Norse & Scandinavian baby names

221 names with Norse & Scandinavian roots, each one with what it actually means. 68 of them are still given to 40 or more babies a year.

In common use

Given to at least 40 babies a year in the US or England and Wales.

  • Miamine; also a form of Maria13,453 a year · the US, 2017
  • Axelfather of peace3,782 a year · the US, 2017
  • Oscardeer lover; God's spear2,798 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ericeternal ruler2,757 a year · the US, 2017
  • Freyalady; goddess of love1,802 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ericketernal ruler; a form of Erik or Eric1,433 a year · the US, 2017
  • Gunnerbold warrior; from gunnr (war)1,383 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ronnieruler's counsel; from Ronald1,281 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Jensenson of Jens; patronymic surname used as given name1,048 a year · the US, 2017
  • Eriketernal ruler; ever powerful895 a year · the US, 2017
  • Odingod of war and wisdom in Norse mythology893 a year · the US, 2017
  • Dahliaflower named after botanist anders dahl790 a year · the US, 2017
  • Gunnarbold warrior; brave fighter703 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ronaldruler's advisor; power and counsel655 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ralphwolf counsel541 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Dustinbrave warrior; from Thorstein533 a year · the US, 2017
  • Tygod of war and sky456 a year · the US, 2017
  • Boto live; dwelling452 a year · the US, 2017
  • Crosbysettlement with crosses438 a year · the US, 2017
  • Livolive tree; a form of Olivia432 a year · the US, 2017
  • Carlfree man; a form of Charles411 a year · the US, 2017
  • Astriddivine beauty; godly strength196 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Erikaeternal ruler; feminine form of Erik365 a year · the US, 2017
  • Axlfather of peace; a respelling of Axel335 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ericaeternal ruler; a form of Eric67 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Brendasword; firebrand290 a year · the US, 2017
  • Andersstrong, manly; a form of Andrew289 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ingridbeautiful, fair, ing-maiden281 a year · the US, 2017
  • Karsenfollower of Christ; a modern respelling of Karsten234 a year · the US, 2017
  • Freyjalady, noblewoman111 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Korbynraven; a form of Corbin219 a year · the US, 2017
  • Leifheir, descendant217 a year · the US, 2017
  • Bjornbear70 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Torinstern; thunder; a form of Torsten36 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Karipure; a form of Katherine153 a year · the US, 2017
  • Linnealinden tree; named after Carl Linnaeus153 a year · the US, 2017
  • Elvisall wise; elf warrior49 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Thorinthunder; resembling thor the god150 a year · the US, 2017
  • Broderickbroad ruler; from Broderick146 a year · the US, 2017
  • Oskardivine spear; variant of Oscar121 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Hagenchosen one or high113 a year · the US, 2017
  • Lamontman of the law or lawman109 a year · the US, 2017
  • Olinancestor's descendant99 a year · the US, 2017
  • Thorthunder; god of thunder97 a year · the US, 2017
  • Lokitrickster; from Norse mythology44 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kirkchurch95 a year · the US, 2017
  • Odena form of Odin, the chief god75 a year · the US, 2017
  • Toryvictory; a form of Tore or Tori75 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ivorbow warrior; archer69 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Randiwarrior; shield warrior; a form of randall69 a year · the US, 2017
  • Sonjawise; a form of sonya or sonia68 a year · the US, 2017
  • Tyragoddess of war; a form of Tyr or Tiara65 a year · the US, 2017
  • Roscoedeer forest or roe deer wood40 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Valkyriechooser of the slain63 a year · the US, 2017
  • Andersenson of Andrew; a patronymic surname60 a year · the US, 2017
  • Larsonson of Lars; a patronymic surname60 a year · the US, 2017
  • Erickaeternal ruler; feminine form of eric59 a year · the US, 2017
  • Jensynson of Jen; a modern respelling of Jensen58 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ivarbow warrior; archer warrior57 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Olgaholy; sacred; a form of Helga57 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ragnarwarrior, from regin meaning advice and arr meaning warrior12 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Viggobattle, struggle26 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Brittanoble; a form of Brigid or Britta48 a year · the US, 2017
  • Dagnynew day; daylight45 a year · the US, 2017
  • Iverbow warrior; archer8 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Hansonson of Han or John43 a year · the US, 2017
  • Frejalady; a form of Freya38 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Malinlittle strong one9 a year · England and Wales, 2025

Rarer names

Fewer than 40 babies a year in either country — which often means a name in wide use somewhere the records do not reach.

  • Eivinisland river; a variant of Eyvind
  • Svenyoung man or young warrior
  • Lillalilac flower; diminutive form
  • Ronnistrength; ruler; a form of Ronnie
  • Ericksonson of Erik or eternal ruler
  • Igorbow warrior; warrior with bow
  • Ingadaughter of the hero ing
  • Larsenson of Lars; patronymic surname used as given name
  • Rorikfamous spear; a form of Roderick
  • Runasecret lore or rune
  • Thorathunder; feminine form of Thor
  • Olsenson of Ole; patronymic surname
  • Eryketernal ruler; a form of Eric
  • Runesecret or whisper; carved letter or symbol
  • TorbenThor's bear
  • Sveaof the Swedes, Swedish
  • Sigridbeautiful victory
  • TorstenThor's stone
  • Jensgod is gracious; form of Johannes
  • Toreyfrom Thor; variant of Tory or Torey
  • Ericsonson of Erik; ever powerful ruler
  • Karstonchristian's stone; a modern spelling of Karsten
  • Maritof the sea; pearl
  • Oleancestor or descendant; a form of Olaf
  • Thorenthunder; a form of Thor
  • Fredrikpeaceful ruler; Scandinavian form of Frederick
  • Hansenson of Hans; patronymic surname used as given name
  • Tageday
  • Tyrgod of war and sky
  • Rollofamous power; a form of Hrolf
  • Solveigstrong house or daughter of strength
  • Noraafrom the north; a variant of nora
  • Oslomeadow of the god ás; capital of norway
  • Ruaridhfamous power; scottish form of roderick
  • Anneliegrace and light; combining Anna and Leah
  • Bergenmountain, high place
  • Torvithor's warrior; a form of Thorvi
  • Bodinshelter or dwelling; a form of Bodyn
  • Eiriketernal ruler; a form of Erik
  • Eriksoneternal ruler's son; patronymic form of Erik
  • Haakonhigh-born, of noble descent
  • Nelsson of Neil; a form of Niels
  • Freya-Rosenoble woman; compound with rose flower
  • Garthan enclosed garden or yard
  • Brittbright or from Britain; variant of Brit
  • Nielsvictory of the people; a form of nicholas
  • Olsonson of Ole; patronymic surname
  • Olegholy; blessed
  • Raoulwolf counsel; French form of Ralph
  • Einarlone warrior
  • Jurgenspear warrior; German form of George
  • Sigurdvictory and peace; victor of peace
  • Gunnisonson of gunni, the warrior
  • Osadivine bear
  • Ronalruler's advisor; a form of Ronald
  • Ronnie-Jamesruler's advisor; a form of Ronald
  • Thurstonthor's stone; stone of the thunder god
  • Gustafstaff of the Goths; a form of Gustav
  • Kajearth; a form of Kai or Gaius
  • Odinnfury, rage; a form of Odin
  • Aerikever powerful; a form of Erik
  • Eddapoetry; grandmother
  • Eidereider duck; a type of waterfowl
  • Henningruler of the home; a form of Henry
  • Olafancestor's descendant or heir
  • Sagaseeing one; wise woman; narrative
  • Sunnivagift of the sun
  • Toveto trust, to believe in
  • Annicagrace or favor; a form of Anna
  • Esbendivine bear
  • Fenrisfen-dweller; the monstrous wolf of mythology
  • Rauriwarrior; a form of Ragnar or similar Norse names
  • Thorstenthor's stone; scandinavian name element
  • Torthunder; associated with Thor
  • Ulrikwolf power; a form of Ulrich
  • Brynjaarmor; breastplate
  • Freylord or noble one
  • Gunnarrbold warrior; a form of Gunnar
  • Haakenhigh kinsman; a form of Håkon
  • Haraldleader of the army
  • Helmerhelmeted warrior; protection
  • Karinnepure; a form of Karen or Karin
  • Kyrstenfollower of Christ; a form of Kirsten
  • Lagerthashield maiden; warrior woman
  • Mia-Louisemine; beloved; a form of maria; combined with louise
  • Miagracemine; beloved; combined with grace
  • Stiorrastar
  • Trygvetrue and brave
  • Ylvashe-wolf
  • Anderssonson of anders; son of andrew
  • Arneeagle
  • Arnelleagle; a form of Arne
  • Axelsonfather of Axel; a patronymic form
  • Dahliahvalley; a form of Dalia or Dahlia
  • Elsenoble; a form of Elisabeth
  • Elsie-Jaynenoble; combination of Elsie and Jayne
  • Elsie-Leighnoble; combination of Elsie and Leigh
  • Fenrirfen dweller; a form of the mythological wolf
  • Freya-Maenoble lady; a compound of Freya and Mae
  • Helathe underworld; a Norse mythological name
  • Liefheir or descendant
  • Nilsonson of nil; a form of Nilsson
  • Skadigoddess of winter and hunting
  • Thorsonson of thor the thunder god
  • Torrythunder; a form of Thor or Torsten
  • Tykea small child or dog; from Old Norse týkja
  • Valdemarfamous ruler; valr ruler, mær famous
  • Aesirthe pantheon of norse gods
  • Ashtridbeautiful divine beauty; a form of Astrid
  • Astrydvariant of Astrid; divine beauty
  • Eriksenson of erik; ever powerful
  • Freydisnoble woman, beloved lady
  • Grimfierce, grim, mask
  • Grisellvariant of Griselda, meaning grey battle-maid
  • Gydabattle maiden
  • Kristoffersona form of kristoffer, christ-bearer
  • Oliversancestor's descendants; plural or surname of Oliver
  • Rolffamous wolf
  • Sannegracious; a form of susannah
  • Signyvictory woman; triumph maiden
  • Siljeblind; a form of sigrunn
  • Solveighsun strength; a form of solveig
  • Solvisun strength; a form of solveig
  • Sutherlandsouthern land; from a Scottish place name
  • Synnovesun gift; gift from the sun
  • Thorbjornthor's bear
  • Thorsenson of thor; patronymic form
  • Thyrathor's warrior; feminine of thor
  • Torunnthor's beloved; maiden of thor
  • Trigtrue; trusty
  • Valison of Odin in Norse mythology
  • Arvideagle tree
  • Godfredgod's peace; a form of Godfrey
  • Rendallwarrior or shield edge; variant of Randall
  • Vigobattle or battle maiden
  • Alvarelf warrior
  • Arnorwarrior; eagle warrior
  • Dahlia-Rosedahlia flower combined with rose; flower
  • Evararcher, warrior with bow
  • Freijanoble woman; a form of Freya
  • Freya-Maynoble woman; a form of Freya with May
  • Cariea form of carla or caroline, free woman
  • Carina form of karen or caring, pure
  • Caroleea form of caroline, free woman
  • Carria form of caroline or carol, free woman
  • Carrola form of caroline or carol, free woman
  • Caryla form of caroline or carol, free woman
  • Ingerwarrior, hero; daughter of Ing
  • Norenenorth; a form of Noreen or Nora
  • Norinenorth; a form of Nora
  • Noritanorth; a form of Nora
  • Normandnorthman; a form of Norman
  • Ronnamighty ruler; a form of Rona

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