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38 Norwegian Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With E

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Eli	Boy	Ascension; My God; My God is an oath; Torch
Emanuel	Boy	God is with us
Eian	Boy	God is gracious
Eivin	Unisex	Good fortune and victor
Espen	Boy	God's bear; Divine bear
Edvin	Boy	Rich friend
Einar	Boy	One army; One warrior
Esben	Boy	God's bear; Divine bear
Erling	Boy	Heir; Chieftain; Descendant of the jarl
Emrik	Boy	Home; Brave; Great; Ruler

Esten	Boy	Stone of good fortune; Stone island; East town
Eldar	Boy	Country's possessor; Fiery warrior
Elias	Boy	My God is Yahweh
Egil	Boy	Fear; Awe; Edge of a sword
Eiel	Boy	one who is born to inspire fright
Eilif	Boy	One or only descendant; Immortal
Eirik	Unisex	Ever ruler
Eivind	Boy	Happy warrior; one who brings peace
Erec	Boy	Always mighty
Erkenbaud	Boy	An ancient king of Northumberland

Erland	Boy	Foreigner; Stranger
Erlend	Boy	Foreigner; Stranger
Eskil	Boy	God; Divinity
Eyvind	Boy	Island; Good fortune; Victor
Eggther	Boy	Guardian for the giants
Eigil	Boy	The one who inspires fright in the hearts
Eistein	Boy	A boy who is lucky and fortunate
Eitri	Boy	Name of a mythical dwarf
Eldgrim	Boy	The one who was killed by Hrut Hejolfsson
Enar	Boy	A fighter

Erp	Boy	Name of Meldun's son
Esbern	Boy	A divine bear
Esbjorn	Boy	Bear of the Gods
Evinrude	Boy	A swift boat
Eyfrod	Boy	The one who was farmed at tongue
Eyjolf	Boy	The one who was killed by Kari
Eiler	Boy	Firm edge; Hard blade
Elissar	Unisex	My God is help

Infographic: Top Norwegian Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With E

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

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

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