Norwegian baby names
Updated: April 9th, 2024
Norway is a Nordic country in Northern Europe which is called as the “land of the Midnight Sun”. Norway is full of cultural heritage and mythology which attracts people to this wonderful nation. It also consists of fascinating baby names, which is also a major interest for parents all over the world.
Norwegian baby names are the representatives of their rich culture and heritage. Traditional Norwegian names are obtained from Old Norse which is a Germanic language spoken in Scandinavian until the 14th century. There are variety of baby names given by Norwegian parents ranging from rough and tough to delicate and light. Like most of the European countries, Norwegian parents also have to follow strict naming rules. Parents are forbidden to give made up or creative names to their children. They must choose the names for their babies from the list of acceptable names released by the government.
Below is the comprehensive list of over 7000 Norwegian baby names. Please have a look.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZName
Meaning
Wanderer, Motion, Comfort, Peaceful
Man, Little and Womanly, Vigorous, Army
A Cheerful Boy, Holds the Heel, One Who Supplants, Supplanter
Sweet, Beautiful, Smart
Will Desire, Valley, Resolute Protector, Protection
Born of the Right Hand
God is Gracious, Son of Jack, One Who Supplants
Hazelnut, Desired, Power, Life Giving
Warrior, Defender of Men, Protect and Man, Manly
Judge is God
Heel Grabber, One who Supplants, Supplanter, Yahweh May Protect
Who is Like God?, Messenger of God
It will Enlarge, God Would Multiply, Yahweh Will Add, Jehova Increases
Gemini, Twin
Well-Born, Born of Yew, The Lord is Gracious, Youth
God is Gracious, Son of Jack
Dearly Loved, Beloved, Courageous Hero who Killed Goliath King of Israel
He will Laugh, Laughter, Laughing One, God Smiles
The Sea, Son of the Waves
God is Merciful, Gift of God, Yahweh is Gracious
Shining, Bringer of Light, Bright, From Lucania
Perfect, Acolyte, Accomplished
Variant of Helen, Torch, Sun Ray, Shinning Light
God is Fullness
Gift of the Lord
Pure, Gentle, Bluish Purple, Viola
God's Favor, Favour, Charm, Mercy
Thankful
Darling, Handsome, Strong, Husband
Jehovah Saves, Funny, God Helps, Yahweh is Salvation
God's Gift, Climber, An Evergreen Climbing Ornamental Plant, A Vine
Dark Beauty, Born at Night, Intoxication, Wine
Praiseworthy, Priceless, Inestimable, Flower
My Father Rejoices, The Intelligent
Worker of the Earth, Farmer, Earthworker
the Other, Bringer of Light, Foreign, Honorable
Peaceful, Love, Servant, Soldier
Free Man, Husband, Strong, Full-grown
New
Emulus, Imitating, Rivaling
God Strengthens
The Lord Supports, Jehovah has Healed
Riverbank, Seashore, River, River
Given, Protector, Lord, Give
Bearing Christ, Christ-bearer, To Carry
Pari, Messenger of God Angel
Midwife, Work, Wet Nurse, Durga
The Brave, Warrior, Manly and Strong, Masculine
Light, Shining, Bright Born At Daybreak, Illumination
Rich, Woman from Hadria, Dark One
Ascent, The Lord will Help, Defender of Mankind, Height
He Who Comes After, High in Hebrew, Tall, Enlightened One
Molded From, Humanity, A Prophet's Name, Man of Earth
Grace of God, Compassionate, Happy, Affection
(God The) Father is Peace
God's Spear, Deity, Lover of Deer, Ase
Star
Skill, Wisdom
Noble Sort, Nobility
The Descending, One who Descends, Olive Tree, Lead Colored
Life
Sun, Variant of Helen, Excellent, The Bright One
Anointed Christian, Belonging to Christ
Jacob's Wife, Delicate, Weary One, Weary,Tired
Yahweh has Given, Gift of Jehovah
Blend of Lily and Ann, My God is Perfect, Beauty, Purity
The August, Variant of Augustine, Helpful, Dignity
Mistress, Noble Woman, Queen of the Gods, Lady
Of the Lord Belonging to God, Form of Dominick
Three, Forest, Wood Dweller, The Third
Delight, Pleasure, Luxuriant, Paradise, Adornment
Little Maximus, By the Great Stream, Greatest, A Short Form of Maxwell
Pearl, Daisies, Flowers Name, Eye of the Day
Merciful, Servant, Inventor of the Corn Mill, Soldier
To be Born-from Natalia, Form of Natalie, Born on Christmas, Christ's Birthday
Victory and People, Victorious Person
Reddish-Brown, Reddish Orange-brown
Exalted, Summer, August, Revered
The Name of a Gemstone, Jasper-stone, He who Guards the Treasure, Whoever Comes to See
Noblewoman, Lady, Mercy, Princess
God Protects My House, Beautiful
Form of Mildred, Gentle Strength, Honey, Bee
Exalted One, To Ascend, Bright, Tall
Glorious, Red, Great, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler
Gaelic, My Father is Joyful, Blessed, White
Conqueror, Fertility, Tamer, To Tame
Elder Brother, Mercy, Name of a King, Eagle
Power, The Noble Strong, Honorable, High and Royal
Conquering, One Who Overcomes, Prevailing, Victor
Wealthy Guardian, Guard of His Wealth
Famous, Clear, Bright
Halo, Aureole, First of Its Kind In Germany Popular, Corona, Halo
Yahweh Remembers, Renowned by God, Whom Jehovah Remembered
From the Hedged Valley, The Rosy Meadow, Heathen
God is My Salvation, Old Welshman, Form of Elijah, Elliot
Consecrated to God, Form of Elizabeth
Yahweh is Gracious, Born of Yew, Young Warrior, Right Handed
The Lord is My God, Form of Elijah
Girl, Cordula, Cornelia, Maiden
Greek Goddess of Wisdom, Unknown
The Dove
Struggle, To Endure = Not Enduring, Lifted
Luminous, Famous, Clear, Bright
Flower Name, Renown, Rose Bush, The Words Hros Which Means Horse
Hay and Lēah = Clearing, Hero
Husband, Vigorous, Diminutive with Royal Connotations, Little and Womanly
God has Given
Brightness, Sweet, Honorable, Nobility
Precious Green Stone, Jade
Radiance, Moon, Pure, Bright and Shining
Peace and King, Elf, Safety, Diminutive of Frederic
Healing, Healer, Mythical Leader, The Lord is Salvation
Noble and Fight, Son of the Highborn, Alice
Lord Exists, Glorious Praise, Gods Gift, He (God) Beholds
Native of Magdala, From the High Tower, One who is Elevated
Laplander, The Element Fionn Which Means White Fair, Fair-haired Courageous One, Light Skinned
Live, Living, The Enlivening, Alive
The Word Vivus with the Meaning Alive Lively, Vivid
Roofers, Maker of Bricks, Tiles, Inspired By a Family Name
Lucky, Name of a Saint, The Successful, Happy
Rose Flower, Rose
Fight, Loud, Struggle, Renowned Warrior
Bald
Gift of Yahweh, Gift of God
Army, Man, Manly, Husband
God is Merciful, Graceful, Beautiful
Protect and Man, Defender of Men, Manly
Blossoming, Flowering, Charming, Flourishing
God Would Multiply, He (God) Will Add, Feminine of Joseph
Summer Season
Spear and Hard, Gravelly Place Gray House, Strong, Warlike
The Pearl, Variant of Margaret
Graceful, Arab, Annabella
Counsel, Form of Alfred, Ready for Battle, All and Peace
Hollow, Elder, Valley, The Elements Dean
Kind One, The Olive, Peace
Twin, Gemini, Form of Thomas
Myrtle Leaf, Like a Star, Sweet, Stampedding Horses
Pearl, Jewel, Name of a Saint
A Plant in the Olive Family, Fragrant Flower, Gift from God, Shrub with Yellow Flowers
Pet Form of Mary, Bitterness, The Perfect One, Honey
My God is Yahweh, Eliane, Kind, Peaceful Ruler
Beyond Praise, Highly Praiseworthy, Priceless, Of Inestimable Worth
Defender of Mankind, Splendid, Protector, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men
Nobleman, Patrician, Noblewoman
Noble, Little Rock, Peace, God of Shine
Victory of the People, Victorious Person
The Just, Righteous, Singer, Judicious
Form of Theodore, Courageous People, Wealthy Protector, Wealth and Keep
Radiance, Flower, Blossom, Womenn of Jannah (Heaven)
Free Condition, Frankie is Occasionally Used for Girls, Of the Franks, French Man
Vanishing, Fragility, Vapour, Healthy
Sole Ruler, Ever-powerful, Honor and Powerful King, Alone-Ruler
Gift of Yahweh, Gift of God
God the Honourable, Name of a Saint
Sorrow, Fickle, Carl, Goddess Lakshmi
Heap of Rocks, Hara Which Means Hare, Deer Hunter or Archer
Sword, Gorse Hill, The Elements Brom Meaning Broom Brambles, Raven
Feminine of Alexander, To Defend, Protect and Man, Manly
Warlike, Proud, The Pure
Love, Lovable, Gracious, Who Deserves to Be Loved
White Wave, Race of Women, Jennifer, Soft
Lord Yahweh, Handsome Youth, Ruler
Outcry, Dedicated to Mars, From the Celtic Name Tristan, Tumult
Graceful, Diminutive of Ann Frequently Used as an Independent Name, He (God) Was Gracious, Grace
Lion of God
War, Famous, Battle, Renowned Warrior
Rose, Flower Name
Vital Force, Born in June, Sixth Month of the Year
Soft-haired, Youthful, Downy, Downy-bearded
the Other, Torch, Foreign, Bringer of Light
Victorious Person, Victory of the People
Nice, Pretty, Darling, Good
Defence, The Roman God of War, Mars, Of the Sea
Darling Child, Rock, An Offering, Light and Buoy-any
Compassionate Friend, Friendship, Girlfriend, Refreshment
Great Plains, Big, Tall
Boomerang
Expectation Belief, Trust, Hope, Faith
Precious Stone, Gemstone, Jewel, Gem