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Scandinavian female names and their meanings

Scandinavian female names

On the territory of Russia, some Scandinavian names have been adapted: Inga, Olga, Lina, Marta, Naina, Nora.

People with Scandinavian names in Russia– proud, purposeful, tough, very closed people. They know how to achieve their goals. They are little understood by those around them. They have difficulty fitting into society. Capable of asceticism and self-restraint.

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The distant past firmly connects the history of our homeland with Scandinavian female names. Their sonority, severity and special charm refer to the era of the formation of Russian statehood, immersed in gray times, and the images of the first rulers and rulers of the earth are resurrected. Some Scandinavian female names are popular in our country even now.

Regions of Scandinavia on the map

Scandinavia is a region in northern Europe that includes three countries - Sweden, Norway and Denmark. In a broader, historical and cultural sense, Scandinavia also includes Finland, Iceland and the islands of the North Atlantic. The Scandinavian languages ​​(Swedish, Norwegian and Danish) have common origin- Old Scandinavian language, which explains the closeness of many Scandinavian female names and the similarity of their meanings.

Naming traditions among the ancient Scandinavians

Old Norse belongs to the Germanic language branch, and for a long time, until the 9th century, this language was spoken by all the peoples of Scandinavia. Most Old Norse literary works were written in Old Icelandic.

In the early Middle Ages, the naming traditions of the ancient Scandinavians differed little from similar traditions among others European peoples: There was practically no difference between a nickname and a personal name. Single-compound names are most often a definition of some quality of a newborn or an adult: “strong”, “small”, “beloved”, “hairy”, etc. There were also abstract names - “battle”, “rock”, “bear” ", "wolf", etc.

Most of the Old Norse naming vocabulary consisted of two-part names. A similar tradition existed not only among the ancient Germanic tribes, but also among the Celts and Slavs. Two-part Scandinavian names are no different in structure from Slavic ones, such as Svyatoslav, Vyacheslav, Vsevolod. The most common Old Norse “building blocks” of names: “deity”, “wolf”, “bear”, “eagle”, “raven”, “heir”, “pledge”, “protection”, “fence”, “glorious”, “friend” "", "world", "beautiful", "strong", "forest", "mystery", "rune", "sword", "helmet", "spear".

Names constructed in this way were sonorous and long, consisting of four or more letters. Their meaning amazes with the strength and menacing meanings. Even female names impress with their energy and severity. You can verify this from the list below.

List of Old Norse female names and their meanings:

• Arnfasta - fast eagle;
• Arnkatla – eagle + helmet;
• Arleg – eagle + fire;
• Arnleif – eagle + heir;
• Arnora – eagle + Thor;
• Audhelga – prosperity + wealth;
• Auda – prosperity;
• Aldis – elf + maiden;
• Alev – ancestor + descendant;
• Astrid – deity + beautiful;
• Asgerda – deity + protection;
• Bera - she-bear;
• Bergdis – help+virgin;
• Borga – protection;
• Bothilda – medicine + battle;
• Gerd – protection;
• Inga – short form on behalf of the god of fertility;
• Ingeborga – name of the god of fertility + help;
• Ingrid – name of the god of fertility + beautiful;
• Kata – joyful;
• Kolla – joyful;
• Lyuva - sweetheart;
• Rowdy – red;
• Rune - secret, rune;
• Saldis – sun + goddess;
• Sigga - victory;
• Svana – swan;
• Tura - Thor, the thunder god;
• Tobba – Thor+keep;
• Torfrida – Thor+beautiful;
• Thorgrima - Thor + helmet;
• Thorhilda – Thor+battle;
• Labor – Valkyrie, daughter of Thor and Sif;
• Una - to be happy;
• Fasti – strong;
• Folki - people;
• Freya - ruler;
• Frida – beautiful;
• Frigg is the name of Odin's wife;
• Halla - rock;
• Helga – sacred, holy;
• Edda is a great-grandmother.

Acceptance of Christianity and names

The father gave the name to the newborn, thereby making the naming process a recognition of the child's right to life. Two-part names could contain parts of the father's and mother's names.

The Scandinavian name book was very rich, so Christian names did not take root well. The Scandinavians ignored them even after baptism, they either kept them secret or used pagan nicknames. Christian church couldn't come to terms with it and tried to push it out pagan names using a variety of methods.

The simplest one turned out to be the most effective: over time, the church canonized several Scandinavian saints, their names were included in the calendar and, accordingly, gradually began to spread widely.

In Iceland, Christianization took place peacefully, so Christian concepts were included in the elements of two-part names.

Modern Scandinavian girl names

It should be noted that Scandinavian culture has always stood out for its pronounced originality. There is even a special type of crossword puzzle - a scanword puzzle, which is different from the traditional crossword puzzle. big amount intersections of words vertically and horizontally. Instead of letters, images and photographs can be used. One of the favorite questions of scanword readers is the question of the meaning of Scandinavian female names, which most often have a significant number of letters. These are names like:

• Agnetha is a saint;
• Adeline – noble;
• Astrid – beautiful;
• Birgitta – sublime;
• Borghilda – benefit + maiden;
• Brünnhilde is a female warrior in armor;
• Vigdis - goddess of war;
• Wilhelm - protected by a helmet;
• Gerda – protection;
• Guda – kind;
• Goodhild - good fight;
• Ilva is a she-wolf;
• Ingrid - protection of the king;
• Inga – domineering;
• Matilda – strong in battle;
• Ranghilda - battle of defenders;
• Svanhilda – the smitten swan;
• Sigrid is a wonderful victory;
• Sigrun - the secret of victory;
• Siri is a wonderful victory;
• Solveig - a ray of sunshine;
• Ulla - prosperity, power;
• Ulrika – prosperity, power;
• Frida – peaceful;
• Helga is a saint;
• Henrika – housekeeper;
• Hilda - battle;
• Hulda – keeping a secret;
• Erica is the ruler.

You can see more lists on Wikipedia.

Modern naming traditions in Scandinavia

Meanwhile, in modern Sweden and Denmark, the most common female names are not at all Scandinavian origin. Their source is either church calendar, or the cultures of other peoples.

In Sweden, the most popular female names are Elizabeth, Margareta, Eva, Karin, Emma, ​​Sarah. Only one name of Old Norse origin - Ingrid - is among the ten common names.

In Denmark, the picture is similar: among the most common are Anna, Kristen, Suzanne, Maria, Marianne, Karen, Camilla, Charlotte, Louise, Emma, ​​Maya, Isabella, Clara, Laura. From the Scandinavian ones - Inga, Inger, Freya.

In Norway and Iceland the situation is somewhat different; in these countries, traditional Scandinavian names are still popular. Thus, in Norway, out of 10 common female names, they were of “domestic” origin - Inga, Liv, Ingrid, Solveig, Astrid, Björg.

In Iceland, names mentioned in ancient sagas are still in use, and the choice of name is regulated by the Icelandic Naming Committee. There is an official list of allowed names and that's it foreign names undergo strict selection for compatibility with the Icelandic language.

Common Icelandic female names of Scandinavian origin include:

• Gyudrun – god + mystery;
• Sigrun – victory + mystery;
• Helga - battle;
• Ingibjorg – the name of the god of fertility + help;
• Sigríður is a wonderful victory.

Modern names different countries differ in origin, culture and historical heritage, the influence of various religions. In countries such as Denmark and Norway, Sweden and Iceland, as well as Finland, children are usually called modern names, however larger number these names take their origins from ancient Scandinavia. Some of which go back to legends and myths, some are a reflection of Germanic and biblical names. Rich story reflected in the variety of female and male Scandinavian dialects.

Features of Scandinavian group names

The names of the Scandinavian group, like those of other peoples, reflected the characteristics of a person’s character and described his remarkable aspects. But an interesting fact is that the name was not given to a person for life, but could change during his life, even more than once. The reason for changing the name could be the commission of an act that left an imprint on the attitude towards its bearer, or the emergence of new qualities as a result of growing up.

History has left its mark on Scandinavian women's names, which reflect the warlike events of the rich past. It is noteworthy that the interpretation and meaning of female and male names are almost the same. The character traits of the conqueror were passed down from generation to generation, and strength and courage, bravery and courage, revered at all times, were embodied in the names of girls. For example, Vigdis is the “goddess of war”, Gudhild is the “good battle”, Svanhild is the “battle of the swans”, Brynhild is the “warlike woman”.

It is also noteworthy that two-part Scandinavian female names are used, and their meaning is intended to define objects and abstract concepts, to reflect distinctive features appearance and character traits: “peace-loving ruler” - Fredrika, “battle of defenders” - Ragnhild.

How was a name given in a Scandinavian family in ancient times?

The peoples of Scandinavia had their own traditions in naming, which everyone followed without exception.

Only the father gave the name to the girl and boy. This was equated to the baby gaining the right to life, because the head of the family could recognize or reject its new member. When naming a child, tribute was given glorious ancestors, which were supposed to be reborn in a new body when choosing the name of a descendant. Scandinavian female names were given to girls in honor of deceased relatives. These names were intended to strengthen the strength of the clan, which came from all the ancestors who bore this name.

Ancient Scandinavian names and modern ones. What is the difference?

The culture of glorious wars and battles left its mark on the names of girls in Scandinavia. In ancient times there were no particular differences between male and female names. Girls were named in honor of military events and battles, patrons of war and battles, peace and victories. Popular in old times used the names of heroes sung in legends and epic works. It was customary to call girls by the names of goddesses and heroines of legends.

IN modern world the choice is made according to a different principle. They now prefer beautiful Scandinavian female names, which are the embodiment of femininity, tenderness, are distinguished by the beauty of their sound and grace, and glorify best qualities and the virtues of representatives of the fair half of humanity. For example: Ingrid - “beautiful” and Inga - “the only one”, Christina - “follower of Christ” and Letitia - “happy”, Sonja - “wise” and Henrika - “housekeeper”, Aidin - “slender” and Katarina - “pure” .

Mythological roots of Scandinavian names

The mythology of the Angles and Normans, Danes and Saxons, formed before the adoption of Christianity, from the 5th century. BC, is reflected in the names of the Scandinavian countries. German-Scandinavian mythology was basically a worship of the forces of nature, so a number of names corresponded to the names of animals that were especially revered by the Vikings.

Female names Scandinavian mythology represented by such options as “Bear” - Ulf or “god of fertility” - Freir. The names of sacred ravens were also popular, which were especially revered by the Vikings and personified military success: “thought, soul” - Huginn and “memory” - Muginn. The forces of nature are reflected in the names: “rock” - Stein, “protected by Thor” - Torborg, “soul” - Hugi.

Simple and complex names among Scandinavians

Scandinavian names are divided into two main groups: one- and two-part. If the first group includes descriptions of character traits or belonging to a certain tribe and clan: “spiritualized” - Aud, “strong” - Gerda, “foreigner” - Barbro, then two-part Scandinavian female names and their meaning have their own characteristics.

Two-syllable and two-part names reflect the components of the names of two parents or the qualities that they want to endow the baby with: “stone, protect” - Steinbjorg, “battle of the elves” - Alvhild, “divine runes” - Gudrun.

Having absorbed the culture of neighboring peoples who professed the Lutheran and Catholic faith, they began to give the child two names at baptism, which are designed to protect him throughout his life. In everyday life, only one name is used, and they try to keep the second in the shadows. And in difficult life situations health-related, it is customary to refer to the second name and actively use it instead of the first, believing that protective forces can change fate for the better.

Nicknames that became names

Initially, most ancient Scandinavian names, including women’s ones, were mixed with a wide variety of nicknames, and it was difficult to distinguish between them. Some names contained both a nickname and a proper name. For example, the name Alv incorporates the nickname “elf”. Nicknames perfectly reflected the individual characteristics of a person: Raquel is a “sheep”, Tord Horse Head is a female Thor.

The nicknames of famous witches and sorcerers also reflect Scandinavian female names: Kolfinna - “dark, black Finn”, Kolgrima - “black mask”. Over time, the boundaries between name and nickname blur and become indistinguishable.

Viking Legacy

The brave conquerors of antiquity - the Vikings - passed through the centuries and gradually turned into modern Scandinavians, and their culture is reflected in glorious names. Warring tribes treated the choice of name responsibly. It was believed that a name could shake the universe and influence the entire fate of its bearer. By naming a child, they believed that they were placing him under the protection of the gods and the forces of nature. Some of the names reflecting the rites of priests and sorcerers are gone forever, but those praising the achievements of a warrior or hunter continue to exist to this day. And among these: Valborg - “saving those killed in battle”, Bodil - “battle-vengeance”, Borghilda - “a fighting, useful maiden”.

How did Christianity influence the name?

With the adoption of Christianity, new names began to appear, but their spread was perceived ambiguously among the Scandinavian peoples.

The Christian names given to children at baptism remained secret. They used a second name, which was traditional and understandable for the Scandinavian people. There was a particular rejection of new names in the families of the military elite, where it was customary Christian names name only illegitimate children. But gradually new ones joined the Scandinavian women's names. They are actively used by modern parents who choose them for their daughters: Christina and Stina - “follower of Christ”, Elizabeth - “confirmed by God”, Evelina - “little Eve”, Anneliese - “gracious, useful, confirmed by God”.

Adamina - red, earth.
Adeline, Adeline - noble, noble.
Agneta is a saint, chaste.
Alina is decent.
Anitra, Anni - helpful, grace.
Asta, Astrid, Ase - divine beauty.
Aud - spiritualized.

Barbro is a stranger, a foreigner.
Birgit, Birgitta, Birte - sublime.
Brita is sublime.
Brünnhilde is a female warrior dressed in armor.
Wendla is a traveler.
Vigdis is the goddess of battles and war.
Victoria - a sensation, a victory.
Wilma, Wilhelma - militant, protected by a helmet.
Vivien, Vivi - mobile, alive.
Gerda, Gerd - powerful, strong.
Gunnel, Gunhilda, Gunhild - military battle.
Gunvor is a vigilant female warrior.
Dagny, Dagney - the birth of a new day.
Dorta, Dorthe, Dorotea - God's gift.
Ida is diligent and hardworking.
Ylva is a wolf woman.
Inga is unique, one, only.
Ingeborga, Ingegerd - protected by Ing.
Ingrid is beautiful, incomparable.
Jorun, Jorunn - lover of horses.
Catherine, Katarina - innocent, pure.
Carolina is strong and courageous.
Kaya is a mistress, mistress.
Clara is immaculate, pure, dazzling.
Kristin, Christina, Stina - a follower of the teachings of Christ.
Letitia is glowing with happiness.
Lisbeth - confirmed by God.
Liv, Liva - the giver of life.
Maya is the mother-nurse.
Margareta, Margrit is a pearl of great price.
Marte is a housewife.
Matilda, Matilda, Mektilda - strong in battle.
Ragnhild - the battle of warrior-defenders.
Rune - initiated into secret knowledge.
Sana, Suzanne - lily flower.
Sarah is a noble lady, a charming princess.
Sigrid, Sigrun, Siri - a wonderful victory.
Simone is understanding.
Sonya, Ragna - experienced, wise.
Svanhilda - battle of swans.
Tekla - Divine glorification.
Tora, Tyra - warrior Tora.
Torborg - taken under the protection of Thor.
Thord, Thordis - beloved Thor.
Thorhild - Thor's battle.
Tove is thunderous.
Trine - immaculate, pure.
Thurid is the beauty of God Thor.
Ulla, Ulrika - power and prosperity.
Frida is peace-loving.
Hedwig - battle of rivals.
Helen, Elin - flame, torch.
Henrika is a housekeeper.
Hilda, Hilde - battle.
Hulda – guarding a secret, hidden.
Aideen is graceful and slender.
Elizabeth is confirmed by God.
Erica is the ruler.
Esther is a shining star.
Evelina, Evelyn is the ancestor, little Eve.

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The most energetic names, unusual for the Slavic ear, were and remain Scandinavian. The Scandinavians named their children based on their culture, beliefs and difficult living conditions. Today, female Scandinavian names in Russian sound are more like nicknames. But some of them fit perfectly into our reality. A girl named with a Scandinavian name will definitely not go unnoticed.

History of the origin of Scandinavian female names

Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden - these countries are located on the site of ancient Scandinavia - northern lands, cold, with harsh living conditions. Tribes of ancient Germans inhabited these lands during the early Middle Ages - V - VII centuries AD. Accordingly, almost all names here are of Germanic origin. The Germans developed own culture, language, way of life, and all this left its mark on the names that they gave to their children.

In girls' names you can often find:

• mentions of totem animals that lived on the land of the Scandinavians - wolf, bear, raven;
• names pagan gods– Thor, Ace;
• significant events and phenomena - battle, protection, struggle, torch, mystery, god, strength;
• characteristics of a newborn - beautiful, peaceful, strong, small.

Composing names from such “bricks” is the influence of paganism. According to him, the name given at birth will determine the fate and character of a person. For the first nine days after birth, the girl remained nameless. On the ninth night, the father took her in his arms, sprinkled her with water and called her name, determining the future character and purpose of his daughter.

Most girls' names can be translated literally. On native language they sounded typical, although today it seems to us that they were more like nicknames and nicknames.

The root “-hild” is often found in names; it is translated as “battle.” “Gerd” - “protection”, “helg” - “holiness”, “ing” - “power”, “trid” - “strength”, “run” - “secret”. That's how they were compiled Norwegian names of one or two words. The result was such ringing names as Rungerda (protected by secret), Inga (powerful), Gudrun (secret of God).

The Danes, Swedes, and Norwegians still use some of the names they inherited from their ancestors. Some of them have changed slightly over time, as both lifestyle and language have changed. This natural process. But we can say for sure: the names have not lost their meanings or bright sounds.

Scandinavian names continue to be energetic and bright sounding.

List of beautiful names for girls

One of the foundations of paganism is the worship of ancestors, so the father looked for a name for his newborn daughter from the names of relatives. At the same time, he could change something and add a new property, which, according to legend, could protect the girl, endow her with special skills or determine her character.

As a result, we got names like these, beautiful, sonorous and energetic:

• Agnia – “edge of the sword”;
• Adeline – “noble”;
• Alina – “beautiful”;
• Astrid - “the strength of Asa”;
• Victoria - “victory”;
• Gerda – “protector”;
• Dorothea - “gift of God”;
• Inga – “powerful”;
• Ingrid - “protection of the king”;
• Catherine – “immaculate”;
• Christina - “under the protection of Christ”;
• Margaretha, Margrit – “pearl”;
• Matilda - “strength in battle”;
• Helga – “saint”;
• Sigrun - “secret of victory”;
• Frida – “peaceful”;
• Helen – “torch”;
• Hilda – “battle”;
• Evelina – “hazelnut”;
• Esther is a "star".

Yes, battles, battles and struggles for territory ran like a red thread through the life of the Scandinavians, but there were romantics among these harsh peoples. Among the wars, there was a place for other, peaceful aspects of life.

Rare female names of Scandinavian origin

Ancient Scandinavian names can be found in chronicles and literary works that era.

When reading the Elder Edda and other texts of the Viking Age, the eye endlessly stumbles over unusual combinations of letters:

• Brunhild - “battle of armor”;
• Borghild - “storming of the fortress”;
• Ragnfrid - “the power of peace”;
• Solveig - “ray of sun”;
• Thorgerd – “protector of Thor”;
• Hertrud (Gertrude) – “power of the sword.”

These names may seem familiar to you:

• Asta - “beauty of Asa, prosperity”;
• Birgitta – “exalted”;
• Wilhelm - “under the protection of a helmet”;
• Gudrun - “secret of God”;
• Gunhild - " military battle»;
• Ingeborg - “under the protection of Inga”;
• Ingrid - “protection of the king”;
• Sigrun - “secret of victory”;
• Thordis - "female Thor".

All of these Scandinavian girl names were once very popular among Germanic speakers. Some have been transformed to Russian sound, and at first it’s even difficult to imagine that they have Scandinavian roots.

Modern and popular names and their meanings

• One of the names that is still used today is Inga. Short, sonorous and energetic, it translates as “powerful.” Indeed, a girl with that name achieves certain heights both in her career and in the family. A softer version of the name, Inna, also has Scandinavian roots, and today is again gaining popularity.
• Another name that has come down to us almost in its original form is Margarita. The Scandinavian version is Margrit. The meaning of the name is “pearl”. It is common both here and in modern Denmark and Sweden. Margaritas feel the influence of their Scandinavian ancestors: they are distinguished by their strength of character, stubbornness and some closeness.
• The name Victoria is “victory”, not just popular Scandinavian name for girl. It literally holds the top spot in the ranking of the most popular names for several years. Answering the question of her name, Victoria will not cause surprised glances from the older generation. But throughout your life you will carry fortitude, determination and desire for home. This name is abbreviated in its homeland as Viki, and in Russia as Vika, Tori.
• Another popular name for a girl is Alina (“beautiful”), it is actively used in both Slavic and Muslim families. It is universal in pronunciation.
• We fell in love with the name Evelina (“hazelnut”) for its unusually gentle sound for Scandinavian names. Eva or Lina – a girl with difficult character, which may interfere with her construction family relationships, but it will give you real success in business. Evelina uses her natural charm, which gives her a Scandinavian name.
• More and more often you can meet girls with the name Dorothea - “given by God.” It is thanks to this sacred meaning and gentle sound that this Scandinavian name becomes popular. Girl names with this translation are found in almost all cultures, including the culture of the ancient Germans.
• The name Ingrid, “protection of the king,” gives its owner the will and perseverance to achieve goals. In everyday life, Ingrid is often shortened to Inna, Innusi, softening the call of the Scandinavian ancestors and giving Ingrid softness and calmness.
• Karina is possibly a derivative name from the Old German Kara (“curly”).
• Erica – “strong”. A beautiful name for a girl, Erna, means “skillful.” Modern parents can safely choose these names when deciding what to name their daughter.

Despite the fact that the Scandinavian tribes over time mixed with other nationalities and adopted much of the culture of Christians and Muslims, in their homeland you can still find women named according to ancient rules.

Suffice it to recall, for example, modern Swedish actresses and models Ingrid Bergman, Greta Garbo, Britt Ekland, Elsa Host, Susanne Anden, Sigrid Agren and others. Over the last century, they have attracted the attention of millions with their luxury and beauty.

Ancient and forgotten names

The Scandinavian tribes left us a legacy of not many names that can easily be used to name a daughter. Still, the language of the ancient Germans seems too energetic to the Slavic ear. The names Ragnfrid, Thordis, Brunhild, Gudgerd and the like are used extremely rarely even in their homeland.

Perhaps only in Iceland can you meet beauties with the names Branya, Berglind, Edda, Unnur, Asdis and others. The fact is that this country especially reveres its culture, which grew out of the Viking heritage. Icelanders are not afraid of complex pronunciations and confusing procedures for choosing a name for a newborn.

Here is a list of names approved state committee, and children can only be named in accordance with this list.

There are practically no assumptions in it in the form of Christian and Muslim names, only the real heritage of the ancestors.

We just have to remember that the names Olga, Elena and Ekaterina are the Scandinavian Helga, Helen and Catherine. We adopted many familiar and familiar names from these strong and harsh tribes.

Scandinavian female names: a list of beautiful names for girls and their meanings

Beautiful male and female Norwegian names are a real find for modern parents. They meet all the requirements that people place when naming a child. The names that Norwegians use have a very beautiful and original sound. Lars, Bjerg, Mats, Oliver, Noura - these words are pleasant to the ear and, at the same time, easy to remember. In addition, modern Norwegian names for boys and girls are not at all trivial. They sound very bright and unusual.

However, these are not all the advantages that the Norwegian name book has. It is distinguished not only by its unique sound, but also by its amazing deep meaning. The meaning of most Norwegian first and last names is associated with such categories as victory, battle, weapons and courage. Such content is an echo of the Viking era, during which overcoming the enemy was considered the main life goal of a person. Names for sacred animals are also popular in Norway. In addition, there is a tradition here to name a child according to the calendar. In view of this, many happy women and male Norwegian names have religious significance.

Features of choosing male and female Norwegian names

When choosing a beautiful Norwegian name for a girl or boy, you need to pay attention to several factors at once. The first criterion is sound. It should be beautiful and original, but at the same time, not too extravagant for Russian society. It is also important to determine the meaning of the name you like. It must correspond to the character traits that parents want to cultivate in their child.

When choosing a popular Norwegian name for a boy or girl, you should also know it correct pronunciation. There are many dialects in Norway. Because of this, the same name can sound different. Don’t forget about such an important factor as the child’s personal horoscope. The name has the most powerful and positive energy.

List of common Norwegian names for boys

1. Arne. Translated into Russian it means “eagle”
2. Bjorn. Norwegian boy name meaning "bear"
3. Whip. From Old Norse "knot"
4. Lars. Translated into Russian it means “laurel”
5. Magnus. Male Norwegian name which means "great"
6. Sven. From Old Norse "youth"
7. Trigg. Translated into Russian it means “worthy of trust”
8. Ole. Norwegian boy name meaning "descendant"
9. Hell. From Old Norse "helmet"

List of popular Norwegian names for girls

1. Astrid. Norwegian girl name meaning "divine beauty"
2. Bjerg. Translated into Russian it means “support”
3. Brigit. Norwegian female name meaning "power"/"strength"
4. Ingrid. Means "protected by Inga" (Scandinavian god of fertility)
5. Lea. Interpreted as "tired"
6. Liv. Norwegian girl name meaning "protection"
7. Marit. Short for Margrethe = "pearl"
8. Nura. Translated into Russian it means “compassion”
9. Thea. Norwegian female name. Short for Theodore = "gift of God"
10. Eva. Interpreted as “to live” or “to breathe”

The most common male and female Norwegian names

• IN last years The most popular female Norwegian names are Noora, Emma, ​​Ingrid and Thea. In addition, girls are often named Linnea, Birgit, Marit and Kari.
• The most common male names Jan, Bjorn, Ole, Lars, Knut and Sven are considered.