Agatha Barbara former and first woman President of Malta Agatha Christie British author Peak Popularity.

Top female viking names. The names gave the Vikings strength and protection in life. Translated from the old language Freya means lady. Freya - female Noble woman.

But what names are the most popular in Norway right now. Fenrir - A monstrously ferocious wolf in Norse mythology. Aslaug Woman engaged to god.

Personally I always find this a fascinating read. Not a name thats unique to the Viking era but still a cracker of a name for your favourite little princess. Finngerd Finnlaug Fredbjorg Fredgunn Fredhild Fredlaug Fredmoy Freidun Freydis from Freyja Norse goddess associated with love beauty fertility and death her brother was Freyr.

Alvilda Battle of elves. For instance Frida means peace and Astrid beautiful and loved- probably a much sought after woman. Sköll - A wolf that chased the sun.

Lets take a closer look. Other valkyrie names appear solely outside these lists such as Sigrún who is attested in the poems Helgakviða Hundingsbana I and Helgakviða Hundingsbana II. Aslog Woman engaged to god.

Female Viking names. Alternative Spellings Variations. Loki - Trickster God of Mischief.