The most popular Norwegian boy names
In this article you will find a extensive list of Norwegian male baby names. It ranges from traditional Norwegian boy names to more modern Norwegian boy names up to common Norwegian boy names and the most popular first names for boys in Norway over the last 100 years.
Norwegian boy names - make it count
Known for his remarkable speed, strength and power on and off the pitch, 24-year-old Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland is making a name for himself. After leaving his native Norway, he moved to Borussia Dortmund and later to Manchester City. He broke the Premier League goalscoring record there in the 2022-2023 season, but his influence worldwide goes beyond his professional skills.
Whether in the soccer canteen or at the coffee machine at work, Haaland is the talk of the town these days. His success has brought increasing attention and popularity to his and other Norwegian first names. So, skål to you, Erling!
Traditional Norwegian boy names
In Norway, the deepest fjords are around 1,300 meters deep, but that's not the only thing that reaches far below the surface. Many traditional boys' names are in fact deeply rooted in the country's rich history and culture. Below are some of these traditional Norwegian boy names and their respective meanings.
| Name | Bedeutung |
|---|---|
| Andreas | Männlich oder Tapfer |
| Bjørn | Bär |
| Einar | Alleiniger Krieger |
| Harald | Heerführer oder Herrscher |
| Håkon | Der Gesegnete oder Der Ehrwürdige |
| Jørgen | Bauer oder Erdbearbeiter |
| Leif | Nachkomme oder Erbe |
| Magnus | Groß oder Mächtig |
| Olav | Vorfahren oder Erbe |
| Ragnar | Rat des Kriegers |
| Sigurd | Siegeswächter oder Schützer des Sieges |
| Sverre | Wild oder Stürmisch |
| Tor | Donner |
| Tormod | Thor’s Mut |
| Trygve | Treu oder Sicher |
These traditional Norwegian boy names date back to the Viking Age and the medieval monarchy and give an insight into the different eras Norway has experienced. From long beards, to even more beards.
Modern Norwegian boy names
If you go into a design store these days, you'll find that Scandinavian products are very popular. Whether it's the minimalist approach or the use of natural elements, the export products of our northern neighbors are currently on trend. And this also applies to modern Norwegian boy names. Below you will find a list of the most popular names today and their meanings.
| Name | Bedeutung |
|---|---|
| Axel | Vater des Friedens |
| Felix | Glücklich oder Erfolgreich |
| Jakob | Fersenhalter oder Ersetzer |
| Luca | Licht oder Hell |
| Milo | Sanft oder Liebenswert |
| Noah | Ruhe oder Trost |
| Odin | Wissen und Kraft |
| Ruben | Siehe, ein Sohn |
| Sander | Beschützer der Menschheit |
| Theodor | Geschenk Gottes |
From rough waves to fresh breezes, these modern Norwegian boy names are as deep and vibrant as everyday Norwegian life. A work of art in itself, so to speak.
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Common Norwegian boy names
What's in a name? Well, there's a lot in a name in Norway. Whether traditional or modern, from a famous footballer or not, most Norwegian names today still contain strong religious, historical or nature-related elements. In the list below, you'll find some of the most common Norwegian names and their meanings.
| Name | Bedeutung |
|---|---|
| Aksel | Gottes Speer |
| Emil | Eifrig, Wettbewerber |
| Elias | Jahwe ist mein Gott |
| Erling | Sohn des Erlenbaums |
| Jakob | Fersenhalter |
| Lukas | Licht, der Leuchtende |
| Magnus | Groß, mächtig |
| Martin | Dem Mars geweiht, Krieger |
| Oskar | Gottes Speer, Freund der Rehe |
| Oliver | Olivenbaum |
| Sander | Beschützer des Volkes |
The Norwegian weather may be cold, but the common Norwegian boy names immediately give us the feeling of a cozy fireplace. Fancy a 'kaffepause'?
Most popular Norwegian boy names of the last 100 years
It's not just the Norwegian first names, but Norway as a country has really made a name for itself over the last century. The Scandinavian country developed from a relatively poor and rural society to a prosperous, modern place. These developments are reflected, as they always are, in the most popular Norwegian boy names listed below.
- Different
- Axel
- Benjamin
- Einar
- Emil
- Erik
- Frederik
- Henrik
- Jacob
- Johan
- Jørgen
- Kjell
- Lars
- Magnus
- Martin
- Nils
- Ole
- Oscar
- Per
- Ragnar
- Sander
- Simon
- Svein
- Trygve
- William
Home to many reindeer, foxes, squirrels and 5.5 million inhabitants, Norway's population is only expected to grow in the coming years due to demographic change. So another 100 years and more names: Check!
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Our top 100 Norwegian boy names and their meanings
If you haven't liked any of our Norwegian boys' or men's names so far, we have 100 more male Norwegian baby names and their meanings for you.
| Name | Bedeutung |
|---|---|
| Aksel | Vater des Friedens |
| Anders | der Männliche, der Tapfere |
| Arne | der wie ein Adler Herrschende |
| Bjørn | Bär |
| Dag | Tag |
| Einar | der allein Kämpfende |
| Erik | der Alleinherrscher |
| Fredrik | der friedvolle Herrscher |
| Gustav | Stab der Goten |
| Harald | Heerführer |
| Ivar | Krieger mit Eibenbogen |
| Johan | Gott ist gnädig |
| Knut | Knoten, Verbindung |
| Lars | der Lorbeergekrönte |
| Magnus | der Große |
| Nils | Sieg des Volkes |
| Ole | Nachkomme, Erbe |
| Per | Fels |
| Rolf | berühmter Wolf |
| Sigurd | siegreicher Wächter |
| Tor | Donner (nach dem Gott Thor) |
| Ulf | Wolf |
| Vegard | Schutz des Heiligtums |
| Yngve | der Junge |
| Øyvind | Inselwind |
| Ådne | Adler |
| Bård | Friedenskämpfer |
| Cato | der Weise |
| Didrik | mächtiger Herrscher des Volkes |
| Egil | Schwertspitze |
| Finn | Wanderer oder aus Finnland |
| Geir | Speer |
| Håkon | hoher Sohn |
| Inge | Nachkomme des Ing |
| Jens | Gott ist gnädig |
| Kjell | Kessel, Helm |
| Leif | Erbe, Nachkomme |
| Morten | dem Kriegsgott Mars geweiht |
| Njål | Riese |
| Oddvar | Speerspitze |
| Petter | Fels |
| Roar | berühmter Speer |
| Stig | Wanderer |
| Trond | der Wachsende |
| Vidar | Krieger des Waldes |
| Amund | Schutz des Adlers |
| Birger | Helfer, Retter |
| Eirik | für immer mächtig |
| Frode | der Weise, der Kluge |
| Gunnar | Krieger |
| Hallvard | Felsenwächter |
| Iver | Bogenschütze |
| Jarle | Fürst, Edler |
| Kåre | der Lockige |
| Mads | Geschenk Gottes |
| Ola | Nachkomme, Erbe |
| Pål | der Kleine |
| Reidar | Reiter |
| Steinar | Steinkrieger |
| Terje | Thor's Kämpfer |
| Vemund | heiliger Schutz |
| Åge | Vorfahre |
| Bendik | der Gesegnete |
| Edvard | reicher Wächter |
| Fridtjof | Friedensdieb |
| Guttorm | Gottes Schlange |
| Halvor | Felswächter |
| Ingolf | Ing's Wolf |
| Jørgen | Landmann, Bauer |
| Kristian | Christ, der Gesalbte |
| Marius | männlich, kriegerisch |
| Olav | Vorfahre |
| Rune | Geheimnis |
| Svein | junger Mann, Knecht |
| Torbjørn | Thor's Bär |
| Viggo | Kämpfer |
| Aslak | Gottesdiener |
| Brage | der Strahlende |
| Eilif | der ewig Lebende |
| Frede | Frieden |
| Gisle | Pfeil, Strahl |
| Haakon | hoher Sohn |
| Jostein | Stein des Pferdes |
| Kjetil | Kessel |
| Mikkel | wer ist wie Gott |
| Oddbjørn | Speerbär |
| Ragnar | Krieger-Armee |
| Sindre | klein, funkelnd |
| Torfinn | Thor's Finne |
| Vetle | der Kleine |
| Arild | Adler-Kämpfer |
| Brynjar | Panzerkrieger |
| Erlend | Fremder |
| Fritjof | Dieb des Friedens |
| Gjermund | Speerschutz |
| Hermod | Mut des Heeres |
| Isak | er lacht |
| Jomar | berühmter Kämpfer |
Conclusion on Norwegian boy names
Where tradition meets trend and the light of the north shines on it, Norwegian boy names are a cool (literally!) mix of everything the country has to offer. One thing's for sure: these first names are like Norwegian wood - stable, strong and made to last.
As a forward-thinking country with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, we at Lottili excited to see what long-lasting Norwegian name creations we can expect to see on birth certificates in the near future.
