Norse Names
899 names found
Axel
Norse
Meaning
Axel is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Hebrew name Absalom, meaning 'father of peace.' It gained popularity through the Danish archbishop Absalon.
Freya
Norse
Meaning
From Norse mythology, Freya is the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. Means 'lady'.
Kaia
Norse
Meaning
Kaia has multiple origins. In Norse, it can be a short form of Katherine, meaning 'pure'. In Hawaiian, it means 'sea'.
Eric
Norse
Meaning
Derived from the Old Norse name *Eiríkr*, meaning 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful'. Composed of the elements *ei* meaning 'ever' and *ríkr* meaning 'ruler'.
Jensen
Norse
Meaning
Jensen is a Scandinavian surname-turned-first name, meaning 'son of Jens'. Jens is a Scandinavian form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Erick
Norse
Meaning
Erick is a Scandinavian variant of Eric, derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr. Eiríkr combines the elements "ei" (ever, always) and "ríkr" (ruler, powerful).
Astrid
Norse
Meaning
Astrid is a name of Norse origin, meaning "divinely beautiful" or "divinely loved," combining the elements *áss* meaning "god" and *fríðr* meaning "beautiful, fair".
Karson
Norse
Meaning
Karson is a variant of Carson, originally a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Carr'. Carr is likely derived from a Norse element meaning 'marsh'.
Erik
Norse
Meaning
From the Old Norse name Eiríkr, meaning 'eternal ruler' or 'forever powerful'.
Odin
Norse
Meaning
Odin is a Norse name derived from Óðinn, the name of the chief god in Norse mythology, associated with wisdom, poetry, death, divination, and magic.
Skye
Norse
Meaning
Referring to the Isle of Skye, the largest island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The name is of Norse origin, meaning 'cloud island'.
Gunner
Norse
Meaning
Derived from the Old Norse name 'Gunnarr', meaning 'warrior' or 'battle'.
Maren
Norse
Meaning
A Scandinavian short form of Marina or a variant of Mary. Marina means 'from the sea', while Mary's meaning is uncertain but possibly 'bitter' or 'beloved'.
Soren
Norse
Meaning
Of Danish origin, derived from the Roman name Severinus, meaning 'stern'.
Ronald
Norse
Meaning
Derived from the Norse name *Rögnvaldr*, meaning 'advice ruler' or 'powerful counselor'. It is composed of the elements *rögn* meaning 'advice' and *valdr* meaning 'ruler'.
Ander
Norse
Meaning
Ander is a Scandinavian variant of Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'. It is derived from the Greek name Andreas.
Gunnar
Norse
Meaning
From the Old Norse name Gunnarr, composed of the elements 'gunnr' meaning 'war' and 'arr' meaning 'warrior'.
Bjorn
Norse
Meaning
Bjorn is a Scandinavian name meaning 'bear'. It symbolizes strength, courage, and bravery.
Freyja
Norse
Meaning
From Old Norse, meaning 'lady'. Freyja is the Norse goddess of love, beauty, fertility, gold, and magic.
Anders
Norse
Meaning
A Scandinavian variant of Andrew, derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.
Liv
Norse
Meaning
Scandinavian short form of Olivia or Livia, meaning 'life'.
Leif
Norse
Meaning
Norse name meaning 'heir' or 'descendant'. Associated with Leif Erikson, the Norse explorer.
Ronnie
Norse
Meaning
A diminutive of Ronald, from the Norse name Rögnvaldr, meaning 'advice ruler'. Can also be short for Veronica.
Beck
Norse
Meaning
A short form of names like Rebecca or Becket. Also, a Scandinavian name meaning 'stream'.
Eider
Norse
Meaning
Eider is a name derived from the Old Norse word for the eider duck, a type of sea duck known for its soft down.
Ingrid
Norse
Meaning
Ingrid is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse *Ingfríðr*, composed of *Ing*, the name of a Norse god of fertility, and *fríðr*, meaning 'beautiful' or 'beloved'.
Kristian
Norse
Meaning
Kristian is a Scandinavian and Slavic variant of Christian, derived from the Latin *Christianus*, meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'belonging to Christ'.
Brenda
Norse
Meaning
Brenda is of Norse origin. It likely derived from the Old Norse 'brandr', meaning 'sword' or 'blaze'. It gained popularity in the 20th century.
Erika
Norse
Meaning
Derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, meaning 'ever ruler' or 'powerful ruler'.
Rya
Norse
Meaning
A short, modern name, possibly a variant of the Scandinavian names Ria or Rya, meaning 'river'. It has a natural and flowing quality.
Sia
Norse
Meaning
Meaning 'victory', Sia is derived from the Norse name Sigrid.
Jenson
Norse
Meaning
A Scandinavian surname turned first name, meaning 'son of Jens' (John).
Iverson
Norse
Meaning
An English surname-turned-first name, meaning "son of Iver" or "son of the archer" from Old Norse.
Thorin
Norse
Meaning
Thorin is a Norse name, derived from the Old Norse name Þórrinn, meaning 'Thor's courage' or 'thunder'. Thor is the Norse god of thunder.
Aksel
Norse
Meaning
A Scandinavian variant of the Hebrew name Absalom, meaning 'father of peace'.
Erica
Norse
Meaning
Erica is the feminine form of Eric, derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, composed of the elements 'ei' meaning 'ever' or 'always' and 'ríkr' meaning 'ruler' or 'power'.
Ivar
Norse
Meaning
A Norse name meaning "yew bow warrior." It refers to someone skilled with a yew bow.
Zealand
Norse
Meaning
Refers to a region in Denmark and the largest island of the country. It's becoming a modern given name due to its unique and worldly sound.
Loki
Norse
Meaning
A name of Norse origin, Loki is a prominent figure in Norse mythology, known for mischief.
Axle
Norse
Meaning
A modern name, derived from the mechanical term 'axle,' referring to a central shaft.
Valkyrie
Norse
Meaning
From Norse mythology, meaning 'chooser of the slain'. A Valkyrie was a female figure who decided who would live or die in battle.
Oslo
Norse
Meaning
Named after the capital city of Norway, which historically means 'the meadow of the gods' or 'the bay of the wolf'.
Rune
Norse
Meaning
From Old Norse, meaning 'secret' or 'mystery'. It refers to the ancient Germanic alphabet and has mystical connotations.
Viggo
Norse
Meaning
Of Norse origin, a short form of Scandinavian names beginning with the element 'vig', meaning 'battle' or 'war'.
Olin
Norse
Meaning
Of Scandinavian origin, meaning 'relic' or 'ancestor'. It can also be a variant of Ólafur, meaning 'ancestor's descendant'.
Roscoe
Norse
Meaning
Derived from an English surname, originally a place name meaning 'doe wood' or 'roe wood' from Old Norse.
Iver
Norse
Meaning
A Scandinavian name meaning 'archer' or 'yew bow'.
Oden
Norse
Meaning
Derived from the Old Norse name Óðinn, the chief god of Norse mythology, often associated with wisdom, magic, poetry, and war.
Lars
Norse
Meaning
A Scandinavian short form of Laurence/Lawrence, which comes from the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' (an ancient Roman city).
Olsen
Norse
Meaning
A Scandinavian surname of Danish and Norwegian origin, meaning 'son of Ole.' 'Ole' is a form of Olaf, meaning 'ancestor's heir.'
Ragnar
Norse
Meaning
Derived from Old Norse, Ragnar means 'advisor' or 'warrior of the gods'. It is a powerful name associated with strength and leadership.
Nymir
Norse
Meaning
Nymir is a rare masculine name with potential Scandinavian or Norse roots. It might be a variation of names related to 'new' or 'famous'.
Broderick
Norse
Meaning
Broderick is an Irish and Germanic name, derived from the Old Norse name Broðríkr, meaning "famous ruler."
Kolbie
Norse
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Kolbie is a variant of Colby, a name of Norse origin meaning 'coal town' or 'dark village'.
Roran
Norse
Meaning
Roran is a given name with uncertain etymology, possibly of Norse or Irish origin.
Larson
Norse
Meaning
A patronymic surname meaning 'son of Lars', Lars being a short form of Laurentius, meaning 'crowned with laurel'.
Tyr
Norse
Meaning
Tyr is a Norse name derived from the Old Norse word for "god." Tyr was the Norse god of law, justice, and heroic glory.
Skai
Norse
Meaning
A modern name, possibly a variant of Sky, referring to the expanse above.
Ronny
Norse
Meaning
Ronny is a diminutive of Ronald, derived from the Norse Rögnvaldr, meaning "ruler's advisor."
Thyri
Norse
Meaning
A Scandinavian name, derived from the Old Norse name 'Þyrvé', meaning 'Thor's victory' or 'battle helper'.