Thingnes

Thingnes is a Norwegian name that appears both as a middle name and as part of a compound surname, most notably in the family surrounding the biathlete surname Bø. In contemporary usage, Thingnes often forms the second element of double-barreled surnames such as Thingnes Bø.

The name is toponymic in origin, typically linked to a place name in Norway. The components are characteristic of Old Norse and Norwegian place-name elements, with the geographic element nes meaning a headland or promontory and thing referring to an assembly or meeting. As a result, Thingnes likely originated from a locality associated with a specific place or estate where assemblies or gatherings were held.

Today, Thingnes is primarily found in Norway and among people of Norwegian descent, where it appears most commonly in the form of compound surnames like Thingnes Bø. The name remains relatively uncommon outside of Norway.

Notable individuals associated with the name include the Norwegian biathletes Johannes Thingnes Bø and Tarjei Thingnes Bø, siblings who have achieved international success and multiple Olympic and World Cup titles. Their prominence has helped bring wider recognition to the Thingnes Bø naming lineage in the world of winter sports.