When you think of old Norse boy names, the names of the gods Thor and Odin likely spring to mind. While it may be fine to name your child after these ancient gods today, the Vikings of old would have never done this as it was seen as an insult to the gods.
It would have been entirely appropriate, however, to honor these gods by including their names within the name of your child. This is where names such as Thorgrim and Thoralf come from, for example.
The old Norse culture, however, went well beyond just their gods. They were known as amazing warriors, and traveled by ship throughout their region. Today, people throughout the country are fastenated by their culture, which is likely why old Norse names are being chosen regularly for baby boys.
Beyond the names related to the gods, you will find options like Ansgar, which means gentle friend, and is similar to the more English name, Oscar. The name Arik is another popular boy name. This Norse spelling of the name Eric means excellent purpose. This name is growing in popularity as well.
If you love the Norse culture, choosing a name from the following list will be a wonderful way to honor it while giving your child a strong name to live up to.
Ake
Meaning: Forebear
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Arvid
Meaning: Tree of the eagle
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Asger
Meaning: Spear of God
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Balder
Meaning: Bearer of light
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Birger
Meaning: One who helps
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Brant
Meaning: Sword
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Canute
Meaning: Knot
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Colborn
Meaning: Burning log
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Colden
Meaning: Coal town
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Dag
Meaning: Day
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Destin
Meaning: Determined
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Dustin
Meaning: Thor`s stone
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Egil
Meaning: Respect, honor
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Eirik
Meaning: King forever
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Erland
Meaning: Outsider or foreigner
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Even
Meaning: Lucky, happy
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Fiske
Meaning: Fish
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Folke
Meaning: From people
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Frey
Meaning: Lord
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Gandalf
Meaning: An elf with a wand
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Gosta
Meaning: Staff of the gods
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Gunnar
Meaning: Army
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Hagen
Meaning: The highest son
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Haldor
Meaning: The rock of Thor
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Halstein
Meaning: Stony rock
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Hemming
Meaning: Changing shapes
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Igor
Meaning: Ing`s army
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Ingemar
Meaning: Famous god
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Ivar
Meaning: Fighter with bow
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Jarle
Meaning: Nobleman
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Kare
Meaning: Curvy
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Kettil
Meaning: Large pot
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Kirk
Meaning: Church
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Knud
Meaning: Knot
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Lamont
Meaning: Lawyer
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Loki
Meaning: Trickster
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Odin
Meaning: Fury
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Olin
Meaning: Hallowed
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Olsen
Meaning: Ole`s son
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Ove
Meaning: Full of terror
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Ralph
Meaning: As wise as a wolf
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Ronald
Meaning: Wise ruler
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Soini
Meaning: Boy
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Stig
Meaning: Route
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Tait
Meaning: Cheerful or happy
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Thor
Meaning: God of thunder
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Torvald
Meaning: The rule of Thor
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Ulf
Meaning: Wolf man
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Vali
Meaning: Strong, powerful
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Viggo
Meaning: Battle
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
