Old-norse Names

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Elva is considered a feminine name of multiple origins, which is pronounced as ‘e-lva’ or ‘el-va’. Elva may be a female variant of the masculine name ‘Alf’. The meaning of Elva is ‘elf’ in the Old Norse language. This is a variation of an Irish word which means ‘bright’ or ‘whi...

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Evena is a name typically given to girls. The meaning of Evena is 'gift', 'prize'. A rare female variation of the Norwegian name Even. You'd like to be impulsive and laidback, but it isn't easy. People with this name enjoy reading and have exceptional focus skills. Evenas are naturally expressive an...

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Eythor is a name traditionally given to baby boys, and the meaning of Eythor is 'thunder island'. The name Eythor has a traditional Icelandic name, and sources say that this name is of Old Norse origin and is composed of the words' ey', which means 'little', and 'thor' means 'thunder'. In Norse myth...

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The Old Norse name Freyja, who in Norse mythology is the goddess of love, beauty, war, and death, is shortened to Freyia. The name Freyja, from the Old Norse 'frauja' (lord/master), denotes 'lady' or 'mistress'. The different variants of the name Freyia are Freia, Freija, Freja, Freya, and Freyja. T...

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The meaning of Gunn means 'battle' or 'war'. The name also refers to the alternative variant of the name Gunnr. The name Gunn is believed to have appeared first in the middle of the 11th century when the son of Gillanders named Gunni laid siege to the king of Scotland Malcolm IV. The name was found ...

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Halvard is an old but beautiful name that is traditionally given to boys. It is a variation of the name Halvar, and the meaning of Halvard is 'rock defender'. The name can also mean 'rock enclosure'. Halvard is a variation of an already uncommon name, so it is uncommon as well. According to US recor...

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The name Jorun is most often used as the name of a female. It originates from the Old Norse name Iórunn. In Old Norse, jór/iór means ‘stallion’ or ‘horse’, and unna means ‘to love’. Alternatively, the first word may have been gotten from ‘jǫfurr’, which means ‘king’ or ‘chi...

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Live is the Norwegian variant of the Danish name ‘Liva’. The name derives from the Old Norse ‘Lif’, and the meaning of Live is ‘protection’, ‘shelter’, ‘defense’, ‘life’, and ‘protector and defender of life’. It is predominantly a female name, and some people believe that...

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If you’re going to be a proud parent, you might be looking for a meaningful name through which you can pass down certain qualities to your little one. Odinn is an adorable name based on a Norse God. The meaning of Odinn is ‘inspiration' and 'rage’. It is an Icelandic version of the name ‘Odi...

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If you're an admirer of old-fashioned, uncommon names and are looking for one for your baby, then Okko can be a perfect choice. Though this name is not in vogue recently, it peaked on the popularity chart a century ago. Okko is an unusual name of Germanic and Old Norse origins. It is pronounced 'AAK...