What do the most popular Norwegian girl names mean?

Emma is a famous Norwegian name for girls that means ‘great.’ Maja is another name that has become popular5 and means ‘good mother.’

How do I choose an authentic Norwegian name for my baby girl?

Choosing an authentic Norwegian name for your baby girl can be a wonderful way to celebrate your heritage or simply appreciate the beauty of Norwegian culture. A popular database like Nordic Names is invaluable as they provide extensive lists of authentic Norwegian names, often including their meanings and pronunciations. This helps in understanding Norwegian literature and folklore and the significance of given names, family names, and any cultural or historical influences that might shape Norwegian names.

Can I combine a Norwegian name with a name from another culture?

Yes, you can combine a Norwegian name with a name from another culture. This practice is widespread in multicultural societies or when parents have diverse backgrounds. When combining names from different cultures, its essential to consider pronunciation, meaning, and cultural significance to ensure the name remains respectful and appropriate.

What are some unique Norwegian names that are not commonly used?

Unique and extraordinary Norwegian names like Ingrid, meaning ‘Ing is beautiful,’ Oda, meaning ‘fortune,’ and Freya meaning ‘lady,’ surely make your little sunshine stand out.

What are some Norwegian names that have historical or cultural significance?

Freya is one such name in Norse mythology that means ‘lady’ and is associated with the Goddess of love, beauty, war, and death. Another important name is Gudrun, which means ‘God’s secret lore’ and is the name of Sigurd’s wife in Norse mythology (2).

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54 Norwegian Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Alexandra	Girl	Defender or helper of the people
Astrid	Girl	Godly strength; Divine beauty
Agnes	Girl	Chaste; Pure
Asma	Girl	High status; Supreme; Beautiful; Beloved; Desired
Amalie	Girl	Hardworking; Industrious; Laborious; Brave
Arna	Girl	Eagle; Power
Ajla	Girl	Halo; Circle of light; Moonlight; Holy; Blessed
Alette	Girl	Nobility; Kind
Alla	Girl	Torch; Moon; Sweetly-speaking; Holy; Blessed; Noble
Ailen	Boy	Laughing; Ember; Clear; Little bird

Agathe	Girl	Good woman
Aia	Girl	Town near Mount Pagoeta; Dawn; To lull; A naiad
Astryd	Girl	God beloved; Beautiful
Aleksia	Girl	Helper; Defender
Ardis	Girl	Eagle goddess; Blooming meadow
Anitra	Girl	Chaste; Grace; Favor
Alvira	Girl	Friendly; Agreeable; True; Happy; Truly foreign; Truly lively
Aurora	Girl	Dawn
Adine	Girl	Noble; From Hadria
Adla	Girl	Noble; Fair; Honest

Agnete	Girl	Chaste; Lamb
Anine	Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor
Annik	Girl	Grace; Favor
Annike	Girl	God was gracious; Favor
Aase	Girl	God
Abeline	Girl	Breath; Noble; Bright; Meadow
Aldreda	Girl	Goddess; Rock
Alfhild	Girl	Elf or fairy battle
Alvine	Unisex	Elf; Noble; Friend
Andrine	Girl	Manly; Masculine

Anneline	Girl	Favor; Grace; Army; Man
Anniken	Girl	Grace
Aud	Girl	Wealth; Fortune
Audny	Girl	New prosperity
Aurela	Girl	Golden; Gilded
Axa	Boy	My father is peace; Anklet; Bangle
Aasta	Girl	Beloved God; Love
Abellona	Girl	The sun Goddess
Aegileif	Girl	Daughter of Hrolf Helgason
Agot	Girl	A woman who is good-hearted

Angerboda	Girl	A giant
Angerbotha	Girl	One who is a giant
Annikin	Girl	A form of Anne, Grace or mercy
Anrid	Girl	Wife of Ketil Fjorleifarson
Ashilda	Girl	A variant of Ashild; God fighting
Astlyr	Girl	Divine strength
Asvor	Girl	Wife of Asrod
Asvoria	Girl	One who is divinely prudent
Audhilda	Girl	Rich warrior woman
Audhumbla	Girl	Name of a giant cow that nursed Ymir

Audney	Girl	New found wealth
Auduna	Girl	Deserted
Aundy	Girl	New founded prosperity
Ashil	Unisex	God's battle

Infographic: Unique Norwegian Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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

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