Old Norse Baby Names

Old Norse baby names carry the sound, history and meaning of the Old Norse naming tradition. Our collection holds 27 Old Norse names, 18 for boys and 8 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 Old 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.

Old Norse names & meanings

FreyaLady, noblewoman; goddess of love — timeless and effortless to sayOld Norse · Numerology 1ArneEagle — a classic with a fresh edgeOld Norse · Numerology 2AstridDivinely beautiful; divine strength — timeless and effortless to sayOld Norse · Numerology 8BaldurBrave; the shining god — a classic with a fresh edgeOld Norse · Numerology 22BjornBear — rooted yet ready to travelOld Norse · Numerology 5ErikEternal ruler — full of character and easy to loveOld Norse · Numerology 7EskilVessel of the gods — gentle, modern and genuinely meaningfulOld Norse · Numerology 2HalldorThor's rock — a classic with a fresh edgeOld Norse · Numerology 7IngridBeautiful; beloved — timeless and effortless to sayOld Norse · Numerology 7IvarBow warrior, archer — understated and quietly elegantOld Norse · Numerology 5LeifHeir, descendant — warm, characterful and easy to wearOld Norse · Numerology 5LivLife; protection — distinctive without trying too hardOld Norse · Numerology 7MagnusGreat — rooted yet ready to travelLatin, Old Norse · Numerology 3OdinThe chief god; fury, inspiration — a small name carrying real depthOld Norse · Numerology 6OscarDeer lover; champion warrior — gentle, modern and genuinely meaningfulIrish, Old Norse · Numerology 2RalphWolf counsel; wise wolf — distinctive without trying too hardEnglish, Old Norse · Numerology 1RoscoeDeer wood, deer forest — distinctive without trying too hardOld Norse · Numerology 3SigneNew victory — soft-sounding with strong rootsOld Norse · Numerology 9SigridVictory; beautiful — warm, characterful and easy to wearOld Norse · Numerology 3SigurdVictory guardian — a classic with a fresh edgeOld Norse · Numerology 33SolveigStrong house; sun path — a name with quiet staying powerOld Norse · Numerology 8TateCheerful, bringing joy — understated and quietly elegantEnglish, Old Norse · Numerology 1ThorThunder; the thunder god — memorable across culturesOld Norse · Numerology 7TorstenThor's stone — timeless and effortless to sayOld Norse · Numerology 3ToveBeautiful Thor; dove — understated and quietly elegantOld Norse · Numerology 8VidarForest warrior — soft-sounding with strong rootsOld Norse · Numerology 9ViggoWar, battle — a classic with a fresh edgeOld Norse · Numerology 33

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Frequently Asked Questions

+What are some popular Old Norse baby names?

Well-known Old Norse names in our collection include Freya, Arne, Astrid, Baldur, Bjorn. Each name links to a full profile with its meaning, origin, popularity and numerology.

+How many Old Norse names are listed here?

We currently list 27 Old Norse names — 18 for boys and 8 for girls, and the collection grows regularly as we research and add more.

+How do I choose a Old 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.