The nameMagne
Magne is a Norwegian boy's name. It was given in Norway mostly in the late 1940s.
- Boy's name
- Norwegian
Meaning
Magne is linked to the Latin magnus, "great", and to the Old Norse magn, "strength".
Origin
Norwegian.
History
The name peaked in Norway in the late 1940s. It remains very rare in France and in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the name Magne
Magne in Norway
203rdmost popular boys' name in Norway in 2025
1948peak year (292 births)
7,479babies named Magne in Norway since 1945
Magne was most popular in Norway in the 1950s, with 2,277 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Magne. Half of all babies named Magne in Norway were born before 1960, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Magne mean?
Magne is linked to the Latin magnus, "great", and to the Old Norse magn, "strength".
What is the origin of the name Magne?
Norwegian.
Is Magne a girl's or a boy's name?
Magne is a boy's name.