Rare Viking Names

Uncommon and rare Old Norse names that are historically authentic but rarely used today. Perfect for parents seeking something truly unique with genuine Viking heritage and deep historical roots.

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1681.Sven-Ingvar

youthful warrior

Old Norse and Slavic/Hebrew

youth, young warrior (Sven) and God is gracious (Ivan)

Old Norse, Proto-Germanic

youth, young warrior, and secret, lore

Black spear

sweller, storm-bringer

1686.Svörfuður

one who whirls, one who stirs up

boy, young man, herdsman

traveler, wanderer

Victorious

victorious protector

victory guardian

sow, female pig

Old Norse, Old English

victorious, pig, sow

victorious protector

rock, stone, or strong as a rock

spark, glowing coal

Thor's ruler

Old Norse, Germanic

thunder ruler

Son of Tyra

God's wolf

thunder

1702.Terjesønn

son of Terje

spear of Thor

Thor's cauldron/kettle

harvest, summer

thunder

Thor's spear

wolf

thunder

1710.Thor-Björn

Thor's bear

Thor's heir / descendant

Thor's rule

Thor's battle

Thor's mountain/fortress

Thor's bear

Thor's protection

Thor's bear

Thor's bear

Thor's warrior

thunder

Thor's Finn

Thor's peace

Thor's spear

Thor's struggle/battle

Thor's spear

Thor's spear

Thor's hostage or Thor's pledge

Thor's hostage or pledge

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