By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Norwegian
"blind"
Sissel is the Norwegian variation of Cecilia, a name that's becoming more popular in the U.S. and beyond. English speakers will hear this name as sizzle or at best, Cecil.
Icelandic, Norwegian, Old Norse
"to disturb"
An Icelandic and Norwegian name, ultimately from Old Norse, Sturla means "to disturb", giving it a powerful presence. Pronounced as STUYRT-LA in Icelandic and STOOR-la in Norwegian, it is notably…
Norwegian, German, Norse
"noble; thunder; story"
A gentle sounding name with multiple origins, Tale may be a variation of Thale, a popular choice in Norway. As such, it comes from either the Germanic element adal and is used as shortform of…
Norwegian, Frisian, German, Norse
"noble; thunder"
Thale entered the Top 100 in Norway back in 2020, though it remains rare elsewhere. It is typically considered a short form of Adelheid, however, it could also be a variation of Tóli or Tole,…
Swedish, Norwegian, Aramaic, Greek
"twin man; manly twin"
Typically used as a surname, Thomander blends the Biblical Thomas with the Greek element ander , to form a name which means "manly twin", or more simply "twin man". Notably borne by the 19th…
Norwegian varation of Thomas, Aramaic
"twin"
One of the many international variations of Thomas, Tomin may also be considered a masculinization of Tomine (itself a feminine form of the Biblical name). Additionally used as a Slavic surname and…
Currently in the Norwegian Top 100, Tomine is a feminine form of the classic Tomas. Gentle yet tough, it was first used in Norway in the 18th-century. Sharing the Aramaic meaning of the Biblical…
Norwegian, Norse
"Thor's spear"
A name full of adventure and power, Thorgeir combines the name of the Norse thunder god with geirr or ger meaning "spear", giving it an all round spirited and rugged feel. Also appearing as Torger,…
"Thor's wrath, Thor's courage; Thor's protection"
Derived from the Old Norse name Þórmóðr , this rugged Norwegian name conjures up images of angry storms and striking weather. Associated with the god of thunder, Thor, it was quietly popular in…
"trustworthy"
Trygve peaked in popularity in mid-century Norway, making it a grandpa name today, though it nevertheless has a brilliant meaning and a spiky sound.
Norwegian, Norse "noise, uproar"
"noise, uproar"
A concise choice with a clamorous meaning, Trym (or more traditionally, Þrymr ) appears in Norse mythology, borne by a king of giants (or Jötunn ) who stole Thor's hammer in order to gain the…
"holy yard, holy enclosure"
Strong and refined, Vegard is the Norwegian form of the Old Norse name Végarðr, meaning "holy enclosure". A familiar choice in Norway, it ranked in the Top 100 for nearly 40 years between 1973 and…
"little girl"
A bold name with a cutesy meaning, Veslemøy was coined by writer Norwegian writer Arne Garborg for the central character in his 1895 poem Haugtussa ("The Mountain Maid") which was later turned into…
Norwegian, Icelandic, Norse
"awesome, fearsome warrior; warrior of the sword edge"
A strong, distinctive name, also written as Agnarr, Agnar could be derived from the Norse agi (meaning "awe, fear"), agn (meaning "punishment"), or egg (meaning "edge of the sword"). Blended with…
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…
Beate is a feminine name with German and Scandinavian origins. It derives from the Latin name Beata, meaning "blessed" or "happy." Throughout European history, Beate has been associated with…
Scandinavian variation of Brighid
"strength"
Birgit is pronounced with a hard ' g ' and is one of the many international versions of the Irish Bridget. Birgit Nilsson was a celebrated Swedish operatic soprano.
Birte is a feminine Danish and German name, derived from the Old Norse Birgit or Bridget, ultimately stemming from the Celtic name meaning 'exalted one' or 'high, noble.' Popular in Scandinavia and…
Birgitte is a feminine name of Scandinavian origin, primarily used in Denmark and Norway as a variant of Bridget. The name derives from the Celtic name Brighid, meaning 'exalted one' or 'high…
Dortea is a feminine name representing a variation of Dorothy, which derives from the Greek name Dorothea meaning 'gift of God.' This particular spelling variation appears to have regional roots,…
