Norse isn’t just about mythology, replete with gods, goddesses, and heroes. It also comes with a bevy of charming and beautiful names with historical and symbolic meanings.
Norse names are no longer restricted to Scandinavia. They spread all over the world, either through migration or invasion. The latest television series, on Rathnar Lothbrock, can also be credited for its popularity.
Norse baby names run a gamut from rough and tough names like Solveig and Dag to tender and delicate names like Liv and Elin. These names are either composed of compounds referring to gods or warfare or are inspired directly from nature or religion. As for the surname, every child is known by his father’s surname, followed by the suffix –dottir or son.
From the lands of Vikings, MomJunction presents you the best Norse baby names. You can check out the full list and shortlist your favorites for later viewing.
NAMES | MEANING | GENDER | |||
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Aegelmaer | A little spruce tree, daughter of grass snake | Girl | |||
Aegileif | Daughter of Hrolf Helgason. | Girl | |||
Aegir | A water giant, of a sea monster | Boy | |||
Aeldiet | One who is of fire | Boy | |||
Aeldit | Who belongs to he fire | Boy | |||
Aelfdane | One who earn or deserve elf powers | Girl | |||
Aelfdene | From the valley of mystical powers | Girl | |||
Aelffled | One who escaped from mystical powers | Girl | |||
Aelffrith | Peace or protection from elf powers | Boy | |||
Aelfgar | A spear of the supernatural power | Boy | |||
Aelfgeat | A nymph from Gotland or Gothia | Girl | |||
Aelfgiest | A goat with mystical powers | Girl | |||
Aelfgifu | A gift of supernatural powers | Girl | |||
Aelfgiuee | A guide of mystical powers | Girl | |||
Aelfgiva | A mountain or hill of fairies | Girl | |||
Aelfgyd | A war of mystical powers | Girl | |||
Aelfgyth | A body with supernatural powers | Girl | |||
Aelfheah | The high mystical powers | Girl | |||
Aelfhelm | A mystical power from the shelter of animals | Girl | |||
Aelfhere | The army of mystical powers | Boy | |||
Aelfhun | A mystical favour from God | Unisex | |||
Aelflead | A mystical leader | Boy | |||
Aelfled | led by the mystical powers | Boy | |||
Aelfleda | One who is led by the supernatural powers | Girl | |||
Aelfmaer | A little mystical nymph | Girl | |||
Aelfnoth | A mystical distress or need | Girl | |||
Aelfraed | a mystical counsellor or advisor | Boy | |||
Aelfred | A wise mystical person, advisor | Boy | |||
Aelfsi | One who is like an elf, or like nymph | Girl | |||
Aeric | One who is an eternal ruler | Boy | |||
Aesir | Of the Gods. | Boy | |||
Aevar | Name of Ketil's son. | Boy | |||
Alfarin | Name of Hlif's son. | Boy | |||
Alfgeir | Elfin's spear | Boy | |||
Alfrothul | Of the sun. | Boy | |||
Alvis | An all knowing wise person who is brilliant in every way possible and have strong emotional desires | Boy | |||
Amund | A bridal gift. | Boy | |||
Andvaranaut | Brunhild's ring | Boy | |||
Andvari | Name of a mythical treasure guardian. | Boy | |||
Angerboda | A giant. | Girl | |||
Angerbotha | One who is giant. | Girl | |||
Annar | Father of the world. | Boy | |||
Anrid | Wife of Ketil Fjorleifarson. | Girl | |||
Arkyn | Eternal king's son. | Boy | |||
Armod | Name of Geirleif's blood brother. | Boy | |||
Aros | From the river's mouth. | Boy | |||
Arvakl | Name of a mythical horse. | Boy | |||
Asbiom | A divine bear. | Boy | |||
Asgard | Name of city of the gods in Norse mythology. | Boy | |||
Asgaut | Name of a mythical divine goth. | Boy | |||