Norse names

Helge

Helge is a Norse boy name.

From the Old Norse name Helgi which derived from the ancient term “heilagr” (holy, blessed).

Hildisvíni

Hildisvíni is a Norse Viking boat name.

Boat owned by Gudrún Ósvifrsdóttir, a heroine of the Icelandic saga Laxdæla. She was the wife of four men, including Kjartan Ólafsson and Bolli Þorleiksson, who fought for her love.

Categorized into: animal names

Homar

Homar is a Norse boy name.

Variant of Hamar.

Hringhorni

Hringhorni is a Norse Viking boat name.

According to Norse mythology, it was the ship of the god Baldr, the second son of Odin.

Categorized into: Mythologic names.

Jarl

Jarl is a Norse boy name. Meaning “chief, earl, nobleman”.

In Norse Mythology he was the god Rig’s son and the founder of the race of warriors.

Categorized into: Mythologic names.

Jörmundgander

Jörmundgander is a Norse sailboat name.

Also called the “Midgard Serpent”, it is a gigantic monster son of the god Loki and the giant Angrboda.

Categorized into: Mythologic names.

Kirkburn

Kirkburn is a Norse Viking boat name.

11th century ship found in England.

It was probably used for travel and trade in the North Sea.

Kirsten

Kirsten is a Danish and Norse girl name.

Danish and Norse form of Christina.

Kraken

Kraken is a Norse sailboat name.

Octopus or giant squid that assaulted the ships and devoured the sailors.

Categorized into: Mythologic names.

Kvalsund

Kvalsund is a Norse Viking boat name.

Discovered in Norway, this 9th century ship is thought to have been used for transport and trade in the Nordland region.