Oddveig as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Oddveig

What is the meaning of the name Oddveig ?

The baby name Oddveig is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɔdːveɪɡ/ (ODD-vayg).

Oddveig is Norse in Origin.

Oddveig is a Norwegian feminine compound from Old Norse oddr “spear point, blade edge” and veig “strength, vigor,” a frequent feminine name element. The sense is “spear‑point strength” or “strong as the blade’s edge.” The -veig element also appears in familiar names like Solveig and Åsveig.

Rooted in medieval Norse naming patterns, the name saw revival in Norway during the late 19th–20th‑century national movement and enjoyed modest mid‑century use, especially in rural districts; it is rare today and seldom found outside Norway, though related formations occur in Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Spelling variants include Odveig and the simplified Oddvei (reflecting the often‑silent final g). Short forms such as Veig appear. Related names share the first element Odd‑ (Oddny/Oddný, Oddlaug; masculine Odd, Oddvar) or the second element ‑veig (Solveig, Gunnveig, Åsveig), all carrying connotations of martial sharpness and inner strength.