236 Old Norse Girl For Your Little Goddess

Magnificent names from the language which birthed Thor and Freya.

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Old Norse baby girl names are inspired by strong female mythological characters and qualities—power, love, and beauty. The language of North Germany, spoken in Scandinavia, the Faroe Island, Iceland, Greenland, and parts of Russia, Old Norse is the language of the Vikings or Norsemen. Names like Bjami reflect toughness, while Dahlia suggests delicacy. The language brings to mind the picture of God Thor and his thunderous hammer. Old Norse names were given after deceased heroes or relatives, anticipating that children would inherit the characters of the deceased. Old Norse baby girl names were feminine and strong, justifying the Viking Age women. Baby girls had strong names like Vigdis where ‘vig’ meant battle or combat and ‘dis’ meant goddess, or names like Ragnhild were also common. Ragnhild means an advisor or decision-maker in battle. Notably, Norse names are composed of two words that give rise to a new meaning. The names are English forms of Old Norse but are still close to the original. The naming was unique in Scandinavian culture. If a relative died when the child was in a mother's womb, the child needed to bore that relative's name. This was considered an honor to that relative. If the honored relative and the ancestor shared a common name, the ancestor's nickname was also attached to the baby's name. This meant that the babies' names remained the same for a long time in the families. The names of Norse Gods and Goddesses were also famous for use as first names. Norse names did not have a trend of surnames. Instead, a patronymic or metronymic system was used. Check our list of baby girls' names in Old Norse to give you an insight into the same.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Freya	Girl	A noble woman
Alivia	Girl	Olive tree; Descendant of the ancestor
Astrid	Girl	Godly strength; Divine beauty
Haley	Girl	Hay clearing; Clearing in the woods
Freyja	Girl	Lady
Frida	Girl	Peace; Beautiful; Beloved
Arlette	Girl	Noble warrior; Army inheritance; Warrior legacy
Erika	Girl	Sole ruler; Eternal ruler; Ever powerful; Heather
Erica	Girl	Forever strong; Everlasting ruler; Heather
Skylee	Unisex	Cloud; Scholar; Boomerang; Narrows

Ellia	Girl	Torch; Shining light; Other; My God is Yahweh
Valkyrie	Unisex	Chooser of the slain
Elli	Girl	Old age; My God is an oath
Runa	Girl	Rune; Secret lore; Moon
Eira	Girl	Snow; Mercy
Olyvia	Girl	Olive; Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious
Olga	Girl	Holy; Blessed; Invioilable
Tova	Girl	Good; Pleasing; Beautiful thunder; Beloved Thor
Astra	Girl	Star; Divine strength; Weapon
Hilda	Girl	Battle

Aiva	Unisex	Yew tree; Army; Warrior; Quince
Ericka	Girl	Ever ruler
Thora	Girl	Thunder Goddess
Frieda	Girl	Peace; Powerful ruler
Dagny	Girl	New day
Arika	Girl	Gold; Blue water lily; Brave; Ruler of all
Elida	Girl	Fast sailing ship; Nobility
Heily	Unisex	Hay's meadow; Hay clearing; A brain
Aili	Girl	Holy; Blessed
Freja	Girl	Lady; Noblewoman

Eilah	Girl	Terebinth tree; Oak; Blessed; Holy
Fraya	Girl	Noble lady; Norse goddess of love, beauty, fertility
Arla	Girl	Early; In the morning; A betrothed woman bearing the qualities of an eagle
Olena	Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Ancestor's descendant
Oliva	Girl	Olive; Ancestor's descendant; Aware; All cautious
Siri	Unisex	Beautiful victory; Beloved victory
Erykah	Girl	Eternal ruler; Ever ruler; Ever powerful
Freida	Girl	Peace; Loved; Beautiful
Sylvi	Unisex	Sun; Strength; Wood; Forest
Vani	Girl	Voice; Speech; Wish; Desire; Accustomed; God is gracious

Aarik	Girl	Ever ruler; Lion of God
Loa	Girl	Golden plover; Famous in battle; Laurel; From Laurentum; Ancestor's descendant
Lagertha	Girl	To weave; Lace-work; Headdress; Enclosure
Olina	Girl	Ancestor's descendant; Blessed; Sacred; Joy
Olanda	Boy	Ancestor's descendant; Manly; Masculine
Shelbie	Girl	Willow farm; From the estate of the slope
Aerik	Girl	Noble king; Ever ruler
Inna	Girl	Little light; Beauty of Germanic god Ing; Tender
Oliana	Girl	Ancestor's descendant; Gracious; Heavenly light; Oleander
Tora	Girl	Tigress; Thunder

Tovah	Girl	Good; One who does good; Favor; Thunder
Elda	Girl	Battle; Fire
Saga	Girl	The seeing one; A tale
Skyra	Girl	Black sky; Black clouds
Berit	Girl	The exalted one; Help; Save; Rescue
Shelba	Girl	A settlement of willows
Ginna	Girl	Entice; Enchant; Dupe; Fool; Deceive
Eryka	Girl	Eternal ruler; Ever ruler
Ebba	Girl	Bear god; Noble
Saila	Unisex	Holy; Blessed; Dwelling in the mountains

Sweden	Unisex	Country in Northern Europe; One's own tribe
Ola	Girl	Ancestor's descendant; People's victory; Wealth; Honor; Respect; Dignity; Glory
Oliwia	Girl	Olive; Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious
Ova	Girl	Egg; Edge of a sword; Awe; Ancestor's descendant
Arica	Girl	Ever ruler; Heather
Erikka	Girl	Ever ruler
Vaela	Unisex	Wail; Lament
Skya	Unisex	Cloud; Sky
Olivette	Girl	Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious
Birgit	Girl	The exalted one; Help; Save; Rescue

Vea	Girl	Chief; Seen; Wood; Tree
Arlinda	Girl	Golden birth; Foreigner; Pledge; Beautiful
Aala	Girl	To ascend; To go up; Rose; Eagle; Noble
Benna	Girl	Blessed; Fire; Sword
Asta	Girl	Beautiful; Beloved; Resurrection; Star-like; Divine strength; Love
Aile	Girl	Holy; Blessed
Erna	Girl	Eagle; Serious; Earnest; Brisk; Vigorous
Arni	Girl	Eagle; Serious; Earnest
Vala	Unisex	The slain (in Valhalla); Wave
Halla	Girl	Rock; Boulder; Slab; Hill

Aylia	Girl	Holy; Blessed; Halo of the moon; Oaktree
Brynja	Girl	Armor
Awilda	Girl	Elf battle
Lunafreya	Girl	The Moon; Lady
Ronna	Girl	Joy; Well-advised ruler; Bearer of victory; True image
Bly	Girl	Complexion; Resemblance; Shy
Branda	Girl	Burnt wine; Sword; Fire
Erla	Girl	A warrior or noble lady
Helga	Girl	Holy; Blessed
Dagmar	Girl	Day maid; Powerful; Day; Maiden

Jerika	Girl	Ever ruler
Brande	Girl	Burnt wine; Sword; Fire
Ericha	Girl	Eternal ruler
Oli	Girl	Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; Chant
Osa	Girl	Sand thread; Heathen God; She-bear; Wolf
Alfa	Girl	Noble and ready; Elf; Beautiful; Noble wolf
Jordis	Unisex	Sword goddess; Wise woman; Seeress; Chief; Wild boar
Evina	Unisex	Island's victor; Lively; To breathe
Aesa	Unisex	God
Rona	Girl	Rough island; Song; Joy; To survive; Powerful counselor

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These Old Norse baby girl names exude a sense of strength and power. Choosing such a name for your little girl can instill in her a sense of independence, willpower, and sheer determination inspired by the powerful women in Norse mythology. Norse names are usually a combination of two words that create a new meaning and are often in English forms sharing a close resemblance with their Old Norse forms. Names are often passed down from generation to generation, which is why some families have the same name for long periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some Old Norse names for girls which mean wisdom or intelligence?

Saga is an old Norse feminine name that stands for wisdom and intelligence. In the myth, Saga is a Norse goddess considered a seeress of wisdom.

2. What are some Old Norse names for girls that are difficult to pronounce or spell?

Some Old Norse feminine names that have tricky spellings and pronunciation include Ragnhildr, Ragnfríður, Sigríðr, Ástríðr, and Brynhildr.

3. What is the Norse name for angel?

Engillas is the Old Norse feminine name that stands for angel.

Infographic: Majestic Old Norse Baby Girl Names With Meanings

Old Norse baby girl names are inspired by powerful women in history and mythology. They are distinct in pronunciation and meaning. If not derived from mythology, the names carry empowering connotations, such as love, power, and beauty. Have a glance at the infographic below. It lists a few Old Norse feminine names along with their meanings.

magnificent old norse baby girl names (infographic)

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