Norse names
Helge
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
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.