Names from the Norse mythology

Alf

English

"elf counsel"

Short form of Alfred that had fallen out of favor, but could come back alongside Alfie and other clunky old-style nicknames like Gus and Ike.

Njord

Scandinavian

"north"

Pronounced to rhyme with fjord, the Norse god of the sea's name, this would make an unorthodox choice for sea-lovers and fishermen.

Hjalmar

Scandinavian

"helmet protector"

Old Norse name that lives on more appealingly in modern times as Jalmari, short form Jari. This form remains popular in Sweden, however.

Gerd

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…