Borge

Borge is a surname of Scandinavian origin, found chiefly in Denmark and Norway. The name is likely derived from the Old Norse word borg, meaning fortress or castle, and may have originated from toponymic or locational roots related to a fortification or hill. The form with the final -e is common in Danish and Norwegian surnames of this type.

In addition to its use as a surname, Borge also appears as a given name, particularly in its Danish and Norwegian spelling Børge. As a masculine given name, it is related to the name George and has been used in Denmark and Norway, sometimes appearing in other countries through cultural exchange.

Notable people with the surname include Victor Borge (1909–2000), a Danish-American comedian and pianist renowned for integrating classical music performance with humor. A person known by the given name is Børge Brende (born 1965), a Norwegian politician who has held various government and party leadership roles, including serving as foreign minister.

Variants and related names include Borg, and other Scandinavian forms such as Børge. The name Borge may also appear in toponymic contexts in Nordic regions, where places named Borg or Borge contributed to surname formation.