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These names were used by speakers of Old Norse in Scandinavia and other places that the Norse settled. See also about Germanic names.
Not all of them are of Old Norse origin. If you would like to look for names of Old Norse origin, have a look at the category: Old Norse . Filter and advanced search among Old Norse Names in our Name Finder
From the Old Norse name Einarr, derived from the elements einn "one, alone" and herr "army, warrior". This name shares the same roots as einherjar, the word for the slain warriors in Valhalla.
Female Viking names and male Viking names include Scandinavian and Old Norse names from history
From Old Norse Hrolf. First name of the legendary viking chief Rollo of Normandy. Rune “Secret”, from the Old Norse rún, meaning secret. Also the name of the runes, so a name steeped in magic and deeper meaning.
The names gave the Vikings strength and protection in life. Many names from the Viking Age are still in use today. There are still people called Rune, Erik, Sigrid and Tove in Denmark.
Based on the Old Norse name Iðunn, Aesir goddess of youth, keeper of the mythical golden apples. Oda “Prosperity” or “Happiness” – Short form of even older German female names beginning with Od- or Ot-.
Since my focus is also on specifically Norse or Viking names, I also sorted through all the names with Old Norse origin from the data I compiled, to see which of the old Viking names are still popular in today’s Nordic countries.
On this website you can find Viking names when browsing Old Norse Names. Many Vikings had a byname added to their name. You can find a long list of bynames here .
So, if you’re thinking of a Norse name for your baby, check out our guide to Old Norse names for boys and girls. And if it’s your new pet that needs a name, we’ve picked some of the best Norse names for cats and dogs too!