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Norwegian Names

Norwegian baby names are among the newly-stylish Scandinavian group of names, coming out into the wider world along with art and literature from Norway and other Scandinavian countries.

If your family comes from Norway or you simply love the Norwegian culture, consider these Norwegian names for boys and girls. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

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Juni

Meaning: June

Origin:Scandinavian
800
Sunniva

Meaning: sun gift

Origin:Scandinavian
716
Kirsten The meaning of Kirsten is 'Christian' or 'an...
Origin:Scandinavian variation of Christine
1719
Janne

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:Danish and Norwegian diminutive of Johanna
14734
Vigdis

Meaning: war goddess

Origin:Norwegian
4895
Roald

Meaning: famous ruler

Origin:Norwegian
2577
Malin

Meaning: high tower or woman of Magdela

Origin:Scandinavian diminutive of Magdalene
2111
Tuva

Meaning: beautiful

Origin:Swedish and Norwegian variation of Tove
1739
Kristin

Meaning: a Christian

Origin:German and Norwegian variation of Christina
1999
Aksel

Meaning: the father is peace

Origin:Danish, version of Hebrew Absalom
1421
Gregor

Meaning: vigilant, a watchman

Origin:Scottish form of Gregory
1516
Arvid

Meaning: eagle-tree

Origin:Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
1384
Mats

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Scandinavian diminutive of Matthias, Aramaic
3888
Ole The meaning of Ole is 'ancestor's heir'. The...
Origin:Scandinavian
4988
Olav Olav is a beautiful name that is generally u...
Origin:Scandinavian
6988
Oslo Oslo is predominantly a gender-neutral name ...
Origin:Norwegian place name
622
Fjord The name Fjord is male and female and derive...
Origin:Norwegian nature name
5164
Nils

Meaning: people of victory

Origin:Scandinavian variation of Nicholas
1204
Tove

Meaning: beautiful

Origin:Scandinavian
789
Berit The meaning of Berit is 'exalted one' or 'lo...
Origin:Scandinavian variation of Birgit
5770