286 Norwegian Boy Names with Meanings

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Norwegian boy names starting with A

AageAage is a Danish masculine given name and a less common spelling of the Norwegian given name Åge. Variants include the Swedish name Åke.
AbrahamאברהםAbraham is a given name of Hebrew background, originating with the Biblical patriarch (Hebrew: אַבְרָהָם, Modern: Avraham, Tiberian: ʾAḇrāhām Ashkenazi Avrohom or Avruhom); the father of the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
AdelAdel is a given name of ancient European origins that evolved from words meaning "noble", "nobility" or "elite".
AdolfAdolf (also spelt Adolph or Adolphe, Adolfo, and when Latinised Adolphus) is a given name with German origins.
AdrianAdrian is a form of the Latin given name Adrianus or Hadrianus. Its ultimate origin is most likely via the former river Adria from the Venetic and Illyrian word adur, meaning "sea" or "water".
AkselSee Kusaila for the 7th-century Berber leader. Aksel is a masculine name, used predominantly throughout Scandinavia, a variant of Axel.
AlbertAlbert is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Germanic Adalbert and Adelbert, containing the words adal ("noble") and beraht ("bright").
AlexanderἈλέξανδροςAlexander (Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος) is a masculine name of Greek origin. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history.
AlfAlf is a given name, nickname (also Alfie) and surname. The male name Alf or Alv is derived from álf, the Old Norse for "elf".
Alf-IngeAlf-Inge is a Norwegian male given name. Notable people named Alf-Inge include: Alf-Inge Haaland (1972), Norwegian footballer Alf-Inge Jansen (born 1947), Norwegian political scientist
AlfredAlfred is a masculine given name of English origin, a modern descendant of the Anglo-Saxon name Ælfrǣd (Old English pronunciation: [ˈæɫvræːd]), formed from the Germanic words ælf, meaning "elf", and rǣd, meaning "counsel".
AlmarAlmar is a masculine given name and a surname. It originates from the Old Norse word Almarr which means warrior or famous.
AmundAmund (Old Norse: Agmundr), is a Norse masculine given name. It derives from the Old Norse Agmundr, meaning respectful protector.
AndersAnders is a male name in Scandinavian languages and Fering North Frisian, an equivalent of the Greek Andreas ("manly") and the English Andrew. It originated from Andres via metathesis.
AndresAndres or Andrés is a male given name. It can also be a surname.
AnkerAnker (cognate Ancher) is a given name of Danish, Faroese and Norwegian origin, sometimes used as a surname. Notable people with the name include:
AnthonAnthon is a Danish, Finnish, German, Norwegian and Swedish masculine given name that is used in Greenland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Republic of Karelia, Estonia, Namibia, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
AnthoniAnthoni is a Swedish, Danish, Finnish and Norwegian form of the given name and surname "Antoni" that is used in Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Republic of Karelia, Estonia and Greenland. Notable people with the name include the following:
AnthoniusAnthonius is a Danish, Dutch, Finnish and Norwegian masculine given name that is used in Greenland, Finland, Norway, Republic of Karelia, Estonia, Namibia, South Africa, the Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark.
AntonAnton is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Latin name Antonius, and used in various languages.
AntoniusAntonius is a masculine given name, as well as a surname. Antonius is a Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Latin, Norwegian, and Swedish name used in Greenland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, part of the Republic of Karelia, Estonia, Belgium, Netherlands, Suriname,…
AntonyAntony is a Danish, English, Finnish, German, Norwegian and Swedish given name that is a form of Anthony. As a surname it is derived from the Antonius root name.
ArildArild is a common masculine Norwegian given name. Notable people with the name include: Arild Amundsen (1910–1988), Norwegian sailor Arild Andersen (born 1945), Norwegian jazz musician bassist Arild Andersen (cyclist) (1928–1997), Norwegian professional…
ArneArne is a common masculine given name for males in Scandinavia. It is also a surname in England.
ArnfinnArnfinn is a Norwegian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Arnfinn Bårdsen (born 1966), Norwegian judge Arnfinn Bergmann (1928–2011), Norwegian ski jumper Jens Arnfinn Brødsjømoen (born 1958), Norwegian politician Arnfinn Engerbakk…
ArntArnt is a Scandinavian masculine given name, predominantly found in Norway. It is derived from either Old Norse, or German and is either a short form of other names beginning with Arn-, meaning eagle, or a shortened form of Arnold, meaning "eagle" and…
ArthurArthur is a masculine given name of uncertain etymology. Its popularity derives from it being the name of the legendary hero King Arthur.
ArveArve can refer to:
ArvidArvid, Arved, Arnvid or Arvydas is a male given name, most common in Scandinavia but also in Iran and Lithuania. In Scandinavia it is derived from Old Norse Arnviðr and means "forest of eagles" or "eagle wood".
AsbjørnAsbjørn is a Norwegian and Danish male given name. In 2013, there were more than 7,000 men in Norway with this name.
AslakAslak is a Norwegian masculine given name derived from Old Norse Áslákr, which consists of áss (meaning "god"), and leikr (meaning "game"). The English surname Ashlock also ultimately originates from Áslákr.
AsserAsser is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Tobias Michael Carel Asser, winner of the Nobel Prize for Peace Asser Rig Hvide, Danish nobleman, 1080–1151 Asser Mbai (born 1950), Namibian politician Asser Thorkilsson…
AtleAtle is a Norwegian given name and may refer to: Tor Atle Andersen, Norwegian drummer in progressive/power metal band Communic Atle Antonsen (born 1969), Norwegian comedian and actor Atle Bakken (born 1970), Norwegian composer, performer and producer Atle…
AudunAudun is a Norwegian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Audun Boysen (1929–2000), Norwegian middle distance runner Audun Endestad (born 1953), Norwegian-born American cross country skier, author and field guide Audun Grønvold…
AxelAxel (also Aksel) is a Scandinavian, German, French, and Dutch masculine given name. In Estonia, Denmark, and Norway the spelling Aksel is more common.

Norwegian boy names starting with B

BaldurBaldur is a Norse and Icelandic name, meaning "prince." Baldr is also a god in Norse mythology, associated with light, beauty, love and happiness.
BendikBendik is a Norwegian masculine given name. Notable people with this name include: Bendik Baksaas, Norwegian jazz and electronica musician Bendik Brænne, Norwegian producer, artist, and songwriter Bendik Bye, Norwegian football player Bendik Giske, Norwegian…
BernhardBernhard is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar (1604–1639), Duke of Saxe-Weimar Bernhard, Prince of Saxe-Meiningen (1901–1984), head of the House of Saxe-Meiningen 1946–1984 Bernhard, Count of Bylandt (1905–1998),…
BirkBirk is both a surname and a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
BjarneBjarne is a Nordic masculine given name, a variant of Bjørn. Notable peoplee with the name include: Bjarne Aas (1886–1969), Norwegian ship builder Bjarne Amdahl (1903–1968), Norwegian pianist, composer and orchestra conductor Bjarne Andersen, Norwegian actor…
BjarteBjarte is a Norwegian male given name and may refer to: Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim (born 1975), Norwegian footballer Bjarte Baasland (born 1974), former Norwegian businessman and convicted fraudster Bjarte Birkeland (1920–2000), Norwegian literary researcher…
BjornBjorn, Bjorne (English, Dutch), Björn (Swedish, Icelandic, Dutch, and German), Bjørn (Danish, Faroese and Norwegian), Beorn (Old English) or, rarely, Bjôrn, Biorn, or Latinized Biornus, Brum (Portuguese), is a Scandinavian male given name, or less often a…
BjørnarBjørnar is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Bjørnar Andersen (born 1978), Norwegian refrigerator mechanic and competitive dog musher Bjørnar Håkensmoen (born 1969), the head coach of the Norwegian cross-country skiing team at the 2006…
BrageBrage is a Norwegian masculine given name originating from the Old Norse name Bragi, developing from the word "bragr" meaning poetry. As of January 2019, there were 2 813 men who had Brage as first name in Norway.
BredeBrede is both a surname and a masculine Norwegian given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: Anita Schjøll Brede (born 1985), Norwegian entrepreneur Ardell Brede (born 1939), American politician Brent Brede (born 1971), American baseball…
BårdBård is a Norwegian masculine given name. It is a Norwegian form of the Old Norse name Bárðr.
BørgeBørge is a male Norwegian and Danish given name, a younger variant of Birger. The Swedish spelling is Börje.
BørreBørre is a Norwegian given name, and may refer to: Børre Dalhaug (born 1974), Norwegian musician and arranger Børre Falkum-Hansen (1919–2006), Norwegian sailor and Olympic medalist Egil Børre Johnsen (born 1936), Norwegian writer Børre Knudsen (1937–2014),…

Norwegian boy names starting with C

CarlCarl is the English spelling of the North Germanic male given name meaning "free man". The name originates in Old Norse.
CatoCato is the given name of: Cato Alexander (1780–1858), American emancipated slave and bar owner, considered by some to be "America's first celebrity bartender" Cato Erstad (born 1964), Norwegian footballer Cato Maximilian Guldberg (1836–1902), Norwegian…
ChristerChrister or Krister are varieties of the masculine given name Kristian, derived from the Latin name Christianus, which in turn comes from the Greek word khristianós, which means "follower of Christ".
ChristianChristian is a given name commonly used for boys. It originated as a baptismal name used by persons of the Christian religion.

Norwegian boy names starting with D

DagDag is a masculine Scandinavian given name derived from the Old Norse dagr, meaning "day", or the name of the god Dagr, a personification of the day. It is most commonly used in Norway and Sweden.
DagfinDagfin is a given name. Notable people with the given name include: Dagfin Huseby (1922–2010), Norwegian wrestler Dagfin Juel (1909–1985), Norwegian civil servant and politician Dagfin Werenskiold (1892–1977), Norwegian sculptor and painter
DagfinnDagfinn is a Norwegian masculine given name. Notable people with the given name include: Dagfinn Aarskog (1928–2014), Norwegian physician Dagfinn Aarskog (bobsleigh) (born 1973), Norwegian bobsledder Dagfinn Bakke (1933–2019), Norwegian painter, illustrator…
DanielדניאלDaniel (Hebrew: דָּנִיֵּאל) is a masculine given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "God is my judge" and derives from two early biblical figures, primary among them Daniel from the Book of Daniel.
DiderikDiderik or Didrik is a Norwegian male given name. In North Germanic languages, the native form would be Tjodrik, but Diderik and Didrik have been loaned from Low German and are now a common name in Norway.
DitlefDitlef is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Ditlef Hvistendahl Christiansen (1865–1944), Norwegian Supreme Court Justice Ditlef Eckhoff (born 1942), Norwegian jazz musician

Norwegian boy names starting with E

EdvardEdvard is a form of Edward and may refer to: Edvard Askeland (born 1954), Norwegian jazz musician Edvard Kaurin Barth (1913–1996), Norwegian zoologist and photographer Edvard Befring (born 1936), Norwegian educationalist Edvard Beneš (1884–1948), Czech…
EdvinEdvin is a male given name. In the Balkans, Edvin is popular among Bosniaks and Croats in the former Yugoslav nations.
EgilEgil or Egill is a masculine given name derived from Old Norse. It may refer to:
EgonEgon is a German variant of the male given name Egino. It is most commonly found in Central and Northern Europe.
EilerEiler is a masculine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
EinarEinar is a Scandinavian given name deriving from the Old Norse name Einarr, which according to Guðbrandur Vigfússon is directly connected with the concept of the einherjar, warriors who died in battle and ascended to Valhalla in Norse mythology.
EivindEivind is a Norwegian masculine given name of Norse origin, Auja-winduR. It is made up of two parts: Auja meaning "lucky/gift", and winduR meaning "winner and/or warrior".
EjnarEjnar is a masculine given name and may refer to: Ejnar Dyggve (1887–1961), Danish architect and archeologist Ejnar Emborg (1888–1963), Danish composer Ejnar Hansen (1898–1947), Danish wrestler Ejnar Hertzsprung (1873–1967), Danish chemist and astronomer…
EliasἨλίαςElias ( il-EYE-əs; Ancient Greek: Ἠλίας, romanized: Elías) is the hellenized version for the name of Elijah (Hebrew: אֵלִיָּהוּ, romanized: ʾĒlīyyāhū; Syriac: ܐܠܝܐ, romanized: Elyāe; Arabic: إلیاس, romanized: Ilyās, or إلیا, Ilyā), a prophet in the Northern…
EllingElling is both a masculine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
EndreEndre is a masculine given name, a form of "Andrew". Notable people with the name include:
EricThe male given names Eric, Erich, Erikk, Erik, Erick, Eirik, or Eiríkur are derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr [ˈɛiˌriːkz̠] (or Eríkr [ˈeˌriːkz̠] in Old East Norse due to monophthongization).
ErikThe male given names Eric, Erich, Erikk, Erik, Erick, Eirik, or Eiríkur are derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr [ˈɛiˌriːkz̠] (or Eríkr [ˈeˌriːkz̠] in Old East Norse due to monophthongization).
ErlandErland is a Nordic male given name with several possible origins. It likely comes from the Old Norse erlendr or ørlendr, meaning foreigner, or from ern (eagle) and land, giving the poetic meaning “eagle’s land.” The name is earliest attested in a Norwegian…
ErlendErlend may refer to: Erlend Apneseth (born 1990), award-winning hardingfele player Erlend Bjøntegaard (born 1990), Norwegian biathlete Erlend Bratland (born 1991), Norwegian singer Erlend Caspersen (born 1982), Norwegian bassist Erlend Engelsvoll (born 1975),…
ErlingErling (Urban East Norwegian: [ˈæ̂ːlɪŋ]) is a Scandinavian male name, meaning "heir of clanchief" or "descendant of the jarl / earl", i.e. prince or similar.
EsbenEsben is a Norwegian and Danish male given name.
EspenEspen is a Norwegian masculine given name. In Norway it reached the peak of its popularity between 1970 and 1990, during which period approximately 1.1% of children were given that name.
EvaldEvald is a masculine given name found primarily in Northern Europe, especially in Denmark, Estonia, Norway and Sweden.
EvenEven is a Norwegian given name coming from Old Norse Eivindr (existing as Eivindur in Iceland). Another common name derived from Old Norse Eivindr is the Norwegianized Eivind.
EysteinEystein or Eysteinn is the name of: Eystein Erlendsson (d. 1188), Norwegian bishop and saint Eystein Halfdansson (fl.
EyvindEyvind is a masculine given name. Its variant is Eivind.

Norwegian boy names starting with F

FarteinFartein is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Fartein Døvle Jonassen (born 1971), Norwegian novelist and translator Fartein Valen (1887–1952), Norwegian composer Fartein Valen-Sendstad (1918–1984), Norwegian historian
FelixFelix is a masculine given name that originates from the Latin word felix [ˈfeːliːks] (genitive felicis [feːˈliːkɪs]), meaning "happy", "lucky", "fortunate", "successful", or "fruitful".
FolkeFolke is a Swedish male given name, which means "chief", derived from the Old Norse folk. As of 2004, in Sweden there are 20,100 persons named Folke.
FrantsFrants is a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Frants Banner (died 1575), Danish landowner and lensmann Frants Berg (1504–1591), Danish clergyman, Bishop of Oslo Frants Beyer (1851–1918), Norwegian average adjuster, tax inspector…
FredrikFredrik or Frederik is a masculine Germanic given name derived from the German name Friedrich or Friederich, from the Old High German fridu meaning "peace" and rîhhi meaning "ruler" or "power". It is the common form of Frederick in Norway, Finland and Sweden.
FritiofFriðþjófur (variations: Fritiof, Frithiof, Fritjof, Frithjof, and Fridtjof) is a Scandinavian masculine given name derived from Old Norse: friðr + þjófr, transl. 'peace' and 'thief'.
FrodeFrode is a Norwegian and Danish masculine given name. It is also used as a surname.

Norwegian boy names starting with G

GauteGaute is a Norwegian masculine given name derived from the Old Norse Gauti, which is formed by the word gautr, i.e. "man from Götaland (Gautaland) in Sweden" or, even earlier, "Goths".
GeirGeir is a masculine name commonly given in Norway and Iceland. It is derived from Old Norse geirr "spear", a common name element in Germanic names in general, from Proto-Germanic *gaizaz (whence also Old High German gêr, Old English gâr, Gothic gaisu).
GeorgGeorg is a male given name in mostly Northern European countries and may refer to:
GerhardGerhard is a name of Germanic origin and may refer to:
GregersGregers is a given name. Notable people with the given name include: Gregers Algreen-Ussing (born 1938), Danish architect and academic Gregers Arndal-Lauritzen (born 1998), Danish footballer Gregers Birgersson (died 1276), Swedish knight and major landowner…
GudbrandGudbrand is a given name. Notable people with the given name include: Gudbrand Bøhn (1839–1906), Norwegian violinist, concertmaster, and music teacher Gudbrand Granum (1893–1984), Norwegian politician Gudbrand Gregersen de Saág (1824–1910), Norwegian-born…
GulbrandGulbrand is a Norwegian masculine given name. It is derived from the Old Norse Guðbrandr meaning "god's sword", from the elements guð ("god") and brandr ("sword").
GunnarGunnar is a male first name of Nordic origin (Gunnarr in Old Norse). Gunder is a variant,.
GustavGustav, also spelled Gustaf (pronounced or in English; Swedish: [ˈɡɵ̂sːtav] for both spellings), is a male given name of Old Swedish origin, used mainly in Scandinavian countries, German-speaking countries, and the Low Countries.
GuttormGuttorm is a masculine Norwegian given name. Notable people with the name include: Guttorm of Norway (1199–1204), King of Norway Guttorm Berge (1929–2004), Norwegian alpine skier Guttorm Fløistad (born 1930), Norwegian philosopher Guttorm Fløistad…

Norwegian boy names starting with H

HaakonHaakon, also spelled Håkon (in Norway), Hakon (in Denmark), Håkan (in Sweden), or Háukon or Hákon, is an older spelling of the modern Norwegian form of the Old Norwegian masculine first name Hákon meaning "High Son" from há (high, chosen) and konr (son,…
HaldorHaldor is a given name. It may refer to: Haldor Andreas Haldorsen (1883–1965), Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party Haldor Børve (1857–1933), Norwegian architect Haldor Bjerkeseth (1883–1974), Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party…
HallgeirHallgeir is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Hallgeir Brenden (1929–2007), Norwegian cross-country skier, Olympic gold medalist Hallgeir H.
HalvardHalvard or Hallvard is a Norwegian given name. Notable people with the name include: Halvard Angaard (1898–1967), Norwegian sport shooter Halvard Bjørkvik (born 1924), Norwegian historian Jens-Halvard Bratz (1920–2005), Norwegian businessman and politician…
HalvdanHalvdan is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Halvdan Aarsrud (1878–1925), Norwegian bailiff and politician for the Labour Party Halvdan the Black (c.
HalvorHalvor is a name of Norwegian origin. It is a contemporary form of Halvard (Hallvard).
HansHans is a male given name in Afrikaans, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Faroese, German, Norwegian, Icelandic and Swedish-speaking populations.
HaraldHarald or Haraldr is the Old Norse form of the given name Harold. It may refer to:
HaroldHarold is an English personal name. The modern name Harold ultimately derives from the Proto-Germanic *harja-waldaz, meaning 'military-power' or 'army-ruler'.
HartvigHartvig is a given name. Notable people with the given name include: Hartvig Caspar Christie (politician) (1893–1959), Norwegian politician Hartvig Sverdrup Eckhoff (1855–1928), Norwegian architect Hartvig Marcus Frisch (1754–1816), Danish businessman Hartvig…
HeineHeine is both a surname and a given name of German origin. People with that name include:
HelgeHelge or Helgi is a Scandinavian, German, and Dutch mostly male name. The name is derived from Proto-Norse Hailaga with its original meaning being dedicated to the gods.
HelmerHelmer is both a masculine given name and a surname. In the former use it is common in Scandinavia.
HermanHerman is a masculine given name, from an ancient Germanic name consisting of the elements harja- "army" and mann- "man". Hermine is the feminine form of Herman.
HjalmarHjalmar is a Scandinavian male given name, from Old Norse Hjálmarr. Hjalmar is the name of a legendary warrior and lover in Swedish mythology.
HolgerHolger is a Scandinavian masculine given name derived from the Old Norse name Hólmgeirr, a compound of hólmr 'island', and geirr 'spear'. It is most common amongst Danish people.
HåvardHåvard or Havard is a surname and given name. Notable people with the name include: Given name: Håvard Bøkko (born 1987), Norwegian speedskater Håvard Bjerkeli (born 1977), Norwegian cross country skier Håvard Flo (born 1970), football player from Norway…

Norwegian boy names starting with I

IngarIngar is a Norwegian masculine given name, as well as a Southern Swedish feminine given name.
IngeInge is a given name in various Germanic language-speaking cultures. In Swedish and Norwegian, it is mostly used as a masculine, but less often also as a feminine name.
IngemarIngemar is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Ingemar Andersson (1928–1992), Swedish sprint canoeist Ingemar Backman (born 1976), Swedish snowboarder and poker player Ingemar Burgström (1926–1951), Swedish boxer Ingemar Cox (born 2000),…
IngmarIngmar is a Scandinavian given name and is a composite of Ing, possibly a Norse god, and Mar, meaning "famous". The name element Ing is also found in Ingvar, Ingolf, Ingeborg, and other names.
IngolfIngolf is a masculine given name, that has its roots in Germanic mythology. The first part "Ing" refers to the Germanic god Yngvi, the second part means "wolf".
IngvaldIngvald is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Hans Ingvald Hansen Ratvik (1883–1966), Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party Ingvald Anker Andersen (born 1866), Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party Ingvald Bjerke (1907–1990),…
IngvarThe name Ingvar is an Old Norse first name for men common in Scandinavia meaning "protected by Yngvi". The feminine version of the name is Inga.
IvarIvar (Old Norse Ívarr) is a Scandinavian masculine given name. Another variant of the name is Iver, which is more common in Norway.

Norwegian boy names starting with J

JakobJakob is a masculine given name that is a variant spelling of the Hebrew given name Jacob.
JanJan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect),…
JarlJarl is a name of Scandinavian origin. Notable people with the name include:
JarleJarle is a masculine Norwegian given name and may refer to:
JoakimיהויקיםJoakim or Joacim is a male given name primarily used in Scandinavian languages, Estonian and Finnish. It is derived from a transliteration of the Hebrew יהוֹיָקִים, and literally means "lifted by Jehovah".
JochumJochum is a masculine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
JoelיואלJoel or Yoel is a male name derived from יוֹאֵל Standard Hebrew, Yoʾel, Tiberian Hebrew, or Yôʾēl, meaning "Yahu is El" (El being a Northwest Semitic word meaning 'god' or 'deity'), "YHWH is God", or the modern translation "Yahweh is God".
JohanἸωάννηςJohan is a Scandinavian and Dutch form of Iōhannēs / Jōhannēs, the Latin form of the Greek name Iōánnēs (Ἰωάννης), from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), itself derived from the extended form Yehochanan (יְהוֹחָנָן), meaning "Yahweh is gracious".
JohannesΙωάννηςJohannes is a Medieval Latin form of the personal name that usually appears as "John" in English language contexts.
JonJon is a masculine given name. It is often short for Jonathan.
JonasJonas is a common male name in many countries in the Western world and Northeast Africa. It is primarily used as a first name, but also occurs as a surname.
JosefJosef is a variant of the male given name Joseph, notably used in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany and Switzerland. The name also appears in Scandinavia.
JosteinJostein Helge Bernhardsen (born 1945), Norwegian diplomat Jostein Berntsen (born 1943), Norwegian politician for the Labour Party Jostein Erstad (1922–2011), Norwegian jurist Dag Jostein Fjærvoll (born 1947), Norwegian politician for the Christian People's…
JuliusιουλοςJulius is a masculine given name and a surname, derived from the nomen of a Roman family, most famously Julius Caesar. The name may be derived from Greek ιουλος (ioulos) lit.
JørgenJørgen is a Danish, Norwegian, and Faroese male given name cognate to George. Notable people with the name include:
JørnJørn is a Danish and Norwegian masculine given name. A mainly German variant of the name is Jörn.

Norwegian boy names starting with K

KaiThe name Kai has various origins and meanings in different cultures: In Estonian, Kai is a female name derived from Katherine. In Persian, Kai, or Kay, is a male name, meaning "king".
KarelKarel ( KAR-əl) is a masculine given name in Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Slovene and Swedish. It is a variant of the English and French name Charles, meaning 'free man'.
KarlKarl is a Germanic male given name. It comes from Old High German, meaning 'man, husband, freeman' and was widely popularised in Central and Northern Europe by its status as a royal name, in particular through the Frankish king Charlemagne.
KarolKarol is a Basque, Polish, Slovak, and Slovene given name that is a form of Karl or Karolus. Notable people with the name include the following:
KarolusKarolus is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Hans Karolus Ommedal (1901–1984), Norwegian politician Karolus Magnus (742–814), King of the Franks
KarstenKarsten or Carsten is both a masculine given name and a surname. It is believed to be either derived from a Low German form of Christian, or "man from karst".
KasperKasper is a masculine given name which may refer to: Kasper Andersen (cyclist) (born 2002), Danish cyclist Kasper Andersen (speedway rider) (born 1998), Danish speedway rider Kasper Irming Andersen (born 1986), Danish handball player Kasper Bøgelund (born…
KetilKetil is a Norwegian masculine given name, and may refer to: Ketil Askildt (1900-1978), Norwegian discus thrower Ketil Bjørnstad (born 1952), Norwegian pianist Ketil Flatnose (9th century), Norwegian hersir Ketil Haugsand (21st century), Norwegian…
KjartanKjartan (Icelandic: [ˈcʰar̥tan]; Faroese: [ˈtʃʰaɻ̊ʈan]; Norwegian: [çɑːɻtan]) is a masculine given name found in the Nordic countries, most prominently in Iceland and Norway.
KjeldKjeld is a person name derived from the Old Norse and may refer to:
KjellKjell is a Scandinavian usually male given name. In Denmark, the cognate is Kjeld or Keld.
KjetilKjetil is a Norwegian masculine given name. It may refer to: Kjetil Aleksander Lie (born 1980), Norwegian chess player, Norway's eighth International Grandmaster Kjetil André Aamodt (born 1971), Norwegian former alpine ski racer Kjetil Bang-Hansen (born…
KlausKlaus is a German, Dutch and Scandinavian given name and surname. It originated as a short form of Nikolaus, a German form of the Greek given name Nicholas.
KnutKnut (Norwegian and Swedish), Knud (Danish), or Knútur (Icelandic) is a Scandinavian and German first name, of which the anglicised form is Canute. In Germany both "Knut" and "Knud" are used.
KonradKonrad is a German masculine given name (with variants Kunz and Kunze) that means 'bold counselor'.
KristerKrister is a Swedish variant of the Swedish masculine given name Christer. Notable people with the name include: Krister Bringéus (born 1954), Swedish diplomat Krister Classon (born 1955), Swedish comedian, actor, director and screenwriter Krister Dreyer…
KristianKristian is a given name in several languages, and is a variant spelling of Christian.
KristoferKristofer is a masculine first name. It is a variant of the name Christopher.
KurtKurt is a male given name in Germanic languages. Kurt originated as short forms of the Germanic Konrad/Conrad, depending on geographical usage, with meanings including counselor or advisor.
KyrreKyrre is a common Norwegian given name. The name comes from the Old Norse word kyrr, which translates to "calm, peaceful".
KåreKåre or Kaare is a given name. Notable people with the name include:

Norwegian boy names starting with L

LarsLars is a common male name in Scandinavian countries and Germany.
LasseLasse is a common masculine given name in Nordic countries. It is also often a nickname for people named Lars or Lauri.
LauritzLauritz is a typically masculine given name, a Scandinavian form of the English Laurence or Lawrence. Another Danish and Estonian form is Laurits.
LeidulvLeidulv is a Norwegian given name. Notable people with the name include: Leidulv Namtvedt (born 1950), Norwegian diplomat Leidulv Risan (born 1948), Norwegian screenwriter, film director, and professor
LeifLeif is a male given name of Scandinavian origin. It is derived from the Old Norse name Leifr (nominative case), meaning "heir", "descendant".
LeivLeiv is a masculine given name, a Norwegian spelling variant of Leif. Persons so-named include: Leiv Amundsen (1898–1987), Norwegian librarian and philologist Leiv Blakset (1928–2005), Norwegian farmer, teacher and politician Leiv Erdal (1915–2009), Norwegian…
LeonhardLeonhard is a German male given name and surname also used in other Germanic languages, as well as Estonian, sharing the same origin as English Leonard. Notable people with the name include:
LinusLinus, a male given name, is the Latin form of the Greek name Linos. It is a common given name in Sweden.
LotarLotar is German, Norwegian, Polish, Hungarian and Swedish masculine given name that is a modern form of the Germanic Chlothar (which is a blended form of Hlūdaz and Harjaz). People with this name include:
LotharLothar is a Danish, Finnish, German, Norwegian, and Swedish masculine given name, while Lotár is a Hungarian masculine given name.
LudvigLudvig is a Scandinavian variant of the German name Ludwig. People with the name include: Ludvig Åberg, Swedish professional golfer Ludvig Almqvist, Swedish politician Ludvig Aubert, Norwegian Minister of Justice Ludvig Bødtcher, Danish lyric poet Ludvig G.
LukasΛουκάςLukas is a form of the Greek name Λουκάς, which is Romanized as Loukas, Luke, or Lucas.

Norwegian boy names starting with M

MadsMads is a male given name, a Danish, Norwegian and Swedish Scandinavian form of the English name Matthew. Notable people with the name include:
MagnarMagnar is a somewhat common forename for men in Norway. The name is known in Norway from the late 19th century.
MagneMagne is a Norwegian masculine given name of Norse origin, meaning "mighty" or "fierce warrior". In Norse mythology, Magni was the son of Thor.
MagnusMagnus, meaning "great" in Latin, was used as cognomen in ancient Rome and a given name in the Middle Ages.
MarcusMarcus is a masculine given name of Ancient Roman pre-Christian origin derived either from Etruscan Marce of unknown meaning or referring to the god Mars. Mars was identified as the Roman god of war.
MartinMartin may either be a given name or surname. In Scotland, Martin or McMartin is a common surname of Scottish Gaelic origin.
MatiasMatías is the Portuguese version of Matthias. Matías is very popular in Latin America especially in Argentina.
MatsMats is a given name, a Scandinavian and Estonian form of Matthew or Matthias, and may refer to: Mats Berglind (1952–2016), Swedish politician Mats Bergman (born 1948), Swedish actor Mats Eilertsen (born 1975), Norwegian jazz musician and composer Mats Ekman…
MatthiasΜατθαίοςMatthias is a name derived from the Greek Ματθαίος, in origin similar to Matthew.
MauritzMauritz is a variant spelling of Maurits. Notable people with the name include: Mauritz Andersson (1886–1971), Swedish wrestler Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt (1757–1814), Finnish courtier and diplomat Mauritz Brännström (1918–2006), Swedish cross-country skier…
MikkjelMikkjel is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Mikkjel Fønhus (1894–1973), Norwegian journalist, novelist, and short story writer Mikkjel Hemmestveit (1863–1957), Norwegian-American Nordic skier
MonsMons is used as a surname and a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
MortenMorten is a common male given name in Denmark and Norway. Approximately 22,138 have this name as a given name in Norway and about 52 people have it as a surname.

Norwegian boy names starting with N

NilsNils is a Scandinavian given name, a chiefly Norwegian, Danish, Swedish and Latvian variant of Niels, cognate to Nicholas.
NorbertNorbert is a Germanic given name and infrequent surname, from nord "north" and berht "bright".
NormanNorman is both a surname and a given name. The surname has multiple origins including English, Irish (in Ulster), Scottish, German, French, Norwegian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Jewish American.

Norwegian boy names starting with O

OddOdd, a name of Old Norse origin (Oddr), is the 11th most common male name in Norway. It is rarely used in other countries, though it does occasionally appear in other Nordic countries.
OdinOdin is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname Cécile Odin (born 1965), French cyclist Jaishree Odin (born 1952), academic at the University of Hawaii Jean Odin (1889–1975), French politician Jean-Marie Odin…
OlaعلاOla (Arabic: علا) is an Arabic feminine given name that means "surmount", "high", and "arise". It is also a common shorthand name in Norway and Sweden (as a variant of Olaf), and in Polish it is a diminutive form of feminine given names Olga and Aleksandra.
OlafOlaf or Olav (, , or British ; Old Norse: Áleifr, Ólafr, Óleifr, Anleifr) is a Dutch, Polish, Scandinavian and German given name.
OleOle is a Danish and Norwegian masculine given name, derived from the Old Norse name Óláfr, meaning "ancestor's descendant". Notable people with the given name include:
OliverОливерOliver (Serbian Cyrillic and Macedonian Cyrillic: Оливер) is a masculine given name of Old French and Medieval British origin. The name has been generally associated with the Latin term olivarius, meaning "olive tree planter", or "olive branch bearer".
OscarOscar or Oskar is a masculine given name of English, Old Norse and Irish origin.
OttoOtto is a masculine German given name and a surname. It originates as an Old High German short form (variants Audo, Odo, Udo) of Germanic names beginning in aud-, an element meaning "wealth, prosperity".
OveOve is a Scandinavian given name. It is derived from the Old Danish name Aghi, itself probably a diminutive of the prefix Agh-, from the Germanic *aʒ- (meaning edge or fear).

Norwegian boy names starting with P

PerΠέτροςPer is a Scandinavian masculine given name. It is derived from Greek Πέτρος, Petros (an invented, masculine form of Greek petra, the word for "rock" or "stone").
PeterΠέτροςPeter is a common masculine given name. It is derived directly from Greek Πέτρος, Petros (an invented, masculine form of Greek petra, the word for "rock" or "stone"), which itself was a translation of Aramaic Kefa ("stone, rock"), the new name Jesus gave to…
PetterPetter is a predominantly Scandinavian masculine given name, found mostly in Norway and Sweden and to a much lesser extent in Denmark. It is a cognate of the name Peter.
PhilipΦιλιπποςPhilip, also Phillip, is a male name derived from the Greek Φιλιππος (Philippos, lit. "horse-loving" or "fond of horses"), from a compound of φίλος (philos, "dear", "loved", "loving") and ἵππος (hippos, "horse").

Norwegian boy names starting with R

RagnarRagnar (Old Norse: Ragnarr [ˈrɑɣnˌɑrː]) is a masculine Germanic given name, composed of the Old Norse elements ragin- "counsel" and hari- "army".
RalphRalph (pronounced or ) is a male name of English origin, derived from the Old English Rædwulf and Old High German Radulf, cognate with the Old Norse Raðulfr (rað "counsel" and ulfr "wolf").
RasmusRasmus is a shortened form of "Erasmus", a name which means "beloved" and was the name of Saint Erasmus of Formia. It is a common male name in the Nordic countries (including Estonia).
ReidarReidar is a Scandinavian male given name of Old Norse origins. As of 2013, there are 6,850 people with this name in Norway, 1,519 in Sweden and 108 in Finland.
RoaldRoald is a Norwegian given name. It is the modern form of the Old Norse name Hróðvaldr or Hróaldr, composed of the elements hróðr "fame" and valdr "ruler, leader".
RoarRoar is a Norwegian masculine given name derived by the Old Norse name Hróðgeirr, and equivalent of the Norman-French name Roger.
RobertThe name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic *Hrōþi- "fame" and *berhta- "bright" (Hrōþiberhtaz).
RognvaldRognvald or Rögnvald or Rægnald is an Old Norse name (Old Norse Rǫgnvaldr, modern Icelandic Rögnvaldur; in Old English Regenweald and in Old Irish, Middle Irish Ragnall). Notable people with the name include:
RolfRolf is a male given name and a surname. It originates in the Germanic name Hrolf, itself a contraction of Hrodwulf (Rudolf), a conjunction of the stem words hrod ("renown") + wulf ("wolf").
RudolphRudolph or Rudolf (French: Rodolphe or Raoul, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish: Rodolfo) or Rodolphe is a male first name, and, less commonly, a surname.
RunarRunar (and its Icelandic version Rúnar) is a masculine given name and a surname which is used in Nordic countries. It became one of the popular names in Norway from the 1950s.
RuneRune is a unisex given name in English speaking nations as well as Thailand, though it is predominantly masculine in Europe. The name is derived from the Old Norse word rún, meaning "secret" or the "sun".

Norwegian boy names starting with S

SamuelשמואלSamuel (Hebrew: שְׁמוּאֵל Šəmūʾēl, Tiberian: Šămūʾēl) is a male name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "name of God", deriving from the Hebrew Shem (שֵׁם) (which means "name") + ʾĒl (which means "God" or "deity").
SebastianSebastian or Sebastiæn is both a given name and a surname.
SigmundSigmund, also spelled Siegmund, is a Germanic given name with roots in proto-Germanic *segaz and *mundō, giving a rough translation of "protection through victory".
SigurdSigurd or Sigur (Pronounced the same) is a Scandinavian male name used in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Iceland derived from the Old Norse Sigurðr (from sigr "victory" and varðr "guardian"). Other forms of this name are Sigvard and Siward.
SigvaldSigvald may refer to: Sigvald Asbjørnsen (1867–1954), Norwegian born American sculptor Sigvald Oppebøen Hansen (born 1950), Norwegian politician for the Labour Party Sigvald Hasund (1868–1959), Norwegian researcher of agriculture and politician for the…
SigvartSigvart is a given name. Notable people with the given name include: Sigvart Dagsland (born 1963), Norwegian singer, pianist, and composer Sigvart Grini (1870–1944), Norwegian politician Sigvart Høgh-Nilsen (1880–?), Norwegian pianist and composer Sigvart…
SivertSivert is a Scandinavian male name, a variant of Sigvard and Siward. It may refer to: Sivert Guttorm Bakken (1998–2025), Norwegian biathlete Sivert Høyem (born 1976), Norwegian singer Sivert Langholm (1927–2022), Norwegian historian Sivert Mattsson…
SjurSjur is a short form of the Norwegian masculine given name Sigurd originating from the Old Norse given name Sigurðr which means "victory" and "guarding". Sjur is also used as a surname, but is very rare.
SondreSondre is a Norwegian masculine given name. The name began to become more common in the 1960s, and became roughly twelve times as popular from 1980 to 1990 before declining in popularity thereafter.
SteinStein may refer to:
StenSten is a Scandinavian male given name. Literally meaning "stone" (to which surnames are anglicized to), it derives from a literal translation of Peter into the North Germanic languages.
StianStian [pronounce: Steejjań] is a given name for males, originating from Norway. It is the modern form of the Old Norse name Stígandr, which means "wanderer".
StigStig (also spelled Stieg) is a common masculine Scandinavian given name. The name has origins in Old West Norse Stígr, and derives from the word stiga, meaning "wanderer".
StureSture (stew-reh) is a masculine given name and a surname. It is of Swedish origin which is a derivative of the word stura meaning cross, grumpy, obstinate.
StåleStåle is a Norwegian male given name. Notable people with the name include: Ståle Dyrvik (born 1943), Norwegian historian Ståle Eskeland (born 1943), Norwegian jurist Ståle Kleiberg (born 1958), Norwegian composer and musicologist Ståle Kyllingstad…
SveinSvein is a Norwegian masculine given name. Notable people with the given name include:
SvenSven is a Scandinavian masculine given name. In Old Norse the meaning was "young man" or "servant", and the original Old Norse spelling was sveinn.
SvendSvend is a Danish and Norwegian male given name. Notable people with the given name include: Svend or Sven Aggesen (c.1145–?), Danish historian Svend Asmussen (1916–2017), Danish jazz violinist known as "The Fiddling Viking" Svend Auken (1943–2009), Danish…
SverreSverre, Sverrir or Sverri is a Nordic name from the Old Norse Sverrir, meaning "wild, swinging, spinning". It is a common name in Norway, Iceland and the Faroe Islands; it is less common in Denmark and Sweden.
SyverSyver is a Norwegian male given name. As of June 2020, there are 749 men in Norway with the name Syver.

Norwegian boy names starting with T

TageTage is a masculine given name with Danish origins. People with the name include: Tage Åsén (born 1943), Swedish artist Tage Aurell (1895–1976), Swedish journalist and novelist Tage Brauer (1894–1988), Swedish athlete Tage Danielsson (1928–1985), Swedish…
TarjeiTarjei is a Norwegian given name. It is a variant of Torgeir, which is derived from the Old Norse þórgeirr, meaning "Thor's spear".
TerjeTerje is a masculine given name of Scandinavian origin, a variant of Torgeir. In Estonia, it is a feminine given name.
ThaddeusΘαδδαῖοςThaddeus (Latin: Thaddaeus, Ancient Greek: Θαδδαῖος, romanized: Thaddaĩos, from Imperial Aramaic: תדי, romanized: Ṯaday) is a masculine given name.
TheodorTheodor is a masculine given name. It is a German form of Theodore.
TheodoreΘεόδωροςTheodore is a masculine given name. It comes from the Ancient Greek name Θεόδωρος (Theódoros), meaning "gift of God" (from the Ancient Greek words θεό, (theó) "God" and δῶρον (dṓron) "gift").
ThomasΘωμᾶςThomas is a male name of Aramaic origins. The English spelling Thomas is a transliteration through Latin Thomas, of the approximate Greek transliteration (Ancient Greek: Θωμᾶς, romanized: Thōmâs), from Imperial Aramaic: תאמא, romanized: Tawmɑʔ), meaning…
ThorThor is a given name. Notable persons with the name include: Thor Aackerlund, early American esports player Thor Björgólfsson (born 1967), Icelandic entrepreneur Thor Bjørklund (1889–1975), Norwegian inventor Thor Breien (1899–1973), Norwegian judge Thor…
ThoralfThoralf is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Thoralf Arndt (born 1966), former professional German footballer Thoralf Glad (1878–1969), Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics Thoralf Hagen (1887–1979), Norwegian rower who…
ThorkildThorkild may refer to: Thorkild Fjeldsted (1740–1796), Icelandic lawyer, Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands from 1769 to 1772 Thorkild Grosbøll (1948–2020), parish priest in the Church of Denmark Thorkild Hansen (1927–1989), Danish novelist known for his…
ThorleifThe Germanic first name Thorleif (which means son of Thor) with variants Torleif (Swedish), Thorleiv/Torleiv (Norwegian) and Þorleif (Icelandic) may refer to:
ThorolfThorolf is an Old Norse masculine personal name. It means "Thor's wolf." Notable people with the name include: Thorolf Bugge (1879–1935), Norwegian trade unionist and politician Thorolf Holmboe (1866–1935), Norwegian painter, illustrator and designer Thorolf…
ThorvaldThorvald is from the Old Norse name Þórvaldr, which means "Thor's ruler". Despite this pagan origin, the name survived the conversion of Scandinavians to Christianity and remains popular up to the present.
ThøgerThøger (and its variant Tøger) is a masculine given name which is mostly used in Denmark. It is the Danish version of the German masculine given name Theodgar which is a compound word: þjóð 'people' and gar 'spear'.
TobiasΤωβίαςTobias is the romanization into Latin letters of the Koine Greek name Τωβίας, which itself is a Hellenization of the Biblical Hebrew name טוֹבִיה, Toviyah, 'Yah is good'.
TonneTonne or Tønne may refer to the following people:
TonnesTonnes and Tønnes are Danish diminutive forms of the name Antonius. The former is an alternative form of the name Antoni that is used in Denmark and Greenland, while the latter is also a Norwegian diminutive forms of the name Antonius, like Tonne, that is…
ToralvToralv is a Norwegian given name. Notable people with the given name include: Toralv Kollin Markussen (1895–1973), Norwegian politician Toralv Maurstad (1926–2022), Norwegian actor Toralv Øksnevad (1891–1975), Norwegian politician, journalist, newspaper…
TorbjörnTorbjörn, Thorbjörn, Torbjørn, or Thorbjørn (given name) are modern Swedish, Norwegian and Danish forms of the Old Norse and Icelandic name Þorbjörn, meaning thunder (from the name Thor) and bear.
TordTord is a given name, derived from the elements 'thor' meaning thunder, thunder god; and 'fridr' meaning peace, beautiful, fair. The name developed as a short form of Thorfrid (Old Norse).
ToreTore is a Scandinavian masculine name. It is derived from the Old Norse name Þórir, itself from an older reconstructed form Þórvér, which is composed of Þórr meaning thunder, and vér meaning priest or warrior.
TorfinnTorfinn is a Norwegian male given name.
TorgeirTorgeir is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Arvid Torgeir Lie (born 1938), Norwegian poet, writer of short stories and translator Torgeir Andersen (born 1916), Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party Torgeir Anderssen-Rysst…
TorgerTorge and Torger is a masculine given name.
TorjeTorje is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Gabriel Torje (born 1989), Romanian footballer Torje Olsen Solberg (1856–1947), Norwegian politician
TorjusTorjus is a given name. Notable people with the given name include: Torjus Hansén (born 1973), Norwegian footballer Torjus Hemmestveit (1860–1930), Norwegian Nordic skier Torjus Sleen (born 1997), Norwegian racing cyclist Torjus Værland (1868–1954), Norwegian…
TorkilTorkil may refer to: People Torkil Åmland (born 1966), Norwegian politician Torkil Damhaug (born 1958), Norwegian physician and crime fiction writer Torkil Gudnason, Danish fashion photographer Torkil Lauritzen, (1901-1979), a Danish actor Torkil Nielsen,…
TormodTormod is a masculine Norwegian and Scottish Gaelic given name. The Norwegian name (with the variant Thormod) is derived from Old Norse Þórmóðr, composed of the elements Þorr, the name of the Norse god of thunder, and móðr, meaning "mind", "courage".
TorolfTorolf is a Norwegian given name that may refer to Torolf Eklund (1912–2000), Finnish aircraft designer Torolf Elster (1911–2006), Norwegian newspaper and radio journalist Torolf Juell (1897–1983), Norwegian military officer and judge Torolf Nordbø (born…
TorvaldTorvald is a Scandinavian masculine given name and may refer to: Torvald Appelroth (1902–1984), Finnish fencer Torvald Haavardstad (1893–1965), Norwegian politician Torvald Högström (1926–2010), Finnish racing cyclist Torvald Kvinlaug (1911–1997), Norwegian…
TrondTrond is a Norwegian male given name. The base of the name, Tron'r (Þróndr or Þrándr), is Old Norse and means "to grow and thrive" (þroásk).
TrulsTruls or Troels is a Nordic masculine given name. Truls is mainly used in Norway, and to a lesser extent in Sweden.
TrygveTrygve is a masculine given name most common in Norway. Trygve is derived from the Old Norse tryggr, meaning "true, trustworthy", cognate with Old English treowe, Old High German triuwe.
TønnesTønnes is a Norwegian given name. Notable people with the name include: Tønnes Andenæs (1923–1975), Norwegian politician Tønnes Oksefjell (1901–1976), Norwegian politician Tønnes Stang Rolfsen (born 1988), Norwegian luger

Norwegian boy names starting with U

UlrikUlrik is a male name, a Scandinavian form of Ulrich. Ulrik may refer to: Ulrik Frederik Christian Arneberg (1829–1911), Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party Albert Ulrik Bååth (1853–1912), Swedish poet Ulrik Balling (born 1975), Danish professional…

Norwegian boy names starting with V

VegarVegar is both a surname and a masculine Norwegian given name. It may refer to: Surname: José Luis Vegar (born 1975), Spanish footballer Tino Vegar (born 1967), Croatian water polo player Given name: Vegar Barlie (born 1972), Norwegian ice hockey player Vegar…
VegardVegard is a Norwegian given name. It may refer to:
VetleVetle is a masculine Norwegian given name and may refer to: Vetle Andersen (born 1964), Norwegian footballer Vetle Vinje (born 1962), Norwegian rower Vetle Vislie (1858–1933), Norwegian educator and writer
ViggoViggo, also spelled Wiggo, is a Nordic male name. There are two main theories about its origins: a Latinised form of the Old Norse name Viggeir, which is also found in the form of other Germanic names, such as Ludvig.
VilhelmVilhelm is a masculine given name, the Scandinavian form of William and Wilhelm. Notable people with the name include: Vilhelm Ahlmann (1852–1928), Danish-Swedish architect Vilhelm Andersen (1864–1953), Danish author, literary historian and intellectual…
ViljarViljar is both an Estonian and an Old Norse masculine given name. Its Estonian meaning is "grow" or "nourishment", whereas the Old Norse version of the name means "willing warrior".

Norwegian boy names starting with W

WaldemarWaldemar, Valdemar, Valdimar, or Woldemar is an Old High German given name. It consists of the elements wald- "power", "brightness" and -mar "fame".
WalterWalter is a German and English masculine given name of Germanic origin, composed of the elements meaning "power" or "ruler", and "army".
WernerWerner is a name of German origin and is common both as a given name and a surname.

Norwegian boy names starting with Y

YngveYngve is a Scandinavian male given name, mostly used in Sweden and Norway. It is the modern form of either Old Norse Yngvi or of Ingwin.

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ÅgeÅge is a Norwegian masculine given name. Variants include the Danish/Norwegian Aage and the Swedish Åke.
ÅsmundÅsmund or Aasmund is a Norse male given name, derived from as ('god') and mundr ('protector').
ÓttarÓttar or Ottar may refer to: Ottar, a Swedish king who appears in Beowulf as Ohthere Óttar (mythology), in Norse mythology, the protégé of Freya, and the subject of the Lay of Hyndla The dwarf Ótr is sometimes known as Óttarr Ottar from Hålogaland, the Viking…
ÖrjanÖrjan (OErjan) is an old Swedish male name originating from the Low German name Jurian or Jurien which is a variant of George. The Name Day in Sweden is July 9.
ØivindØivind may refer to: Øivind Blunck (born 1950), Norwegian comedian and actor Øivind Bolstad (1905–1979), Norwegian playwright and novelist Øivind Farmen, Norwegian accordionist Øivind Holmsen (1912–1996), Norwegian international footballer Øivind Jensen…
ØrnulfØrnulf is a Norwegian given name that may refer to Ørnulf Andresen (born 1944), Norwegian cyclist Ørnulf Bast (1907–1974), Norwegian sculptor and painter Ørnulf Dahl (1900–1971), Norwegian military officer Ørnulf Egge (1910–1978), Norwegian politician Ørnulf…
ØstenØsten is a Scandinavian male given name. People named Østen include: Østen Kjørn (1727–1805), Norwegian woodcarver Østen Østensen (1878–1939), Norwegian competitive shooter Østen Bergøy, Norwegian singer
ØysteinØystein is a Norwegian given name of Old Norse origins. One of its variants is Östen which is mostly used in Sweden.
ØyvindØyvind or Oyvind may refer to: Øyvind Aasland (born 1967), Norwegian darts player Øyvind Alapnes (born 1976), Norwegian football referee Jon Øyvind Andersen (born 1965), Norwegian black metal guitarist Carl Øyvind Apeland (born 1964), Norwegian musician plays…

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This list has 286 Norwegian boy names, from Aage to Øyvind, and 21 of them include the native spelling. Every entry comes with its meaning or origin, sourced from Wikipedia.

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