Norwegian names dear to me
By Meena H
Updated Mon May 22 2023
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The few Norwegian names I could actually see myself using for a child of mine, and the reasons why. I think I'd like my children to have to carry middle names from my motherland.
- Balder
- Eira
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"snow"Description:
This Welsh nature name that can be pronounced exactly like the male Ira. Or, to avoid confusion, you could just name her Snow.
- Frøy
- Frøya
- Haldis
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"purposeful"Description:
A German name with little chance of American adoption.
- Henrik
Origin:
Danish and Hungarian variation of HenryDescription:
The long history and solid usage of Henry has infiltrated other cultures, where a number of variations experience the same degree of popularity. In the US, Henrik first entered the Top 1000 in 2014. In Norway, Henrik is a mega popular choice.
- Kristiane
- Marius
Origin:
Latin, from a Roman family name related to Mars, the god of warDescription:
Marius, frequently heard in Germany and France, is a slightly fusty yet accessible name that has (Les Mis) to Anne Rice. With the rise in interest in such Latin names as Maximus and Atticus, Marius might start attracting more attention. Mario, the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese version of Marius, is much more widely used.