Norway Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Norway Name at a Glance

Name	Norway
Meaning	'Hamlet, Prince of Denmark' Fortinbras, Prince of Norway.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Norway Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Norway means “'Hamlet, Prince of Denmark' Fortinbras, Prince of Norway”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Norway Name Origin

Our database records Norway under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Norway a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Norway is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Norway

When considering Norway for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.