From ancient warriors to Nobel laureates, Norwegian boy names celebrate a people united by resilience and creativity. Whether opting for Olaf (forefather’s descendant) or Mats (a short form with European flair), families reflect on Viking voyages and communal progress. The result is a name that gracefully balances tradition, minimalistic style, and modern curiosity—perfect for a child destined to thrive in a land of fjords and forward thinking.
Olive tree
House ruler
Twin
Chance symbolizes 'destiny and fortune'.
Son of the right hand
Venerable
Gift of God
Lord of frenzy
Dove
Victory of the people
God is gracious
Priceless one
Little anointed ones
Wealth
Lewis symbolizes 'strength'.
Downy
Associated with bold qualities.
Praiseworthy
Bearing Christ
Mountain of strength,
Kristian means 'follower of Christ'.
Defender of humankind
Of Scandinavian origin, meaning "brave" or "manly."
Great
Dedicated to mars
Bright fame
Robin means 'famous'.
Fiery
Of Greek origin, meaning "manly" or "brave."
Victory of the people
A Polish and Scandinavian form of Alexander, meaning "defender of the people."
Conqueror or winner in latin
Rival
Yahweh is gracious
Fair
Cam means 'orange fruit'.
From laurentum
A variant of the Arabic word for
Army
Dedicated to Mars
Male
To rejoice
Of Latin origin, meaning "merciful" or "gentle."
Staff of the geats
Sander carries unique cultural or symbolic value.
God's meadow
He will laugh or he will rejoice
Yahweh is gracious
A variant of Abraham, meaning "exalted father."
Of Greek origin, meaning "manly" or "brave."
Kristoffer carries unique cultural or symbolic value.
Who is like god
Emma is a strong and confident name, celebrated for its boldness and resilience, making it ideal for individuals with a dynamic spirit.
Peace
Associated with bold qualities.
Peaceful ruler
Happy warrior, luck, fortune, winner
Associated with bold qualities.
Wolf
Nobleman's offspring
The meaning of the name Krosby is "village with crosses" or "settlement near a cross."
Associated with bold qualities.
Of language and origin.
Associated with bold qualities.
Of Spanish origin, meaning "white" or "brightness."
Eagle Chief
The name Eriksen means "son of Erik."
Sarah symbolizes 'perseverance and determination'.
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "grace" or "favor."
The meaning of the name Nore is "honor" or "shining light."
Christoffer means 'bearing Christ'.
Eiker: Oak tree
Haaland is a surname of Norwegian origin, and it means "high land" or "tall land."
Loken means "light" or "bright."
Unknown
Einer means "lone warrior" or "one warrior."
Ice is often associated with qualities like coolness, purity, and clarity. It can symbolize calmness and composure.
Anker means "anchor."
Of Greek origin, meaning "defender of the people."
Warrior
Of war origin.
Sara means 'princess'.
Gift of god
Caroline means 'free woman'.
Loen is a variant of the name Leon, which means "lion."
The meaning of the name Hanvik is "a peaceful warrior."
Lilly represents 'innocence and purity'.