Historic and Vintage Names
300+ Viking Names
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Sigrún
Sigrún is a feminine name from Norse mythology, combining the elements 'sigr' meaning 'victory' and 'rún' meaning 'secret' or 'rune.' In Norse legends, Sigrún was a Valkyrie who fell in love with the…
Sigurd
Norse
"guardian of victory"
This old Norse name is still used in contemporary Scandinavia. An ancient hero's name, Sigurd got a modern boost from a heroic figure in television's The Vikings .
Sigyn
Old Norse
"[female] friend of victory"
In Norse mythology, Sigyn was the wife of Loki known for helping him escape multiple captures. Sigyn rhymes with Teagan and may appeal to parents looking for an ancient name with modern style.
Sindri
Old Norse
"sparkling; someone who sprays sparks"
This sparkling name from Norse Mythology is borne by the blacksmith dwarf, who, along with his brother Brokkr, forged Thor's hammer Mjǫllnir and Odin's golden ring, Draupnir. Also known as Eitri in…
Siv
Norse
"bride"
Siv, or sometimes Sif, was the name of Thor's wife and is popular in modern Scandinavia. In Norse mythology, Siv was the goddess of fertility and agriculture.
Skadi
Old Norse
"shadow, harm"
Skadi is an anglicized spelling of Skaði, a Scandinavian goddess associated with winter, skiing, bowhunting and mountains. This mythological choice is enjoying the limelight of names like Odin and…
Skarde
Danish from Old Norse
"notch, hack"
Skarde is ultimately derived from the Old Norse byname Skarði, which referred to someone with a cleft chin.
Skathi
Norse
"harm, damage"
Skathi is an Anglicized spelling of Skaði, a Scandinavian goddess associated with winter, skiing, bowhunting and mountains. Skathi, also spelled Skadi, is also a moon of Saturn.
Snær
Old Norse
"snow"
The personification of the snow in Norse mythology, and a legendary king of Finland.
Snorri
Norse
"attack, onslaught"
The similarity to snoring makes this one hard to wear.
Solveig
Norse
"the strong house; the way of the sun"
Currently popular in Norway where it ranks in the Top 50, Solveig is a sunny but strong choice, also familiar across Sweden, Denmark, Germany, and Finland. It notably appears as the name of the…
Sǫlvi
Old Norse
"temple of the Sun"
Derived from the components sol , meaning "sun," and vi , "temple." It lives on today in the form of Sölvi, a common male name in Iceland.
Steinunnr
Norse
"waving stone"
Steinunnr is now obsolete in its native region, having been replaced by the more modern Steinunn — currently a fashionable choice in Iceland.
Sten
Swedish
"a stone"
Once a short form of names containing this syllable, it is now used on its own, though we'd prefer Sven.
Stian
Norse
"wanderer"
Once popular (and still familiar) in Norway, Stian could make an interesting choice for anyone with northern European roots. It is a modern form of the Norse Stígandr, with its appealing, wanderer…
Stig
Swedish
"wanderer"
Like Stian, a more manageable short form of the unwieldy Srigandr, but with a less euphonic sound. Stig Larsson is a successful Swedish novelist, not to be confused with the even more successful late…
Stígandr
Old Norse
"wanderer, swift on his feet"
An Old Norse name with an adventurous meaning, nowadays seen as its modern form: Stian.
Sune
Swedish and Danish
"son"
Sune was derived from the Old Norse word sunr , meaning "son".
Sunna
Icelandic, Norse, Germanic, Arabic
"sun; lily; habit, custom"
A familiar choice in Iceland, the sunny and simple Sunna may be viewed as a nickname for Sunneva or Súsanna, the Icelandic variants of Sunniva and Susannah. As such, it two nature-connected meanings:…
Svala
Nordic
"swallow (bird)"
A striking Nordic name with ancient roots, Svala (and its less common variant form Svale) derive from the Old Norse name for the swallow. This could be a great choice for nature lovers and fans of…