300+ Viking Names

This Scandinavian spin on Christopher gives that enduring classic a lighter, more individual twist, though many may see it as simply a kree8iv spelling.

Lovers of Loki who don't appreciate the overt mythological reference might like this unusual Icelandic name.

This minimalist name is frequently heard in Norway, but has little chance of acceptance in the US.

Manx variant of the Norse name Asketill.

The Old Norse Finnr or Finnur may resemble the Irish Finn or Fionn but is a name referring to a Finn or Laplander, the original meaning of which is wanderer.

Lovers of Loki who don't appreciate the overt mythological reference might like this unusual Icelandic name.

Pronunciation problems overwhelm this name.

Ødger is the Old Danish form of Audogar, written as AuðgæiRR in Old Norse.

Just as in English, the name Jarl is a noble title. Jarl was also the name of a figure in Norse mythology who, along with his wife Erna, raised a brood of eleven sons, who all became warriors.

A popular Scandinavian name which ranked consistently in Norway's Top 100 in the middle of the 20th century. The Danish version of the Oscars are named the Bodil Awards, after two famous Danish actresses Bodil Ipsen and Bodil Kjer.

Úlfur is a top name in its native Iceland, although it isn't likely to travel outside the country.