shvibziks's list "Names from the Norse mythology" of 12 great name ideas: Ingrid - Embla!

Names from the Norse mythology

A list of beautiful, Scandinavian names originating in the Norse mythology, for your consideration.

The luminous Ingrid Bergman's appeal was strong enough to lend universal charisma to this classic Scandinavian name, which has been somewhat neglected in the US. Even today, a child named Ingrid would be assumed to be of Scandinavian ancestry, signaling the name has never been fully integrated into the English lexicon the way other European choices from the same era like Danielle or Kathleen have.
 Still popular in its native Scandinavia, where it is a royal name, its highest US ranking was Number 380 in 1967. 
 Its meaning refers to Ing, the Norse god of fertility, peace, and prosperity, and he's looked upon as the ancestor of the Swedish kings.
 Ingrid was the name of mother figures in both Spy Kids and White Oleander.
 Trivia tidbit: It's Scarlett Johansson's middle name.

Ingrid

Fenris

Gefion

Thyra

Tjalfe

Bjørk

Ragnhild

Tyr is a very early embodiment of a Norse god, typically thought to guide the law, justice, war and victory.

Røskva

Gerd is a compact, strong masculine name with Germanic origins, particularly common in Norway, Germany, and other Northern European countries. In Germanic tradition, it derives from 'gard' meaning 'enclosure' or 'protection.' In Norse mythology, Gerð (the feminine form) was a giantess of fertility and beauty. As a male name, Gerd is pronounced with a hard 'g' and has associations with strength and steadfastness. While relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, it has been consistently used in Scandinavian and Germanic regions for centuries. The name's brevity gives it a direct, no-nonsense quality that appeals to parents seeking something straightforward yet distinctive. In some contexts, it can also be a nickname for Gerhard, meaning 'brave spear,' further enhancing its associations with courage and protection.