f your family has European ancestry, it seems likely that you have Norse heritage to claim. Norsemen were an influential and far-reaching people beginning in the 8th century, establishing states and settlements in much of western and eastern Europe.
Given this reach, it makes sense that one of the year’s most popular names for girls is of Norse-origin: Charlotte is a top pick for U.S. parents naming baby girls of late. Heard less frequently but still popular, these names also trace their roots to Norse culture: Shelby, Freya, Erika, and Liv. Plus many more!
Good luck on your hunt for a name!
| Name | Gender | Origins | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aasta | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Aasta |
| Agot | ["Girl"] | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Agot |
| Alfhild | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Alfhild |
| Andras | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Andras |
| Anette | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Anette |
| Annbjørg | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Annbjørg |
| Anniken | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Anniken |
| Annikin | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Annikin |
| Arna | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Arna |
| Arnbjørg | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Arnbjørg |
| Ase | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Ase |
| Ashild | ["Girl"] | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Ashild |
| Aslaug | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Aslaug |
| Asvoria | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Asvoria |
| Aud | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Aud |
| Audhild | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Audhild |
| Audny | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Audny |
| Benedikt | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Benedikt |
| Bera | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Bera |
| Bergliot | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Bergliot |
| Berit | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Berit |
| Borgny | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Borgny |
| Brita | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Brita |
| Brynhild | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Brynhild |
| Dagrun | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Dagrun |
| Disa | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Disa |
| Dordi | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Dordi |
| Dorte | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Dorte |
| Eldrid | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Eldrid |
| Elga | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Elga |
| Ericka | Girl | Norse | Meaning of Ericka |
| Frøydis | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Frøydis |
| Freya | Girl | Norse | Meaning of Freya |
| Gerd | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Gerd |
| Grethe | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Grethe |
| Gro | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Gro |
| Gry | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Gry |
| Gunda | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Gunda |
| Gunnhild | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Gunnhild |
| Guri | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Guri |
| Haldana | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Haldana |
| Haldis | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Haldis |
| Hedda | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Hedda |
| Hege | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Hege |
| Helle | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Helle |
| Herdis | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Herdis |
| Hildegunn | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Hildegunn |
| Hjordis | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Hjordis |
| Idun | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Idun |
| Ingjerd | Girl | Norwegian, Norse, Scandinavian | Meaning of Ingjerd |
