Tarje

Tarje is a Norwegian variant of the name Thorger, which traces back to Torgeir. The meaning of this name is 'the spear of Thor'.

What does the name Tarje mean?

Tarje represents a Norwegian variation of the name Thorger, which in turn can be traced back to Torgeir. The name means 'the spear of Thor'. Its roots lie in the Old Norse elements þónr or þórr, meaning 'the thunder' or 'the thunder god', and geirr, meaning 'the spear'. Other forms of the name include Torge, Torgen, Torger, Thorgeir, Tarjei, Thorge, Terje, Thorgen, Torje, Törje, Torgar, and Thorgar.

Where does the name Tarje come from?

The origin of Tarje can be traced back to Old Norse roots, with the name meaning 'the spear of Thor'. The Old Norse

How do you pronounce Tarje?

The sound structure and pronunciation of Tarje are influenced by Nordic elements. The name is two syllables and is typically pronounced as 'Tar-je' [ˈtaʁjə]. It begins with an open A sound and a rolled or aspirated r. The second syllable ends softly on e. This clear syllable structure gives the name a certain groundedness. Tarje conveys a calm and characterful impression – a name with clear contours and stable presence.

When is the name day of Tarje?

The name day of Tarje is celebrated on November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Tarje enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 921st on the list of the most common male first names. Its best position was achieved in 2023 at 919th place. Over the last ten years, Tarje has been chosen as a first name around 340 times, placing it at 1,113th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,230th.

Nicknames & pet names

Tarri

Similar first names

Famous people

• Tarje Boe (Norwegian biathlete)
• Tarje Nordstrand Jacobsen (football player from Norway)