A spectacular discovery in a Viking tomb seems for the moment to confirm.

Names of female viking warriors. Aella was an Amazon warrior in Greek mythology. One of the most widespread female Viking names in Norse culture is Astrid which etymologically comes from As God and Frid beloved. It was also the name of several queens of the main Nordic sagas.

Armina- A German name meaning warrior maiden. For the first time that there is some truth in the myth of the Germanic woman warriors. This incredible woman was part of a larger group of female warriors who volunteered to help renowned hero Ragnar Lothbrok avenge his grandfathers death.

In an Irish legend Aoife was a warrior princess. While Freya is the name of every other female husky Loki is the male equivalent. Thanks to Saxo Grammaticus Gesta Danorum we know of a legendary female Viking known as either Lagertha or Ladgerda.

The result will be feminine names which you can work into the characters you are creating. Thjodhild Thjodhilda Thorarin Thorfinna Thorhalla Thorkatla Thorunn. 67 rows Norse Female Names.

Helga Nygard Gudrun Bunderson. Of course Loki appears in the Marvel cinematic universe as an antihero often in conflict with Thor. Originally Loki was the trickster god in Norse mythology.

It was found in the 19th century in Birka. The discovery of the grave as such is by no means new the conclusions however are. 40 rows Valkyries also appear as lovers of heroes and other mortals where they are sometimes.