The most popular Norwegian girls' names
In this article you will find a extensive list of Norwegian female baby names. It ranges from traditional Norwegian girls' and women's names to more modern Norwegian girls' names up to common Norwegian girl names and the most popular first names for girls in Norway over the last 100 years.
Norwegian girls' names - let it goooooo
"Frozen fan, anyone? Get your royal clothes ready and grease your vocal chords, because it's time to let it go. And by that we mean the name Elsa, because there are so many other Scandinavian girls' names that will make you feel like a queen.
As profound and vibrant as the weather are the Norwegian girls' and women's names are full of meaning and adventure. Whether it's a snowstorm, a fresh summer breeze or a brave warrior, they take you on a journey through centuries of history and make you feel like you're standing at the top of a Scandinavian fjord.
Traditional Norwegian girls' names
The country's history is just as long as its coastline. Filled with Viking, medieval and monarchical eras, the timeline of Norway goes way back. In the list below, you'll find some traditional Norwegian girls' and women's names and their meanings that have their roots deep in the past.
| Name | Bedeutung |
|---|---|
| Åse | Göttin |
| Astrid | Göttliche Schönheit oder Gott schön geliebt |
| Gunhild | Krieg und Kampf |
| Ingrid | Schöne Göttin |
| Kari | Luft oder Wind |
| Liv | Leben |
| Ragnhild | Kämpferische Beraterin oder Weise Herrscherin |
| Sigrid | Sieg und Schönheit oder Schutz |
| Solveig | Sonnenweg oder Pfad der Sonne |
| Thora | Donner oder Gott des Donners |
Is it just us, or do these traditional Norwegian girls' and women's names convey the feeling of being wrapped in a majestic cloak, ready to conquer the world? With hair blowing in the wind...
Modern Norwegian girls' names
While the remnants of Norwegian history continue to find their place in the culture, modern Norwegian girls' names have modern Norwegian first names for girls and women have also found their way onto the playgrounds - bringing a little more coolness to Scandinavia's already chilly climate, so to speak. Below are some modern Norwegian girls' names and their meanings.
| Name | Bedeutung |
|---|---|
| Aurora | Morgenröte |
| Ella | Licht oder Schöne Frau |
| Emma | Universell oder Groß |
| Leah | Müde oder Wildkuh |
| Lilly | Lilie |
| Maja | Variante von Maria oder Maya |
| Nora | Licht oder Ehre |
| Olivia | Olivenbaum |
| Sofie | Weisheit |
| Thea | Gottes Geschenk |
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Common Norwegian Girl Names
You can't compete with Walt Disney, can you? But Ella isn't the only Norwegian girl's name that Norwegian parents have chosen for their little girls. In the following list you will find the most common Norwegian girls' and women's names and their respective meanings.
| Name | Bedeutung |
|---|---|
| Anna | Gnade |
| Ella | Licht oder Schöne Frau |
| Emma | Universell oder Groß |
| Ida | Fleißig oder Aktiv |
| Lilly | Lilie |
| Maja | Variante von Maria oder Maya |
| Nora | Licht oder Ehre |
| Olivia | Olivenbaum |
| Sara | Prinzessin oder Edle |
| Sofie | Weisheit |
Some things just won't let go, and that's a good thing. Especially when they combine both tradition and trend, like these common Norwegian girls' names.
Most popular Norwegian girls' names of the last 100 years
The last century was a pivotal one for Norway due to the discovery of oil in the North Sea. The once relatively poor country has developed into one of the richest countries in the world. And even if this sounds like a fairy tale, it is actually a reality and is reflected in the List of the most popular Norwegian girls' names of the last 100 years.
- Ane
- Anna
- Åse
- Bente
- Caroline
- Elin
- Emma
- Eva
- Frida
- Hanne
- Ingrid
- Janne
- Kari
- Liv
- Maja
- Mona
- Nina
- Siri
- Sofie
- Tine
- Vigdis
Money may make the world go round, but nature always grounds us. Especially in a Scandinavian country like Norway, where the many fjords, national parks, mountains and coastlines always provide stability - and it shows in these Norwegian girls' names. Just like that.
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Our top 100 Norwegian girls' names and their meanings
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| Name | Bedeutung |
|---|---|
| Ågot | guter Rand oder gute Spitze |
| Åshild | Gotteskämpferin |
| Åslaug | Gott und Versprechen |
| Alva | Elfe oder übernatürliches Wesen |
| Anja | Kurzform von Anna, "die Anmutige" |
| Asta | Kurzform von Astrid |
| Astrid | die göttlich Schöne |
| Berit | norwegische Form von Birgitta, "die Erhabene" |
| Birgitta | die Erhabene oder die Strahlende |
| Bodil | Buße und Kampf |
| Borghild | Burgkämpferin |
| Dagny | neuer Tag |
| Eirin | Frieden und Segen |
| Eldrid | Feuerreiter |
| Eline | norwegische Form von Helena |
| Elise | Kurzform von Elisabeth, "Gott ist Vollkommenheit" |
| Embla | nach der ersten Frau in der nordischen Mythologie |
| Eira | Barmherzigkeit oder Gnade |
| Freja | nach der nordischen Göttin der Liebe |
| Frida | die Friedvolle |
| Frøya | nach der nordischen Göttin der Liebe und Fruchtbarkeit |
| Gerd | Schutz |
| Greta | Kurzform von Margarete |
| Gry | Morgendämmerung |
| Gudrun | Gottes Geheimnis |
| Gunnhild | Kampf und Krieg |
| Guro | weibliche Form von Guttorm, "Gottes Wurm" |
| Hedda | die Kämpferin |
| Helga | die Heilige |
| Herborg | Heer und Schutz |
| Hilde | die Kämpferin |
| Iben | dänische Form von Yvonne, "Eibe" |
| Ida | die Arbeitsame oder die Fleißige |
| Ingeborg | Schutz des Gottes Ing |
| Inger | Ing's Krieger |
| Ingrid | die schöne Reiterin |
| Ingunn | Ing's Liebe |
| Irmelin | groß und zart |
| Jofrid | lieb und schön |
| Jorunn | Pferdliebhaberin |
| Kaja | rein oder Kurzform von Katharina |
| Kari | norwegische Form von Katharina |
| Kirsten | norwegische Form von Christine |
| Kjersti | norwegische Form von Christine |
| Laila | Nacht oder dunkel |
| Lena | Kurzform von Helena oder Magdalena |
| Linn | Lindenbaum |
| Lise | Kurzform von Elisabeth |
| Liv | Leben |
| Maja | Kurzform von Maria |
| Mari | Kurzform von Maria |
| Marit | norwegische Form von Margarete, "die Perle" |
| Marte | norwegische Form von Martha, "die Herrin" |
| Mette | Kurzform von Margarete |
| Mona | die Einsame oder die Wünschende |
| Nanna | Mutter oder nach der nordischen Göttin |
| Njål | weibliche Form von Njal, "Riese" |
| Nora | Licht oder Kurzform von Eleonora |
| Oddny | Speerspitze |
| Oda | Reichtum oder Erbe |
| Olaug | Vorfahren und Glück |
| Oline | norwegische Form von Helena |
| Pernille | norwegische Form von Petronella |
| Ragna | Ratgeberin |
| Ragnhild | weise Kämpferin |
| Randi | schöner Schild |
| Reidun | Rat und Liebe |
| Runa | Geheimnis |
| Sadie | Prinzessin |
| Signe | die Siegreiche |
| Sigrid | die schöne Siegerin |
| Silje | norwegische Form von Cäcilia, "die Blinde" |
| Siri | Kurzform von Sigrid |
| Sissel | norwegische Form von Cecilia |
| Siv | Braut oder Verwandte |
| Solveig | Weg der Sonne oder Sonnenweg |
| Solfrid | Sonne und schön |
| Sunniva | Sonnengeschenk |
| Synne | die Wahre oder die Sonne |
| Thea | die Göttin oder Kurzform von Dorothea |
| Tina | Kurzform von Christina |
| Tone | Kurzform von Antonia |
| Tonje | norwegische Form von Antonia |
| Torhild | Thor und Kampf |
| Toril | Thors Kampf |
| Tove | Taube |
| Trine | Kurzform von Katrine |
| Turid | schöne Göttin oder Thors Schönheit |
| Una | die Eine oder die Einzige |
| Undis | Welle und Göttin |
| Unni | die Liebende |
| Valborg | die Burgherrscherin |
| Vår | Frühling |
| Vera | Glaube oder die Wahre |
| Vigdis | Kriegsgöttin |
| Vilde | die Wilde |
| Wenche | norwegische Form von Wendy |
| Ylva | die Wölfin |
| Yrsa | Bärin |
Conclusion on Norwegian girl names
Snow Queen or not, Norwegian girls' names show us that we don't have to go far to find something unique. Norway's rich history and breathtaking nature provide a rich source of inspiration - especially for those who get lost in a sea of Sofies.
As this Nordic charm continues to grow in popularity, we at Lottili are delighted to see any new Norwegian girls' names that could melt the heart of any Frozen fan.
