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60 Norwegian Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Alexander	Boy	Defender of mankind
Adrian	Boy	Man from Hadria
Arthur	Boy	Bear king; Bear
Aron	Boy	Exalted; High mountain; Teaching; Singing
Anders	Boy	Manly; Male; Virility; Brave
Alfred	Boy	Elf counsel
Aksel	Boy	My father is peace
Aleksander	Boy	Defender of mankind
Aris	Boy	Best purpose; Ruin; Man; From Hadria; Best; Rainbow; Straightforward
Auden	Boy	Old friend; Prosperous friend

Alarik	Boy	Ruler of all; Noble ruler
Arkyn	Boy	Eternal king's son.
Aarvik	Boy	Strong; Courageous
Arvid	Boy	Eagle tree
Adrean	Boy	From Hadria
Adolf	Boy	Noble wolf
Alarick	Boy	Ruler of all
Agrim	Boy	Chief; Principal; Elder; Prosperity; Fortune; Person wearing a face mask
Arne	Boy	Eagle; Eagle ruler
Armod	Boy	Name of Geirleif's blood brother

Almar	Boy	Elm army; Elm spear; Noble fame; Nourishing; Soul
Anthon	Boy	Priceless; Praiseworthy
Ailo	Unisex	God; Game; Sport; Magic
Aksa	Boy	Anklet; Bangle; Farthest
Alf	Boy	Elf; Magical counsel
Ambi	Boy	Eagle; Bear
Ansfrid	Boy	Protected by God
Are	Boy	Eagle
Arild	Boy	War chief; Battle commander
Asbjorn	Boy	Divine Bear; Divine warrior; Divine man

Ati	Boy	Too much; Extreme; Food; We had; And
Aas	Boy	Open grassy area; Ridge; Esker
Andor	Boy	Manly; Masculine; Eagle
Anul	Boy	Eagle; Wolf
Arve	Boy	Eagle tree
Arvy	Boy	Eagle tree; Friend of the people
Arwed	Boy	Eagle of the woods; Clear minded and has good judgement
Asgrim	Boy	Name of a thief; leadership ability
Asmund	Boy	God is the protector
Audun	Boy	Wealth; Fortune

Aus	Boy	Honest; Lea; Open grassy area; Ridge; Esker
Aevar	Boy	Name of Ketil's son
Alfarin	Boy	Name of Hlif's son
Alfgeir	Boy	Elfin's spear
Alfrigg	Boy	Name of a mythical dwarf
Alfrothul	Boy	Of the Sun
Amund	Boy	Respectful protector; Edge of a sword
Andvaranaut	Boy	Brunhild's ring
Andvari	Boy	Name of a mythical treasure guardian
Annar	Boy	Father of the world

Arneot	Boy	One who frightens eagles
Arngeir	Boy	The eagle's spear
Arnlaug	Boy	Eagle
Arvakl	Boy	Name of a mythical horse
Asbiom	Boy	A divine bear
Asgaut	Boy	Name of a mythical divine goth
Askel	Boy	A term used for a divine cauldron
Aslak	Boy	God's battle; God's warrior
Agnar	Boy	Sharp; Edge of a sword; Ruler with a sword; Army's fear
Arvee	Unisex	Eagle tree

Infographic: Popular Norwegian Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With A

Norwegian Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With A are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.

Norwegian Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With A(infographic)

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