The nameTerje
Terje is a Norwegian boy's name. It was very common in Norway in the mid 1960s.
- Boy's name
- Norwegian
Meaning
Terje comes from the Old Norse Thorgeirr, formed from Thor, the god of thunder, and geirr, "spear".
Origin
Norwegian.
History
The name peaked in Norway in the mid 1960s. It remains very rare in France and in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the name Terje
Terje in Norway
292ndmost popular boys' name in Norway in 2025
1965peak year (724 births)
21,201babies named Terje in Norway since 1945
Terje was most popular in Norway in the 1950s, with 6,490 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Terje. Half of all babies named Terje in Norway were born before 1961, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Terje mean?
Terje comes from the Old Norse Thorgeirr, formed from Thor, the god of thunder, and geirr, "spear".
What is the origin of the name Terje?
Norwegian.
Is Terje a girl's or a boy's name?
Terje is a boy's name.