Stig (given name)

Stig (also spelled Stieg) is a common masculine Scandinavian given name. The name has origins in Old West Norse Stígr, and derives from the word stiga, meaning "wanderer". Originally a nickname, it later became a given name.[1] The nicknames Stickan and Stikkan derive from Stig.

Stig
GenderMale
Language(s)Scandinavian
Origin
Meaning"Wanderer"

Notable people with the name Stig include:

Arts and entertainment

Writing

Film and television

  • Stig Järrel (1910–1998), Swedish actor, film director and revue artist
  • Stig Olin (1920–2008), Swedish actor, theatre director, singer and songwriter

Music

Other arts and entertainment

Government, politics and espionage

Sports

Football (soccer)

Other sports

Other fields

See also

  • All pages with titles beginning with Stig

References

  1. Eva Brylla (2004). Förnamn i Sverige.
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