Containing an element meaning an animal in the name was supposed to give a boy the creature’s qualities. Closely related to Old English, Old Norse is a North Germanic language once used by Germanic tribes in Northern Europe. R.S., Grinda, Södermanland, Sweden. This was the language of Norse sagas – telling magical stories about Scandinavian and Germanic history, Viking voyages a battles, Norse mythology and paganism. ÞORKETILL: Old Norse name composed of the name of the god Thor and the word ketill "cauldron," hence "Þórr's cauldron." This simple name translates as "life". Browse full list of Norse baby names and meanings to see if you agree. Now for the guys! R.S., Gunderup, North Jutland, Denmark. Derived from the Old Norse name Agmundr, from the element egg "edge of a sword" or agi "awe, terror" combined with mundr "protection". R.S., Hansta, Hägerstalund, Uppland, Sweden. Many of these names are taken directly from Norse gods. Aesir, Aegir. Leif – descendant, beloved; Herleif – warrior descendant; Ragnar – army rule This name is really only found in Iceland, Sweden, and Norway, which makes it score high on the originality charts outside of Scandinavia. Looking for the perfect name for your little one? Vidar – Thor’s half-brother and another son of Odin. Viking Names for Boys. wise. Tyr – The God of War in Norse Mythology, and perhaps the bravest of all gods. Click a name below and find out how the names are pronounced in the Oslo area, Norway. Some of these are well-known thanks to the popular culture of today, others less so. Fans of History's Vikings know there were a ton of badass Viking names like Ragnar Lodbrok and Bjorn Ironside. Alfrothul. R.S., Veder, Uppland, Sweden. This is a collection of known male Viking names and their sources. Loki - Trickster, God of Mischief. The names in this article are a little easier to read and enunciate while still having honorable claims as Viking names. How to pronounce them. Bodolf - Wolf leader. Sköll - A wolf that chased the sun. Aevar - (Son of Ketil), Alfarinn, Alfarin, An, Armod, Arni, Asgrim, Askel, Askell, Aslak, Asolf, Asrod, Asvald, Avaldamon, Avang,Balki, Bardi, Baug, Beinir, Bersi, Bjolf, Blund, Bodmod, Bolli, Bork, Bresi, Brondolf, Bruni, Brynjolf,Dana, Dain, Dane, Denby, Danb, Den, Denny, Danby, Denby,Eric, Erik, Erick, Eirik, Eryk, Rick, Eikki,Finnbogi, Floki, Flosi, Freyvid, Fridleif,Galm, Ganger, Gardar, Gardi, Geirmund, Gest, Gils, Gizur, Glum, Gnup, Grani, Grenjad, Grim, Grimkel, Gris, Gudlaug, Gudmund, Gunlaug, Gunnlaug, Gyrd,Hafgrim, Hafnar, Hafthor, Haki (slave name), Hall, Halldor, Hallfred, Hallkel, Hallstein, Hallvard, Hardar, Hardbein, Hastein, Hedin, Herjolf, Hogna, Hogni, Homstein, Hord, Hoskuld, Hrafn, Hrapp, Hrifla, Hroald, Hrodgeir, Hromund, Hrosskel, Hrut, Hunbogi,Harald, Harold, Herrick, Harry, Hal, Herryk,Illugi, Ingimund, Ingjald, Isleif, Isolf, Isrod,Ing's army (Ing being an early name for Frey, later just synonymous with fame or glory),bowman (also similar to Welsh Ifor, meaning leader),Kalf, Kalman, Ketil, Kjarr, Kjartan, Kodran, Kolbein, Kolgrim, Konal, Kotkel, Kveld, Kvist, Kylan,Mani, Mar, Modolf, Mord, Mottul, Myrkjartan,Olave, Oilibhear, Olaf, Olin, Olyn, Olen, Ola, Ole, Olav, Olof,Onund, Orebjorn, Orlyg, Orm, Orn, Ornulf, Ospak, Osvif, Otkel, Ovaegir, Ozur,Sigmund, Skagi, Skalla, Skallagrim, Skamkel, Skapti, Skarp, Skarphedin, Skefil, Skeggi, Skum, Snaebjorn, Snorri, Solmund, Solvi, Starkad, Stigandi, Strifebjorn, Sturla, Styr, Sumarlidi, Svart, Svartkel, Sverting,Sigurd, Sigvard, Sigurdr, Siv, Sijur, Syver, Sigvat,Tanni, Thangbrand, Thorarin, Thord, Thorfinn, Thorgils, Thorgrim, Thorhadd, Thorhall, Thorhalli, Thorir, Thorkel, Thorlak, Thorleif, Thorleik, Thormod, Thororm, Thorvald, Thorvid, Thrain, Thrand, Thrasi, Throst, Tind, Torfi, Torrad, Turfeinar, Tyrkir,Valbrand, Valgard, Valthjof, Vandrad, Velief, Vestar, Vestein, Vibald, Vifil, Vigfus, Vigsterk, Viking.Broethr Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community.Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat.https://broethr.fandom.com/wiki/Norse_Male_Names?oldid=4098. In the Viking Age many boys were named after the god Thor, like Toke and Thorsten. Name. Aevar - (Son of Ketil), Alfarinn, Alfarin, An, Armod, Arni, Asgrim, Askel, Askell, Aslak, Asolf, Asrod, Asvald, Avaldamon, Avang. As far as names go, Vikings didn't know last names in the same way as many of us do now. Ærinmund. Balder – The God of Light, for the shining light in your life. It was not unusual to meet Vikings with names like Orm (Serpent), Ulf (Wolf) and Bjørn (Bear). Old Norse Background.

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