236 Old Norse Girl For Your Little Goddess
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.
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| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Girl | A noble woman | |
| | Girl | Olive tree; Descendant of the ancestor | |
| | Girl | Godly strength; Divine beauty | |
| | Girl | Hay clearing; Clearing in the woods | |
| | Girl | Lady | |
| | Girl | Peace; Beautiful; Beloved | |
| | Girl | Noble warrior; Army inheritance; Warrior legacy | |
| | Girl | Sole ruler; Eternal ruler; Ever powerful; Heather | |
| | Girl | Forever strong; Everlasting ruler; Heather | |
| |  Unisex | Cloud; Scholar; Boomerang; Narrows | |
| | Girl | Torch; Shining light; Other; My God is Yahweh | |
| | Unisex | Chooser of the slain | |
| | Girl | Old age; My God is an oath | |
| | Girl | Rune; Secret lore; Moon | |
| | Girl | Snow; Mercy | |
| | Girl | Olive; Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious | |
| | Girl | Holy; Blessed; Invioilable | |
| | Girl | Good; Pleasing; Beautiful thunder; Beloved Thor | |
| | Girl | Star; Divine strength; Weapon | |
| | Girl | Battle | |
| | Unisex | Yew tree; Army; Warrior; Quince | |
| | Girl | Ever ruler | |
| | Girl | Thunder Goddess | |
| | Girl | Peace; Powerful ruler | |
| | Girl | New day | |
| | Girl | Gold; Blue water lily; Brave; Ruler of all | |
| | Girl | Fast sailing ship; Nobility | |
| | Unisex | Hay's meadow; Hay clearing; A brain | |
| | Girl | Holy; Blessed | |
| | Girl | Lady; Noblewoman | |
| | Girl | Terebinth tree; Oak; Blessed; Holy | |
| | Girl | Noble lady; Norse goddess of love, beauty, fertility | |
| | Girl | Early; In the morning; A betrothed woman bearing the qualities of an eagle | |
| | Girl | Torch; Corposant; Moon; Ancestor's descendant | |
| | Girl | Olive; Ancestor's descendant; Aware; All cautious | |
| | Unisex | Beautiful victory; Beloved victory | |
| | Girl | Eternal ruler; Ever ruler; Ever powerful | |
| | Girl | Peace; Loved; Beautiful | |
| | Unisex | Sun; Strength; Wood; Forest | |
| | Girl | Voice; Speech; Wish; Desire; Accustomed; God is gracious | |
| | Girl | Ever ruler; Lion of God | |
| | Girl | Golden plover; Famous in battle; Laurel; From Laurentum; Ancestor's descendant | |
| | Girl | To weave; Lace-work; Headdress; Enclosure | |
| | Girl | Ancestor's descendant; Blessed; Sacred; Joy | |
| |  Boy | Ancestor's descendant; Manly; Masculine | |
| | Girl | Willow farm; From the estate of the slope | |
| | Girl | Noble king; Ever ruler | |
| | Girl | Little light; Beauty of Germanic god Ing; Tender | |
| | Girl | Ancestor's descendant; Gracious; Heavenly light; Oleander | |
| | Girl | Tigress; Thunder | |
| | Girl | Good; One who does good; Favor; Thunder | |
| | Girl | Battle; Fire | |
| | Girl | The seeing one; A tale | |
| | Girl | Black sky; Black clouds | |
| | Girl | The exalted one; Help; Save; Rescue | |
| | Girl | A settlement of willows | |
| | Girl | Entice; Enchant; Dupe; Fool; Deceive | |
| | Girl | Eternal ruler; Ever ruler | |
| | Girl | Bear god; Noble | |
| | Unisex | Holy; Blessed; Dwelling in the mountains | |
| | Unisex | Country in Northern Europe; One's own tribe | |
| | Girl | Ancestor's descendant; People's victory; Wealth; Honor; Respect; Dignity; Glory | |
| | Girl | Olive; Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious | |
| | Girl | Egg; Edge of a sword; Awe; Ancestor's descendant | |
| | Girl | Ever ruler; Heather | |
| | Girl | Ever ruler | |
| | Unisex | Wail; Lament | |
| | Unisex | Cloud; Sky | |
| | Girl | Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious | |
| | Girl | The exalted one; Help; Save; Rescue | |
| | Girl | Chief; Seen; Wood; Tree | |
| | Girl | Golden birth; Foreigner; Pledge; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | To ascend; To go up; Rose; Eagle; Noble | |
| | Girl | Blessed; Fire; Sword | |
| | Girl | Beautiful; Beloved; Resurrection; Star-like; Divine strength; Love | |
| | Girl | Holy; Blessed | |
| | Girl | Eagle; Serious; Earnest; Brisk; Vigorous | |
| | Girl | Eagle; Serious; Earnest | |
| | Unisex | The slain (in Valhalla); Wave | |
| | Girl | Rock; Boulder; Slab; Hill | |
| | Girl | Holy; Blessed; Halo of the moon; Oaktree | |
| | Girl | Armor | |
| | Girl | Elf battle | |
| | Girl | The Moon; Lady | |
| | Girl | Joy; Well-advised ruler; Bearer of victory; True image | |
| | Girl | Complexion; Resemblance; Shy | |
| | Girl | Burnt wine; Sword; Fire | |
| | Girl | A warrior or noble lady | |
| | Girl | Holy; Blessed | |
| | Girl | Day maid; Powerful; Day; Maiden | |
| | Girl | Ever ruler | |
| | Girl | Burnt wine; Sword; Fire | |
| | Girl | Eternal ruler | |
| | Girl | Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; Chant | |
| | Girl | Sand thread; Heathen God; She-bear; Wolf | |
| | Girl | Noble and ready; Elf; Beautiful; Noble wolf | |
| | Unisex | Sword goddess; Wise woman; Seeress; Chief; Wild boar | |
| | Unisex | Island's victor; Lively; To breathe | |
| | Unisex | God | |
| | Girl | Rough island; Song; Joy; To survive; Powerful counselor | |
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.
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.
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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