This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is norse.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Ábiǫrn m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name element
agi "awe, terror", or
egg "edge, sharpness (of a weapon)", or
ana, an emphasizing prefix, or
anu "ancestor" with
Björn.
Ægileif f Old NorseThe first element
Ægi- may be related to Old Icelandic
Ægir, "the sea" or "the god of the sea", found in compounds as
ægisandr "sea-sand" or the Icelandic place-name
Ægisiða... [
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Æilæifr m Old NorseCombination of Old Norse
einn "one, alone" and
leifr "descendent" or
ǣvi "life" and
leifr "descendent", as well as a variant of
Øylæifr.
Æinriði m Old NorseAncient Scandinavian name with the combination of
einn "one, alone" and Old Norse
ríða meaning "to ride", a combination of
einn "one, alone" and Old Norse
reiða meaning "to swing (a sword)" or a variant form of
Einráði.
Æringunnr f Old NorseCombination of Ancient Scandinavian
ǫrn "eagle" and
gunnr "battle, fight".
Ærinví f Old NorseOld Norse name with several possible meanings. The first element can be derived from Old Norse
ǫrn or
ari, both meaning "eagle". It's also identical to Old Swedish
ærin (Old Norse
arinn) "hotbed, hearth"... [
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Afi m Norse MythologyMeans "grandfather" in Old Norse. In the Rígsþula, Afi and his wife
Amma are one of the three couples the god Rígr visits.
Afkarr m Old NorseOld Norse byname, from Old Norse
afkárr meaning "strange", "prodigious".
Áfríðr f Old NorseOld Norse name with uncertain meaning. The first element
Á- is possibly from either Old Norse
áss "god", or
*az "fear, terror, point, edge", or from
*anu "ancestor". The second element is
fríðr "beautiful, beloved"... [
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Ái m Norse MythologyDerived from Old Norse
ái meaning "great-grandfather, ancestor". In Norse mythology, this is the name of both a dwarf and the husband of
Edda 2.
Alawīdaz m Norse MythologyDerived from Old Norse element
ala ("entire; all") combined with one of several possible elements:
vīðr ("wide, far, extensive"),
viðr ("forest, wood, tree") or
veðja ("engage, stake, wager").... [
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Aldafaðir m Norse MythologyMeans "all-father", derived from Old Norse elements
ala ("entire, all") and
faðir ("father"). This is a by-name for
Odin in Norse mythology.
Ale m Swedish, Old Norse, FolkloreProbably a short form of various Old Norse names, for example
Áleifr and
Alríkr. Oldest known usage of the name is from a runic inscription from the 9th century.
Alfarinn m Norse MythologyHas several possible etymologies. Maybe derived from Old Norse
alfr ("elf, supernatural being") and
ǫrn ("eagle");
alf and
arinn ("fire, immolation place"), a word meaning "far, long" and
far ("to travel"), or
ala ("entire, all") and a word meaning "deserted".... [
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Alfbjǫrn m Old NorseCombination of the Old Norse elements
alfr "elf" and
bjǫrn "bear".
Alfdís f Old NorseCombination of the Old Norse elements
alfr "elf" and
dís "goddess".
Alfgeirr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
alfr "elf" combined with Old Norse
geirr "spear".
Álfgerðr f Old NorseAn Ancient Scandinavian with the combination of
alfr "elf" and
garðr "enclosure, protection".
Alfheiðr f Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
alfr "elf" and
heiðr "bright, clear, cloudless; honour".
Alfífa f Icelandic, Old NorseOld Norse name of uncertain meaning, the first element possibly from *
alu "protection, fortune" or
alfr "elf"; the second element,
fífa means "cotton grass" and occurs in Old Icelandic poetry as a metaphor for "arrow" (a similar word,
fífla, was used in 'Grettis saga' to mean "a girl")... [
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Alfketill m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
alfr "elf" combined with Old Norse
kettil "kettle, cauldron" (see also
Kettil).
Alflaug f Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
alfr "elf" and
laug possibly meaning "betrothed woman".
Álfmóðr m Old NorseOld Norse name, combination of
ALF "elf" and
MOD "excitement, concern, wrath; courage."
Alfný f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
alf "elf" and
ny "new".
Alfrún f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
alfr "elf" and
rún "secret".
Alfvaldr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
alfr "elf" combined with Old Norse
valdr "ruler".
Algaut m Norse MythologyAlgaut was a Geatish king who ruled West Götaland according to the Heimskringla. Snorri Sturluson relates that he was burnt to death by his son-in-law, the Swedish king Ingjald Ill-ruler.
Almarr m Old NorseOld Norse name from the combination of the name elements
ALM "elm" and
HER "army." It is the Nordic form of the Old High German name
Athalmar and a variant form of
Álmgeirr.
Alsvartr m Old Norse, Norse MythologyDerived from the Germanic name elements
allr "all, everybody, entire" and
svartr "black". This is the name of a giant in Norse Mythology.
Alsvid m Norse MythologyMeans "all-swift; very fast" in Old Norse. In Norse mythology this is the name of one of the horses that pulls the Sun.
Alsviðr m Old Norse, Norse MythologyDerived from Old Norse
ala "entire, all" and
svinnr "fast, clever". In Norse mythology this is the name of both a jotunn and one of
Sól's horses.
AlvéR m Old NorseVariant of
Ǫlvér, or possibly derived from
allr "all, entire" and
vér "fighter" or
aluh "temple" and
vér.
Ámgerðr f Old Norse, Norse MythologyDerived from Old Norse
ámr "black, loathsome, dark" and
garðr "enclosure, protection". This is the name of a giantess in Norse mythology.
Amlóði m Old NorseMeans "poor, weak fellow; fool, simpleton" in Old Norse, or derived from a combination of Old Norse of
ama "to vex, annoy, molest" and
Odin.
Amma f Norse Mythology, Old Swedish, GreenlandicHas several possible meanings. May be a short form of names beginning with Arn- or Am-, derived from Old Swedish
amma ("wet nurse"), Old Norse
amma ("grandmother") or Old Norse
ama ("dark one").... [
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Ámr m Old NorseMeans "black, loathsome, reddish brown, dark" in Old Norse.
Ámundi m Old Norse, IcelandicOld Norse name, in which the first element
Á- may be derived from Old Norse *
ana- "all" or
agi "awe, terror" or *
ag- "point, weapon point"... [
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Anager m Old NorseCombination of the name elements
Ana an emphasising prefix and
Geir meaning "spear".
Ánarr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
anu "ancestor" and
herr "army".
Andhrímnir m Norse Mythology, Old NorseCombination of
and "against, opposite, hostile" and
hrīm "rime, soot". In Norse mythology this is the name of both an eagle and a cook in Valhalla.
Andvari m Norse MythologyMeans "careful one". In Norse mythology Andvari was a dwarf who lived under a waterfall and could change himself into a fish at will. He had a pile of gold and a magical ring, Andvaranaut, which made him wealthy... [
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Angeyja f Norse MythologyThe etymology of this name is uncertain. It could be derived from Old Norse
angi "sweet odour" and
ey, a name element which might mean "island" (compare
Eyja)... [
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Arnbrandr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
ari or
arn "eagle" combined with Old Norse
brandr "sword."
Arnfastr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
arn "eagle" combined with Old Norse
fastr "firm, fast".
Arnfríðr f Old NorseCombination of the Old Norse elements
ǫrn "eagle" and
fríðr "beautiful", originally "beloved".
Arngeirr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
ari or
arn "eagle" combined with Old Norse
geirr "spear".
Arngísl m Old NorseCombination of Old Norse
ǫrn "eagle" and
gísl "pledge, hostage."
Arngrim m Anglo-Scandinavian, Norse MythologyAnglo-Scandinavian variant of
Arngrímr. This was the name of a berserker in Norse mythology; he figures in
Hervarar saga,
Gesta Danorum,
Lay of Hyndla, a number of Faroese ballads, and
Örvar-Odds saga.
Arngrímr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
ǫrn "eagle" and
grímr "person wearing a face mask".
Arnhildr f Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
ari or
arn "eagle" combined with Old Norse
hildr "battle".
Arnketill m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
ari or
arn "eagle" combined with Old Norse
kettil "kettle, cauldron" (see also
Kettil).
Arnljótr m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
ǫrn "eagle" and
ljótr "shining, bright".
Arnmóðr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
ǫrn "eagle" and
móðr "mind, spirit, courage".
Arnþjófr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
ǫrn "eagle" and
þjófr "thief".
Arnþrúðr f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic elements
ǫrn "eagle" and
þrúðr "strength".
Arnulfr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
ǫrn "eagle" and
ulfr "wolf".
Ásbjǫrg f Old NorseDerived from the Old Norse name elements
áss "god" and
bjǫrg "help, save, rescue".
Ásbrandr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
áss "god" combined with Old Norse
brandr "sword."
Ásfastr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
áss "god" and
fastr "firmly, fast".
Ásfriðr m Old NorseOld Norse name derived from Old Norse
áss "god" and
friðr "love; peace; protection".
Ásgærðr f Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
áss "god" and
garðr "enclosure, protection".
Ásgrímr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
áss "god" and
grímr "person wearing a mask".
Ásgunnr f Old NorseCombination of Old Norse
áss "god" and
gunnr "war, battle, fight".
Áslæikr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
ás ("god") and
leikr ("game, sport, battle, warrior").
Ásmarr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
áss "god" and
marr "sea, ocean, lake".
Ásmóðr m Old NorseCombination of Old Norse
as "god" and
mod "excitement, concern, wrath, courage".
Ástráðr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
áss "god" and
ráð "advise, counsel, decision". The first name element is sometimes associated with the Old Norse word
ást meaning "love, affection", but a connection is not likely.
Āsugīsalaz m Old NorseDeriving from the Germanic elements
ansu- ("god") and
gīslaz ("hostage"). This name is part of an inscription in Proto-Norse on Kragehul I, a lance-shaft from Denmark that has been dated to between 200 and 475 CE.
Aðalbjörk f Old NorseDerived from the Old Norse elements
aðal "noble" and
björk "birch tree".
Aðísl m Old NorseOld Norse younger form of
*Aþa-gíslaR, a combination of the name elements
ADAL "noble" and
GISL "hostage, pledge."
Aunvindr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
Aun (an unknown element) and
-winduR "winner".
Aurgrímnir m Norse Mythology, Old NorseDerived from
aur "sand, clay" and
grímr "person wearing a face mask or helmet" or
grimmr "grim". This is the name of a jotunn in Norse mythology.
Aurnir m Norse MythologyDerived from
aurr ("gravel, sand, clay"). This is the name of a Jotunn in Norse mythology.
Aurvandill m Norse MythologyMeans "beam; morning; morning star", or possibly derived from
aur ("water") and
vandill ("sword"). In Norse mythology one of Aurvandill's toes broke off.
Thor threw it into the sky, where it became a star.
Aurvangr m Old Norse, Norse MythologyMeans "one from Aurvangar". Aurvangar "the gravelly wetlands", also called Jǫruvellir "sandy plain", is the home of the dwarfs. In Norse mythology Aurvangr is the name of a dwarf.
Austmaðr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
austr "east" and
maðr "man".
Auða f Old NorseShort form of names beginning with the element
Auð-, which itself is derived from Old Norse
auðr "prosperity, fortune, riches".
Auðfríðr f Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
auðr "fate, fortune" and
fríðr "beautiful, beloved".
Auðgæirr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic elements
auðr "prosperity, fortune, riches" and
geirr "spear".
Auðgærðr f Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
auðr "prosperity, fortune, riches" and
garðr "enclosure", "protection".
Auðgrímr m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
auðr 'prosperity, fortune, riches' and
grímr 'person wearing a face mask'.
Auðguðr f Old NorseAncient Scandinavian feminine name with the combination of
auðr "prosperity, fortune, riches" and
gunnr "battle, fight".
Auðhelga f Old NorseAncient Scandinavian feminine name with the combination of
auðr "prosperity, fortune, riches" and
heill "lucky".
Auðhumla f Norse MythologyDerived from Old Norse
auðr "prosperity, riches" and *
humala "hornless". In Norse mythology this was the name of the primeval cow who freed
Buri, the first god, from ice.
Auði m Old NorseMeans "happiness, luck, prosperity, destiny" in Old Norse, used as a short form of names starting with this element.
Auðin m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
auðr "prosperity, fortune, riches" and
vinr "friend".
Auðný f Old Norse, IcelandicCombination of Old Norse
auðr meaning "prosperity, fortune" or "fate, destiny" and
nýr "new".
Auðulfr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
auðr "prosperity, fortune, riches" and
ulfr "wolf".
Áviðr m Old NorseProbably a combination of the Germanic element
*az- "edge, point" and Old Norse
viðr "forest".
Bæglir m Old NorseOld Norse name deriving from a verb related to Nynorsk
begla meaning "to hinder, to stand in someone's way" or a noun related to Nynorsk
begla meaning "contrary, sullen, obstinate person".
Bari m Old Norse, Norse MythologyDerived from
barr "harsh". Related to Swedish
bare "magical being". In Norse mythology this is the name of a dwarf.
Baði m Old Norse, Norse MythologyDiminutive of names containing the element
bǫð meaning "battle". In Norse mythology this is the name of a Jotunn.
Baugheiðr f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
baugr "ring, armlet, money" and
heiðr, "heath".
Baugr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
baugr "ring, money". This was the name of the sacred temple ring on which oaths were made.
Beiti m Old NorseFrom Old Norse
beita meaning "to pasture cattle", "to use a weapon", "to harness to a vehicle", "to steer or sail near the wind, to cruise".
Bekkhildr f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
bekkr "bench" and
hildr "battle, fight".
Bengeirr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
ben "wound" and
geirr "spear".
Benteinn m Old NorseOriginally a kenning (a type of figure of speech used in Norse poetry) composed of Old Norse
ben "mortal wound" and
teinn "twig, sprout".
Bergdís f Old Norse, IcelandicCombination of the Old Norse name elements
borg "stronghold, fortification, castle" or
bjǫrg "help, deliverance" and
dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or
dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Bergfinnr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
borg "castle, fort" or
bjǫrg "help" and
finnr "Finn, Laplander".
Bergljótr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
bjǫrg "help, deliverance" and
ljótr "ugly, hideous, misshapen".
Bergr m Old NorseOriginally both a byname and a given name. The given name is derived from the Old Norse name element
berg "protection, help", while the byname is from
berg "mountain".
Bergþórr m Old NorseCombination of
bjarga "to help" (but also associated with
berg "mountain") and
þórr "thunder".
Bergviðr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
bjǫrg "help, save, rescue" and
viðr "forest, wood, tree".
Beyla f Norse MythologyFrom the reconstructed Proto-Norse name *
Baunila, possibly meaning "little bean" or "little swelling". In Norse mythology, Beyla is a servant of the god
Freyr with her husband
Bryggvir.
Biarnlaugr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
bjǫrn "bear" and
laug possibly meaning "betrothed woman".
Bifurr m Old Norse, Norse MythologyPossibly derived from German
biber or
bever both meaning "beaver", or an Old Norse name meaning "the quaking one". In Norse mythology this is the name of a dwarf.
Bil f Norse Mythology, IcelandicMeans "instant" in Old Norse. It's also a poetic word describing a woman. In Norse Mythology, Bil and her brother
Hjúki follow
Máni across the heavens.
Billingr m Old Norse, Norse MythologyDerived from Old Norse
billingr "twin" or from Ancient Germanic
bhi- "two-, double-" and -
ingr, a suffix denoting "belonging to" or "descended from". In Norse mythology this is the name of both a dwarf and a giant, the latter of whom is the father of a girl
Odin wants to seduce.
Bisi m Old NorseOld Norse byname, from Old Norse
bisi "commander", "leader" or related to Norwegian
bias "to chat", "to trifle".