Looking for the perfect name for your little one.

Viking answer lady women's names. ás the word for God in old Norse frid beautiful woman 22000. One author Diana Paxson in her novel Brisingamen assigned the poetic names Tregul tree-gold or amber and Bygul bee-gold or honey to Freyjas cats where they appeared in her story. 29 Dress in Anglo-Saxon England pp.

Astrid means Godly Strength in ancient Norse and is still commonly used today. Girls names Meaning In Scandinavia today. Gud god run secret knowledge.

The Viking Answer Lady also touches on the patronymic and matronymic surnames of the Vikings eg. Thora Thorgestsdottir Godgest Thorgestsson. Gunnr fight hild fight.

Id like to have our womens sports teams be called the Valkyries but it occurs to me that I should find out more about the Valkyries before I do so. The names gave the Vikings strength and protection in life. Take one of Norways newest superstars for example Astrid S.

I am a high school coach for girls sports. This was in contrast to Hilda which means the fighter. Interestingly though Freyjas cats certainly catch the popular imagination Old Norse literature never recorded the names of the goddesss cats.

The school mascot is the Vikings and features a grim visaged male warrior. A A A A. I can give you hints that will allow you to use your school librarys card catalogue more effectively.