Historic and Vintage Names
300+ Viking Names
Across 17 pages
of 17
Tora
Norse
"thunder"
Tora is the female version of Tor or Thor, the name of the Norse god of thunder. Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn chose it for her daughter.
Torald
Torald is a masculine name with Norse and Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning 'Thor's power' or 'Thor's rule,' referring to the Norse god of thunder. Similar to names like Thorald and…
Torben
Danish and German
"thunder bear"
A familiar name in the Nordic countries that hasn't yet gained popularity in the English speaking world. But it could, now that Old Norse names like Thor and Odin are on the rise. It derives from…
Torbjörn
Swedish
"Thor's bear"
A Swedish old-man name that is currently attracting more attention in its country of origin. It might be a hard sell in the English-speaking world, but a similar name like Torben or Torsten — or even…
Torfinn
Norse
"Finn of Thor"
Variant of Thorfinn
Torsten
Swedish from Old Norse
"Thor's stone"
Scandinavian names are fashionable these days, and Torsten is one that is used only occasionally: About 20 baby boys were named Torsten in the US last year.
Torvi
Swedish feminization of Thor, Norse
"thunder"
A cute but rare feminine variation of the Norse thunder god (and Marvel superhero) name Thor.
Tove
Scandinavian
"beautiful, beloved"
Tove is a modern variation of an Old Norse name for which there are no letters on the twenty-first century keyboard (Þórfríðr, for those interested.) Surviving and thriving in modern Scandinavia in…
Troels
Danish
"Thor's arrow"
Troels is the Danish form of the Old Norse name Þórgísl, meaning "Thor's arrow".
Trude
Trude is a feminine name with Germanic origins, primarily used in Germany, Austria, and Scandinavian countries. It emerged as a shortened form of names containing the element 'trud' or 'trut,' which…
Trygve
Norwegian
"trustworthy"
Trygve peaked in popularity in mid-century Norway, making it a grandpa name today, though it nevertheless has a brilliant meaning and a spiky sound.
Turid
Norwegian from Old Norse
"Thor is beautiful"
Popular in mid-century Norway, Turid was ultimately derived from the Old Norse name Þórfríðr, from Þórr , "Thor," and fríðr , "beautiful." Turi is a more contemporary spelling, connected to aviator…
Ubbe
Swedish, Danish, Old Norse
"wolf; unfriendly"
Ubbe or Ubba was a 9th-century Viking and one of the commanders of the Great Heathen Army that invaded Anglo-Saxon England in the 9th century. It ultimately has its roots in either the Old Norse…
Ulf
Scandinavian
"wolf"
A common Scandinavian name , but hard to imagine being used elsewhere.
Ulfhild
Old Danish and Swedish
"wolf battle"
Úlfr
Old Norse
"wolf"
Ulfur
Icelandic variation of Ulf, Scandinavian
"wolf"
Úlfur is a top name in its native Iceland, although it isn't likely to travel outside the country.
Ulv
Ulv is a masculine name of Old Norse origin meaning 'wolf.' Common throughout ancient Scandinavian cultures, it appears in historical records and Norse mythology, where wolves held significant…
Una
Latin, Irish, or Old Norse
"one; lamb; happy"
In an epic poem, the personification of truth, beauty, and unity; this ancient name is popular in several European countries but less common in the US. The Oona spelling is slightly more popular but…
Unna
Unna is a feminine name with several possible origins. In Finnish, it relates to the word meaning "dream" or "vision," giving it a whimsical, ethereal quality. It also appears as a place name in…