[#4936] Help with spelling of a Norwegian Name

[Gjest Patricia Carlsen Mikkelsen]

I am not sure how to spell my grandfather's name. Spelled out phonetically it sounds like this:Adolf August Oolai AndersenI am particularly confused as to the spelling of his third name. My aunt says she thinks it is "Olaik". Has anyone ever heard of this name?I appreciate any help on this...

[Gjest Hakon Skaugvoll]

Obvious OLAI

[Gjest Tor Andersen]

I you look for 'starting with' Ola in the 1900 Census you will also find Olaj and Olay with some frequency.

[Gjest Patricia Carlsen Mikkelsen]

Thank you so much for your assistance. Obviously, I am not well versed in correct Norwegian spelling of names. Would Olaj and Olay also be pronounced the same way as Olai?

[Gjest Bjørn Davidsen]

Yes.