Norwegian Names

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

This strong Norwegian name war goddess name, commonly heard in both midcentury Norway and Iceland, has never ventured far beyond its native culture.

This common name for both boys and girls in Scandinavia would definitely work better as a feminine name in the U.S.

The Old Norse and modern Norwegian word name Fjord, which refers to a passage in the sea, could work for children of both genders.

An unusual yet accessible Scandinavian choice, though it might be confused with Harvard.

Birgit is pronounced with a hard 'g' and is one of the many international versions of the Irish Bridget. Birgit Nilsson was a celebrated Swedish operatic soprano.

Sarah Palin spelled it Trig, as in the nickname for trigonometry, but Trygg is a genuine Norwegian word name for boys.