Old-norse Names

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The name Andora is usually considered to be a feminine name and this name is of Old Norse origin. This name can be derived from the Old Norse word 'Arnporr', where 'Arn' stands for 'eagle' and 'porr' stands for 'God, thunder'. The meaning of the name Andora is 'the eagle of God' or 'the strong and p...

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"The name Arthea is a name that originates from an Old Norse word, and the meaning of Arthea is 'lofty hill' and follower of Thor'. Now, we all know Thor because of the famous marvel character, but Thor is considered to be a mythological character who is the god of Thunder, sky, and agriculture and is mainly known for being the god of Thunder. The name Arthea is from Iceland and is a little more known and familiar in that region and nearby places. Arthea is a usually preferred girl name as it is poetic but can be used for boys as well, and people with the name Arthea usually follow Christianity as their religion. According to the predictions of Pythagorean numerology, the lucky number for Arthea is number 8, and their core values are often generally power, fearlessness, and compassion. The name is lovely, and besides, it is connected to Thor, which is reason enough for a Marvel fan. "

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Artice is quite a name that is well-known in places like Iceland. Artice is an Old Norse-originated name, and the meaning of Artice is 'a follower of Thor' or 'lofty hill'. It is a name that has a powerful meaning to it. The name Artice, in ancient times, was used as a surname of a family but eventu...

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The name Audun is an ancient name that originated from Old Norse. It is an awesome name traditionally given to baby boys. The meaning of Audun is 'friend of wealth' in Old Norse. It is also highly believed to be of Scandinavian and Norwegian origin. The Norwegian meaning of Audun is 'wealthy friend'...

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The meaning of Barker is 'a person who makes or sells bark cloth'. Bark cloth is a fabric made from the inner bark of trees. It has been used for a long time to make clothing, blankets, and other textile items. The name Barker is also derived from the Old Norse word 'bjǫrk', which means 'birch tree...

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The name Bodil comes from the Old Norse given name 'Bothildr', which is formed of two parts: 'bot', which means 'bettering, remedy', or 'compensation', and 'hildr', which means 'war, combat'. The meaning of Bodil is ' the one who helps or cures wounds in combat'. Old Norse is the language that has g...

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The meaning of Brander is 'full of optimism and bravery'. It means ‘a flaming torch’ that leads the way in the darkness. This name also means ‘a sword’, which is inseparable from stories of knights, warriors, and bravery on the battlefield. This name is commonly found in England and Scotland...

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Drifa is an Icelandic name of old Norse origin. The meaning of Drifa is 'fall of snow' or 'snowdrift'. Some others refer to the name as simply 'snow'. The name is traditionally given to girls. Individuals who bear the name Drifa are said to be charismatic, institutional, and dynamic. A downside to t...

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Einar is a name with Old Norse roots. It was popular in Scandinavia during the Viking Age and was eventually brought to other parts of Europe by Norse settlers. The name Einar is derived from the Old Norse word Æinarr, and the meaning of Einar is ‘lone warrior’, ‘one warrior’, or ‘one who...

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Elja is a gender-neutral name in many cultures, but in Finnish regions, it is seen as a feminine variant of the Hebrew name Elijah. Elja is an Old Norse name that is Scandinavian in origin. For both boys and girls, the meaning of Elja is 'my God is Yahweh' (derived from the Hebrew word 'אֵל' (pro...