Magne is a Norwegian

masculine Masculinity (also called manhood or manliness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with men and boys. Masculinity can be theoretically understood as socially constructed, and there is also evidence that some beh ...

given name A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a f ...

of Norse origin, meaning "mighty" or "fierce warrior". In Norse mythology, Magni was the son of Thor. People with the name include: * Magne Aarøen (1944 - 2003), Norwegian politician *

Magne Furuholmen Magne "Mags" Furuholmen (born 1 November 1962) is a Norwegian musician and visual artist. Also known by his stage name Mags, he is the keyboardist of the synth-pop band A-ha and co-wrote hits such as "Take On Me", "Stay on These Roads", " Manhat ...

(born November 1, 1962, Oslo), is best known as the guitarist/keyboardist in a-ha *

Magne Havnå Magne Havnå (16 September 1963 – 29 May 2004) was a Norwegian professional boxer who once held the WBO world title in cruiserweight, beating American boxer Boone Pultz in 5 rounds in May 1990. His son Kai Robin Havnaa is also a former boxer i ...

(1963 – 2004), Norwegian professional boxer *

Magne Hoseth Magne Hoseth (born Magne Hoset on 13 October 1980) is a Norwegian professional football manager and former player. During his playing career, he played for Averøykameratene, Molde, Copenhagen, Viking, Aalesund, Stabæk, Notodden and Kristia ...

(born 1980), Norwegian footballer *

Magne Johansen Magne Johansen (born 18 January 1965) is a Norwegian ski jumper who competed from 1987 to 1993. He won a silver medal in the team large hill event at the 1989 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. Johansen's best individual finish at the Wi ...

(born 1965), Norwegian ski jumper *

Magne Lerheim Magne Lerheim (14 December 1929 – 13 March 1994) was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party and later the Liberal People's Party. From 1960 to 1962 he was the leader of the Young Liberals, the youth wing of the Liberal Party. During the ...

(1929 - 1994), Norwegian politician *

Magne Lystad Magne Lystad (12 November 1932, in Kongsvinger – 21 January 1999, in Oslo) was a Norwegian orienteering competitor. Magne Lystad won the first ever European championships in orienteering in 1962, and finished second in the team relay. He became ...

(1932 - 1999), Norwegian orienteer *

Magne Myrmo Magne Gunnbjørn Myrmo (born 30 July 1943) is a former Norwegian cross-country skier who competed during the 1970s. He won a silver medal at the 1972 Winter Olympics in the 50 km. Myrmo won two medals at the 1974 FIS Nordic World Ski Cha ...

(born 1943), Norwegian cross-country skier *

Magne Skodvin Magne Skodvin (13 December 1915 – 26 January 2004) was a Norwegian educator and historian. Biography Skodvin was born at Ullensvang in Hordaland, Norway. He was the son of Anders Skodvin (1884–1938) and Karen Marie Haaland (1884–1958). S ...

(1915 - 2004), Norwegian historian *

Magne Sturød Magne Sturød (born 19 October 1979) is a Norwegian professional football midfielder. He started his career at Ulefoss and Skarphedin, before joining the larger club Sandefjord. After the 2005 season he went to Denmark and OB. He left OB aft ...

(born 1979), Norwegian footballer *

Magne Thomassen Magne Thomassen (born 1 May 1941) is a former speed skater from Norway. He participated in international championships over a period of more than ten years. He took part in 23 country matches for Norway in the period 1959–1971 and competed in t ...

(born 1941), Norwegian speed skater

References

See also