By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Donalt is a masculine name that represents an uncommon variant spelling of Donald. The traditional Donald derives from the Scottish Gaelic name Dòmhnall, composed of the elements 'dumno' meaning…
Audr is a masculine name with Norse origins. It is a variant of the Old Norse name Auðr, which means 'wealth' or 'prosperity.' In Norse mythology and Viking culture, wealth was highly valued, making…
Scandinavian variation of Peter, Greek
"rock, stone"
Pelle is one of several possible Peter-related Scandinavian choices. In Swedish or Norwegian, the name Pelle rhymes roughly with Ella.
Norwegian
"famous ruler"
This intriguing Scandinavian name is associated with Roald Dahl, author of the juvenile classics James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory . You can honor an ancestral Ronald…
Norwegian cognate of Roger
"famous warrior; famous spear"
While this may look like an animal related word name to those unfamiliar with it, Roar is a Norwegian name derived from the Old Norse element hróðr meaning "fame". combined with either herr meaning…
Bendik is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, particularly popular in Norway. It derives from the Latin name Benedict, meaning 'blessed.' This Nordic variation maintains the meaningful essence…
German
"Stone"
Theodrekr is an ancient Norse name combining elements that roughly translate to 'people' or 'folk' (theod) and 'ruler' or 'powerful' (rekr/rikr), essentially meaning 'ruler of the people.' This name…
Timoteus is a masculine name representing the Latin form of Timothy, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Timotheos meaning 'honoring God' or 'honored by God.' This variant is particularly…
Ulv is a masculine name of Old Norse origin meaning 'wolf.' Common throughout ancient Scandinavian cultures, it appears in historical records and Norse mythology, where wolves held significant…
Norse word name
The Old Norse and modern Norwegian word name Fjord, which refers to a passage in the sea, could work for children of both genders.
Arneld is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic origins, likely a variant of Arnold, which combines the elements 'arn' meaning 'eagle' and 'wald' meaning 'power' or 'ruler.' This alternative…
Svein is a masculine Norse name with ancient Scandinavian roots, traditionally spelled Sveinn in Old Norse. The name means 'boy,' 'young man,' or 'servant' and has been used throughout Nordic…
Swedish and Norwegian variation of Tove
"beautiful"
Tove is a modern variation of an Old Norse name, related to Thor. Tuva is a form of the name popular in modern Scandinavia.
Arnljot is a masculine name of Old Norse origin with deep historical roots in Scandinavian culture. The name combines elements meaning 'eagle' and 'light,' symbolizing strength, vision, and…
Variation of Åsa or Åse, Danish, Norwegian
"god"
Originally a short form for names containing the Old Norse element áss meaning "god" or one of the Æsir , Aase is now used as a full name in its own right. Familiar in Denmark and Norway, it appears…
Jolante is a feminine name with medieval European origins, representing a variant of Yolande or Iolanthe. The name derives from the Greek 'iolanthe,' meaning 'violet flower,' symbolizing modesty and…
Norse mythology,"ash tree"
"ash tree"
In Norse mythology, Ask and Embla were the first humans created by the gods and as such, it has been used as a place and given name in Norway. Derived from askr , it has the appealing,…
Norwegian, Norse
"God is the protector; divine protection"
While Aasmund and Asmund are also used, it is Åsmund that is the most familiar spelling of this name in Norway. Derived from the Old Norse Ásmundr, it is a cognate to the Old English Osmund. Borne by…
"deserted, empty"
This minimalist name is frequently heard in Norway, but has little chance of acceptance in the US.
