Names That Mean Old

Bjarni is an ancient name derived from Bjǫrn, the Old Norse name and word for bear. Today Bjarni is primarily used in Iceland.

A cute and sprightly Faroese name from the Old Norse word for "sprout".

Used on the Faroe Islands, Brosi is derived from the Old Norse word brosa, meaning "to smile". Brosi could also work as a nickname for Ambrose.

The modern form of Þórdís.

Icelandic nature name that may be too close to Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).

Not very viable among English speakers, Døgg is a Faroese nature name from the Old Norse dǫgg, "dew"

Still heard today on the Faroe Islands, Drós comes from the Old Norse word for woman.

Faroese name related to the Norse goddess of destiny.

Auður is the Icelandic form of Auðr, a unisex name found in the Prose Edda. It shares a root with names including Odette, Otto, Ottilie, and Odile.

A more modern variation of Rǫskva, a Norse mythological name derived from rǫskr, "brave".

Too ripe for teasing for an English speaker, but Brá is heard on occasion in Scandinavia.

Faroese name derived from the Old Norse word fífa, which refers to cotton grass.