Strong Viking Names

The most powerful and bold Viking names, chosen by warriors who wanted names that commanded respect. These names feature strong consonants, warrior meanings, and an unmistakable Norse character that stands out in any era.

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Mighty battle

1394.Magnhildur

strength in battle

strong, mighty

strength, might

Thor's strength

Swedish and Old Norse

May (month) and Ing's army

sword

Moon

sea bear

famous spear

1403.Margrímur

famous, glorious, and mask, helmet, or specter

pearl of war

famous in battle

1406.Marie-Astride

Latin and Old Norse

star of the sea and divine strength

1407.Marie-Ingrid

French (Marie) and Old Norse (Ingrid)

bitter, beloved, or star of the sea (Marie) and Ing's beauty (Ingrid)

Mark's Thor, or Thor of the borderland

brave, strong

Who is like God?

dwarf, smith, craftsman

Crusher, grinder

courage of the mind

Son of Thore

mind, memory, desire

memory, mind

1417.Mýrkjartan

dark-Kjartan

dark, gloomy

Brave

narrow, healthy, strong

Irish, Sanskrit

champion, cloud, or passionate

brave warrior

victory of the people

1424.Nils Gunnar

victorious champion, war-ready

Old Norse, Germanic

victorious people, Ing's protection

1426.Nils-Christian

Scandinavian (Nils) and Greek/Latin (Christian)

Victory of the people; Christ-bearer

Scandinavian, Old Norse

victory of the people, protected by Ing

1428.Nils-Ingvar

Scandinavian, Old Norse

Nils: 'victory of the people'; Ingvar: 'Ing's warrior' or 'Ing's protector'

champion, giant, or cloud

champion

champion, hero

north, from the north

night

bear's edge or point

point of a weapon, or odd, and protection/help

bear's point or blade

bear's blade

spear of the point/edge

spear dedicated to a god

new point, new cape, new spear

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