Namngivne

Namngivne is a term found in Scandinavian languages that refers to individuals whose names have been disclosed in a text, report, or official context. Used as an adjective, it signals that the persons mentioned are identifiable by name, as opposed to being anonymized. In Norwegian and Danish, the form namngivne (singular namngiven) is commonly seen when speaking about named people in lists or descriptions; similar usage exists in Swedish and other Nordic varieties, with corresponding forms.

In practice, namngivne appears in journalism, official documents, and public records where naming individuals is part of the reporting or proceedings. The concept is closely linked to discussions of transparency, accountability, and privacy. Media guidelines and ethical norms often weigh the public interest of naming a person against potential harms, such as privacy invasion or safety risks. Legally, the permissibility of naming individuals can depend on context, consent, and applicable privacy or protection laws, especially when the subjects are minors or otherwise vulnerable.

The term also serves to distinguish between named individuals and anonymized or redacted ones. In texts that discuss cases, investigations, or regulatory actions, writers may specify that certain persons are namngivne, clarifying that identities are explicitly disclosed. Variants across languages use different spellings, such as navngivne or namngivne, reflecting local orthographic conventions while conveying the same core idea.

See also: anonymization, privacy, media ethics, journalistic attribution.