List of Norwegian Baby Names Meanings

Aslaug

(AHS-laug)

Aslaug is a Norwegian feminine given name, derived from Old Norse prefix áss-, meaning "god", and suffix -laug, possible meaning "betrothed woman". The Swedish cognate is Aslög; the Danish cognate is Asløg.

Meaning: Woman engaged to god Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse

Asmund

(AHS-moont)

The name Asmund is a Scandinavian baby name. In Scandinavian the meaning of the name Asmund is: God is the protector.

Meaning: Divine protection Origin: Danish, Norwegian, Old Norse

Audhild

(OUD-hilt)

Meaning & History. Derived from the Old Norse elements auðr "wealth, fortune" and hildr "battle".

Meaning: Fighting for wealth Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse

Bard

(BAHRD)

The name Bard is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Bard is: Minstrel; a singer-poet.

Meaning: Battle against peace Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse

Bergljot

(BEHRG-lyawt)

Meaning & History. From the Old Norse name Bergljót, which was composed of the elements berg "protection, help" and ljótr "light".

Meaning: Light will save Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse

Birger

(BEER-gər)

Birger is a Scandinavian name from Old Norse, bjarga, meaning "to help, to save, to protect". It is widely used in Norway as Birger but also as Børge.

Meaning: One who helps Origin: Danish, Norwegian, Old Norse, Swedish

Birgit

(BEER-git)

Celtic Meaning: The name Birgit is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Birgit is: Splendid or strong.

Meaning: Powerful, Strong Origin: Danish, Irish, Norwegian

Bjarni

(BYAR-ni)

Meaning & History. Old Norse diminutive of BJÖRN and other names containing the element björn meaning "bear".

Meaning: Bear Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse

Bjarte

(BYAR-the)

Meaning & History. From the Old Norse byname Bjartr, which meant "bright".

Meaning: Bright man Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse

Bodil

(BAW-dil)

Bodil in Danish and Norwegian, in Swedish also the variations Bothild, Botilda, and Boel, is a feminine given name. It is Latinized form of Old Norse Bóthildr from bót "remedy" + hildr "battle".

Meaning: Battle will cure Origin: Danish, Norwegian, Old Norse, Swedish