166 Norwegian Girl Names with Meanings

Every Norwegian girl name below comes with its meaning or origin — and 14 of the 166 names include the native spelling, drawn from Wikipedia. Jump to a letter, or play the duel game: choose between two names at a time until your personal top 10 remains.

Play: rank these 166 names →

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Y #

Norwegian girl names starting with A

AagotAagot or Ågot is a feminine Norwegian given name. Notable people with the name include: Aagot Børseth (1898–1993), Norwegian actress Aagot Didriksen (1874–1968), Norwegian actress Aagot Lading (1909–1963), Danish educator Aagot Nissen (1882–1978), Norwegian…
AbigailאביגילAbigail is a feminine given name. The name comes from the Biblical Hebrew: אֲבִיגַיִל / אֲבִיגָיִל ʾĂḇīḡayīl, meaning "my father's joy" (alternatively "my father is exulted" or "my father is joyful", among others).
AdaAda is a mostly feminine given name with the exception of the Turkish name being unisex (approximately 38.3% of individuals named Ada in Turkey are male).
AgnesἉγνήAgnes is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἁγνή Hagnḗ, meaning 'pure' or 'holy'.
AinaAina is a given name that is found in multiple cultures. It is typically a female name in Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, Balearic Islands, Catalonia, Valencian Country, Bangladesh, Philippines, Finland, and Scandinavia, also in Madagascar, and a male or female name…
AlfhildÁlfhildr was the name of several women in Norse mythology and legend. The name is composed of Old Norse words, alf 'elf, fairy' and hildr 'battle'.
AmaliaAmalia is a female given name, derived possibly from Germanic amal, with meanings "vigorous, active, work", specifically the woman's name Amalberga. Its popularity is attributed to the Belgian Saint Amalberga of Maubeuge.
AnnaחנהAnna is a feminine given name, the Latin form of the Hebrew name Hannah (Hebrew: חַנָּה, romanized: Ḥannāh), meaning "favour" or "grace". It is the name of Samuel's mother in the Hebrew Bible, rendered Ἄννα in Greek, Hannah in English, and Anna in Latin.
AnneliAnneli is a female given name common in Finland, Sweden, Estonia and Norway. It originated as a variation of the name Anna.
AnnelieseAnneliese (, German pronunciation: [ˈʔanəˌliːzə]) is a female given name of either German, Dutch or Nordic origin. It is a compound form of "Anna" and "Liese", a short form of "Elisabeth".
AnnikenAnniken is a feminine given name.
AnthonieAnthonie is a Dutch and masculine given name transliterated from Antonius in use in the Netherlands, Greenland, Suriname, Republic of Karelia, South Africa, Namibia, Belgium and Indonesia.
AntonellaAntonella is a Danish, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish given name that is a diminutive form of Antonia and the feminine form of Antonello used in various regions of the United States, throughout Mexico, Central America, Spanish speaking countries in…
AntoniaAntonia, Antónia, Antônia, or Antonía is a feminine given name and a surname. It is of Roman origin, used as the name of women of the Antonius family.
AntoninaAntonina and Antoņina are feminine given names and nicknames. It is a Bulgarian, Latin, Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian given name that is an alternate form of Antonia in use in Israel, Vietnam, Moldova, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic,…
AntonineAntonine is a Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian feminine given name that is a form of Antonina and a diminutive form of Antonia that is used in Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Greenland. It is also a masculine name.
AslaugAslaug is a Norwegian 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.
AstaAsta may refer to:
AstridAstrid is a given name of Scandinavian origin, a modern form of the name Ástríðr. Derived from the Old Norse Ássfriðr, a compound name composed of the elements áss (a god) and fríðr (beautiful, fair).
AudAud is a feminine given name used in Nordic countries. People with the name include: Aud Alvær (1921–2000), Norwegian politician Aud Blankholm (born 1947), Norwegian nurse and administrator Aud Blattmann (1937–2023), Norwegian politician Aud Egede-Nissen…
AuroraAurora is a feminine given name, originating from the name of the ancient Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora. Her tears were said to turn into the morning dew.

Norwegian girl names starting with B

BarbroBarbro is a female given name in Sweden, with the same origin as Barbara. In a village in Dalecarlia, Barbro is also an "estate name", a unisex concept not taken into account in the Swedish name law, which leads to some confusion.
BergljotBergljot is a Norwegian feminine given name. Notable people with the surname include: Bergljót Arnalds (born 1968), Icelandic actress, writer, television representative and producer Bergljot Håkonsdatter (c.
BirgitBirgit is a female given name, a short form of Birgitta and ultimately a Germanic form of the Gaelic name Bridget.
BirgitteBirgitte is a feminine given name. It may refer to:
BjørkBjørk is a Faroese and Norwegian given name meaning "birch". Bjørk also appears as a family name.
BodilBodil 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".
BorghildBorghild (and versions like Burghild and Borghildur) is a female given name formed from "borg" (protection) and "hild" (battle).[1] As of December 31, 2005, there were 585 persons in Sweden named Borghild. It is more common in Norway.
BrittBritt is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
BrynhildBrynhild is a Norwegian feminine given name, a form of the German Brunhild, a heroine of Germanic heroic legend.

Norwegian girl names starting with C

CarinaCarina is a female given name. Notable persons with that name include: Carina Adolfsson Elgestam (born 1959), Swedish politician Carina Afable (born 1944), Filipino actress and singer Carina Aulenbrock (born 1994), German volleyball player Carina Axelsson…
CarlottaCarlotta is a Danish, Finnish, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, and Swedish feminine given name and a feminine form of Carlos and Carlo. Notable people with this name include the following:
Carol AnneCarol Anne or Carol-Anne is a blended name combining Carol and Anne that is a Danish, English, Norwegian and Swedish feminine given name derived from the names Karl and Hannah. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
CarolineCaroline is a feminine given name, originally a French feminine form of the masculine name Charles. It has been in common use in the Anglosphere since the 1600s.
CecilieCecilie is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Princess Cecilie of Baden (1839–1891), Grand Duchess of Russia Cecilie Beck, Scandinavian musician and audiovisual artist Cecilie Østensen Berglund (born 1971), Norwegian judge Cecilie Brandt…
CharlotCharlot is a Danish, German, Norwegian, and Swedish feminine given name that is an alternate form of Charlotte and a feminine form of Carl as well as the masculine Charlot.
CharlotteCharlotte is a feminine given name. It is a female form of the male name Charles.

Norwegian girl names starting with D

DagmarDagmar is a Scandinavian given name. It is usually female (but occasionally also male).
DagnyDagny is a Scandinavian feminine given name of Norwegian origin. Alternate forms include Dagna, Dagne and the Latvian form Dagnija.
DoraΔώραDora (Greek: Δώρα) is a female name of Greek origin, being a shortened form or derived from Dorothea (Dorothy) and Theodora (masculine Theodore), meaning "gift" or in its full form "god's gift", from δῶρον, doron, "gift" + θεός, theos, "god".

Norwegian girl names starting with E

EldridEldrid is a Norwegian feminine given name. Notable people with the given name include: Eldrid Erdal (1901–1997), Norwegian politician Eldrid Lunden (born 1940), Norwegian poet and professor Eldrid Nordbø (1942–2026), Norwegian politician Eldrid Straume…
ElsaElsa is a female name mostly used in the Scandinavian countries.
ElseElse is a feminine given name, appearing in German, Danish and Norwegian. It is a shortened form of Elisabeth.
EmmaEmma is a feminine given name. It is derived from the Germanic word ermen, meaning "whole" or "universal".
ErikaThe given name Erika is a female name with multiple meanings of Classical Latin, Old Norse, and Japanese origin.

Norwegian girl names starting with F

FilippaΦιλίππαFilippa is a female given name of Greek origin, meaning "lover of horses" or "horses' friend". It is a cognate of the English Philippa (the feminine form of the masculine name Philip) in Scandinavia, Italy, Greece and Cyprus (Φιλίππα), and Russia (Филиппа).
FridaFrida (with variants Freda, Freida, Frieda, Frinta) is a feminine given name. In central and eastern Europe, Frida is a short form of compound names containing the Germanic element fried meaning "peace".
FrøydisFrøydis or Freydis is a Norwegian female first name. It is from the Norse god Frøya's name and dís (goddess).

Norwegian girl names starting with G

GerdGerd is a common Germanic name and a unisex given name. As a masculine name (most common in German-speaking countries) it is a shortened form of Gerhard and Gerardus.
GerdaGerda is a feminine given name. It may refer to: Gerda Ahlm (1869–1956), Swedish-born American painter and art conservator Gerda Alexander (1908–1994), Danish teacher and therapist Gerda Antti (1929–2026), Swedish writer Gerda Becker, Dutch table tennis…
GiskenGisken is a Norwegian female given name. Notable people with the name include: Gisken Armand (born 1962), Norwegian actress Gisken Wildenvey (1892–1985), Norwegian author
GoggiGoggi (Icelandic: [ˈkɔcːɪ], Italian: [ˈɡɔddʒi]) is both an Icelandic given name and an Italian surname.
GretaThe name Greta is derived from the name Margareta, which comes from the Greek word margarites or "pearl".
GreteGrete or Grethe is a feminine given name, a derivate of Margaret. It is most often used in Scandinavia (not including Sweden), Estonia, and German-speaking Europe.
GroGro (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈɡruː]) is a feminine Norwegian given name. Notable people with the name include: Gró, a figure in Norse mythology Gro Brækken (born 1952), Norwegian businessperson Gro Harlem Brundtland (born 1939), Norwegian politician Gro…
GundaGunda is a unisex given name and a surname. In Scandinavia it is used as a feminine given name and is the derivative of the German names ending in -gund such as Hildegund.
GunillaGunilla is a Swedish female name, derived from Gunhild. It was among the top feminine names in the Scandinavian countries in the 1940s.
GunnGunn is a female Norwegian given name. Notable people with the name include: Gunn Berit Gjerde (born 1954), Norwegian politician Gunn Imsen (born 1946), Norwegian professor Gunn Karin Gjul (born 1967), Norwegian politician Gunn Marit Helgesen (born 1958),…

Norwegian girl names starting with H

HannahחנהHannah, also spelled Hanna, Hana, Hanah, or Chana, is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin (Hebrew: חַנָּה, romanized: Ḥannāh). It is derived from the root ḥ-n-n, meaning "favour" or "grace".
HanneHanne is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Hanne Blank (born 1969), American historian, writer, editor and public speaker Hanne Budtz (1915–2004), Danish politician and lawyer Hanne Darboven (1941–2009), German conceptual artist…
HegeHege may be a given name or a surname. Its given name version is the short form of Helga.
HeidiHeidi is a Germanic feminine given name. It became an internationally popular first name as a direct result of the Swiss children's book, Heidi.
HelenaHelena is a given name. It is the Latin form of Helen.
HeleneἙλένηHelene (French: Hélène) is a female given name, a French variant of Helen. Helen is ultimately from Greek Ἑλένη.
HelgaHelga (from Old Norse heilagr 'holy, blessed') is a female name, used mainly in Scandinavia, German-speaking countries and the Low Countries (Hege, Helle, Helge, Helga, Helka or Oili).
HennyHenny is a Scandinavian and Dutch male and female first name, nickname and surname. It may refer to:
HildaHilda is one of several feminine given names derived from the name Hild, formed from Old Norse hildr, meaning 'battle'. Hild, a Nordic-German Bellona, was a Valkyrie who conveyed fallen warriors to Valhalla.
HuldaחולדהHulda (Hebrew: חוּלְדָה) is a feminine given name derived from חולדה Chuldah or Huldah, a Hebrew word meaning weasel or mole. Huldah was a prophetess in the Old Testament Books of Kings and Chronicles.

Norwegian girl names starting with I

IbenIben is a given name of multiple origins, in use primarily in Denmark and Norway. As a feminine name, it might be derived from ibenholt, the Danish word for ebony.
IngaThe feminine given name Inga (or Inha) is a variant of the German and Scandinavian name Inge. It derives from the Germanic deity Ing.
IngeborgIngeborg is a Germanic feminine given name, mostly used in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, derived from Old Norse Ingiborg, Ingibjǫrg, combining the theonym Ing with the element borg "stronghold, protection".
IngelinIngelin (and its variant Ingelinn) is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name are as follows: Ingelin Angerborn (born 1966), Swedish writer Ingelin Killengreen (born 1947), Norwegian jurist Ingelinn Lossius-Skeie (born 1976), Norwegian politician…
IngerInger is a Scandinavian given feminine name, originally short for a name in Ing-, either Ingrid or Ingegerd. Inger Ottesdotter Rømer (c.
IngridIngrid is a feminine given name. It continues the Old Norse name Ingiríðr, which was a short form of Ingfríðr, composed of the theonym Ing and the element fríðr "beloved; beautiful" common in Germanic feminine given names.
IseliljaIselilja is a Norwegian feminine given name. In 2015, in Norway 17 people had the name as a first name and 15 people had it as a middle name, according to SSB's name statistics.
IselinIselin is a Norwegian feminine given name (2937 as first name, 2404 second).

Norwegian girl names starting with J

JacobineJacobine is a Dutch and Scandinavian feminine given name. The name is a feminine form of Jacob, which is of Hebrew origin.
JanneJanne is a common given name in the Nordic countries and Estonia. In Denmark, Norway and Estonia it is considered a feminine name (a short form of Johanne), while in Sweden and Finland it is considered masculine.
JorunJorun is a Norwegian feminine given name and a version of Jorunn. People with the name include: Jørun Drevland (born 1944), Norwegian politician Jorun Erdal (born 1963), Norwegian singer and musical theatre artist Jorun Marie Kvernberg (born 1979), Norwegian…
JorunnJorunn is a feminine Norwegian given name. In Norse, "jór/iór" means "horse", and "unna" means "love".
JudithיהודיתJudith is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Yəhūdīt (יְהוּדִית), meaning "praised" and also more literally "Woman of Judea". It is the feminine form of Judah.
JørgineJørgine is a feminine given name of a Norwegian origin. Notable people with the given name include: Jørgine Boomer (1887–1971), Norwegian-American businesswoman and entrepreneur Jørgine Anna Sverdrup Krog (1847–1916), Norwegian suffragist Jørgine Stene…

Norwegian girl names starting with K

KaiaKaia is an Estonian and Norwegian name. It is also used as a variant for the name Kai, which means 'sea' in Hawaiian.
KajaKaja or Kája is a given name and surname. Kaja also has several root name derivations.
KarenKaren ( KARR-ən) is a given name and occasional surname. In English, it is a feminine given name derived from the name Katherine.
KariKari is a unisex given name and surname of multiple origins.
KarinKarin or Carin is a common feminine given name in various Germanic languages (geographically including Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Scandinavia, and Switzerland), and Estonia and Slovenia, and in some French-speaking areas, as well as Japanese.
KarlinaKarlina is a Danish, Faroese, Norwegian and Slovene feminine given name that is an alternate form of Karla and a short form of Karolina. Karlīna is a Latvian feminine given name that is a feminine form of Kārlis.
KarolaKarola is a Danish, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, and Swedish feminine given name that is a feminine form of Karol and Carolus and an alternate form of Carola. Notable people with the name include the following:
KarolinKarolin is a Danish, Finnish, German, Norwegian, and Swedish feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Carolina and Caroline as well as an alternate form of Carolin.
KarolinaKarolina, Karolína or Karolīna is a feminine given name. Karolina is a Croatian, Danish, Faroese, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Slovene, and Swedish name.
KatjaKatja is a feminine given name. In Germany, the Netherlands, Flanders, and Scandinavia, it is a pet form of Katherine.
KirstiKirsti is a feminine given name. Related names include Kersti, Kirsten, Kjersti.
KjerstiKjersti is a Norwegian feminine given name, the Norwegian form of Christina. Notable people with the given name include: Kjersti Alveberg (born 1948), Norwegian choreographer and dancer Kjersti Bale (born 1959), Norwegian philologist Kjersti Beck (born 1979),…
KjerstinKjerstin is the given name of: Kjerstin Andersen (born 1958), Norwegian former team handball goalkeeper Kjerstin Askholt (born 1962), Norwegian civil servant, former governor of Svalbar Kjerstin Braathen (born 1970), Norwegian CEO Kjerstin Dellert…
KristiKristi is a female name of Latin origin, meaning "follower of Christ". Other spellings include Christie, Christy, Kristy, Kristie, Christi, and Kryste.

Norwegian girl names starting with L

LenaἙλένηLena is a feminine given name, a short form of Helena (Ἑλένη), meaning 'torch' or 'shining light'. It may be a given name by itself or a diminutive of Helena and variants, such as Elena.
LeneLene is a feminine given name common in Denmark and Norway.
LinaLina ( LEE-nə) is a feminine given name with many origins in different nations. It's largely the short form of a variety of names ending in -lina including Adelina, Angelina, Carmelina, Carolina, Catalina, Emelina, Evangelina, Evelina, Karolina, Italina,…
LineLine is a female given name, most common in Denmark, Norway, and France. It may be a short form of names which end in -line, like Caroline.
LivLiv is a Nordic female given name derived from the Old Norse "hlíf", which means "shelter" or "protection". In modern Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish it is also homophonous with the word "liv" meaning "life".
LotteLotte is a female given name. It is a diminutive of the names Lieselotte and Charlotte, which itself is a female form of the male name Charlot, a diminutive of Charles.
LottenLotten is a Norwegian, and Swedish feminine given name that is a short form of Charlotte or Lieselotte, an alternate form of Lotte, and that is also related to Lisa, Elisa and Elisabeth. Notable people with the name include the following:

Norwegian girl names starting with M

MargitMargit is a feminine given name, a version of Margaret. People bearing the name include: Margit of Hungary (1175–1223), Empress consort of Isaac II Angelos, Byzantine Emperor Saint Margit of Hungary (1242–1271), Hungarian nun and princess Margit Albrechtsson…
MariaMaria is a feminine given name. It is given in many languages influenced by Christianity.
MarianneמריםMarianne is a female name. It is the French version of the Greek Mariamne, which is a variant of Mary, ultimately from the Hebrew Miriam (מִרְיָם Miryám), Mirjam (Aramaic: Mariam).
Marie真理絵Marie is a variation of the feminine given name Maria. It is also the standard form of the name in Czech, and is also used in Danish, English, German, Norwegian, and Swedish.
MaritMarit is a Scandinavian female given name equivalent to Margaret. It may refer to: Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway (née Tjessem Høiby; (born 1973), wife of Crown Prince Haakon, heir apparent to the throne of Norway Marit Aarum (1903–1956), Norwegian…
MartheMarthe is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Marthe Armitage, British wallpaper designer Marthe Bibesco (1886–1973), Romanian-French writer and socialite Marthe Bigot (1878–1962), French schoolteacher and activist Marthe Boyer-Breton…
MiaMia is a feminine given name in popular use worldwide. It originated as a diminutive of Maria and other names such as Amelia and Emilia, and was rarely used as an independent given name prior to the 20th century.
MimmiMimmi is both a surname and a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: Franco Mimmi (born 1942), Italian journalist and writer Marcello Mimmi (1882–1961), Italian Roman Catholic archbishop and cardinal Given name: Mimmi Bæivi (born…
MonikaMonika is a female name in German, Scandinavian, Czech, Slovak, Polish, Slovenian, Macedonian, Croatian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Hungarian (Mónika) and Japanese which can also be seen in India.

Norwegian girl names starting with N

NanneNanne is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
NettieNettie is a feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Annette, Jeanette, Lynnette and Antonia. Its popularity in the United States has continually declined since its peak in the 1910s and 1920s.
NikolettaNikoletta is a Danish, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish feminine given name derived from the Greek Nikolaos.
NinaNina is a feminine given name with various origins and alternate spellings accordingly. Nina may also serve as a short form of names ending in "-nina/-ina", such as Clementina, Christina, or Giannina.

Norwegian girl names starting with O

OddnyOddny is a Norwegian and Icelandic feminine given name. Oddný is the variant of the name.
OlineOline is a female given name of Norwegian origin, a possible variant of Ole (name) and Olin (name). Notable people with the name include: Oline Pind Muus (c.

Norwegian girl names starting with P

PaulaPaula is a common female given name (from Latin Paula, little/small). It is used in German, English, Estonian, Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Hungarian, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Croatian and Greek…
PernillePernille is a Danish and Norwegian female given name derived from Petronella, and may refer to: Pernille Agerholm (born 1991), Danish table tennis player Pernille Christensen (born 1974), Danish politician Pernille Dupont, retired female badminton player from…
PetraπέτραPetra is a feminine given name. It is a feminine form of Peter, which is derived from the Greek word "πέτρα" (pronounced [ˈpetra]) meaning "stone, rock".

Norwegian girl names starting with R

RagnaRagna is a feminine given name. It may refer to: Ragna Agerup (born 1995), Norwegian Olympic sailor Ragna Ahlbäck (1914–2002), Finnish ethnographer and archivist Ragna Árnadóttir (born 1966), Icelandic lawyer, politician and former Minister of Justice and…
RagneRagne is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Ragne Kytölä (born 1965), Finnish athlete Ragne Birte Lund (born 1949), Norwegian civil servant and diplomat Ragne Tangen (1927–2015), Norwegian children's television presenter Ragne…
RagnhildRagnhild or Ragnhildr is a Nordic feminine given name, and may refer to:
RannveigRannveig is a feminine given name of Old Norse. Notable people with the name are as follows:
RanveigRanveig(also: "Ranvei," "Randvig," "Ranvreig," "Randag," "Randig," "Rannveig") is a nordic given name. Notable people with the name include: Ranveig Frøiland (1945–2020), Norwegian politician Ranveig Narbuvold, Norwegian ski-orienteering competitor
RitaRita is a female name, often a name in its own right, but mostly a shortened version of Margarita. The feast day of Rita is generally celebrated on May 22 in honor of Saint Rita of Cascia.
RønnaugRønnaug is a Norwegian given name. Notable people with the name include: Rønnaug Alten (1910–2001), Norwegian actress and stage instructor Rønnaug Kleiva (born 1951), Norwegian poet and short story writer

Norwegian girl names starting with S

SigneSigne or Signy is a feminine given name used in the Nordic and Baltic countries, derived from Old Norse sigr (victory) and nýr (new), which may refer to: Signe (Finnish princess), a legendary Finnish princess Signy, two heroines in Norse mythology and two…
SigridSigrid is a Scandinavian given name for women from Old Norse Sigríðr, composed of the elements sigr "victory" and fríðr "beautiful". Common short forms include Siri, Sigga, Sig, and Sigi.
SiljeSilje is a Norwegian given female name. It is a short form of the Latin female name Caecilia / Cecilie from the family name Caecilius which is formed from the Latin adjective Caecus, "blind".
SiriSiri is a Scandinavian feminine given name. It is a short form of Sigrid, from Old Norse Sigríðr, composed of the elements sigr "victory" and fríðr "beautiful".
SisselSissel is a Norwegian female given name, a variant of Cecilia. Notable people called Sissel include:
SivSiv is a Scandinavian feminine given name found chiefly in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. The name derives from the Old Norse word for "bride".
SolfridSolfrid is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Solfrid Andersen (born 1982), Norwegian footballer Solfrid Heier (born 1945), Norwegian actress Solfrid Johansen (born 1956), Norwegian sport rower Solfrid Koanda (born 1998), Norwegian…
SolveigSolveig (Urban East Norwegian: [ˈsûːɽvæɪ], Swedish: [ˈsǔːlvɛj]) is a female given name of Old Norse origin. It is most common in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland, and it is also somewhat common in Germany and France.
StineStine is a name. Notable people with the name include:
SunnivaSunniva is in use as a feminine given name in Norway. Sunniva is the Latinized form from Acta sanctorum in Selio.
SusanneSusanne is a feminine given name. It is a German and Scandinavian form of Susanna, with Susann and Suzanne as variants.
SylviSylvi is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Sylvi Bratten (born 1973), Norwegian politician Sylvi Graham (1951–2025), Norwegian politician Sylvi Halinen (1908–1995), Finnish farmer, agronomist and politician Sylvi Kekkonen (1900–1974),…
SynnøveSaint Sunniva (10th century; Old Norse: Sunnifa, from Old English Sunngifu) is the patron saint of the Norwegian Church of Norway Diocese of Bjørgvin, as well as all of Western Norway.

Norwegian girl names starting with T

TaraTara is a given name with multiple meanings in different cultures. In Ireland, it is derived from the Hill of Tara, an archaeological site located near the River Boyne in County Meath, which according to tradition was the seat of the High King of Ireland.
TheklaΘέκλαThekla (Ancient Greek: Θέκλα, Thékla, lit. 'God’s fame') is a Greek feminine given name made famous by Saint Thecla, a 1st-century Christian martyr.
TirilTiril is a given name. Notable people with the given name include: Tiril Bue (born 1993), Norwegian competitive sailor Tiril Sjåstad Christiansen (born 1995), Norwegian freestyle skier Tiril Eckhoff (born 1990), Norwegian biathlete Tiril Merg (born 1993),…
TonaTona, Toña, Toňa and Tóna are given names. Tona is a Danish, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish feminine given name in use in Denmark, Greenland, Sweden, Norway, Spain, parts of the United States, Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, El…
ToneTone, Tóne or Þone is a given name, nickname and a surname. Tone is a Slovene masculine given name in use as a short form of Anton in Slovenia.
TonetteTonette is a Norwegian and Swedish given name in use in Sweden and Norway whose popularity peaked in the late 1960s. The name is a diminutive form of Antonetta and Antona as well as an alternate form of Tone, Tona and Torny.
TonjeTonje is a Danish, Norwegian and Swedish feminine given name that originated from Old Norse as a short form of Antona and a variant of Torny that is in use in Denmark, Greenland, Norway and Sweden.
TorborgTorborg is both a (rare) Swedish and Norwegian feminine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
TordisTordis is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Tordis Halvorsen (1884–1955), Norwegian actress Tordis Gjems Selmer (1886–1964), Norwegian singer Tordis Maurstad (1901–1997), Norwegian stage actress Tordis Ørjasæter (1927–2026), Norwegian…
TorhildTorhild, also written Thorhild, Thorild Torild, is a Norwegian feminine given name.
TorillTorill, also written Toril and Thorill, is a Norwegian feminine given name. It may refer to: Toril Brekke (born 1949), Norwegian novelist and author Torill Eide (born 1950), Norwegian children's writer Torill Eidsheim (born 1970), Norwegian politician Torill…
ToveTove is a Scandinavian given name that derives from the Old Norse name Tófa or from the Old Norse name Þórfríðr, which combines Thor with "fríðr".
TrudeTrude is a Germanic Old Norse feminine given name meaning "strength". The name is now most commonly found in Germany and German-speaking countries and in Norway.
TuridTurid is a Norwegian feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Turid Balke (1921–2000), Norwegian actress, playwright and artist Turid Birkeland (1962–2015), Norwegian cultural executive and politician for the Labour Party Turid Hundstad…

Norwegian girl names starting with U

UlrikkeUlrikke is a feminine given name found primarily in Denmark and Norway. It is a feminine form of the masculine name Ulrik.
UnniUnni is a Norwegian female given name that may refer to Unni Anisdahl (born 1947), Norwegian handball player and sports reporter Unni Bernhoft (born 1933), Norwegian actress Unni Birkrem, Norwegian handball goalkeeper Unni Drougge (born 1956), Swedish author…

Norwegian girl names starting with V

ValborgValborg is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:
ValeriaValeria (or Valéria, also spelled Valeriya or Valeriia) is a female given name dating back to the Latin verb valere, meaning strong, brave and healthy "to be strong".
ValerieValerie is generally a feminine given name, derived directly from the French Valérie (a traditionally female name).
VibekeVibeke is a Scandinavian female given name, and may refer to: Vibeke Bärbel Slyngstad (born 1968), Norwegian painter Vibeke Falk (1918–2011), Norwegian actress.
VigdisVigdis or Vigdís is a Scandinavian and Icelandic feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Vigdis Hjulstad Belbo (born 1955), Norwegian politician Vigdís Finnbogadóttir (born 1930), Icelandic politician Vigdís Grímsdóttir (born 1953),…
VildeVilde is both a surname and a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:

Norwegian girl names starting with W

WencheWenche is a female first name in Norway. The name is also spelled Venke, Wenke, Venche, Wencke, Vence or Vencke.

Norwegian girl names starting with Y

YvonneYvonne (, ih-VON) is a feminine given name, the female form of Yvon, which is derived from the French name Yves and Yvette. It is from the French word iv, meaning "yew" (or tree).

More Norwegian girl names

ÅshildÅshild is a Norwegian female given name from Old Norse Áshildr (áss = god, hildr = battle).

Find your top 10 Norwegian girl names →

Frequently asked questions

How many Norwegian girl names are in this list?

This list has 166 Norwegian girl names, from Aagot to Åshild, and 14 of them include the native spelling. Every entry comes with its meaning or origin, sourced from Wikipedia.

What are some well-known Norwegian girl names?

Well-documented Norwegian girl names include Kjerstin, Pernille, Ragna, Torill and Vibeke. Scroll the list above for the meaning and origin of each one.

How do I choose the best Norwegian girl name?

Reading a list only gets you so far — comparing names head to head is faster. Play Name Duel with this set: it shows you two Norwegian girl names at a time, and your choices eliminate names round by round until your personal top 10 remains.