Norse boy names

With Aramaic roots meaning “twin,” Thomas is a Biblical mainstay that's never strayed far from the top.

With Irish and Norse roots, Oscar means “deer-lover” or “God spear.”

From Greek, this classic means “bearer of Christ” and honors the patron saint of travelers.

A Hebrew name meaning “son of the red earth,” Adam is both mankind’s origin and a perennial favorite.

A name of Old Norse origin meaning “eternal ruler,” Eric is tied to Viking explorers and peaked in mid-century America.

Defence, The Roman God of War, Mars, Of the Sea

Vanishing, Fragility, Vapour, Healthy

Blessed, Owner of Spear, Wealth, Possession

Hostage, Trusted, Bright, Illustrious Pledge

Powerful, Wise Ruler, Rule, Advice

Bright, Illustrious Warrior, Ruler, Armed and Shining

Derived from Old Norse, this unisex name means “from the willow estate” and carries a gentle, nature-based tone.

With German origins meaning “free man,” Karl is a strong, historic name borne by leaders and thinkers alike.

English in origin and quite literal, this whimsical word name is ideal for writers or dreamers.

Church

Staff Bearer, Form of Gustave, Stick, Goth

Light Hearted, Great Talker, Pleasant and Bright, Measure of Land

Hope

Shiny, Country and Illustrious, Land, Homeland

Laplander, The Element Fionn Which Means White Fair, Fair-haired Courageous One, Light Skinned

This powerful Hebrew name means “sun” and recalls the biblical figure known for extraordinary strength.

Shield, House Wolf, Strong Defender, Sign

Who is Like God?, Messenger of God

Garden, An Enclosed Yard, Enclosure, Protection

Coastal Rocks, Son of Carr, Mossy Place, Rock

Strange, Clueless, Who is Like God?, Odd

Derived from the Latin for “sun,” this modern word name has spiritual hints and celebrity appeal.

Park with Deer, Freeman

Surname, Form the Church Town

Form of Dustin, Valiant Fighter, Thor's Stone

Strong Counsel, True Image, Advice, Wise Ruler

Fraud, The Crafty Mammal with Russet-Colored Fur

Sword, Firebrand

Lee, Proud, Firebrand, Sword

Son of Jens

Famous Day, Joy of the Danes, Maid, Dorogo

Surname, From the Broad Ridge, Brother, Form of Roderick

From the Deer Forest, Deer Wood

The Dark Farmstead

Alone-Ruler, Honor and Powerful King

Watchman, Guardian, Warden, High Guard

True Image, Of Elegant, To Gaze, One who Brings Victory

Beacon, Sword, Fiery Torch, Firebrand

Son of Jens

Stone

Carl, Joyful Song, Miss, Pure

Thor's Protection, Thors Protection

Son

Form of Clement, Gentleness, Merciful, Gentle, Merciful

God is Merciful, Homeland, Ruler, Powerful

Crooked

Soldier of God, Divine Bear

Bear of God, Divine Warrior

Ancestor, Holy, Relic

Ernst, To Know, Eagle, The Serious

Village the Manor House, Willow Settlement

Lawgiver, The Words Lag Which Means Law, Lawyer

From the Ancient Personal Name Ragnar, Strong Counselor, Powerful Army

Anointed Christian, Belonging to Christ

Son

At the Cross

Alone-Ruler, Sole Ruler

Old

To Help, Shepherd

From the Ancient Personal Name Ragnar, Warrior, Advice, Wise Army

Marsh Land, A Marshland, Man of Strength, From the Swampy Place

Brave, Manly and Strong, Warrior, Man

Herdsman, Able, Knight's Attendant

Sharp, Pointed, Creator, Brilliant

A name of Germanic and Polish origin meaning “brave counsel.”

Great, Large

Stone

Farm by a Ditch

Jacket of Fur Or Skin

From the Island, Lion

Sea

Counselor-ruler, Council and Govern, Rule, Advice

Surname, Shield Wolf, Variants of Randolph

Protector, Victorious Defender, Victory, Protection

Yew, Winner, Luck, Shrub

Friend of Horses, Horse Lover

Thor's Stone, Valiant Fighter, Inspired By a Family Name, the Brave

Divine Warrior

The Word Dagr with the Meaning Day, Day

Rules with Good Judgement, Rule, Advice, Victory Bring End

Watch Tower, Triumphant, Victory, From the Craggy Hills

Free

Father of Ketil, Lord Shiva, A Jewel, One who Prevents

Light Bringer, Lofty, Eagle and Elder, Rule

Hero, Hero Or Champion

Divine Warrior, Born from a Bear

Rich, Brave, Hardy, Power

Held by the Heel, Supplanter

He (God) Was Gracious

Holder of the Heel, Yahweh May Protect, To Supplant, Supplanter

To be Cheerful, Form of Tate, Brings Joy, Happy

Powerful, Thunder Ruler, Follower of Thor

Swarthy, Dark-skinned, Marsh Land, Fort

Laurel Wreath, Stem End of Laurentum

Queen's Castle, Womans House, Womanly

Tall, Claw, Surname

All Wise, All-knowing

Lawyer, Lawgiver, The Words Lag Which Means Law

Noble

Funny, Graceful, High Ground

Defender of Mankind, Diamond, Noble, Nobility

The Brook, Place Name, Bear

Vigorous, Army, A Man, Manly

Jayanta, To Gird, The Jewel, Play Thing

Warrior, Army, Frog, Advice

Castle, Little Hills, Watch Tower, Victory

Sword, Burning, Black Haired, Raven

Prosperous, Diminutive of Audrey, Wealth

Swift

The Words Lag Which Means Law, Lawgiver, Lawyer

Ruler, Rule with Mercy

Noble Wolf, Honorable

Firebrand

Precious, The Element Búa Meaning to Live to Dwell Have a Household

Pleasing, Strong Defender

Son of Carr

Chief

Adler, Rule, Eagle

Folk, Army

Victory of the People, Victory and People

Parchment, Skin

Battle, Winner, Fight

Alone-Ruler

All Knowing, Alvin, Noble Friend, Elwin

Yew Wood was Used for Bows, Archer, Born Army, Composition

Strong Army Warrior, Advice, Power, Ancient Personal Name

Fen-Dweller, Deriving from Old Norse Fen = Fen, Marsh

Yew Wood, Archer's Bow, Warrior, A Norse God

From the Red Pool, Red Ledge

Luminous Nature, Precept Doctrine

Solemn, Lad, Boy, Youth

Fighting Lord, Fight, Warrior, Struggle

Towards the Fire, Flame

Eagle Tree, Arn, Forest, Vidr

Many and Link, Based on the English Title of Earl, Nobleman

Wave, Tall Man, Long

Thunder God, Bear

Daylight, Light, Deity

Thors Stone, Thor, Thunder

Twin, Hermaphrodite, To Whine, to Cry

Happiness, Luck, Fortune, Luck

Take

Composition, Ross, Son, Fencing

The Merciful, Gentleness, Indulgent

Chief, King, See Jor for More Information

Guardian of the Youth, Warrior

Armor, Warrior

Sparkling, the Spark Sprayer, Blacksmith

Forest, Vidr, Army, Varr

To Swirl About, Restless One

Protection, Help, Mercy

Possession, Rich Friend

Islanders, Island

Ancestor's Descendant, Heritage of the Ancestors, Happy

Often short for Calvin, Kal is simple and strong, with Latin origins meaning “bald.”

Mighty Warrior, Handsome

Fertile, Master, Lord

Thor's Rock, Thor

Gift of Yahweh, Gift of God

Well-Known, Rule, Famous

Rule, Famous Ruler, Prevail, Renamed and Govern

The Brave, Man, Warrior, Adler

Stígandr

Swamp, From the Swampy Place

Narrow

Thunder God, Thors Ruler, Rule

Gift of Yahweh

Dagger, Short Sword, Saxons

Well: Descendant, Outspoken, Knot, the Daring

Well: Descendant, Outspoken, Knot, the Daring

Defender, Guard, Victory

Victory, Guard, Defender