![]() Popular Viking names for girls and their meanings So why not take inspiration from Norse goddess names such as Freyja, Idun, Frigg, Skadi, Sif, and Hel?Īnd, of course, the popular TV series The Vikings has provided inspiration for some girl Viking names, such as Porunn, Aslaug, Helga, Lagertha and Siggy. Other old Viking names originate from female Viking goddess names. ![]() These powerful Viking female warriors names include Brynhildr, Gunnr, Herfjötur, Alruna and Gondul. In Old Norse mythology these were the brave and beautiful maidens who served Thor and chose which warriors would be killed on the battlefield and which would be saved. There are female Viking warrior names, which come from the Old Norse Valkyries, also known as “shield warriors”. Viking names for girls have many different origins. Popular Viking names for girls and their meaningsġ00 female Viking names (A-Z) Where do female Viking names come from? We’ve researched some cool female Viking names and their meanings, to give you a hand with choosing some good strong female Viking names for your newborn. ![]() Good female Viking names tend to suggest independence and strength as well as intelligence, and who wouldn’t those for their baby girl? Viking names for girls are pretty popular right now, and if you want to give your newborn daughter a strong feisty name, a female Viking name could be a great choice. Cool female Viking names and their meanings by Amanda Tomlin ![]()
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