Norway Origin · Name Guide

175 Beautiful Norway Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 172 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

56 girl names of Norway origin — showing top 56

1
Arleht
Old Norse
2
Aagot
Old Norse
3
Alfhild
elf battle
4
Ane
Grace.
5
Alvilde
elf battle
6
Astri
Divine strength
7
Adelen
Noble and kind
8
Borghild
shelter battle
9
Borgny
Help or protection
10
Brekke
hill; brekka meaning 'slope' or 'hill'
11
Bente
The blessed one
12
Byra
An alternate spelling of Birgitta, meaning 'the exalted one'
13
Cecilie
blind
14
Dagne
Old Norse
15
Dagney
Dawn or Day's Eyes
16
Dette
Old Norse
17
Etter
An abbreviation of Etta, meaning 'truth' or 'what is true'.
18
Eska
water
19
Ellerii
Sacred, dedicated to the gods.
20
Enger
The one who is saved.
21
Eymi
one who is admired
22
Embla
elm tree
23
Frejya
Lady; Goddess of love, fertility, and battle
24
Freyja
Old Norse
25
Freia
Lady, noblewoman
26
Gyda
the good or the strong
27
Gunvor
Gunnr (battle) + vör (guard) - Guardian of battle
28
Hella
The one who is underground, associated with death in mythology
29
Ingri
beautiful
30
Ingar
heather
31
Idun
the rejuvenating one
32
Iselin
derived from 'Isle', meaning 'island'
33
Kjerstin
Christian, follower of Christ
34
Kjirsten
Follower of Christ.
35
Kine
bloom, flower
36
Kjersti
Christian
37
Koir
Norwegian
38
Karre
pure
39
Lagatha
Wife of the shield
40
Liv
life
41
Margrete
Norwegian form of MARGARET.
42
Merete
Old Norse
43
Nelsi
A beloved name with deep roots
44
Noralva
The light of the sea.
45
Oline
Light
46
Ragnhild
advice, counsel + battle
47
Synneva
sunny
48
Sunde
A variant of the name Sunde, often associated with 'sunny' or 'bright'.
49
Skadi
Variant of SKAÐI.
50
Senja
the name of a type of fish
51
Synnove
Sun gift
52
Sutten
The name Sutten is derived from 'sutt' which means 'to sip or drink'.
53
Silje
blessed
54
Sunniva
Old Norse
55
Torunn
Thor's love
56
Valle
Valley

Norway Boy Names

104 boy names of Norway origin — showing top 104

1
Aul
eagle; noble
2
Axsel
Father of peace
3
Arvik
Eagle
4
Aniken
grace or favor
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
Dalen
Valley
17
Dokken
One who comes from a valley
18
Dahl
valley
19
Einar
one who fights alone
20
Edvard
Old English
21
Eiker
an oak tree
22
Elver
Old Norse
23
Esten
East town
24
Espen
Godbearer, divine.
25
Even
a level, flat, even land
26
Eyvin
Old Norse
27
Eivin
gift of the island
28
Erling
Old Norse
29
Forde
river crossing
30
Fjord
a deep, long, and narrow sea or lake inlet.
31
Froy
Lord.
32
Fenrir
fen-dweller
33
Grieg
Watchful, alert
34
Gard
keeper of the yard, protector
35
Gunnarr
warrior; bold in battle
36
Halfrid
half-safe or safe and sound
37
Haldor
Thor's rock
38
Horald
Old Norse
39
Halvor
Old Norse
40
Hakon
high son
41
Haakon
High son; chosen one.
42
Henrik
home ruler
43
Haaland
dweller by the overhanging rock
44
Halden
Old Norse
45
Hareld
Meaning 'army ruler'.
46
Helge
Old Norse
47
Haaken
High or exalted
48
Havard
high, brave
49
Ingvald
the one who is in the army
50
Iorek
Old Norse
51
Jorn
a variation of the name 'Jørgen', a Scandinavian form of 'George', meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'
52
Jeg
to have power
53
Johansen
Son of Johannes (John), meaning 'God is gracious'.
54
Jostein
Christ bearer, a form of Justus
55
Kjell
Variant of KETIL.
56
Kvin
Old Norse
57
Kolbin
Coal or dark-skinned
58
Kristapher
Meaning 'bearer of Christ'
59
Lonne
Derived from 'lǫnn', meaning 'nut tree'
60
Leiv
Norwegian variant of LEIF.
61
Langsten
long stone
62
Myren
little lake
63
Mykle
gift of God
64
Magni
Old Norse
65
Maksen
Son of the chief
66
Nord
Old Norse
67
Nordahl
northern valley
68
Norland
Old Norse
69
Odin
The name refers to the chief god in Norse mythology, associated with wisdom, healing, death, knowledge, and war.
70
Oluf
Ancestor's descendant
71
Ole
ancestor's descendant
72
Olav
ancestor's descendant
73
Olaf
ancestor's relic, heirloom.
74
Oslo
meadow near the creek
75
Olas
relic
76
Orvind
spear friend
77
Osker
divine spear
78
Per
Scandinavian and Breton form of PETER.
79
Rone
Old Norse
80
Roald
Famous ruler; mighty ruler.
81
Reider
Old Norse
82
Rykir
A beloved name with deep roots
83
Reidar
Old Norse
84
raun
the one who gives strength
85
Sverre
wild, severe
86
Sigfred
victory through peace
87
Selmer
Old Norse
88
Sivert
victory-bearing
89
Sanvik
Old Norse
90
Stian
Modern form of STÍGANDR.
91
Thoralf
thunder wolf
92
Tore
Thor's warrior
93
Tormund
thunder mountain
94
Thorwald
Thor's power; likely 'Thor's ruler'
95
Trygg
safe, trustworthy
96
Tue
Danish form of TÓFI.
97
Torstein
Thor's stone
98
Thorval
the one who rules with Thor's strength
99
Trond
thunder
100
Tomme
Twin
101
Tryg
trickster, clever, or strong
102
Trygve
Old Norse
103
Vili
Old Norse
104
Vidar
Old Norse

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Norway Unisex Names

12 gender-neutral names of Norway origin — showing top 12

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
light, brightness
10
Nor
the North
11
Teigen
little hill
12
Ymir
the first being

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