Snorre

The first name Snorre is a newer variant of the Old Norse and Icelandic name Snorri. The exact meaning of this name is not clearly defined.

What does the name Snorre mean?

Snorre is a younger form of the Old Norse name Snorri. The meaning is not clearly defined. One possible derivation comes from the Old Norse word 'snerra', which means 'attack' or 'onslaught', allowing the name to be interpreted as 'the attacker'. Alternatively, it could also be derived from the Old Norse 'snúa', which means 'to turn', 'turning', or 'to wind', and thus could be understood as 'the agile one' or 'the nimble one'. In Norway and Denmark, the first name Snorre is particularly common. In Germany, the name gained greater recognition through the children's book and animated series 'Wickie und die starken Männer', in which a Viking bears the name Snorre.

Where does the name Snorre come from?

The name Snorre has its roots in Old Norse and can have meanings such as 'the agile one' or 'the nimble one'. The word 'snerra' stands for 'attack' or 'onslaught' in Old Norse, while 'snúa' means 'to turn', 'turning', or 'to wind'. The name is common in the Scandinavian languages Danish, Norwegian, and other Nordic languages.

How do you pronounce Snorre?

Sno-rre, with the 'r' being lightly rolled.

Popularity

In Germany, Snorre is a relatively common first name. In 2021, it ranked 3,549th on the list of the most common male first names. Over the last ten years, Snorre has been given as a first name about 20 times, which places it 5,627th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,053rd. The name's global popularity and frequency are reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Snorri

Famous people

• Snorre (fictional) (gift dwarf in Wicky)
• Snorre Björkson (writer)
• Snorre Harstad (football player from Norway)
• Snorre Krogsgaard (Norwegian football player)
• Snorre Pedersen (Norwegian skeleton racer)
• Snorre Valen (Norwegian politician and musician)