Viking names were used in Scandinavia during the Viking Age — between the 9th and 11th centuries. All Viking names have Germanic roots. The majority are specifically Old Norse in origin, as that was the dominant language of the time.
Vikings often gave their babies names from mythology, like Freya and Thorsten, or animal names such as Hrefna ("raven") and Ulf ("wolf") because the properties of the deity or animal were thought to protect the child.
Along with Freya, other female Viking names include Bodil, Embla, Gudrun, Tóka, and Yrsa. In addition to Thorsten, other male Viking names include Fenrir, Harald, Knut, Rune, and Vidar.
Many cool Viking names are currently popular in Scandinavia and the English-speaking world. International favorites include Astrid, Bjorn, Freya, Henrik, Ingrid, Liv, and Magnus.
Famous Viking names such as Leif, Ragnar, Rollo, Ivar, and Freydís are also attracting attention thanks to increased interest in Scandinavian names, as well as features in the TV series Vikings and Vikings: Valhalla.
Explore our entire collection of Viking names below, compiled from various primary sources and ordered according to their current popularity on Nameberry.
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