Olaf: Before an animated snowman made Olaf mainstream, this Norwegian and Danish name meaning ‘ancestor’s descendant’ was being proudly passed down family lines. Interestingly, this company of the same name makes toys as good as art! Odin: With a beautiful ring to it, this king of Asgard was the god of war, art, wisdom and health. Njord: Quintessentially Viking, Njord was the sailing god in Norse mythology with the meaning of ‘strong.’ Niel: Searching for a name from the Viking age that really stands out? Look no further than Niel which translates to ‘winner.’ Viking baby names inspired by the gods Mille: This Swedish, Danish and Norwegian name might just knock out all the others in your shortlist with the meaning of ‘rival.’ Lounn: The goddess of Youth in Norse mythology is a pretty association to give the apple of your eye. Loki: Translating to ‘lock’ or ‘knot’, bestow your cheeky little one with the name of a trickster god in Norse mythology known for his wit and love for fire and magic. Leif: Also the name of a classy Australian beauty brand, Leif, in Swedish means ‘descendant’ or ‘heir’ – a fitting name to pass onto your child. Kindra: Already conjuring up regal vibes, add ‘the greatest warrior’ name meaning to the mix and you’ve got an option that could be at the forefront of your list. Kára: A popular Nordic name that also has Viking associations, Kára has the intriguing meaning of ‘the rough, stormy one’ in Old Norse. Did you know that Ivar is also the name of a furniture item at IKEA? Timeless and intriguing Viking baby names Ivar: Similar to Ivan, this strong name means ‘warrior’ – fitting, as Ivar was the name of the leader of the Vikings. Coincidentally, Hugi was a giant in Norse legend. Hugi: Pronounced Hew-gi, this cute but mighty Nordic name has the meaning ‘thought, mind and spirit’. Henny: It’s often said that our little ones have us wrapped around their little finger, and with a name meaning ‘home ruler’ this could well be the case! Grid: Will this unique name come onto your map? With the sublime definition of ‘peace,’ it must just do that. Meaning ‘lady’ it also represents the goddess of love, battle, demise and beauty. Meaning ‘elm tree,’ it’s significant in Norse mythology – Embla and her husband Ask (also on our list) were the first humans created by the gods.Įspen: Would you consider giving your little one the name Espen? Bears are often given to newborns and Espen means just that.įreya: Popular today but steeped in history, this powerful old Norse name is quintessential. Viking baby names derived from natureĮmbla: Graceful yet strong, this gorgeous name might grow on you. Edlen means ‘noble waterfall’ and we think that’s both refreshing and downright cool. It also means ‘wild boar’, but we like the first translation better!Įdlen: Enjoy telling your child the meaning of this name. Meaning ‘as beautiful as a god’, it’s not hard to see why.Ītla: Celebrating our love for all things water, the aqua goddess Atla would fit right in on our Aussie shores.Īudor: Commanding in tone with a meaning to match, this ancient Scandinavian name translates to ‘wealth.’īrenn: A short but beautiful name with a familiar ring, Brenn, of Scandinavian origin means ‘raven’.Įbbe: Short but mighty, this exquisite Scandinavian name means ‘courageous’ – a powerful proclamation for your little one. Áma: Could this soar to the top of your shortlist? This ancient Nordic name means ‘eagle’ and in Norse mythology, a giantess.Īsk: Have you ever thought to name your child this? With the cool meaning of ‘ash-tree’ and being one of the first humans created by the gods in Norse mythology, Ask could be the answer!Īstra: Long before its association with cars, Astra was already well-known. Alvis means ‘all-wise,’ so this could be a clever choice of name.

Stash and save this handy list and you might just land on the perfect name.Īlvis: The leading baby name in our list is also one of the lead characters in Norse mythology. Read on for 31 Viking names that are steeped in Nordic history yet modern enough for your little warrior.

Hailing from Norse mythology and language, these Nordic monikers evoke the fearless qualities that the Vikings were known for.

Are you navigating a sea of baby names in search of something strong, striking and rich in culture? Viking names could be on the cards.

Names of nordic warriors