88 Old Norse Baby Girl Names With Meanings
Magnificent names from the language which birthed Thor and Freya.
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Old Norse baby girl names are inspired by strong female mythological characters and qualities—power, love, and beauty. The language of North Germany, spoken in Scandinavia, the Faroe Island, Iceland, Greenland, and parts of Russia, Old Norse is the language of the Vikings or Norsemen. Names like Bjami reflect toughness, while Dahlia suggests delicacy. The language brings to mind the picture of God Thor and his thunderous hammer. Old Norse names were given after deceased heroes or relatives, anticipating that children would inherit the characters of the deceased. Old Norse baby girl names were feminine and strong, justifying the Viking Age women. Baby girls had strong names like Vigdis where ‘vig’ meant battle or combat and ‘dis’ meant goddess, or names like Ragnhild were also common. Ragnhild means an advisor or decision-maker in battle. Notably, Norse names are composed of two words that give rise to a new meaning. The names are English forms of Old Norse but are still close to the original. The naming was unique in Scandinavian culture. If a relative died when the child was in a mother's womb, the child needed to bore that relative's name. This was considered an honor to that relative. If the honored relative and the ancestor shared a common name, the ancestor's nickname was also attached to the baby's name. This meant that the babies' names remained the same for a long time in the families. The names of Norse Gods and Goddesses were also famous for use as first names. Norse names did not have a trend of surnames. Instead, a patronymic or metronymic system was used. Check our list of baby girls' names in Old Norse to give you an insight into the same.
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Aasta |  Girl | Love | |
| Adalbjorg | Girl | Noble protection | |
| Adalheidis | Girl | Noble kind; Of the noble sort | |
| Alfdis | Girl | Goddess; Divine woman | |
| Alfild | Girl | Elf; Supernatural being; Battle; Magical counsel | |
| Alfina | Girl | Elf; Supernatural being; Battle; Magical counsel | |
| Alvilda | Girl | Variant of Alfhild; Elf; Supernatural being; Elf battle; Victory | |
| Arna | Girl | Eagle; Power | |
| Arnleif | Girl | The eagle inheritor | |
| Arthea | Girl | A variant of Artice; Lofty hill; Follower of Thor | |
| Artice | Girl | Of lofty hill; The follower of Thor | |
| Artina | Girl | A variant of Artice; Lofty hill; Follower of Thor | |
| Asdis | Girl | Goddess | |
| Asgerd | Girl | God's fence | |
| Astri | Girl | Divinely beautiful; Fair beautiful goddess; Divine beauty; Fair | |
| Audbjorg | Girl | A combination of luck and one who saves | |
| Botilda | Girl | Old Norse - A commanding Heroine; Battle for Help | |
| Brenndah | Girl | Sword; Torch; Burning | |
| Brunhild | Girl | Battle armor; Protection | |
| Brynhildr | Girl | Armor or protective battle maiden | |
| Dagnija | Girl | Day | |
| Dagomara | Girl | A glorious day | |
| Elf |  Unisex | A small human being-like mythical creature from folklore | |
| Fraida | Girl | Someone who is beautiful and adored by all | |
| Fraya | Girl | Noble lady | |
| Frea | Girl | The lady; Mistress | |
| Freia | Girl | Lady or mistress | |
| Freja | Girl | Lady; Goddess of beauty, love, and war | |
| Freya | Girl | Noble woman | |
| Freydis | Girl | Lady; Noble woman | |
| Fridr | Girl | One who is beautiful | |
| Fridrik | Girl | One who governs peacefully | |
| Fridrika | Girl | Peaceful ruler | |
| Frigg | Girl | One who belongs to Iceland | |
| Gerdur | Girl | Protection; A protective woman | |
| Gerta | Girl | Spear; Strength; Power; Enclosure | |
| Gertha | Unisex | Protected or strength in battle | |
| Gudrun | Girl | God's secret lore | |
| Haldis | Unisex | Spirit of stone; Firm helper | |
| Halle | Girl | Rock | |
| Hawke | Girl | A falcon bird of prey | |
| Helga | Girl | Holy | |
| Hjordis | Girl | Sword goddess | |
| Hjordos | Girl | Sword goddess | |
| Howea | Girl | Horse; High; Warden; Guard; Heart; Mind; Clearing in the woods | |
| Hulda | Girl | Loved One; Hiding; Secrecy; Sweet; Lovable | |
| Huldah | Girl | Loved one; Hiding; Secrecy; Sweet; Lovable; A variant of Hulda | |
| Iceland | Unisex | Country of ice and cold weather | |
| Idony | Girl | Renewal; Rebirth | |
| Ingrida | Girl | A beautiful woman | |
| Island | Unisex | A piece of land surrounded by water | |
| Jordis | Unisex | Sword woman; Woman of the Earth | |
| Keldan | Unisex | Spring; Well | |
| Kolbrun | Girl | Coal or eyebrow | |
| Kron | Unisex | A person from Kron | |
| Lagatha | Unisex | Strong warrior woman | |
| Live | Girl | A protector and defender of life | |
| Nehelenia | Girl | Goddess of seafarers, prosperity, and rebirth | |
| Norian | Unisex | Strong; Courageous; Adventurous | |
| Piper | Girl | Pipe player | |
| Pipere | Girl | One who plays the pipe | |
| Ragnild | Girl | Goddess; Warrior; All-knowing power | |
| Rannveig | Girl | A house woman; A variant of Ranveig | |
| Ronna | Girl | Bearer of victory; True image; Well-advised ruler; A variant of Rhonda and derivative of Veronica | |
| Sagga | Girl | The seeing one | |
| Sansa | Girl | Praising; Commending | |
| Shelba | Girl | A settlement of willows | |
| Siggy | Unisex | Protection through victory | |
| Sigourney | Girl | Victorious conqueror | |
| Ski | Unisex | Cloud | |
| Skyrim | Unisex | A fictional Northern region in the Elder Scrolls video game series | |
| Solveiga | Girl | Strength or the sun | |
| Solvi | Unisex | Sun strength | |
| Sorren | Unisex | Bright; Sun-like; Stern | |
| Steinunn | Girl | Stone or wave | |
| Stiorra | Unisex | Little star | |
| Svala | Girl | A bird | |
| Syden | Unisex | From the south | |
| Thorunn | Girl | Thor's love; Loved by Thor | |
| 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 | |
| Tuesday | Unisex | Day of the week named after the Norse God of war, Tyr | |
| Ubba | Unisex | Big army; From the River Scheldt; Tumult | |
| Vaile | Unisex | Strength, bravery, resilience | |
| Visenya | Girl | Strong and powerful | |
| Ylfa | Girl | A female wolf | |
These Old Norse baby girl names exude a sense of strength and power. Choosing such a name for your little girl can instill in her a sense of independence, willpower, and sheer determination inspired by the powerful women in Norse mythology. Norse names are usually a combination of two words that create a new meaning and are often in English forms sharing a close resemblance with their Old Norse forms. Names are often passed down from generation to generation, which is why some families have the same name for long periods.
Infographic: Majestic Old Norse Baby Girl Names With Meanings
Old Norse baby girl names are inspired by powerful women in history and mythology. They are distinct in pronunciation and meaning. If not derived from mythology, the names carry empowering connotations, such as love, power, and beauty. Have a glance at the infographic below. It lists a few Old Norse feminine names along with their meanings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are some Old Norse names for girls which mean wisdom or intelligence?
Saga is an old Norse feminine name that stands for wisdom and intelligence. In the myth, Saga is a Norse goddess considered a seeress of wisdom.
2. What are some Old Norse names for girls that are difficult to pronounce or spell?
Some Old Norse feminine names that have tricky spellings and pronunciation include Ragnhildr, Ragnfríður, Sigríðr, Ástríðr, and Brynhildr.
3. What is the Norse name for angel?
Engillas is the Old Norse feminine name that stands for angel.
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