Popular Norse Baby Boy Names
Discover the most popular Norse boy names of 2017
The Norsemen were a prominent group between the 8th and 11th centuries, speaking a Germanic language and establishing states and communities throughout Europe. For families who have their ancestry in Norse culture, choosing a baby name with origins in that heritage could be a great way to honor those roots.
Among the most popular Norse-origin names for boys are Eric or Erick, meaning ‘ruler’ or ‘rich and powerful.’ Oscar also has its origins in Norse and means ‘diving spear.’ Other top choices include Ronald, Corey, Odin and Tate. Take a look through this list for more Norse names!
Want to branch out beyond Norse-origin names? Here’s the 100 most popular names for boys so far this year. This list is updated frequently so it’s always showing the latest in naming trends. Best of luck on your name search!
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Gender |
Origin |
Popularity |
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Eric
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Norse |
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Oscar
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Norse |
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Erick
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Norse |
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Ronald
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Norse |
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Corey
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Norse |
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Erik
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Norse |
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Odin
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Norse |
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Tate
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Norse |
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Elvis
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Norse |
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Lamont
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Norse |
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