Ake is a unique Viking name that means ancestors.

Viking origin baby names. Our viking girl name to watch is Lova a sweet rhyming twin to Nova meaning battle noise That isnt to say that many Germanic and Slavic names dont fit in with viking girl names like Ilke or Gerde. Some more male Viking names include Odin known as the fearless fighter Gunnar Dane Oscar also spelled Oskar Bjorn Himlar Egill Halldor Snorri Breki Olaf and Sigurd. Other famous Ragnars include wartime politician Ragnar Sigvald Skancke and Ragnar Frisch the co-recipient of the first Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.

41 rows Some uncommon unisex Viking baby names. This was the native name of the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe 1546-1601. Rorick means famous power while Folker means peoples guard.

Most notably female viking names have strong meanings behind them. A fun gender-neutral Norse name meaning free from envy and also from the deer estate It has an upscale feel and easy pronunciation for a cute name choice. English Baby Names Norse Baby Names.

From the lands of present Scandinavia comes the naming tradition of Old Norse the language of Viking Age Norse sagas mythology and Scandinavian folklore. These names are either composed of compounds referring to gods or warfare or are inspired directly from nature or religion. A popular Viking name all across Scandinavia Ragnar was made popular internationally by the success of the Vikings TV show and its lead character Ragnar Lothbrok Sigurdsson.

To honor their ancient Viking heritage many expectant parents are choosing original Viking names or Norse names for their children. Norwegian names tend to connote strength and virtue like Hilda which means battle or Thor the Old Norse god of strength thunder war and storms. You can combine these last names with some good Viking names like Arne Bo Erik Gorm and Frodo for memorable character names.

Our favorites for boys include Leif Rune Bjorn and when it comes to girls we love Freya Helga and Randi. This cool-girl Norse name from the Latin meaning strong healthy is a popular pick in Norway and a more pared-down answer to the flowery Italian Valentina which we also love. Alfhild Battle of elves.