123 Old Norse Baby Boy Names With Meanings

This post about Old Norse boy names lists beautiful names with their meanings and origins. However, before we get to the names, let's look at the background of the Old Norse and the Vikings. Old Norse, a North Germanic language used by the Vikings and their ancestors, significantly impacted modern Scandinavian languages. At the beginning of the Viking Age, two varieties of Old Norse were used, namely East Old Norse and West Old Norse. While the former was the language of Denmark, Sweden, and the Norse Baltic region, the latter was the native language of Norway and the Atlantic Islands, which included the Hebrides, Orkney, Shetland, the Faroes, Iceland, and Greenland (1). Traditionally, Old Norse given names were composed of a prefix and a suffix. These names typically drew inspiration from Norse gods and goddesses. However, many were derived from natural elements like plants, animals, landscapes, and even weather conditions. Traits and characteristics, virtues, and religious associations are other sources from where Old Norse given names originated. As practiced in many cultures today, Old Norse names were also used through generations to establish a connection with one's lineage. On the other hand, certain names were developed based on the individuals' rank, position, or social status. Arick, for instance, means 'the ruler of an island, Haraldur, translates to 'leader of the army,' and Hinrik, means 'estate ruler.' If you find these names attractive and want to explore more options, scan the list below. These names provide insight into the Old Norse culture, traditions, and beliefs. They are a perfect pick for those looking for names that evoke a sense of connection between the divine and mythical world.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Adalstienn		Boy	Noble stone
Adalward		Boy	The noble guardian
Age		Boy	Chaste; Edge; Blade
Agnar		Boy	Sharp; Edge of a sword; Ruler with a sword
Ake		Boy	Representatives of ancestors; A derivative of Aage
Ansgar		Boy	God spear; Gentle friend; A variant name of Oscar
Arick		Boy	Ever-ruling, Island ruler; Powerful ruler
Arik		Boy	Lion of God
Arlan		Boy	Pledge; Oath
Armann		Boy	Messenger
Arrick		Boy	Powerful ruler; Ever ruling; Lone ruler; Island ruler; A variant of Aric
Arvie		Boy	Friend of the people; Eagle tree; A variant of the name Arvid
Asatrus		Boy	Faith in God; True to God
Asbjorn		Boy	Divine Bear
Asger		Boy	Spear of god
Birgir		Boy	Mountain
Birkir		Boy	Birch tree
Birtingr		Boy	A smart, capable and illustrious man
Bjarki		Boy	A small bear
Bjartur		Boy	Bright
Borje		Boy	Old Norse - From the fortified Hill or Castle; A variant of the name Borg
Brandr		Boy	Sword
Dagbjart		Boy	Daylight; Bright day
Dagbjartur		Boy	Daylight; Bright day
Dyri		Boy	Deer in the Icelandic language
Elf		Unisex	A small human being-like mythical creature from folklore
Eysteinn		Boy	The stone island
Eyvindur		Boy	Lucky warrior
Finnur		Boy	One from Finland
Fram		Boy	Someone who is forward, outward and brave
Fray		Boy	The foremost person; Lord
Frei		Boy	Lord; Master; Free man
Freo		Boy	Lord or master; A nobleman
Fridgeir		Boy	Peace spear
Fridmar		Boy	Brilliant or shining peace
Gertha		Unisex	Protected or strength in battle
Gils		Boy	Father of Hedin; A variant form of Gisle and Gisli; Small goat; Son of the bishop's servant
Glib		Boy	Hair of God
Greipr		Boy	A man of great strength
Guenther		Boy	Battle; Warrior
Gustavs		Boy	The staff of the geats or goths or Gods
Hagen		Boy	A chosen son or descendent; High; A derivative from Hakon
Hako		Boy	Highest number in the race
Halden		Boy	Half Dane; From Denmark
Haldis		Unisex	Spirit of stone; Firm helper
Haldor		Boy	Rock; Thor; God of thunder; Derived from word Hallr
Hallden		Boy	Half Dane; From Denmark; A variant of the name Halden
Haraldur		Boy	Leader of an army
Haukr		Boy	Hawk
Hawk		Boy	Falcon; Bird of prey
Healfdene		Boy	Half Dane
Helge		Boy	Holy; Blessed; Derived from Helgi and Heilagr
Hinrik		Boy	Estate ruler
Hjalmar		Boy	Helmeted warrior
Hjalte		Boy	Man from Hjaltland
Hlynur		Boy	Maple tree
Hoyt		Boy	Descended of mind or spirit; A variant of Hoit
Hrafn		Boy	Raven
Hreinn		Boy	A reindeer
Hulk		Boy	A large, powerful, or clumsy person or thing
Iceland		Unisex	Country of ice and cold weather
Igor		Boy	Warrior; Army
Iorek		Boy	Battle; Mighty; Distinguished; Ruler
Island		Unisex	A piece of land surrounded by water
Ivar		Boy	Bow warrior; Archer
Ivor		Boy	Bow of the warrior
Jerk		Boy	Ever-ruling; Variant of Eric
Jerker		Boy	Island ruler; Variant of Eric
Jordis		Unisex	Sword woman; Woman of the Earth
Kalfr		Boy	Young cow in Icelandic
Keldan		Unisex	Spring; Well
Kleppr		Boy	A large stone
Kolli		Boy	One who is bald
Kolskeggr		Boy	One who has a black beard
Kron		Unisex	A person from Kron
Lagatha		Unisex	Strong warrior woman
Leif		Boy	A descendant; Dearly beloved
Leifr		Boy	Heir; A variant of Leifur
Leifur		Boy	Heir; Successor.
Lyall		Boy	Wolf
Mikkael		Boy	Icelandic version of Michael, meaning who is like God?
Narfi		Boy	Thin
Norian		Unisex	Strong; Courageous; Adventurous
Odan		Boy	Fury; Inspiration; To blow; Owner; Proprietor
Raghnall		Boy	Well advised ruler; Wise and powerful; An Irish variant of Reynold
Ragnor		Boy	Judgement warrior; Counsel
Ralfs		Boy	A variant of Ralph; Wolf counsel
Raud		Boy	The father of the wolves
Refr		Boy	A fox
Reinaldo		Boy	Well-advised ruler; A variant of Reynold
Renaldo		Boy	Well-advised ruler; A variant of the name Reynold
Rhaegar		Boy	Noble; Visionary; Enigmatic
Sakki		Boy	The God remembers all
Sherica		Boy	One who rules them all
Siggy		Unisex	Protection through victory
Skeggr		Boy	Thin
Ski		Unisex	Cloud
Skyrim		Unisex	A fictional Northern region in the Elder Scrolls video game series
Solvi		Unisex	Sun strength
Sorren		Unisex	Bright; Sun-like; Stern

Infographic: Classic Old Norse Boy Names

The Nordic Region is expansive, consisting of seven European countries and two autonomous regions. Nordic names have a distinctive sound and often refer to Norse mythology and history. In the following infographic, we have compiled a list of names from the Nordic countries to help you choose the right name for your little son. You can even save this infographic for future reference and share it with your friends and family.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team