353 Old Norse Boy Names For Your Viking

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.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Oliver		Boy	Olive; Olive tree planter; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious
Eric		Boy	Eternal ruler
Oscar		Boy	God's spear; Friend of deer
Erick-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Variations,-And-Popularity		Boy	Eternal ruler; Powerful ruler
Odin		Boy	Inspiration; Frenzy; Rage
Erik		Boy	Eternal ruler
Gunnar		Boy	Bold warrior
Ronald		Boy	Ruler's counsel; Ruler's advice
Drake-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Key-Insights-For-2025		Boy	Dragon; Serpent
Dustin		Boy	Thor's stone
Gustavo		Boy	Staff of the Gods
Bjorn		Boy	Bear
Gary-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	Enclosure; Spearman; Watchful
Truett		Boy	Dry resinous wood; River bend
Branson-Name-Meaning:-History,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Burning sword; Son of Brandr
Leif-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Boy	A descendant; Heir
Ralph		Boy	Wolf counsel
Brent		Boy	Holy one; From a steep hill; Sword; Warrior
Kaycen		Unisex	Enclosure; Yard; Town; Calf
Oskar		Boy	God's spear; Deer's friend
Kacen		Boy	Descendant from the vigilant one; Noble heart; Calf
Fynn		Boy	Fair; Blessed; Person from Finland
Ivar		Boy	Bow warrior; Army; Yew tree
Oden		Boy	Inspiration; Frenzy; Rage
Thor		Boy	Thunder
Ragnar		Boy	Army; Counsel; Judgement
Hoyt		Boy	Someone who lives high or on a hill; Stick
Ronaldo		Boy	Ruler's counsel; Ruler's advice
Broderick		Boy	Son of Rhydderch; Descendant of Bruadar; Brother
Caison		Unisex	Calf
Roscoe		Boy	Forest of the roebuck; Deer forest; Doe wood
Iver		Boy	Bow warrior; Army; Yew tree
Truitt		Boy	Dry resinous wood; River bend; Trust; Loyalty; Boar
Halston		Boy	Rock; Stone
Brandt		Boy	Fire; Torch; Sword
Olivier		Boy	Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; Planter of olive trees; All cautious
Brayton		Boy	Broad; Farmstead
Brant		Boy	Fire; Torch; Sword
Sven:-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History,-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Boy; Lad; Young man
Tyr		Boy	God; Deity
Olen-Name-Meaning-And-Origins:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Ancestor's descendant
Roel		Boy	Famous land; Famous wolf; Famous ruler
Arik		Boy	Lion of God; Eternal ruler; Powerful; Brave
Boe		Boy	To live
Eivin		Unisex	Good fortune and victor
Aric		Boy	Ever ruler
Olliver		Boy	Olive; Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious; Elf warrior
Ron		Boy	Song; Joy; Ruler's advice; Ruler's counsel
Espen		Boy	God's bear; Divine bear
Rorik		Boy	Famous ruler
Wayland		Unisex	Battle; Brave; Small wood grove; Craft
Einar		Boy	One army; One warrior
Torben		Boy	Thor's bear; Thunder bear
Erickson		Boy	Son of Erik; Ever ruler
Jomar		Boy	Famous horse; God increases
Rayvon		Boy	Ray of hope
Coulter		Boy	Young horse or colt; Backland
Ole		Boy	Ancestor's descendant
Torsten		Boy	Thor's stone; Enclosure; Settlement
Trigg		Unisex	Trustworthy; Faithful; True; Loyal
Kaysin		Unisex	Calf; Enclosure; Yard; Town
Creek		Unisex	Stream smaller than a river
Esben		Boy	God's bear; Divine bear
Taft		Boy	Homestead; One from
Haakon		Boy	High battle; Combat
Erich		Boy	Eternal ruler
Erling		Boy	Heir; Chieftain; Descendant of the jarl
Igor		Boy	Warrior; Army of the Germanic god Yngvi
Arvid		Boy	Eagle tree
Ericson		Boy	Son of Eric; Ever ruler
Gable		Boy	God is my strength; A triangular-shaped hill; God is bright
Bransen		Boy	Son of Brand; Fiery torch
Keyton		Boy	River town; hedged town; Cheerful town
Eryk		Boy	Ever ruler
Tor		Boy	Thunder; King
Esten		Boy	Stone of good fortune; Stone island; East town
Ronal		Boy	Ruler's counsel
Thurston		Boy	Stone of Thor
Wyland		Unisex	Brave in battle; Battlefield
Garth		Boy	Garden; The keeper of the garden
Hamlet		Boy	From the village; Compassionate
Beorn		Boy	Warrior; Man; Hero
Frey		Boy	Free; Independent; Lord
Ivor		Boy	Bow of the warrior; Yew tree army
Ronell		Boy	Ruler's advice; Ruler's counsel
Thackery		Boy	A nook or corner with thatching
Agrim		Boy	Chief; Principal; Elder; Prosperity; Fortune; Person wearing a face mask
Arne		Boy	Eagle; Eagle ruler
Arrick		Boy	Ever ruler; Always king
Bond		Boy	A peasant, farmer, or landowner
Arvis		Boy	Eagle tree; Jungle of eagles
Gamal		Boy	Beauty; Old
Sten		Boy	To be like a stone
Roe		Boy	Roe; Striped; Spotted; King; Corner; Clearing; Red-haired
Gar		Boy	Spear; Triangle field; From the garden
Ralphie		Boy	Wolf counsel
Sael		Unisex	Happiness; Prosperity
Jerik		Boy	Ever ruler
Oleg		Boy	Holy; Blessed; Sacred
Trygve		Boy	Trustworthy; True

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.

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