Norwegian Names that Start With N

  1. Nils
    • Origin:

      Scandinavian variation of Nicholas
    • Meaning:

      "people of victory"
    • Description:

      Like Lars, Sven, Niels, and Nels, an unjustly neglected straightforward Scandinavian name. Surname Nilsson or the anglicized Nelson derives from Nils.
  2. Nels
    • Origin:

      Norwegian and Swedish variation of Nicholas
    • Meaning:

      "people of victory"
    • Description:

      One of those simple Norse names, like Lars, that is definitely worth thinking about.

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