Norwegian Baby Names

Parents searching for an unusual name for their new arrival may want to consider Norwegian baby names. These options offer appealing historical and symbolic meaning along with beautiful-sounding designations. Selecting Norse names for infants involves considering the sound of the name as well as the rich history of the Norwegian names.

The Norse heritage takes naming babies very seriously. Norwegian law provides a list of names that are acceptable by the government. This prevents parents from selecting strange designations for their children. The law has been in effect since the 1800s.

The government recognizes the importance of a child's name, and this is reflected in its rather strict policies. Ironically, in many cultures, Norwegian baby names are quite unusual, and this aspect of the designations makes them very appealing to parents who want unique, meaningful names for their children.

Parents often have a name in mind before bringing baby home while others prefer to see the newborn before making a decision. Norwegian names derive from a number of different origins. Parents can opt to select a couple options depending on their origins. Common inspirations include:

• Descriptive choices relate to hair color, skin tone and other physical characteristics.
• Place selections relate to specific regions in Norway and surrounding areas.
• Historical options are very important in this culture, relating to mythology and history.
• Nature offers choices relating to plants, flowers and other natural elements.
• Specialty names are created especially for the newborn.

The meaning of the name is of great importance in Norse culture. The significance manifests itself in a number of ways, particularly in the approach that parents take to select the right designation for their child. A few traditional options are available to consider.

Language changes over time. Old Norse names contain elements that used to be common adjectives and nouns. The words are no longer used in everyday language, but they are still present in Norwegian names. In a sense, these names are indicators of how language morphs over the centuries.

In essence, a baby is a combination of his mother and father. Parents may select to combine their names to create a new designation for their child. A typical example of a combination name is Gunnar, which combines Gunnild and Bjornar.

Ancestrial names offer significant meaning in Norse tradition because the child is believed to inherit the personality and strengths of the deceased relative. Some parents may choose Norwegian historical figures or mythological characters that have appealing qualities they want to have bestowed in their children.

A variety of beautiful names is available for couples to consider. The following list is by no means comprehensive, but it provides a nice compilation that offers insight into the qualities of this type of designations.

Other resources are available that provide an opportunity to browse many different names from Norwegian roots. Options include:

• Norwegian Names
• Info Norway Names for Girls
• Info Norway Names for Boys
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