Erling name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 16th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Norse and English
Usage: English, Scandinavian, Nordic, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Erling e-rli-ng
Meaning: Nobleman's Son, Descendant, Small Nobleman and Noblemans Son
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What does Erling mean?

Commonly Accepted boy name Erling means "Son of Nobleman, Descendant of the Jarl, Small Nobleman or Noblemans Son" and is used substantially in Swedish, Norwegian, English, Greenlandic, Icelandic, Scandinavian, Danish, Nordic and Finnish is of Old Norse and English origin.

Erling is version of Erlingr.

How do I pronounce Erling?

The two syllabled name Erling is commonly pronounced as e-rli-ng. er-ling is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Erling

Erlingr, Elling, Erlendr, Erlandr

Names that rhyme with Erling

How popular is the name Erling?

Erling is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1908 and was able to reach the top 700 names. In 1913, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 667 on boy names chart when 49 babies were named Erling.

Over 1233 people have been named Erling in United States. But Erling is a popular baby name in Norway where every 1 in 600 have the name as well as in, Denmark and China.

At least, 20000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

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196735566
196639375
196532457
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Numerological analysis of Erling

People always look for comfort in your world. When it comes to life goals, you are cautious and always plan precisely your next steps. Partnerships are exclusively important to you. You desire to change constantly and you get easily bored. Your motto is "Why fight when you can solve issues the better way?" You are a strong, awake, down-to-earth person. And you need someone with total opposite traits.

Other names similar to Erling, for would be parents

  •  Gussi - Unisex name Gussi is used largely in Swedish and Old Norse. Gussi is Swedish form of Gustava. Also Gussi is form of Names Containing the First Element Gud;Any Last Element, Though Probably Usually an Element Beginning with an S in Old Norse language
  •  Ingi - Dominant Ingi largely is used in Norwegian and Old Norse is of Germanic origin is used as a gender-neutral name. Ingi is North and Frisian equivalent of Inge
  •  Beirne - Originated from Old Norse, Beirne means "The Brook, Place Name or Bear" used in Irish and English is a baby boy name
  •  Magni - Unisex name Magni means "Might, Strength or Colossal Might" and originated from Old Norse is mostly used in Old Norse and Swedish
  •  Reinaldo - Cherished Reinaldo has its origin in Germanic, German and Old Norse, Reinaldo means "Rule or Council or Govern", substantially used in Italian and English is used as a boy name
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Sibling Names for Erling

Looking for the perfect name to complement your little one's unique personality can be quite a challenge. If you have chosen "Erling" for your baby boy and are looking for sibling names that will complement this beautiful name, look no further! Here's a list of some amazing names that will pair well with Erling.

Sister to Erling

Names for Erling's brother

Famous people named Erling

  • Erling Dekke Næss, Norwegian shipowner and businessman
  • Erling Møldrup, Danish classical guitarist best
  • Erling Steinvegg, candidate of the Bagler for the Norwegian throne
  • Erling von Mende, has been professor of Sinology at the FU Berlin since 1983
  • Erling Øverland, Norwegian businessperson
  • Erling Skakke, Norwegian Jarl during the 12th century
  • Erling Skjalgsson, Norwegian political leader of the late 10th and early 11th century
  • Erling Kagge, Norwegian explorer, lawyer, art collector
  • Erling Sande, Norwegian politician for the Centre Party
  • Erling Sandberg, Norwegian banker and politician
  • Erling Havnå, former kickboxer and convicted criminal
  • Erling Evensen, Norwegian cross-country skier
  • Erling Stordahl, Norwegian farmer and singer
  • Erling Aastad, Norwegian long jumper and sprinter
  • Erling Vinne, Norwegian triple jumper
  • Erling Kaas, Norwegian pole vaulter
  • Erling Andersen, retired male race walker from Norway
  • Erling Vidkunsson, Norwegian nobleman and regent of Norway
  • Erling Falk, Norwegian politician, ideologist and writer
  • Erling Bager, Swedish Liberal People's Party politician
  • Erling Blöndal Bengtsson, Danish cellist
  • Erling Wälivaara, Swedish Christian democratic politician
  • Erling Jensen, Norwegian gymnast
  • Erling Engan, Norwegian politician for the Centre Party
  • Erling Petersen, Norwegian economist and politician for the Conservative Party
  • Erling Johan Vindenes, Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party
  • Erling Fredriksfryd, Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party
  • Erling Nilsen, Norwegian boxer
  • Erling Eidem, Swedish theologian
  • Erling Persson, founder of H&M
  • Erling Lorentzen, Norwegian shipowner and industrialist
  • Erling Norvik, Norwegian politician from the Conservative Party
  • Erling Folkvord, Norwegian politician for the Red party
  • Erling Wold, San Francisco based composer of opera and contemporary classical music
  • Erling Jevne, former Norwegian cross-country skier
  • Erling Sørensen, Danish amateur football player and club manager
  • Erling Schroeder, Danish film actor
  • Erling Wikborg, Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party
  • Erling Kongshaug, Norwegian rifle shooter
  • Erling Johannes Norvik, Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party
  • Composer Erling D. Bjerno, movie Jeppe p� bjerget
  • Erling Drangsholt, from 1943 drama film Sangen til livet, who characterized the Sigurd Braa, generaldirektør.
  • In 1990, Erling Eysturoy played the role of N in comedy, drama flick Atlantic Rhapsody - 52 myndir úr Tórshavn.
  • In 1944 film, Kommer du, Elsa?, Erling Hanson portrayed Bjerke, doktor.

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