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.
Frøygærðr f Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
freyja "lady" and
garðr "enclosure", "protection".
Frøygunnr f Old NorseCombination of Old Norse
freyja "lady" and
gunnr "battle, fight". The name is found on an 11th century runestone built into a wall in Gamla Stan (Old Town) in Stockholm, Sweden.
Fúll m Old NorseFrom an Old Norse byname, based on Old Norse
fúll meaning 'foul, stinking, mean'.
Fulla f Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Swedish, DanishDerived from either
fullr ("full") or
fyl ("foal"). This is the name of a goddess in Norse mythology who acts as
Frigg's handmaiden. Her name is used as a kenning for "gold" or "woman".
Fullugi m Old NorseMeans "he with a complete mind", from Old Norse
fullr "complete, full, entire" and
hugr "mind, spirit". The name appears on several runestones.
Fundinn m Old NorseMeans "foundling" in Old Norse. It is found as both a byname and a given name.
Fylgia f Norse Mythology, Swedish (Rare)From Old Norse
fylgja "to accompany, to follow" (compare modern Swedish
följa and modern Danish and Norwegian
følge). In Norse mythology a fylgia is a type of spirit who accompanies a person through their life from the day they were born... [
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Gæirfríðr f Old NorseCombination of
geirr 'spear' and
fríðr 'beautiful', originally 'beloved'.
GæiRi m Old NorseShort form of names containing the name element
geir "spear".
Gæirlæifr m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
geirr 'spear' and
leif 'inheritance, legacy'.
Gæirlaug f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
geirr "spear" and
laug possibly meaning "betrothed woman".
Gæirmóðr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
geirr "spear" and
móðr "mind"; "wrath"; "courage".
Gæirunnr f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
geirr "spear" and
unnr "wave".
Gæirvarr m Old NorseDerived from
geirr ("spear") and
varr ("attentive, alert; shy; wise").
Gæirviðr m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
geirr 'spear' and
viðr 'forest, wood, tree'.
Gæslingr m Old NorseOld Norse byname, from Old Norse
gæslingr meaning 'gosling'. It originally started in the form
GæslingR.
Gagarr m Old NorseOld Norse byname, from Old Norse
gagarr meaning "barker", "dog".
Galarr m Old Norse, Norse MythologyMeans "screamer" in Old Norse. In Norse mythology this is the name of both a giant and a dwarf. The dwarf and his brother,
Fjalarr, murdered
Kvasir and brewed the mead of the skalds from his blood... [
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Gandalfr m Old NorseDerived from
gandr ("magic, charm, magic wand") and
alfr ("elf"). This is the original form of
Gandalf.
Gangr m Norse MythologyMeans "traveller" in Old Norse, ultimately derived from Proto-Germanic
*gangaz "walking, going". Gangr is a jötunn in Norse Mythology. He is the brother of
Iði and
Þjazi.
Gangulfr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
gangr "walking, motion, path" and
ulfr "wolf".
Garm m Norse MythologyMeans "rag" in Old Norse. In Norse mythology this is the name of a blood-stained hellhound (occasionally considered identical to
Fenrir) who guards
Hel's gate... [
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Garmr m Norse MythologyIn Norse mythology this was the name of the wolf or dog companion of the goddess
Hel who guards Hel's gate.
Garðarr m Old NorseOld Norse form of
Garðar. Garðarr Svavarsson (sometimes spelled Garðar) was a Swede who was the first Scandinavian to stay over winter in Iceland, in the 860s... [
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Gauthildr f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
gautr "Goth, Geat, from Gautland (= Götaland, Gothia in southern Sweden)" and
hildr "battle, fight".
Gautr m Norse Mythology, Old NorseFrom Old Norse
gautr meaning "Goth, Geat". The Geats were a Germanic tribe that inhabited the present-day Götaland in Sweden. This is a by-name for
Odin in Norse mythology.
Gautrekr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
gautr "goth" and
ríkr "mighty, distinguished, rich".
Geirbjörn m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
geirr "spear" combined with Old Norse
björn "bear".
Geirfinnr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
geirr "spear" and
finnr "Finn, Lapp".
Geirǫnul f Old Norse, Norse MythologyMeaning unknown; possibly a combination of
geirr ("spear") and
ana- (emphatic prefix). This is the name of a Valkyrie in Norse mythology.
Geirúlfr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
geirr "spear" combined with Old Norse
úlfr "wolf.". In short, it is the Ancient Scandinavian form of
Gerulf.
Geri m Norse MythologyDerived from Old Norse
gjarn "greedy", which is related to Gothic
gairns (see
Adalgern). In Norse mythology, Geri is the name of one of Odin's two wolves... [
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Gersemi f Norse MythologyDerived from Old Norse
gersemi "treasure, something which is considered precious or valuable". In Norse mythology this is one of
Freyja and
Óðr's daughters.
Gerðarr m Old NorseEither a variant of
Garðar or a combination of Ancient Germanic
*gerðan "(re)made, (re)constructed" and Old Norse
herr "army".
Gilli m Old Norse, FaroeseOf debated origin and meaning. Some academics consider this an Old Norse adoption of Gaelic names containing the element
gille "servant". Others see it as an Old Norse short form of names beginning with the element
geirr "spear", and yet others consider it an Old Norse short form of names beginning with the element
gísl meaning "hostage, pledge" or "arrow, shaft (of a weapon)".
Gillingr m Old Norse, Norse MythologyDerived from
gjalla ("to scream") and -
ingr (suffix meaning "son of" or "belonging to"). This is the name of a giant in Norse mythology.
Gimlé m Norse MythologyPossibly means "place protected by fire". In Norse mythology this is a hall covered with gold where mankind will live after Ragnarǫk.
Ginnarr m Old NorseDerived from
ginna ("to fool, to deceive; to bewitch") and
herr ("army").
Ginnlaug f Old NorseOld Norse combination of
ginna "to decoy", "entice", "enchant", "fool", "dupe", "deceive" and
laug possibly meaning "betrothed woman".
Glœðir m Old NorseMeans "glowing one", from Old Norse
glœða meaning "to glow".
Glúmr m Old NorseFrom Old Norse
glúmr meaning "dark expression, dark face" (referring to bears).
Glut f Norse MythologyFrom the Old Norse
Glöð meaning "glowing, bright, sparkling". In Norse myth she was a fire giantess, the wife of
Logi.
Gná f Norse Mythology, Old NorseIn Norse mythology, Gná is a goddess who runs errands in other worlds for the goddess
Frigg and rides the flying, sea-treading horse Hófvarpnir ("hoof-thrower")... [
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Gnúpr m Old NorseFrom Old Norse
gnúpr,
gnípa meaning "slope, leaning mountain-peak".
Gǫndul f Norse Mythology, Old NorseMeaning unknown. Possibly derived from
gandr "magic, magic wand" or
gǫndul "magical animal; werewolf". This is the name of a Valkyrie in Norse mythology.
Goti m Old Norse, Old Danish, IcelandicFrom Old Norse
goti meaning "Gotlander." Gotland is an island in the Baltic sea about 60 miles off the southeastern coast of Sweden.
Græinn m Old NorseFrom Old Norse
grein meaning "branch (of a tree); division".
Græipi m Old NorseDerived from either
greip ("hand") or
grípa ("to grasp").
Gramr m Old Norse, Norse MythologyFrom Old Norse
gramr meaning "wrath, king, warrior". Gram (Gramr) was the name of a legendary Danish king. In Norse Mythology, this is the name of the sword that
Sigurd used to kill the dragon
Fáfnir.
Grani m Norse Mythology, PetDerived from Old Norse
grani meaning "horse". According to the chapter thirteen of
Völsungasaga, this is the name of a horse owned by the hero
Sigurd through advice from
Odin in disguise.
Grankell m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
grani "horse" (used in poetry) and
ketill "cauldron hat", "helmet".
Granmarr m Old NorseAncient Scandinavian with the combination of
grǫn "pine-tree" and
mærr "famous".
Grettir m Old Norse, Icelandic, FaroeseDerived from Old Norse
grettir meaning "he who shows his teeth" or "he who grins". Grettir Ásmundarson is the main character of the 'Grettis saga' written in the late 13th century. Grettir is also the Icelandic name for the orange cartoon cat
Garfield.
Grímkell m Old Norse, Icelandic (Rare)Combination of Old Norse
grímr "masked person" (derived from from
gríma "mask, helmet") and
ketill "cauldron, helmet". The first element may also be derived from Old Norse
grimmr "grim, cruel, atrocious".
Grímr m Old Norse, Norse MythologyMeans "masked person" or "shape-changer" in Old Norse (derived from
gríma "mask, helmet"). This was a byname of the god
Odin, perhaps given to boys in an attempt to secure the protection of the god.
Grundi m Old NorseFrom Old Norse
grunda meaning 'to think about, to meditate on'.
Grýla f Norse MythologyGrýla is a mythic giantess who comes down from the mountains at Christmas to eat all the bad children.
Gulløy f Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
guðr "god" and
ey "good fortune" or "island".
Gunnbiǫrg f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
gunnr "battle, fight" and
borg "stronghold, fortification, castle".
Gunnbiǫrn m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
gunnr "battle, fight" and
björn "bear"
Gunnborga f Old NorseVariant of
Gunnbiǫrg. Gunnborga den goda ("Gunnborga the good") was a 11th century woman and one of the very few known female runemasters.
Gunnfrøðr m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
gunnr "battle", "fight" and
friðr "love, peace".
Gunngerðr f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
gunnr "battle, fight" and
garðr "enclosure", "protection".
Gunnhæiðr f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
gunnr "battle, fight" and
heiðr "honour".
Gunnhvatr m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
gunnr 'battle, fight' and
hvatr 'active, brisk, vigorous, manly'.
Gunnkæll m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
gunnr "battle, fight" and
ketill "helmet".
Gunnlæifr m Old NorseFrom Old Norse elements
gunnr meaning "war" and
leifr meaning "descendant, heir"..
Gunnlǫð f Old Norse, Norse MythologyMeans "battle invitation", derived from Old Norse
gunnr "battle" and
loð "bidding, invitation". In Norse mythology this is the name of a jötunn or giantess, who has to guard the mead of her father
Suttungr.
Gunnstæinn m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
gunnr "battle, fight" and
steinn "stone".
Gunnþrúðr f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
gunnr "battle, fight" and
þrúðr "strength".
Gunnviðr m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
gunnr 'battle, fight' and
viðr 'forest, wood, tree'
Guss m Old NorseOld Norse byname, From Old Norse
guss meaning "talk, chat".
Guðbjǫrg f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
guðr "god" and
bjǫrg "help, deliverance".
Guðlæifr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
guðr "god" and
leif "inheritance, legacy".
Guðný f Old Norse, IcelandicMeans "new god" or "young god" in Old Norse, derived from the elements
goðr "god(s)" and
nýr "new, young".
Guðþorm m Old NorseCombination of Old Norse
guð "god" and
þorm, thought to be related to the word
þyrma "honor, respect".
Guðvarðr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
guðr "god" and
vǫrðr "guard".
Guðví f Old NorseCombination of
gud "god" or "good" and
vé "home, temple, sanctuary".
Gylfi m Icelandic, Old Norse, Norse MythologyModern form of
GylfR, an Old Norse name derived from
gjálfr "roar, heavy sea" or
gólf "grain cultivator". In Norse mythology, Gylfi was the name of a sea giant. It was also the name of a mythical Swedish king.
Gyrðr m Old NorseOld Norse short form of
Guðrøðr (see
Guðifriðr). Sometimes it has been associated with the Old Norse verb gyrða, "to gird (with a belt)."
Hábrók m & f Norse MythologyLiterally means "high pants" from Old Norse
hár "high" and
brók "pants, breeches". Hábrók, as described by
Grímnismál in Norse mythology, is the greatest of hawks.
Hægvaldr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
heggr "birdcherry tree" and
valdr "ruler", "mighty one", "powerful one".
Hægviðr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
heggr "birdcherry tree" and
viðr "forest, wood, tree".
Hæilfúss m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
heill "good luck" and
fúss "willing, eager".
Hæimkæll m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
heimr "home, house" and
ketill "cauldron hat", "helmet".
Hæimlaug f Old NorseOld Norse combination of
heimr 'home, house' and
laug possibly meaning 'betrothed woman'.
Hærlaugr m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
herr 'army' and
laug 'to celebrate marriage, to swear a holy oath; to be dedicated, promised'.
Hafgrímr m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
haf 'sea, ocean' and
grímr 'person wearing a face mask'.
Hafliði m Old Norse, IcelandicMeans "seafarer" from Old Norse
haf "sea, ocean" and
liði "one who goes" (from
líða "to go, fare").
Hafljótr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
haf "sea", "ocean" and
ljótr "shining", "bright".
Hafr m Old NorseOld Norse name and byname, from Old Norse
hafr meaning "buck, he-goat".
Hafrbjǫrn m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
hafr "buck, he-goat" and
bjǫrn "bear".
Hafþórr m Old NorseOld Norse name derived from the element
haf "sea, ocean" combined with the name of the Norse god
Þórr.
Hagbarðr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, FolkloreCombination of the Germanic elements
hag "enclosure" and
barta "little axe". Hagbarðr was a legendary Scandinavian sea-king mentioned in several Norse sagas. The tragic legend of him and his lover
Signý in Scandinavian folklore remained popular until late 17th century.
Hagiradar m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
hagi "pasture", "enclosure" and
ráð "advise", "counsel", "decision".
Hagný f Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
hagi "pasture, enclosure" and
ný "new".
Háleikr m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
hǫð "battle" and
leikr "game", "play", "sport", "fight".
Hallbera f Old Norse, Icelandic, FaroeseDerived from Old Norse
hallr meaning "flat stone, slab, big stone, boulder" (compare
Hallr,
Halli) and (the hypothetical reconstructed root)
*ber- "bear" (also found in the noun
berserkr), making it a feminine equivalent of
Hallbjörn.
Hallgeirr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
hallr "rock" combined with Old Norse
geirr "spear".
Hallgerðr f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
hallr "stone, rock" and
garðr "enclosure", "protection".
Hallgrímr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
hallr "rock" combined with Old Norse
grîma "mask".
Hallmundr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
hallr "rock" combined with Old Norse
mundr "protection."
Hallvǫr f Old NorseAncient Scandinavian feminine name with the combination of
hallr "stone, rock" and
vár "spring".
Hamall m Old NorseFrom Old Norse
hamall meaning "castrated male sheep, wether".
Hámóðr m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
ha (Germanic element) and
móðr "mind; wrath; courage".
Hárekr m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
ha (Germanic name element of uncertain origin) and
ríkr "mighty, distinguished, rich".
Härvidh m Old NorseCombination of Old Norse
herr "army" and
víðr "tree, forest".
Hásteinn m Old NorseOld Norse name which probably meant "high stone", from Old Norse
hár "high" and
steinn "stone". Alternatively the first element may be derived from Primitive Scandinavian *
hanhista "horse" or Primitive Scandinavian *
haþu "battle"... [
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Haurlaug f Old NorseOld Norse combination of
haƀuraR "buck", "he-goat" and
laug possibly meaning "betrothed woman".
Hefring f Norse MythologyMeans "the lifting one" in Old Norse. In Norse mythology, Hefring was a billow maiden and one of nine daughters of
Ægir and
Rán.
Heiðr m & f Norse Mythology, Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
heiðr "bright, clear; honour", from which
Heidi also derives. This is the name of several characters in Norse mythology: a giant, the son of
Hrímnir; another name for the seeress
Gullveig; and a name often given to witches or seeresses, possibly an epithet for "good" witches.
Heiðrekr m Old Norse, Norse MythologyPossibly a combination of Old Icelandic
heiðr "heath" and Old Norse
ríkr "mighty, rich, distinguished" (though it could also mean "ruler, sovereign" when it's used as a second element in a name).
Hekja f Old Norse, LiteratureAppears in
Eiríks saga rauða (c. late 1100s) as the name of a Scottish bondswoman sent by Karlsefni to reconnoitre Vinland. ... [
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Helva f Norse MythologyHelva is a variation of
Helvi. In Norse Mythology, Helva is the daughter of Lord Nesvek and the love of Esbern Snare. Her father rejected Esbren's marriage proposal to her unless he built a church, causing him to bargain with trolls.
Herbjörn m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
harja or
herr "army" combined with Old Norse
björn "bear".
Herbrandr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
herr "army" and
brandr "fire, torch".