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12 Magical Norwegian Baby Names for Girls

The land of fjords, picturesque towns, trolls and amazing food also boasts some pretty damn magical baby names. Case in point: These ultra unique and beautiful monikers that are perfect for your little jentebaby (that’s baby girl in Norwegian).

11 Totally Unique (and Adorable) Norwegian Baby Names for Boys


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Maiken

This Norwegian version of Maria (pronounced MIE-ken) means “rebellious woman,” which is all kinds of badass.

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Birgit

Pronounced BEER-git and means “powerful” or “strong.” In other words, pretty perfect for your tough cookie.

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Runa

An Old Norse name (pronounced ROO-na) that means “secret tradition.” Ooh, mysterious.

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Terese

This Scandi version of Teresa is pronounced te-RES.

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Hella

Pronounced HE-la—but only hella cool parents need apply.

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Elin

A sweet Scandi version of Helen that’s pronounced EH-lin.

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Else

Sounds a lot like a certain Disney princess, right?


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Anja

Pronounced AHN-yah and means “gracious.”

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Solvi

Means “from the house of strength,” which makes total sense. (Oh, and it’s pronounced SAWL-vi.)

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Mette

Pronounced ME-te, this super-sweet name belongs to the Crown Princess of Norway.

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Viola

The Norwegians pronounce it vie-O-lə (vie rhymes with “see”).

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Astrid

Sweet and sophisticated all at once.



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