Not a name thats unique to the Viking era but still a cracker of a name for your favourite little princess.

Famous viking boy names. This is a popular Viking-originated word which refers to a man of peace. Asger Spear of God. They are often made up of two parts.

Inga Heimdallr after the god Heimdallr Freydís Freydis disa Freyr or Freya Ingvör Yngvör Ingvör vedi Yngvi. The name also means knot rope or string. From the lands of present Scandinavia comes the naming tradition of Old Norse the language of Viking Age Norse sagas mythology and Scandinavian folklore.

Favorite Viking names for boys are Rune Bjorn Leif Magnus and girl names include Freya Randi and Helga. Ancient Scandinavian names or Viking names are closely related to mythology and nature wild animals and objects. For example some popular Viking names are.

Ake is a unique Viking name that means ancestors. Name of Blaengs son. Most viking names for boys have powerful meanings behind them like Thorbjorn meaning Thors bear Vikings were fearless so associated names are equally strong.

It is a common Viking name for boys. Canute Old Norse King Canute was a famous Viking warrior and ruler of the English and Danish peoples. Agatha Barbara former and first woman President of Malta Agatha Christie British author Peak Popularity.

Alternative Spellings Variations. Thor is probably the best-known of all the male Viking names and for a good reason but why not consider Olaf an equally short and powerful name thats way under the radar. Popular Viking names are devoted to an authentic Norse heritage.