Ole is a Danish and Norwegian masculine given name, derived from the
Old Norse
Old Norse, also referred to as Old Nordic or Old Scandinavian, was a stage of development of North Germanic languages, North Germanic dialects before their final divergence into separate Nordic languages. Old Norse was spoken by inhabitants ...
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Óláfr, meaning "ancestor's descendant".
Notable people with the given name include:
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Ole Erik Almlid, Norwegian newspaper editor and business executive
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Ole Anderson
Alan Robert Rogowski (September 22, 1942 – February 26, 2024), better known by the ring name Ole Anderson (), was an American professional wrestler, booker, and promoter.
Following a stint in the U.S. Army, Rogowski made his professional ...
, American wrestler
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Ole Andreas Halvorsen, Norwegian hedge fund manager
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Ole Barman, Norwegian novelist
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Ole Einar Bjørndalen, Norwegian biathlete
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Ole Barndorff-Nielsen, Danish mathematician
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Ole Beich
Ole Beich (January 1, 1955 – October 16, 1991) was a Danish musician best known as the bass guitarist for the original lineups of L.A. Guns and Guns N' Roses.
Early life
Born in the city of Esbjerg, Beich, in his youth, achieved a degree of f ...
, Danish bassist
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Ole E. Benson, American politician
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Ole Bornedal, Danish film director
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Ole Bull
Ole Bornemann Bull (; 5 February 181017 August 1880) was a Norwegian virtuoso violinist and composer. According to Robert Schumann, he was on a level with Niccolò Paganini for the speed and clarity of his playing.
Biography
Background
Bull was ...
, Norwegian violinist
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Ole Kirk Christiansen, Danish businessman, founder of the Lego Group
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Ole Ernst
Ole Ernst Pedersen (16 May 1940 – 1 September 2013) was a Danish actor, active on stage, TV and film. He appeared in 95 films and television shows from 1967 to 2013. He starred in the 1983 film ''Der er et yndigt land'', which won an Honou ...
, Danish actor
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Ole Espersen, Danish politician
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Ole Evinrude, Norwegian-born American outboard manufacturer
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Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Norwegian footballer
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Ole Bjørn Kraft, Danish journalist and politician
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Ole Lund Kirkegaard, Danish author
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Ole Monty, Danish actor
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Ole Nydahl, Danish founder and director of Diamond Way
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Ole Olsen (filmmaker)
Ole Olsen (5 May 1863 – 5 October 1943) was a Danish film producer and the 1906 founder of Nordisk Film.
Olsen was born in Starreklinte, Vallekilde Parish on the Odsherred peninsula of northwestern Zealand; he died in Hellerup
Hellerup () ...
(1863–1943), Danish filmmaker, founder of Nordisk Film
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Ole Olsen (speedway rider)
Ole Bjarne Olsen (born 16 November 1946)
is a Danish former professional motorcycle speedway rider.
He won the Speedway World Championship three times, in 1971, 1975, and 1978. He also won the World ...
, Danish speedway rider
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Ole Birk Olesen (born 1972), Danish politician
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Ole Qvist, Danish goalkeeper
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Ole Ritter, Danish racing cyclist
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Ole Rømer, Danish astronomer
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Ole O. Sageng, American politician
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Ole Stavad, Danish politician
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Ole Svendsen, Danish boxer
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Ole Tinghaug, Norwegian politician
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Ole Worm, Danish physician and antiquary
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Eduard Ole (1898–1995), Estonian painter
See also
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Ola (given name)
References
* Yonge, Charlotte Mary (1863). ''History of Christian Names'', Volume 1. London: Parker, Son, and Bourn. Vi
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