Hello Parents, Welcome to our page, we will suggest you attractive NORWEGIAN boy names. From classic choices to modern trends, we have covered different manes with meaning. Selecting a name for your prince is a big decision. Our website has well-versed list of NORWEGIAN boy names, along with their origin, meanings and namesakes.
Lower value denotes most popular name
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Namesakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aksel | Father of peace | Norwegian | Aksel Hennie (actor), Aksel Lund Svindal (skier) |
| Aleksander | Defender of mankind | Norwegian | Aleksander Gamme (adventurer), Aleksander Aamodt Kilde (skier) |
| Alf | Elf | Norwegian | Alf Prøysen (writer), Alf Robertson (singer) |
| Amund | Protector of the people | Norwegian | Amundsen, (last name), Amund Helland (historian) |
| Andreas | Manly, warrior | Norwegian | Andreas Thorkildsen (javelin thrower), Andreas Høivold (reality TV star) |
| Ansgar | Spear of God | Norwegian | Ansgar Brautaset (handball player), Ansgar Gabrielsen (politician) |
| Arild | Battle commander | Norwegian | Arild Andersen (jazz musician), Arild Rønsen (footballer) |
| Arne | Eagle | Norwegian | Arne Næss Jr. (philosopher), Arne Hjeltnes (advertising executive) |
| Asbjørn | Divine bear | Norwegian | Asbjørn Ruud (ski jumper), Asbjørn Toms (singer) |
| Audun | Deserted warrior | Norwegian | Audun Lysbakken (politician), Audun Boysen (operatic tenor) |
| August | Majestic, venerable | Norwegian | August Rathke (actor), August Ringvold (handball player) |
| Balder | Prince, courageous | Norwegian | Balder Brynildsen (footballer), Balder Sønksen (musician) |
| Bendik | Blessed | Norwegian | Bendik Hofseth (jazz musician), Bendik Kaltenborn (illustrator) |
| Bernt | Brave as a bear | Norwegian | Bernt Balchen (aviator), Bernt Hagtvet (political scientist) |
| Bjarte | Bright, shining | Norwegian | Bjarte Baasland (criminal), Bjarte Myrhol (handball player) |
| Bjørn | Bear | Norwegian | Bjørn Dæhlie (skier), Bjørn Wirkola (ski jumper) |
| Dag | Day | Norwegian | Dag Solstad (writer), Dag Ingebrigtsen (musician) |
| Daniel | God is my judge | Norwegian | Daniel-André Tande (ski jumper), Daniel Franck (snowboarder) |
| Einar | Warrior | Norwegian | Einar Gerhardsen (politician), Einar Már Guðmund |
| Eirik | Eternal ruler | Norwegian | Eirik Verås Larsen (canoeist), Eirik Hestad (footballer) |
| Elias | Jehovah is God | Norwegian | Elias Pettersen (actor), Elias Már Ómarsson (footballer) |
| Emil | Industrious, striving | Norwegian | Emil Hegle Svendsen (biathlete), Emil Meek (MMA fighter) |
| Endre | Man, warrior | Norwegian | Endre Nordvik (footballer), Endre Hagen (handball player) |
| Erlend | Foreigner, wanderer | Norwegian | Erlend Loe (writer), Erlend Bratland (singer) |
| Espen | God bear | Norwegian | Espen Knutsen (ice hockey player), Espen Aarnes Hvammen (footballer) |
| Even | Stone edge | Norwegian | Even Wetten (footballer), Even Hovland (footballer) |
| Felix | Happy, fortunate | Norwegian | Felix Sandman (singer), Felix Wiig (freestyle skier) |
| Finn | Fair, white | Norwegian | Finn Kalvik (singer-songwriter), Finn Gundersen (footballer) |
| Fredrik | Peaceful ruler | Norwegian | Fredrik Skavlan (TV host), Fredrik Ljungberg (footballer) |
| Gabriel | God is my strength | Norwegian | Gabriel Urdaneta (footballer), Gabriel Fossan (singer) |
| Gard | Enclosure, protection | Norwegian | Gard Steiro (journalist), Gard Nilssen (jazz musician) |
| Geir | Spear | Norwegian | Geir Lippestad (lawyer), Geir Ove Kvalheim (cross-country skier) |
| Gisle | Hostage | Norwegian | Gisle Kverndokk (composer), Gisle Straume (film director) |
| Glenn | Valley | Norwegian | Glenn André Kaada (footballer), Glenn Solberg (handball player) |
| Gudmund | God's protection | Norwegian | Gudmund Hernes (politician), Gudmund Olstad (handball player) |
| Gunnar | Warrior, fighter | Norwegian | Gunnar Sønsteby (resistance fighter), Gunnar Halle (footballer) |
| Gustav | Staff of the gods | Norwegian | Gustav Vigeland (sculptor), Gustav Lorentzen (singer) |
| Håkon | High son | Norwegian | Håkon Bleken (artist), Håkon Kornstad (jazz musician) |
| Harald | Leader of the army | Norwegian | Harald V of Norway (King of Norway), Harald Zwart (director) |
| Henrik | Ruler of the household | Norwegian | Henrik Ibsen (playwright), Henrik Ingebrigtsen (runner) |
| Herman | Army man | Norwegian | Herman Flesvig (comedian), Herman Wildenvey (poet) |
| Håvard | Guardian of the rock | Norwegian | Håvard Bøkko (speed skater), Håvard Lorentzen (speed skater) |
| Iver | Yew bow | Norwegian | Iver Huitfeldt (naval officer), Iver Kleive (organist) |
| Jakob | Supplanter | Norwegian | Jakob Ingebrigtsen (runner), Jakob Oftebro (actor) |
| Jan | God is gracious | Norwegian | Jan Garbarek (jazz saxophonist), Jan Åge Fjørtoft (footballer) |
| Jarle | Spearman | Norwegian | Jarle Bernhoft (singer), Jarle Andhøy (sailor) |
| Jørgen | Farmer | Norwegian | Jørgen Skavlan (journalist), Jørgen Rasmussem (footballer) |
| Kai | Sea | Norwegian | Kai Robin Havnaa (boxer), Kai Eide (diplomat) |
| Kasper | Treasurer | Norwegian | Kasper Wikestad (TV presenter), Kasper Dolberg (footballer) |
| Kjell | Helmeted warrior | Norwegian | Kjell Magne Bondevik (politician), Kjell Nupen (artist) |
| Knut | Knot | Norwegian | Knut Hamsun (writer), Knut Anders Fostervold (footballer) |
| Kristian | Christian | Norwegian | Kristian Birkeland (physicist), Kristian Thorstvedt (footballer) |
| Lars | Laurel tree | Norwegian | Lars Saabye Christensen (writer), Lars Martin Myhre (musician) |
| Leif | Heir, descendant | Norwegian | Leif Ove Andsnes (pianist), Leif Juster (actor) |
| Leo | Lion | Norwegian | Leo Ajkic (TV presenter), Leo Skiri Østigård (footballer) |
| Liam | Strong-willed warrior | Norwegian | Liam Gallagher (singer), Liam Hemsworth (actor) |
| Luka | Light | Norwegian | Luka Modric (footballer), Luka Sulic (cellist) |
| Magnus | Great, mighty | Norwegian | Magnus Carlsen (chess player), Magnus Moan (ski jumper) |
| Marius | Of Mars, the god of war | Norwegian | Marius Thorp (golfer), Marius Holter (handball player) |
| Martin | Of Mars, the god of war | Norwegian | Martin Ødegaard (footballer), Martin Schanche (rally driver) |
| Mathias | Gift of God | Norwegian | Mathias Rust (pilot), Mathias Eick (jazz musician) |
| Mats | Gift of God | Norwegian | Mats Zuccarello (ice hockey player), Mats Eilertsen (jazz bassist) |
| Mikkel | Who is like God? | Norwegian | Mikkel Diskerud (footballer), Mikkel Gaup (actor) |
| Nils | Champion, victorious | Norwegian | Nils Arne Eggen (football coach), Nils Christie (criminologist) |
| Odin | Inspiration, frenzy, rage | Norwegian | Odin Thiago Holm (footballer), Odin Waage Johansen (skier) |
| Ole | Ancestor's relic | Norwegian | Ole Gunnar Solskjær (football coach), Ole Einar Bjørndalen (biathlete) |
| Oskar | Spear of God | Norwegian | Oskar Braaten (writer), Oskar Fredriksen (footballer) |
| Otto | Wealthy | Norwegian | Otto Sverdrup (explorer), Otto Jespersen (comedian) |
| Peder | Rock | Norwegian | Peder Balke (painter), Peder Anker (politician) |
| Per | Rock | Norwegian | Per Fugelli (doctor), Per Egil Ahlsen (footballer) |
| Petter | Rock | Norwegian | Petter Solberg (rally driver), Petter Stordalen (entrepreneur) |
| Preben | Pray | Norwegian | Preben Elkjær (footballer), Preben Møller Hansen (swimmer) |
| Rasmus | Beloved | Scandinavian | Rasmus Lerdorf (programmer) |
| Reidar | Counsellor | Old Norse | Reidar Finsrud (skier) |
| Reier | Ruler of the army | Norwegian | not found |
| Roald | Famous ruler | Norwegian | Roald Amundsen (explorer) |
| Robert | Bright fame | Germanic | Robert Stoltenberg (comedian) |
| Robin | Famous brilliance | Germanic | Robin Olsen (footballer) |
| Rolf | Famous wolf | Germanic | Rolf Jacobsen (poet) |
| Ruben | Behold, a son | Hebrew | Ruben Yttergård Jenssen (footballer) |
| Runar | Secret lore | Norwegian | Runar Berg (footballer) |
| Sakarias | God remembers | Hebrew | not found |
| Sander | Defender of men | Greek | Sander Sagosen (handball player) |
| Sebastian | Venerable | Latin | Sebastian Coe (athlete) |
| Sigurd | Victory guardian | Old Norse | Sigurd Hoel (author) |
| Simen | God has heard | Hebrew | Simen Agdestein (chess player) |
| Sindre | New house | Norwegian | Sindre Eidissen (footballer) |
| Sivert | Victory protector | Old Norse | Sivert Høyem (musician) |
| Sondre | Southbound | Norwegian | Sondre Nordstad Moen (athlete) |
| Stian | Path | Norwegian | Stian Sivertzen (snowboarder) |
| Stig | Path | Old Norse | Stig Inge Bjørnebye (footballer) |
| Svein | Youth | Old Norse | Svein Tuft (cyclist) |
| Sverre | Wild | Old Norse | Sverre Anker Ousdal (actor) |
| Tarald | Leader of the people | Norwegian | not found |
| Tarjei | Thor's spear | Old Norse | Tarjei Sandvik Moe (actor) |
| Teodor | Gift of God | Greek | not found |
| Theodor | Gift of God | Greek | Theodor Kittelsen (painter) |
| Thomas | Twin | Aramaic | Thomas Alsgaard (cross-country skier) |
| Thor | Thunder | Old Norse | Thor Heyerdahl (explorer) |
| Thorbjørn | Thunder bear | Old Norse | Thorbjørn Egner (author) |
| Thorvald | Thor's ruler | Old Norse | Thorvald Meyers gate (street in Oslo) |
| Tobias | God is good | Hebrew | Tobias Santelmann (actor) |
| Tom | Twin | Aramaic | Tom A. Schanke (handball player) |
| Tommy | Twin | Aramaic | Tommy Tee (music producer) |
| Tor | Thor | Old Norse | Tor Åge Bringsværd (author) |
| Tore | Thor's warrior | Old Norse | Tore Torgersen (footballer) |
| Trygve | Trustworthy | Old Norse | Trygve Bratteli (politician) |
| Trond | Growing place | Norwegian | Trond Kirkvaag (comedian) |
| Ulrik | Power of the wolf | Old Norse | Ulrik Saltnes (footballer) |
| Ulf | Wolf | Old Norse | Ulf Erik Knudsen (cyclist) |
| Ulv | Wolf | Old Norse | Ulv Bjørnstad (artist) |
| Valdemar | Famous ruler | Old Norse | not found |
| Vegard | Defender of the sanctuary | Norwegian | Vegard Heggem (footballer) |
| Vetle | Little one | Old Norse | Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen (freestyle skier) |
| Victor | Conqueror | Latin | Victor Norman (economist) |
| Vidar | Forest warrior | Old Norse | Vidar Riseth (footballer) |
| Vilhelm | Will, desire + helmet | Germanic | Vilhelm Krags vei (street in Oslo) |
| Villy | Will | Old Norse | Villy Søvndal (politician) |
| William | Will, desire + helmet | Germanic | William Nygaard (publisher) |
| Willy | Will, desire | Germanic | Willy Brandt (politician) |
| Yngvar | Yngve's warrior | Old Norse | Yngvar Ustvedt (writer) |
| Yngve | Descendant of Yngvi | Old Norse | Yngve Slyngstad (investment banker) |
| Yrjan | Farmer's son | Norwegian | Yrjan Sundfør Borgen (footballer) |
| Ystein | Lucky stone | Old Norse | Ystein Baadsvik (musician) |
| Ziad | Abundance, growth | Arabic | Ziad Abu Amr (politician) |
| Zlatan | Golden | Slavic | Zlatan Ibrahimović (footballer) |
| ztre | Invented | not found |