The baby name Synne is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsʏnːə/ — approx. "SYU-nuh".
Synne is Norwegian in Origin.
The baby name Synne is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsʏnːə/ — approx. "SYU-nuh".
Synne is Norwegian in Origin.
Synne is a modern Norwegian feminine name, a short form of Sunniva and Synnøve. These forms go back to Old Norse Sunniva, itself borrowed from Old English Sunngifu (sunne “sun” + gifu “gift”), yielding the meaning “gift of the sun.” The imagery of light and warmth underpins the name’s appeal, while the streamlined spelling Synne has become a contemporary favorite.
In Norway, use traces to the cult of St. Sunniva, patron of Western Norway, and Synnøve enjoyed a 19th‑century revival, boosted by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson’s novel Synnøve Solbakken. Synne emerged as an independent given name in the late 20th century and remains uncommon outside Scandinavia. Related forms include Sunniva, Synnøve, Synneva, and Swedish Synnöve; Anglicized spellings Synnove and Sunniva are also found.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | Girls | 2025 | #57 | 81 | 453 |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #142 | 1 | 1,888 |
| DK | 0 | #203 | 4 | 5,198 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #323 | 7 | 7,429 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Synne is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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