Norwegian boy names

Boomerang

The Name of a Gemstone, Jasper-stone, He who Guards the Treasure, Whoever Comes to See

Inspired By a Place Name, Wood, Glade, Poet

Brave, Power, King and Strong, Rich

Army, Form of Irving, Place Name, Beautiful

Name of a King, Always Heimkehrende, He who Remembers, The Homecoming

French Form of Jacob Supplanter, He who Supplants, Yahweh May Protect

Limping, Disabled, Lame

Hay and Lēah = Clearing, Hero

Hardy, "Hard", Brave

Yahweh is Salvation, Emotion, Satisfaction, Form of Joshua

Strong and Man, Warrior, Army

Joy, Young Goat, Happiness, Aigilops

Calf, Gentle, Wife, Companion

The Elements Berht Meaning Bright Famous, Brilliant and Raven, Wise Person

Warrior, From Germany, Sister, Brother

Forbearance, Wages, Merciful, Compassion

The Word Cynebeald with the Meaning Kin Bold Brave King, Cyneburga's Field, Regal Hill, Chief War

Typically a short form of Stephen, it stands on its own as a casual, guy-next-door favorite.

Pari, Messenger of God Angel

Swan, Yahweh is Gracious

All and Illustrious, Honorable, Nobly Famous, Brilliant

Abbreviation of Names Like Joanna and Josephine, Yahweh is Gracious, God Adds, He will Enlarge

Drained Lake, Rebellion, Bitterness, Daughter of Mary

Powerful and Brave, Power, Hard, Dominant Ruler

Jesus of Drums, Beautiful Blond, Sea Lover, Warrior

Beautiful and Wealthy, Handsome, Form of Kenneth, Sprung from Fire

Russet, Famous Wolf, Fame, Ginger

White, Yew, Marine Friend, Warrior

Bold, Peace

Famous Northman, North and Brilliant, Illustrious, Renowned Northerner

Yahweh is Salvation

The Brave

From the Hedged Valley, The Rosy Meadow, Heathen

The August, Variant of Augustine, Helpful, Dignity

Offered to the Lord, Belonging to the Lord

The Lord is My God, Form of Elijah

From Tamar, Palm Tree, Wide River

Brave, Lion-bold, Hardy, Burst of the Sun

Fame, Wolf

Treasurer, Treasure Bearer

Bright Red, Fruit Garden, Fruitful Land

A Tiller of the Soil, Earthworker, Farmer, Bauer

Lion

Of the Franks, Free Condition, Variant of Francis, Franke

Armed and Sweet, Noble Friend, Elfin, Magical

Honor and God, Famous, People, Well-Known

Sea, From the Hill By a Lake

Area, Divinely Peaceful, Peaceful. Variant of Jeffrey, God's Peace

Lame, The Limping, Disabled

An English name meaning “stone clearing,” it’s solid, vintage, and occasionally used for girls today.

Shiny, Country and Illustrious, Land, Homeland

Yahweh May Protect, Has Shown Favor, Son of Jack, One Who Supplants

People's Victory, Niko Which Means Victor, Female Version of Nicholas

Blackbird, Black Bird, Small Falcon, Able

Worker of the Earth, Farmer, Earthworker

This short form of Stanley means “stony meadow” and comes with both comic book and classic appeal.

Person who Breaks Things, To Break, Smash

Laplander, The Element Fionn Which Means White Fair, Fair-haired Courageous One, Light Skinned

Heap of Rocks, Hara Which Means Hare, Deer Hunter or Archer

Originally a medieval boy's name, Stacy means “fruitful.”

This powerful Hebrew name means “sun” and recalls the biblical figure known for extraordinary strength.

Beloved, Loved By God, David's Son

A variant of John with Hebrew roots, it means “God is gracious” and became a male favorite in the ‘70s.

Holder of the Heel, Supplanter, Yahweh May Protect, One who Supplants

Form of Michael, Who is Like God?

Famous, Loud, Illustrious and Fighting, Fight

Peaceful, Love, Servant, Soldier

Shield, House Wolf, Strong Defender, Sign

Who is Like God?, Messenger of God

Short for Kenneth, this Gaelic name means “handsome” or “born of fire

War, Famous, Battle, Renowned Warrior

Bearer of Christ or Anointed, Christian Woman, Christ-bearer

Composition, Helmet, Desire, Protection

Well-Born, Born of Yew, The Lord is Gracious, Youth

Glory and Brilliant, Bright Fame, Gloriously Shiny, Short Form of Robert

Born of the Right Hand

Short and spirited, Kit is derived from names like Christopher and Katherine and means “pure.”

This French name meaning “Saint Denis” has swung between genders over the decades.

Friend, Dear, Attached, Beloved

Peace and King, Elf, Safety, Diminutive of Frederic

English and American Place Name, Resembling a God, Bard, Perfect

Lord Exists, Glorious Praise, Gods Gift, He (God) Beholds

Wealthy Guardian, Wealth Protector, Possession, Names Beginning with Ed

Vigorous, Strong, Healthy, Courageous

Rich, Hardy, All-ruler, Strong Power

Spear Carrier, Rule, Strong

Speedy, Adorning, Brings Rain, Embellishing

Follower of Dionysius, Of Zeus, Dedicated to Dionysos

With Latin roots meaning “holy,” this Italian name is often linked to spiritual tradition and warmth.

Rule, One Who Governs, Ass, Divinely Powerful

Meaning “from Scotland,” this name peaked mid-century and still honors Celtic heritage.

Strong Counsel, True Image, Advice, Wise Ruler

From the New Estate

Glorious, Red, Great, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler

Greek in origin, this once-popular name means “resurrection” and “steadfast,” and works for all genders.

Protect and Man, Defender of Men, Manly

Folk, Ruler, First of the People

World Ruler, Inherited Property, Wolf and King, Noble Leader

From the Hebrew meaning “appointed,” this soft biblical classic has remained timelessly steady.

The Queen, Advice, Rule, King

Majestic, Great, Worthy of Respect, Grandeur

Bringer of Victory, Useful, Of the Lord, Small

English in origin, it refers to the precious metal.

Derived from Greek roots, this vintage nickname means “defender” and works across all genders.

Settlement by the Cliff

Close, Near, God is My Judge

God is Fullness, Strangers, The Foreign

Elf, Protection, Safety, Rich

Hollow, Elder, Valley, The Elements Dean

Highborn, Noble, Bright, Brilliant

Regal, King, The Red

Surname, Red Haired, A Ruddy Complexion

Protection, Powerful, Rich, Peace

The Moor, Moorish

Stranger, Exiled, Fist, Gift

Strong, Brave as a Lion, Lion-bold, Flute

One who Brings Victory, Honest Image, Strong Counsel, Rose

Free, French Man, The Element Francesco Which Means Frenchman, Little Frenchwoman

Counsel Power, Born Again, Form of Reginald, Reborn

Son, Saved from the Waters

Fair, The Just, Upright, Righteous

God is Merciful, Gift of God, Yahweh is Gracious

Form of Michael, Who is Like God?

Rule, Joy, Rules with Good Judgment, Crooked Nose

Outcry, Dedicated to Mars, From the Celtic Name Tristan, Tumult

Polish variation of Casper, meaning “bringer of treasure,” tied to ancient wisdom and one of the Three Magi.

From the Little Home, House

Judge is God

Victor, Noble Friend, Hairless, Conqueror

God Adds, Form of Joseph, He (God) Will Add

Laurel, Form of Lawrence, Crowned with Laurels

Watchman, Guardian, Warden, High Guard

Beacon, Sword, Fiery Torch, Firebrand

Little Frenchman, Free Condition

Warrior, Warni, Warn, Army

Carl, Little One Dark Haired, Manly, Feminine Variant of Charles

God is Gracious, Son of Jack, One Who Supplants

Gift of Yahweh, Gift of God

The Exalted One, Sublime

Dyer, One who, Dexterous, Right Handed

Stone

This Scottish name means “narrow spit of land.”

Goodness of the Lord, Yahweh is Good

Summer Season

Courteous, Court-dweller, Audacious and Council, Short

God is Gracious, Son of Jack

Cloud, Acquirer, Like a Horn, Thanks

The Blessed

Wolf, The Element Wulf Which is of the Meaning Wolf

The Lion, Leo, Form of Leonard

Wide Fame, Glory and Brilliant

Son

Laurel

Wonder, Miracle, Via Old French Merveille = Wonder, Surprise, Miracle from Latin Mirabilia = Wonderful Things, Wonder

Seething Pool, Hill Hollow, Strong and Lively, God's Servant

Form of Clement, Gentleness, Merciful, Gentle, Merciful

God is Merciful, Homeland, Ruler, Powerful

Mars, Warrior

Roofers, Maker of Bricks, Tiles, Inspired By a Family Name

Lame, Limping, Preserving, Disabled

House and King, Powerful, Homeland, Rich

Twin, Gemini, Form of Thomas

Caretaker, Nurse, Northerner, Man of the North

A name with Roman roots, has been popular in England since the 1950s and is known through figures like Adrian Monk and actor Adrian Grenier. While its similarity to Adrienne once led to neglect, it's now a winning choice.

Sweet, Beautiful, Smart

Tempestuous, Violent Weather, Storm

Bright with Fame, Form of Robert, Shining, Famous Ruler

Yahweh is Gracious, Born of Yew, Young Warrior, Right Handed

One who Sings Ballads, Minstrel, A Singer-poet, Poet

Isis was the Principal Goddess of Ancient Egypt, Rich, Dorians, From Doris

Red Haired, Roe Deer

A Native of Flanders, Man from the Lowlands, Flame, Dutchman

Happy, Merry, Cloudberry, To Praise

Christian, The Anointed One, Belonging to Christ

Born of God, Herd, Carried, Or Carrying, And Porters

Bright Head, Lives at the Barrier, Marksman, White

It will Enlarge, God Would Multiply, Yahweh Will Add, Jehova Increases

Desire, Shiny, Brilliant, Resolute

Strong Man, Powerful, Stag, Hard