About Place Names in Norway
The place names of Norway reflect centuries of history — from indigenous peoples who first named the land, to colonial settlers, religious missionaries and civic planners who renamed and expanded settlements. NameTrace documents the etymology of 337 cities, towns and villages in Norway.
Place Names in Norway
Oslo
12
Bergen
46
Trondheim
21
Stavanger
14
Kristiansand
42
Drammen
04
Lillestrøm
01
Sandnes
14
Fredrikstad
13
Sandefjord
20
Asker
01
Sarpsborg
13
Tønsberg
20
Ålesund
08
Skien
17
Moss
13
Tromsø
18
Haugesund
14
Nesttun
46
Porsgrunn
17
Bodø
09
Arendal
42
Hamar
34
Lillehammer
34
Horten
20
Ytrebygda
46
Grimstad
42
Kristiansund
08
Larvik
20
Molde
08
Halden
13
Harstad
18
Levanger
21
Time
14
Mo i Rana
09
Tromsdalen
18
Kongsberg
04
Gjøvik
34
Stjørdalshalsen
21
Alta
05
Narvik
09
Leirvik
46
Hønefoss
04
Strand
14
Steinkjer
21
Stjørdal
21
Vennesla
42
Ski
01
Elverum
34
Askim
13
Bryne
14
Jessheim
01
Notodden
17
Kongsvinger
34
Lenvik
18
Stokke
20
Kopervik
14
Hammerfest
05
Egersund
14
Strømmen
01