By Pamela Redmond · Updated October 2026
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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, 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,…
Norwegian from Old Norse
"poetry"
Brage is the modern form of Bragi, the Old Norse god of poetry. It derives from bragr , meaning "poetry" or possibly "first, foremost". Like his fellow god Odin, Brage appeared in Norway's Top 50…
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. It conjures vivid blue, ice laden landscapes.
"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…
"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…
Norwegian
"black bear"
Björn is a Scandinavian name meaning bear, well-known beyond Norway and Sweden. Kolbjörn means literally "coal bear", or black bear. Actor Stellan Skarsgård's youngest son is named Kolbjörn.
"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.
"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…
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…
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 "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…
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…
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 the…
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…
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…
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…
"protector"
An unusual yet accessible Scandinavian choice, though it might be confused with Harvard.
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…
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…
