
Stian
Norwegian
86
Thoralf
thunder wolf
87
Tore
Scandinavian
88
Tormund
thunder mountain
89
Thorwald
Thor's power; likely 'Thor's ruler'
90
Trygg
safe, trustworthy
91
Tue
Norse
92
Torstein
Thor's stone
93
Thorval
the one who rules with Thor's strength
94
Trond
thunder
95
Tomme
Twin
96
Tryg
trickster, clever, or strong
97
Trygve
Old Norse
98
Vili
Old Norse
99
Vidar
Old Norse

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Norway Unisex Names

13 gender-neutral names of Norway origin — showing top 13

1
Bergen
A name derived from a Norwegian city meaning 'mountain'.
2
Danne
a diminutive form of the name Daniela, meaning 'God is my judge'.
3
Eldrid
noble strength
4
Erike
Eternal ruler
5
Elve
elf
6
Jante
God is gracious
7
Joen
the one who is worthy of praise
8
Marte
of Mars
9
Nore
Norwegian
10
Nor
the North
11
Sutten
The name Sutten is derived from 'sutt' which means 'to sip or drink'.
12
Teigen
little hill
13
Ymir
the first being

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