Terje
Norwegian · Boy
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About the name Terje
Terje is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse name Thorgeir, combining "Thor" (the Norse god of thunder) and "geirr" (meaning spear), thus signifying "Thor's spear." The name is primarily used in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, with roots in Norse pagan tradition, though it remains in secular use in modern Scandinavian cultures.
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Etymology
Terje is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse name Thorgeir, combining "Thor" (the Norse god of thunder) and "geirr" (meaning spear), thus signifying "Thor's spear." The name is primarily used in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, with roots in Norse pagan tradition, though it remains in secular use in modern Scandinavian cultures.
Terje currently ranks #298 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1965.
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