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
Stiorra		Unisex	Little star
Stoick		Boy	Steadfast; Unyielding; Strong
Styrr		Boy	Battle
Svartur		Boy	The color black
Syden		Unisex	From the south
Thoren		Boy	Thunder god; Eagle
Thursday		Unisex	Name of a day named after Thor, the Norse God of Thunder
Torvi		Unisex	Thor's warrior; Thor's fighter
Torvin		Unisex	Thor's friend
Trask		Unisex	Toll collector
Trausti		Boy	One who is dependable
Tuesday		Unisex	Day of the week named after the Norse God of war, Tyr
Ubba		Unisex	Big army; From the River Scheldt; Tumult
Ubbe		Boy	Bright heart
Uggi		Boy	Fear of something; Phobia
Ulf		Boy	Wolf
Ulfhrafn		Boy	Combination of the words wolf and raven
Ulfr		Boy	Wolf
Vagn		Boy	A carriage
Vaile		Unisex	Strength, bravery, resilience
Valdimar		Boy	Ruler of the ocean
Viggo		Boy	Warlike; Fighter; Energetic
Vigharthur		Boy	One who is fearless in war

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