We would argue that bringing to light old and for that reason probably forgotten girl names of Norse origin.

Female viking name meanings. Swedish Norwegian Danish Meaning. Ingrid Asensio model Ingrid Jonker writer Peak Popularity. Add Ivar to the list of names made popular by the Vikings TV series.

Its meaning can best be described as bow warrior or archer. Old Norse baby girl names were feminine and strong justifying the Viking Age women. 8500 persons and Iceland c1500 persons.

One would say the most extraordinary and unusual ones are taken. One who is strong. During 1967 when 573 people were given the name.

The root comes from Old Icelandic hleina to save defend which is related to Old English hlæna and modern English lean. Baby girls had strong names like Vigdis where vig meant battle or combat and dis meant goddess or names like Ragnhild were also common. As beautiful as a god.

Norwegian word for bear. Lovely in the nest. Old Norse myth name of the giantess mother of Fenrir by Loki composed of the elements angr- distress grief sorrow trouble and boda to announce to proclaim hence foreboder of trouble She is also known as she of Járnvid Iron-wood.

Ragnild Ragnilde Ragna Ragnhild. Alternative Spellings Variations. The name has a rich history among Kings warriors and other famous figures of folklore.