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Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Alvis
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“The all-wise,” from the Old Norse.
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Scandinavian
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Anders
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A variant form, regarded as Danish, of Andrew.
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Scandinavian
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Andren
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Manly
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Scandinavian
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Araldo
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Army ruler
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Scandinavian
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Arie
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Lion, eagle; lion of God; the best of all
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Scandinavian
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Axel
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My father is peace
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Scandinavian
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Ballard
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Brave, strong; round-shaped
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Scandinavian
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Bartram
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Bright raven
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Scandinavian
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Bjorn
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Bear
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Scandinavian
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Boden
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Shelter; one who brings news
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Scandinavian
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Boothe
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Dwelling place
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Scandinavian
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Burnaby
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Fighter's estate
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Scandinavian
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Colby
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Swarthy person's settlement
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Scandinavian
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Crosby
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At the cross
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Scandinavian
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Dagny
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Daylight
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Scandinavian
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Denby
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The Dane's village
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Scandinavian
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Duane
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Dark, swarthy
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Scandinavian
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Eric
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Everlasting ruler
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Scandinavian
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Eyolf
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Lucky wolf
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Scandinavian
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Garold
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Spear ruler; army ruler
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Scandinavian
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Garth
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Keeper of the garden
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Scandinavian
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Gunner
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Warrior
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Scandinavian
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Gustaaf
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Royal staff; staff of the gods
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Scandinavian
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Haakin
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Noble, of the highest race; exalted son
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Scandinavian
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Hagan
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Youthful one; noble, of the highest race; exalted son; a place of safety, sanctuary; shelter
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Scandinavian
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Hans
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God is gracious
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Scandinavian
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Hansel
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God is gracious
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Scandinavian
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Hansen
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Son of Hans
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Scandinavian
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Harold
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Army ruler
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Scandinavian
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Heimdall
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White god
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Scandinavian
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Herold
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Army ruler
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Scandinavian
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Hjalmar
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Army helmet
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Scandinavian
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Inar
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One warrior; battle leader
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Scandinavian
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Ingamar
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Son of Ing
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Scandinavian
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Ingmar
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Son of Ing
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Scandinavian
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Ingrim
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Raven of peace; raven of Anglia
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Scandinavian
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Jens
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God is gracious
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Scandinavian
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Jensen
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Son of Jens
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Scandinavian
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Jorgen
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Farmer
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Scandinavian
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Karlssen
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Son of Carl
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Scandinavian
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Kasen
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Pure
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Scandinavian
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Kerr
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The swampy place
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Scandinavian
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Kirk
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Church
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Scandinavian
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Knute
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Knot
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Scandinavian
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Kristof
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Bearing Christ
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Scandinavian
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Kristopher
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Bearing Christ
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Scandinavian
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Lambert
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Land brilliant
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Scandinavian
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Lamont
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Law man
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Scandinavian
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Lars
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“A lord,” but more properly a title of respect applied to the eldest son of a noble Etruscan family.
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Scandinavian
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Lathom
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The barn
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Scandinavian
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Leif
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Heir; loved
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Scandinavian
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Mikko
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Who is like God?
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Scandinavian
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Nansen
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Son of Nan
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Scandinavian
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Odin
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Frenzy
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Scandinavian
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Olaf
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Ancestor's relic
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Scandinavian
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Osmund
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God's protection
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Scandinavian
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Regner
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Judgment warrior
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Scandinavian
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Rolf
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A short form of Rudolph and Ran dolph; also a variant form of Ralph.
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Scandinavian
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Ronald
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Ruler's counselor
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Scandinavian
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Roscoe
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Deer wood
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Scandinavian
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Rothwell
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Red spring
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Scandinavian
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Rune
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Secret
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Scandinavian
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Sigourney
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The conqueror.
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Scandinavian
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Stefan
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A Russian form of Stephen.
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Scandinavian
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Steinhardt
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Stone fighter
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Scandinavian
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Sven
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Boy, lad
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Scandinavian
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Thor
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Thunder
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Scandinavian
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Thorin
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Thunder
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Scandinavian
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Thorsson
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Thunder
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Scandinavian
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Torrey
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Little hills; Thor
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Scandinavian
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Vollker
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People's guard
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Scandinavian
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Vondell
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Hope
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Scandinavian
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Vonn
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Of; hope
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Scandinavian
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Wray
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Dweller in the corner
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Scandinavian
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Yvor
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Yew, bow army
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Scandinavian
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Prized for their strength, Norse names for boys are as handsome as they are mighty. Coming from Scandinavia, they have to be naturally tough to survive the rough northern seas and fierce winters. Explore some highlights with us before browsing our collection.
Many classic boy names are Norse, including Ronald. He was once common along with Harold, though both have cooled in recent decades. We think they’re ready for a comeback, however. Duane is another Norse classic, along with Kristopher. As you browse, you’ll find a few more hiding among Norse names for boys.
On today’s baby names charts, you’ll find a few Norse boy names toward the top. Axel has rocketed in popularity in recent years, and we definitely see why. Parents are head over heels in love with the letter X and loving word names—two things this name embraces. Gunner is also a Norse boy name with word name vibes, and like the tough guy Hunter, he isn’t afraid to be bold. Jensen has risen steadily, too, and we’re excited to see how high he climbs. You likely recognize Eric as well, one of the most popular Norse names for boys ever.
Rare name lovers will be in heaven with Norse boy names. Mikko is a sweet Michael variant that’s much rarer, like Stefan, a form of Stephen. Among rare Norse names for boys, many show promise for growth on the charts, including Kasen, Hansen, and Colby. Roscoe is one we especially see room for, as this vintage pick is as grandpa-chic as they come, like Otis and Oliver.
As for meanings, Norse names for boys are powerful. Bjorn means “bear,” while Sigourney means “the conqueror.” Osman’s meaning of “God’s protection” is another noteworthy pick.
Enjoy our collection of Norse names for boys and see what you can find.
