Old-norse Boys 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 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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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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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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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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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...