Old Norse Baby Names With Meanings

Old Norse names are formed by combining a given name with the addition of a patronymic byname or a byname based on relationship. The suffix “-son” or “-dóttir” is added to the genitive form of the father’s name to create a patronym. For example, the name “Leif Erikson” means “Leif, son of Erik”.

Old Norse names often have a religious or mythological origin. Many Old Norse names are derived from the names of gods and goddesses, such as “Thor,” “Odin,” and “Freya”. Other names are derived from Old Norse mythology, such as “Ragnar,” “Loki,” and “Sigrid”