Find out how popular the first name Solveigh has been for the last 4 years (from 2016 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Solveigh by gender

Based on the last 4 years of data, Solveigh is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Solveigh.

The history of the first name Solveigh

The name Solveigh originates from Old Norse and its earliest roots can be traced back to the Viking era in Scandinavia around the 8th to 11th centuries AD. Solveigh is believed to be a combination of two Old Norse words: "sol" meaning sun and "veig" meaning strength or power. Thus, the name Solveigh can be interpreted to mean "sun strength" or "strength of the sun."

Despite its ancient Norse origins, the name Solveigh does not appear to have any significant historical references or mentions in old texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from that era. The earliest recorded examples of the name Solveigh come from Norway and Sweden in the late 19th century.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Solveigh was Solveigh Isaksen, a Norwegian artist born in 1886. She was a painter and illustrator known for her landscape paintings and illustrations of Norwegian folk tales.

Another notable Solveigh was Solveigh Eggerz, a Swedish opera singer born in 1903. She was a soprano who performed with the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm and was particularly acclaimed for her roles in Wagner's operas.

In the literary world, Solveig is a character in Henrik Ibsen's play "Peer Gynt," which was first published in 1867. Solveig is portrayed as Peer Gynt's faithful and patient lover who waits for him to return home after his many adventures and misadventures.

Solveigh Dommartin, born in 1930, was a French actress and author. She appeared in several films and television series in France and was also known for her autobiographical novels.

Solveigh Valdemarsdóttir, born in 1958, is an Icelandic artist and sculptor. She is known for her large-scale public art installations and sculptures that often incorporate natural materials like stone and wood.

While the name Solveigh has its roots in Old Norse, it has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent decades, particularly in Scandinavian countries and among those with Nordic heritage. However, it remains a relatively uncommon name compared to its more widely used variants like Solveig or Solveiga.

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