List of Norse Baby Names Meanings

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Aric

Norse Meaning: The name Aric is a Norse baby name. In Norse the meaning of the name Aric is: Rule with mercy. See also Eric.

Meaning: Eternal ruler Origin: Norse

Astrid

(AHS-trit)

The name Astrid is a Scandinavian baby name. In Scandinavian the meaning of the name Astrid is: Godly strength. Derived from Germanic compounds meaning divine strength, or divine beauty. Astrid has been used by Norway's royal families for hundreds of years.

Meaning: One with divine strength Origin: Norse

Brenda

(BREN-də)

In Scottish the meaning of the name Brenda is: From the Norse, meaning sword or torch, this name was originally used only in the Shetland Isles of Scotland, but spread to other parts of the English-speaking world after Brenda appeared as a heroine in Sir Walter Scott's 1822 novel The Pirate.

Meaning: Sword Origin: Norse

Darby

(DAHR-bee)

The name Darby is an Irish baby name. In Irish the meaning of the name Darby is: Free from envy. A derivitive of Diarmait. Darby and Joan were a devoted elderly married couple originally depicted in a poem or ballad of the 18th century.

Meaning: Of the deer park Origin: Norse

Dustin

(DUS-tin)

Dustin originates from an English surname, which is derived from a Norman personal name, which is probably derived from the Old Norse Þorsteinn (Torsten). This Old Norse name is composed of elements meaning "Thor" and "stone". In ancient Germanic languages, 'Dustin" also means "brave fighter" or "valiant fighter".

Meaning: Strong-hearted leader Origin: Norse

Erica

(ER-i-kə)

The given name Erika, or Erica, is a feminine form of Eric, deriving from the Old Norse name Eiríkr (or Eríkr in Eastern Scandinavia due to monophthongization). ... The name is thus usually taken to mean "sole ruler, autocrat" or "eternal ruler, ever powerful".

Meaning: Feminine derivative of Eric, Meaning, Brave ruler, Ever powerful Origin: Norse

Erich

The name Erich is a Norse baby name. In Norse the meaning of the name Erich is: Ruler of the people. Famous Bearer: popular blues guitarist/singer Eric Clapton.

Meaning: Brave ruler, Ever powerful Origin: Norse

Erick

The name Erick is a Norse baby name. In Norse the meaning of the name Erick is: Ruler of the people. Famous Bearer: popular blues guitarist/singer Eric Clapton.

Meaning: A form of Eric, Ever powerful, Brave Ruler Origin: Norse

Ericka

The name Ericka is a Scandinavian baby name. In Scandinavian the meaning of the name Ericka is: Ever kingly. Feminine of Eric.

Meaning: A form of Eric, Ever powerful, Brave Ruler Origin: Norse

Erik

Origin of the name Erik: Popular name derived from the Old Norse Eirìkr (eternal ruler), a compounding of the elements ei (ever, always) and ríkr (ruler, king). However, there are some who believe the name comes to the Old Norse via the Germanic ehre (honor) and the Proto-Germanic rīk (king): hence, “honorable king.”

Meaning: Eternal ruler Origin: Norse