By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Norwegian
"twin"
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 goddess…
"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…
Scandinavian diminutive of Matthias, Aramaic
"gift of God"
If you're looking for a Euro-chic alternative to Max, Mats is a strong possibility. It's a fading classic in Norway, but is popular in the Netherlands and Belgium, where short names are the height of…
"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 a…
Matteus is a masculine name that represents a variation of Matthew, which derives from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning 'gift of God' or 'gift from God.' This form of the name is particularly…
"protector"
An unusual yet accessible Scandinavian choice, though it might be confused with Harvard.
German
"wealthy"
Odo is an ancient Germanic masculine name with rich historical connections. The more modern form is the new fashionable Otto. Most famously associated with Odo of Bayeux, the medieval bishop who…
