Lie

Lie is a Norwegian surname derived from the Old Norse word hlíð, meaning "hillside, slope." It is a topographic surname, originally given to someone who lived on or near a hillside. Over time, the spelling evolved through the Norwegian li before settling into the modern form "Lie." This surname is relatively common in Norway and among Norwegian emigrant communities. A variant of the surname is Lien, which is a definite singular form, effectively meaning "the hillside." Both forms reflect the same toponymic origin common in Scandinavian naming traditions.