Viking Names from Norse Mythology

The Norse gods and goddesses gave us some of the most fascinating names in human history. From Odin the all-father to Freya goddess of love and war — these names carry the weight of ancient mythology and cosmic power. Choosing a name from Norse mythology connects your child to one of the world's oldest and richest storytelling traditions.

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rich friend

deserted, desolate, or wealth, prosperity

Rich, prosperous, wealthy

Elf counsel

father, ancestor

eastern man

East, or East Wind

eagle friend

goddess

bear, warrior

bear, warrior

bear

Old Norse, Proto-Germanic

brave, bold, lord, prince

Prince, courageous

Old Norse, Germanic

Little ball; brave, strong

wave

beard, or possibly 'farmer's son'

ring, arm-ring

bone-stone

bear

baiter, hunter

Scandinavian (Bengt from Latin, Inge from Old Norse)

The name 'Bengt' means 'blessed' and 'Inge' refers to the Germanic god Ing.

Latin and Old Norse

Blessed heir/descendant

312.Bengt-Ingvar

Son of Ingvar, or 'Ing's warrior'

Old English, Old Norse, Germanic

bear, warrior, noble man

Mountain battle

mountain pure

high, exalted, or strong

protection/salvation of the mountain

mountain protector, bright protection

mountain light

bear friend

bear-swine

Thor's mountain/fortress

Thor's mountain/rock

Thor of the mountain

Germanic, Old Norse

bear, brave, and Ing's protection

Germanic (Bernt), Old Norse (Olov)

bear-brave (Bernt) and ancestor's relic (Olov)

bear-brave

bear

Germanic, Old Norse

bright, famous (Bert) and Ing's (Inga's) protection (Inge)

bright enclosure/protection

Root, bark

Little bean

bear

a mythological figure associated with the moon

twin

bear

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