Trygve

Trygve is a masculine given name of Norwegian origin. It is derived from the Old Norse name Tryggvi, from elements meaning “trustworthy” or “safe,” and is commonly interpreted as “reliable” or “safe to trust.” The name has been particularly associated with Norway and other Nordic countries, with Tryggve as a variant in some contexts.

Notable people named Trygve include Trygve Lie (1896–1968), a Norwegian politician who became the first Secretary-General of the United Nations; Trygve Bratteli (1910–1984), a Norwegian Labour Party politician who served as Prime Minister in the early 1970s; and Trygve Seim (born 1971), a Norwegian jazz saxophonist and composer.

In modern usage, Trygve remains part of Norwegian naming traditions but is less common among newborns outside older generations. The form Tryggve appears in historical and literary contexts, reflecting the name’s Norse roots.