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Names That Mean Slain

Updated October 2026

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Valkyrie
Old Norse
"chooser of the slain"
In Norse mythology, the valkyries decided the fate of men in battle and conveyed the spirits of the fallen to Valhalla, to dwell with the god Odin. Often associated with ravens, swans, and horses,…
Valhala
Variation of Valhalla, English from Norse
"the slain hall"
A rare spelling variation of the Norse mythological name Valhalla — the great hall which housed slain heroes who were to fight the battles of Ragnarök.
Valkyrja
Old Norse
"chooser of the slain"
Valkyrja is the Old Norse word from which "valkyrie" is derived. In Norse mythology, a valkyrja (or valkyrie) would choose the men who would die in combat. The valkyries (who were always female)…
Valhalla
English from Norse
"the slain hall"
In Norse mythology, Valhalla was the great hall that welcomes heroes who died in battle. The residents of Valhalla were hand-picked by Odin, for they were to help him during Ragnarök. Valhalla…
Valdís
Icelandic, Norse
"goddess or the dead and slain"
Unrelated to the Latvian Valdis ("rule"), the Icelandic Valdís comes from Old Norse, with the mythological meaning of "goddess of the dead".
Valfreya
War name of goddess Freyja, Old Norse
"Freya of the slain"
Valfreya might sound a bit like a blend of Valerie with rising star Freya, however, it actually appears in Norse mythology. An alternative name given to the goddess of love, beauty, war, and death,…