There should be lots more women in these kinds of stories.

Nordic names female s. Arvid Tree of the eagle. Lilja is a Nordic womans name meaning lily Norwegian. Aslaug Woman engaged to god.

Ragnhild meant an advisor or decision-maker in battle. One of the most widespread female Viking names in Norse culture is Astrid which etymologically comes from As God and Frid beloved. Alvilda Battle of elves.

The name means Clear Pure. 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. There are also stories about Balder Freyr and HeimdallBut just like the world of men the realm of the gods was populated by both men and women.

The vast majority of stories about the gods in Norse mythology focus on the likes of king Odin invincible Thor and trickster Loki. It was also the name of several queens of the main Nordic sagas. Pages in category Old Norse Female Names.

In Norway about 300 girls are named Lilja. That doesnt mean they didnt exist and shouldnt. In no particular order here are some of the most popular womens viking names from the era.

Our List of Common Norse Women Names with meanings will help you to sort out your ideas for selecting a perfect one. The following 200 pages are in this category out of 1127 total. Aslog Woman engaged to god.