The nameStig
Stig is a Scandinavian boy's name. It was very common in Norway in the late 1960s.
- Boy's name
- Scandinavian
Meaning
Stig comes from the Old Norse stigr, "path".
Origin
Scandinavian.
History
The name peaked in Norway in the late 1960s. It remains very rare in France and in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the name Stig
Stig in Norway
1969peak year (438 births)
9,919babies named Stig in Norway since 1945
Stig was most popular in Norway in the 1960s, with 3,305 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Stig. Half of all babies named Stig in Norway were born before 1969, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stig mean?
Stig comes from the Old Norse stigr, "path".
What is the origin of the name Stig?
Scandinavian.
Is Stig a girl's or a boy's name?
Stig is a boy's name.