In no particular order here are some of the most popular womens viking names from the era.
Nordic viking female names. Gem of the sea. Her name comes from the ancient Norse word for lady or mistress. If youre looking for Viking names this Viking name generator is built to be a starting point.
The origin of this feminine Viking name is in the Nordic god of lightning and storm Thor and literally means daughter of Thor. Why not naming the newborn baby girl Vigdis vig battle combat dis goddess or what about Ragnhild ragn advice decision hildr battle. Freya is the Goddess of love beauty fertility war wealth divination and magic.
As vikings dominate television and the silver screen viking names for girls continue to rise from obscurity. Lagertha is famous as the woman that saved the great Ragnar Lothbrok twice. And in the Viking Age the names of mythological animals and the Norse gods really gained ground with certain names gaining a foothold in specific families.
Ragnar was understandably smitten and the two married for a brief period. Selecting among half of those who die in battle the other half go to the goddess Freyja s afterlife field Fólkvangr the valkyries bring their chosen to the afterlife hall of the slain Valhalla ruled over by the god Odin. In Norse mythology a valkyrie from Old Norse valkyrja chooser of the slain is one of a host of female figures who decide who will die in battle.
Each name is computer-generated and we encourage you to do further research on naming traditions and meanings for your exact region. Freya -One of the main players in the Nordic Goddess list. Generated 5 random names.
Given to those who took to the sea to battle these names are gritty and powerful. A fighter woman with an armor. Viking Female Name Generator provides Viking female names and example profile for Viking woman with her address credit card number phone number email address and hobbies.