Most Popular Names in Norway

Among the newborn babies registered in Norway in 2021, 409 were named Nora. Nora was the most popular name for baby girls in Norway in 2021. Along with Nora, Norway's top girl names include Emma, Sofie, Olivia and Ella. Norway's full top names are published by ssb.no.

Noah was the most common name given to baby boys in 2021. Along with Noah, the following top boy names in Norway include Oskar, Oliver, Lucas and Isak. 

Below are the top 50 girl names in Norway for 2021.

RankNameMeaning
1NoraHonor; Light.
2EmmaUniversal whole.
3SofieWisdom.
4OliviaOlive tree.
5EllaOne who is a beautiful fairy; one who enjoys life.
6SofiaWisdom.
7MajaSea; bitter.
8LeahWeary; Delicate.
9FridaPeace.
10IngridFair and beautiful.
11AdaProsperous, happy.
12AlmaNurturing, kind soul.
13EmilieRival.
14HeddaBattle war.
15AmalieHard worker.
16TirilFar away in the woods.
17SelmaGod's helmet.
18AstridDivinely beautiful, a fair goddess.
19IbenYew wood.
20MiaBeloved.
21SaraPrincess.
22AnnaGrace.
23EvaLife.
24VildeElf; Sprite; Fairy; Supernatural being; Wild.
25HannaGod has favored me; grace.
26IdaHardworking.
27TheaGoddess; Gift from God.
28AuroraDawn.
29TuvaBeautiful.
30EllinorSun ray.
31AmandaLovable.
32EllieSun ray, guiding light.
33LillyLily flower.
34JennyWhite wave.
35LinneaTwinflower, lime tree.
36MathildeBattle might.
37SagaSeer.
38HedvigWar.
39SigridBeautiful woman who leads to victory.
40MarieStar of the sea, beautiful.
41LiveProtection.
42MieBitter; Beauty; Three.
43SolveigThe strong house or daughter of the sun.
44AmeliaHardworking.
45JulieYouthful.
46MilleYoung ceremonial attendant.
47AgnesA chaste woman.
48HermineSoldier, army man.
49VictoriaVictory.
50ElineBright; Shining light.

 

Below are the top 50 boy names in Norway for 2021.

RankNameMeaning
1NoahRest, comfort.
2OskarGod spear; Deer-lover or champion warrior.
3OliverOlive tree.
4LucasOne who gives light.
5IsakLaughter.
6AkselFather of peace.
7EmilA person who is lively and eager.
8FilipLover of horses.
9Jakob
10WilliamWill, desire, protector.
11KasperBringer of treasure.
12EliasThe Lord is my God.
13LiamProtector.
14MagnusGreat.
15TobiasGod is good.
16HenrikRuler of the home.
17TheodorGift of God.
18JohannesGod is gracious.
19LudvigFamous warrior.
20Mathias
21OlavRelic; Aancestor's relic.
22VictorVictory; conqueror.
23MatheoGift of God.
24SanderDefender of the people.
25GustavStaff of the goths.
26Håkon
27AdamRed earth.
28JonasDove; Gift of God; Peaceful.
29UlrikRich and noble heritage.
30AlfredDanish: Friend of the elves.
31BenjaminSon of my right hand.
32HermanSoldier.
33MikkelWho is like God.
34Mohammad
35AlexanderDefender of mankind.
36TheoDivine gift.
37SebastianVenerable, revered.
38EvenGift; Winner.
39LeonLion.
40JohanGod is kind and gracious.
41FelixBlessed with good fortune, luck and success.
42MarkusMars; god of war.
43AdrianMan from Hadria; Sea or water.
44OdinFrenzy, rage, inspiration.
45SverreWild.
46IverYew wood; Archer.
47VetleWinter traveler.
48LeoLion.
49KristianChristian.
50JensGod is gracious.
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