Norse Baby Names

Norse baby names carry the sound, history and meaning of the Norse naming tradition. Our collection holds 44 Norse names, 20 for boys and 24 for girls, each with its own meaning, origin notes, popularity and numerology. Browse the names below and follow any one for its full profile.

Whether you are drawn to Norse names for heritage, for their sound, or simply for a meaning that resonates, this page is a living list that grows as we research and add more. Names are shown with the most prominent first.

Norse names & meanings

BaldrBold, brave; (the shining god) — full of character and easy to loveNorse · Numerology 1BragiFirst, foremost; (the god of poetry) — memorable across culturesNorse · Numerology 1DagnyNew day — rooted yet ready to travelNorse · Numerology 6DagrDay, personified — a classic with a fresh edgeNorse · Numerology 3EirMercy, peace; (the goddess of healing) — soft-sounding with strong rootsNorse · Numerology 5Fenrir(the great wolf of legend) — soft-sounding with strong rootsNorse · Numerology 7ForsetiThe presiding one; (the god of justice) — soft-sounding with strong rootsNorse · Numerology 11FreyrLord; (the god of plenty) — a classic with a fresh edgeNorse · Numerology 9FriggBeloved; (the queen of the gods) — full of character and easy to loveNorse · Numerology 11FullaAbundance, bountiful; (a goddess) — a classic with a fresh edgeNorse · Numerology 7GefjonThe giver; (a goddess) — memorable across culturesNorse · Numerology 3GudrunDivine wisdom, god's secret lore — memorable across culturesNorse · Numerology 4GunnarBold warrior, brave soldier — full of character and easy to loveNorse · Numerology 3Heimdall(the watchman of the gods) — gentle, modern and genuinely meaningfulNorse · Numerology 1HermodBrave in battle; (a messenger god) — memorable across culturesNorse · Numerology 9HlinProtection; (a protective goddess) — rooted yet ready to travelNorse · Numerology 7Hodr(a god); warrior — rooted yet ready to travelNorse · Numerology 9IdunnEver young; (the goddess of youth) — gentle, modern and genuinely meaningfulNorse · Numerology 8IngeborgIng's protection, fortress of Ing — timeless and effortless to sayNorse · Numerology 5JordThe earth, personified — memorable across culturesNorse · Numerology 2KnutKnot — a small name carrying real depthNorse · Numerology 3LofnComfort, mildness; (a goddess of love) — memorable across culturesNorse · Numerology 2MagniMighty, strong; (a son of Thor) — understated and quietly elegantNorse · Numerology 8ManiThe moon, personified — rooted yet ready to travelNorse · Numerology 1ModiCourage, wrath; (a son of Thor) — full of character and easy to loveNorse · Numerology 5NannaDaring, brave; (a goddess) — soft-sounding with strong rootsNorse · Numerology 8Njord(the god of sea and wind) — distinctive without trying too hardNorse · Numerology 7RagnarWarrior of judgement; army counsel — timeless and effortless to sayNorse · Numerology 5RagnhildBattle counsel — rooted yet ready to travelNorse · Numerology 1RunaSecret lore, a rune — a small name carrying real depthNorse · Numerology 9SifKinship, bride; (Thor's wife) — warm, characterful and easy to wearNorse · Numerology 7SigrunVictory rune — soft-sounding with strong rootsNorse · Numerology 7SjofnAffection; (a goddess of love) — warm, characterful and easy to wearNorse · Numerology 1Skadi(a giantess of winter and skiing) — a small name carrying real depthNorse · Numerology 8SnotraClever, courteous; (the goddess of wisdom) — timeless and effortless to sayNorse · Numerology 6StenStone — understated and quietly elegantNorse · Numerology 4SynA guardian; (a watchful goddess) — understated and quietly elegantNorse · Numerology 4ThyraDedicated to Thor; helpful — warm, characterful and easy to wearNorse · Numerology 9TyrGlory; (the god of war) — distinctive without trying too hardNorse · Numerology 9UllGlory; (a god of archery) — memorable across culturesNorse · Numerology 9Vali(a son of Odin, the avenger) — a classic with a fresh edgeNorse · Numerology 8VarA pledge; (the goddess of oaths) — full of character and easy to loveNorse · Numerology 5VorAware, careful; (a wise goddess) — a name with quiet staying powerNorse · Numerology 1YlvaShe-wolf — a small name carrying real depthNorse · Numerology 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

+What are some popular Norse baby names?

Well-known Norse names in our collection include Baldr, Bragi, Dagny, Dagr, Eir. Each name links to a full profile with its meaning, origin, popularity and numerology.

+How many Norse names are listed here?

We currently list 44 Norse names — 20 for boys and 24 for girls, and the collection grows regularly as we research and add more.

+How do I choose a Norse name?

Start from the meaning you want for your child, then read the full profile for pronunciation, popularity and sibling-name ideas. You can also use our name, sibling and middle-name tools to refine your shortlist.