The baby name Magne is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɑɡnə/ (MAHG-nuh).
Magne is Norse in Origin.
The baby name Magne is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɑɡnə/ (MAHG-nuh).
Magne is Norse in Origin.
Magne is a Norwegian masculine given name deriving from Old Norse Magni, built on magn "strength, might." In mythic tradition, Magni is the son of Thor who is prophesied to survive Ragnarok and inherit Mjolnir, reinforcing the name’s association with power. The modern -e ending reflects a Scandinavian adaptation of Old Norse -ni. Though sometimes used colloquially as a short form of Magnus, it is etymologically distinct from Latin Magnus "great."
Documented in medieval Scandinavia and revived during nineteenth-century national romanticism, Magne became established in Norway, peaking mid-20th century and remaining familiar through figures such as musician Magne Furuholmen. Variants and related forms include Magni (Old Norse, Icelandic, Faroese) and Magnus/Magnús; feminine counterparts are Magna and the compound Magnhild. The core meaning stays consistent: "mighty," "strong," or "of great power," from Proto-Germanic magin.
| Magne Furuholmen Magne Furuholmen is a Norwegian musician and visual artist best known as the keyboardist of the synth-pop band A-ha. He co-wrote several of the band's biggest songs, including Take On Me, Stay on These Roads, and Cry Wolf. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF | 0 | #10 | 1 | 188 | |
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| Norway | Boys | 2025 | #113 | 22 | 444 |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #142 | 1 | 1,888 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #180 | 3 | 1,509 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #316 | 10 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #459 | 82 | 11,671 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #569 | 7 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #616 | 7 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #629 | 4 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #678 | 5 | 3,552 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Magne is popular in 29 countries — most recent births per country:
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