341 Norwegian Baby Names With Meanings

Norwegian baby names have historical associations and beautiful meanings, making them a perfect naming option. Norwegian first names were generally unisex and influenced by ancient Norse names such as Olef, Haakon, Idona, and Erik. They are inspired by nature, mythological gods and goddesses, social status, and ancient virtues associated with rulers or warriors. These names were traditionally followed until they were introduced to Christianity and names inspired by Biblical characters. This led to the introduction of gender specificity in Norwegian names. Additionally, this religious integration also impacted their traditional naming traditions. The Norwegian baby-naming patterns have changed significantly throughout the centuries. Initially, a child could be given just one given name and no surname. A patronymic naming pattern existed, with names ending in suffixes such as –sson and -ssen for sons and -sdatter and -sdotter for daughters. Later, the double ‘s’ was dropped from male surname suffixes and the single ‘s’ was dropped from the female surname suffixes. Around a hundred years ago, there was a custom of using combination names. Parents gave their children as many as five names, including parents, grandparents, relatives, and even ancestors. When the Norwegians immigrated to America, they did not consistently use surnames. So in 1923, a law was ordered in which each family could have a single family name handed down through the generations. In addition, names based on paternal names, place of residence, and those acquired through marriage were also considered (1). While most families adopted a patronymic name, some even adopted occupational surnames, place surnames, or characteristic surnames. However, despite all these adaptations, Norwegian people continue to stick to their distinct cultural roots and mythologically inspired virtues. Thus, the following list brings you an exhaustive collection of baby names with meanings from the world of Norwegia.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Aarvik		Boy	Strong; Courageous
Aasta		Girl	Love
Abellona		Girl	The sun Goddess
Aegileif		Girl	Daughter of Hrolf Helgason
Aesir		Boy	Of the Gods
Aevar		Boy	Name of Ketil's son
Agot		Girl	A woman who is good-hearted
Alfarin		Boy	Name of Hlif's son
Alfgeir		Boy	Elfin's spear
Alfrigg		Boy	Name of a mythical dwarf
Alfrothul		Boy	Of the Sun
Amund		Boy	Respectful protector
Andvaranaut		Boy	Brunhild's ring
Andvari		Boy	Name of a mythical treasure guardian
Angerboda		Girl	A giant
Angerbotha		Girl	One who is a giant
Annar		Boy	Father of the world
Annikin		Girl	A form of Anne, Grace or mercy
Anrid		Girl	Wife of Ketil Fjorleifarson
Ansfrid		Boy	Protected by God
Arild		Boy	War chief; Battle commander
Arkyn		Boy	Eternal king's son.
Armod		Boy	Name of Geirleif's blood brother
Arneot		Boy	One who frightens eagles
Arngeir		Boy	The eagle's spear
Arnlaug		Boy	Eagle
Aros		Boy	From the river's mouth
Arvakl		Boy	Name of a mythical horse
Arwed		Boy	Eagle of the woods; Clear minded and has good judgement
Asbiom		Boy	A divine bear
Asgard		Boy	Name of the city of the Gods in Norse mythology
Asgaut		Boy	Name of a mythical divine goth
Asgrim		Boy	Name of a thief; leadership ability
Ashilda		Girl	A variant of Ashild; God fighting
Askel		Boy	A term used for a divine cauldron
Aslak		Boy	A divine sport
Astlyr		Girl	Divine strength
Astryd		Girl	Divine strength
Asvor		Girl	Wife of Asrod
Asvoria		Girl	One who is divinely prudent
Aud		Girl	Deserted or isolated
Audhilda		Girl	Rich warrior woman
Audhumbla		Girl	Name of a giant cow that nursed Ymir
Audney		Girl	New found wealth
Audny		Girl	New prosperity
Auduna		Girl	Deserted
Aundy		Girl	New founded prosperity
Bakli		Boy	Name of Blaeng's son.
Balmung		Boy	Siegfried's sword.
Baug		Boy	Son of Raud
Beini		Boy	Name of a smith
Beorhtel		Boy	He who shines with a bright light
Berdon		Boy	Norwegian variant of Berton, Bergtor
Beret		Girl	A glorious and bright individual
Bergdis		Girl	Spirit protection
Bergliot		Girl	Helpful light
Bergthor		Boy	Thor's spirit
Bergthora		Girl	Thor's spirit
Berrant		Boy	One who is like a strong bear
Bersi		Boy	Son of Bakli
Bestla		Girl	Mother of Odin
Bifrost		Girl	The bridge from the Earth to Asgard
Bionbyr		Boy	Warrior's estate
Biorn		Boy	Norwegian word for bear
Birget		Girl	A protecting woman
Biyn		Boy	One who is strong
Bjame		Boy	Norwegian word for bear
Bjolf		Boy	Name of lodmund's blood brother
Bjorn		Boy	Bear
Bodile		Girl	A fighting woman
Bodilla		Girl	A fighting woman; A variant of Bodile
Bodmod		Boy	Name of Oleif's son
Borg		Boy	Castle; Stronghold; Fortification; Credit
Borghilda		Girl	Wife of Sigmund; A variant of Borghild
Bork		Boy	One who is killed by a gunnar
Borre		Boy	He who is a great help
Bothi		Boy	Herald; begin
Bragi		Boy	First and foremost; Poetry; Name of Norse God of poetry
Brander		Boy	Fiery sword
Brisingamen		Girl	Freya's necklace
Brokk		Boy	Name of a mythical dwarf
Brondolf		Boy	Name of Naddodd's son.
Bruni		Boy	Son of Earl Harek.
Brunnehilde		Girl	The armored and fighting woman
Bryne		Unisex	From the brook
Bryngerd		Girl	The mother of Tonguestein.
Brynhilde		Girl	The armored fighting woman.
Bugga		Boy	A man of power
Bugge		Boy	A powerful man
Cnute		Boy	Norwegian word for knot
Dagrun		Girl	A secret lore
Dalr		Girl	From the valley
Danb		Boy	The one from Denmark
Danhy		Boy	The one from Denmark
Dellingr		Boy	Shining; Brilliant
Dikibyr		Boy	One from the Dike settlement
Diss		Girl	One who is spirited
Dordi		Girl	A gift from God
Dorte		Girl	God's gift
Duartr		Boy	A rich guard

Infographic: Mesmerizing Norwegian Baby Names With Meanings

From nature-inspired to heroic names, Norwegian naming practices intertwine tradition and history with societal values. With evolution and modernization, these names continue to hold on to their Nordic roots and mythological tales. Delve into the mesmerizing blend of history, culture, and tradition hidden within modern-sounding names with the following infographic.

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