Norwegian Name Generator
From the fjords of the north come names echoing with history and legend. Choose your century and let the names of Norway reveal themselves—timeless, strong, and storied.
21st Century
Generate names used in Norway today.
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20th Century
Generate names used in Norway during the 20th century.
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19th Century
Norwegian identity led to a revival of Old Norse and folklore-inspired names: Trygve, Åse, Håkon, Gudrun, alongside biblical names.
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18th Century
A mix of biblical and traditional names. Regional dialects shaped spellings and variations, with names like Lars, Inga, Halvor, Ragnhild.
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17th Century
Almost all surnames were patronymic (-søn, -datter). First names were simple and traditional: Ole, Bjørn, Kari, Maren.
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16th Century
Biblical names gained popularity. Jacob, Sara, Nils, and Kristen became widespread, especially in rural areas.
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15th Century
Many traditional names persisted, but Danish-influenced forms rose.
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14th Century
Norse names began to fade; saints' names and European influences grew.
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13th Century
Norse names were still strong—Eirik, Sigrid, Leif, Gudrun. Christianity brought names like Magnus, Olav, and Maria.
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Old West Norse
Generate names used in Norway during the 8th-12th centuries.
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