He is portrayed as red-bearded short-tempered armed with a powerful hammer called Mjölnir and wearing an enchanted belt called Megingjörð that doubles his strength.

Viking names that mean strength. From the Old Norse Þórr meaning thunder ultimately from the early Germanic Þunraz. Derived from Old Norse alfr meaning elf. Adira has a pleasant ring to it.

Ancient Scandinavian Greenlandic Meaning. 60 Viking Girl Names That Convey Strength And Power. Many names from the Viking Age are still in use today.

The names are English forms of Old Norse but still very close to the original. It is noteworthy that Norse names are composed of two words that together give rise to a new meaning. Astrid means Godly Strength in ancient Norse and is still commonly used today.

Most notably female viking names have strong meanings behind them. As beautiful as a god. In Norse mythology Thor is a god of storms thunder war and strength a son of Odin.

The box contains many of the names that the Vikings used and their meanings. One who is solely devoted to God. In the ancestral Nordic language this Viking girl name means battle of the elves and is rooted in the belief of the magical beings of the forest.

If you have a pint-sized fighter check out Thyra meaning Thors battle or Ulla meaning determination Ebbe means strong while Vivika means war fortress. Take one of Norways newest superstars for example Astrid S. Wife of Ketil Fjorleifarson.