198 Norwegian Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Norway, a land of stunning fjords, Viking history, and captivating folklore, offers a treasure trove of unique and charming Norwegian baby boy names for your precious little man.

This region's geography and history are strongly connected with its culture. In addition to limited resources and extreme weather conditions, historic property rules also contributed to the distinctive farm culture that exists in Norway today. It sparked a potent romantic nationalist movement in the 19th century, glimpses of which are still found in the Norwegian language, literature, culture, and naming systems.

The oldest place names in Norway are supposedly older than 2,000 years. The country also followed an old custom where people were identified with regard to their named residences. As suggested by some historical records, people are typically identified in Norway by their given name and place of residence.

Until around 1900, Norway and other regions of Europe had a fairly prevalent naming trend. In general, there aren't many unusual names given in Norway. People exclusively use one name as their given name in some regions of the nation, whereas diverse names are more common in specific regions. Hyphenated names came to notable usage in the early 1900s. A person traditionally only has one given name (or forename), albeit it may include several names.

This post will delve deep into the fascinating world of Norwegian boy names and give you a gist of the vibrant tradition and culture that have shaped them. Whether you have Norwegian ancestry or just enjoy the lyrical tone of these names, these names will surely seize your attention. Norway's naming traditions, which range from timeless classics to modern creations, reflect its close ties to nature, mythology, and history. From names inspired by mythological figures to the ones that celebrate the wonders of the natural world, each name carries a unique tale that could resonate with your family's values and aspirations.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Eyvind		Boy	The winner of the islands
Fafner		Boy	Name of a dragon in Norse mythology
Faste		Boy	One who is firm and resolute
Fenris		Boy	Name of a mythical monster
Finnbogi		Boy	Norwegian term meaning merchant
Finnigan		Boy	Descendants of the fair ones
Fjall		Boy	From the rough hill
Fjord		Unisex	Narrow, deep inlet
Floki		Boy	A heroic viking.
Flosi		Boy	Chieftain
Forseti		Boy	Balder's son.
Freki		Boy	Odin's wolf
Freyr		Boy	Norse God of weather
Freystein		Boy	One who is hard as a rock
Fridleif		Boy	Ari's father.
Galm		Boy	Thorvald's father
Ganger		Boy	A founder of Normandy
Gaten		Boy	From Gaeta, a city in Italy
Haakon		Boy	High son; Descendant
Halldor		Boy	Thor's rock
Halvard		Boy	Rock Defender; Guardian of the Rock
Halvor		Boy	protector of the Rock; Rock warden
Haralds		Boy	The war commander's son
Heorrenda		Boy	An army shield
Hoder		Boy	Battle
Hoenir		Boy	Odin's brother
Holger		Boy	Island spear
Holmstein		Boy	The one who supported Flosi
Holter		Unisex	From the wooded hill
Hord		Boy	Ashjom's father
Hoskuld		Boy	Thorstein's son
Hrapp		Boy	Hrodgeir's father
Hreidmar		Boy	A dwarf king
Hroald		Boy	Brother of Eyvind Weapon
Hrolf		Boy	Wolf
Hrolleif		Boy	Old wolf
Hromund		Boy	Son of Thori
Hrosskel		Boy	Son of Thorstein
Hrut		Boy	Hejolf's son
Hugin		Boy	One who is thoughtful
Hunbogi		Boy	Son of Alf
Illugi		Boy	Aslak's son
Im		Boy	Name of a mythical giant
Ingemur		Boy	A famous son
Ingharr		Boy	Son's army
Inghram		Boy	Ing's raven
Ingolf		Boy	Wolf
Iselin		Unisex	Noble; Exalted leader
Isleif		Boy	Name of Isrod's brother
Isolf		Boy	Son of Hrani
Isrod		Boy	Name of Isleif's brother
Jensynn		Boy	Junior Johannes or son of Johannes; God is gracious
Kjell		Boy	Cettle
Kjetil		Boy	Cauldron
Kreston		Boy	Follower of Christ
Leif		Boy	A descendant; Dearly beloved
Nils		Boy	Accomplishment or feat of the people
Noen		Unisex	Shining light
Nore		Unisex	A small river in Ireland
Olef		Boy	God's dedication; God's kindness
Pussa		Boy	A tipsy person
Reginus		Boy	A male version of Regina; The King
Reidar		Boy	A warrior who fights for his home
Rissa		Unisex	Little laughter; Joyful one
Roen		Unisex	Peaceful; Calm
Rubert		Boy	One who has the glorious light
Runar		Boy	A magic; Secret man
Rurik		Boy	A notable, legendary ruler
Sigge		Boy	He who is always victorious
Sindre		Boy	One who is small and trivial; A sparkling one
Skippere		Boy	One who is a skipper; A marine
Skule		Boy	One who likes to remain hidden
Solie		Unisex	Dignified
Sondre		Boy	One who comes from the South
Soren		Boy	Stern; Severe
Steinar		Boy	One who is a stone warrior
Sutherland		Boy	The Southern land
Svante		Boy	Celebrating people
Sverre		Boy	To spin and swing wildly
Tellef		Boy	Descendant of thunder
Teobald		Boy	A bold man
Thorsen		Boy	Son of Thor
Thorstein		Boy	Thor's stone
Tiril		Boy	The alluring sounds
Tollak		Boy	A play or game of weapons by Thor
Torben		Boy	The bear of the thunder god
Torbin		Boy	Thunder bear
Torbjorg		Boy	The help or protection by the thunder God
Torbjorn		Boy	The bear of Thor
Tordis		Boy	The god who controls the thunder
Torhild		Boy	The battle of thunder god
Torild		Unisex	The battle or war or Thor
Torill		Unisex	Thunder God's battle
Torjus		Boy	The arrow or shaft or Thor
Trond		Boy	To thrive and grow, always increasing
Trygg		Boy	Protection; Shelter; Shield
Trygve		Boy	A person who overcomes as a winner by his braveness
Turpin		Boy	God of thunder, rain and farming

Infographic: Elegant Norwegian Names For Baby Boys

Norwegian baby names celebrate Norway’s beauty and are inspired by Norse mythology. So, are you looking for a Norwegian name for your baby boy? The infographic below lists a few names belonging to Norwegian culture, along with their meanings. So, read on and share it with your friends and family.

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