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).
12 Magical Norwegian Baby Names for Girls
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Published Jan 11, 2018
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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.
