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Odin the Wanderer (the meaning of his name Gangleri); illustration by Georg von Rosen, 1886. Odin (Old Norse Óðinn) is a widely attested god in Germanic mythology. The god is referred to by numerous names and kenningar, particularly in the Old Norse record.
Stian [pronounce: Steejjań] is a given name for males, [1] originating from Norway. [2] It is the modern form of the Old Norse name Stígandr, [3] which means "wanderer". [4] Another translation given is "swift on his feet". [5] Another modern derivation of the Old Norse is the name Stig. Notable men named Stian include: Stian Aarstad, pianist
Odin, in his guise as a wanderer, as imagined by Georg von Rosen (1886). Odin (/ ˈ oʊ d ɪ n /; [1] from Old Norse: Óðinn) is a widely revered god in Germanic paganism. Norse mythology, the source of most surviving information about him, associates him with wisdom, healing, death, royalty, the gallows, knowledge, war, battle, victory, sorcery, poetry, frenzy, and the runic alphabet, and ...
Mithrandir is a name in Sindarin meaning "Grey Pilgrim" or "Grey Wanderer". Midway through The Lord of the Rings, Gandalf becomes the head of the order of Wizards, and is renamed Gandalf the White. This change in status (and clothing) introduces another name for the wizard: the White Rider.
Galen - A Greek name meaning "calm" or "peaceful," but don't let that fool you—it's also associated with strength. 13. Hadrian - This Roman emperor's name means "from Hadria." Sounds like the ...
Fat Camera. This Welsh name goes way back (think: Medieval times) and has a meaning of “young warrior” and “well-born.” 41. Zander. Or Xander, if you prefer.
Baby names that mean thankful, gratitude or blessed. Feeling lucky? Show it by choosing a baby name like Jude, Celia or even Thankful. Asher. Jude. Barack. Evan. Jayden. Seven. Gratian. Felix. Chance.
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. Notable people with the name Stig include: