Veslemøy

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 song cycle by Edvard Grieg. Literally taken from the Norwegian words for "little" and "girl, maiden", Veslemøy is a psychic with a great knowledge of local traditions and folklore.

Given to at least 600 girls since Norwegian name records began, notable bearers include actress Veslemøy Haslund, journalist Veslemøy Kjendsli, singer Veslemøy Solberg, actress Veslemøy Mørkid, and musician Veslemøy Narvesen. Also appearing in the Oscar winning short film, The Danish Poet (2007), it was also one of the Top 100 names for cows in Norway in 1988.

Pronounced VES-luh-moy.