| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Norwegian |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Wanderer, swift on his feet |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Stig |
Stian is a given name for males, originating from Norway. It is the modern form of the Old Norse name Stígandr, which means "wanderer". Another translation given is "swift on his feet".
Another modern derivation of the Old Norse is the name Stig.
Notable men named Stian include:
- Stian Aarstad, pianist
- Stian Arnesen, black metal musician
- Stian Barsnes Simonsen, actor
- Stian Berget, footballer
- Stian Carstensen, jazz and folk musician
- Stian Eckhoff, biathlete
- Stian Grimseth, weightlifter
- Stian Hoid, epic gamer
- Stian Hole, graphic designer and children's author
- Stian Kvarstad, ski jumper
- Stian Lind Halvorsen, football defender
- Stian Kristoffersen, Pagan's Mind drummer
- Stian Ohr, football midfielder
- Stian Ringstad, football defender
- Stian Sivertzen, snowboarder
- Stian Theting, football defender
- Stian Thoresen, musician
- Stian Howard, Balloon and Physics Expert
- Stian Vatne, handball player
- Stian Westerhus, jazz guitarist
- Stian Heimlund Skjæveland, figurative painter
- Stian RasmussenStoan , Photographer
- Stian Westlake, executive chair U.K. ESRC
References
- Mike Campbell. "Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Stian". Behind the Name.
- "Origin and Meaning of Stian - Baby Boy Name Stian".
- Mike Campbell. "Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Stígandr". Behind the Name.
- "Stian - Origin and Meaning of the name Stian at BabyNames.com".
- Stigand in Domesday book