List of Norse Baby Names Meanings

Vernon

Vernon is a surname, from a masculine name that is derived from the Gaul word vern for Alder tree (also springlike, flourishing, or full of life) and a Gaulish-Latin suffix indicating a location. ... Vernon was introduced into England as an aristocratic surname at the time of the Norman conquest.

Meaning: From the alder-tree grove Origin: Norse

Ake

(AH-keh)

Ã…ke is a masculine Swedish given name, possibly derived from the medieval Germanic name Anicho, derived from ano meaning "ancestor". In Sweden, May 8 is the Name day for Ã…ke. There are variant spellings, including the Danish/Norwegian Ã…ge or Aage. Ã…ke is uncommon as a surname.

Meaning: Forebear Origin: Old Norse, Swedish

Alfhild

(AHLF-hild)

From the Old Norse name Alfhildr which was composed of the elements alfr "elf" and hildr "battle". In Norse legend Alfhild was a maiden who disguised herself as a warrior in order to avoid marriage to king Alf. Her life was perhaps based on that of a 9th-century Viking pirate.

Meaning: Battle of elves Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse, Swedish

Alva

(AL-və)

The name Alva is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Alva is: Brightness, exalted, exalted one. The form Alvah is used in the Old Testament. Famous bearer: prolific American inventor Thomas Alva Edison developed the electric light bulb.

Meaning: Female elf Origin: Old Norse

Alvilda

(ahl-VIL-da)

Meaning of "Alvilda" Danish name. In Danish, the name Alvilda means - From the Old Norse name Alfhildr: alfr meaning elf and hildr meaning battle..The name Alvilda originated as an Danish name. The name Alvilda is most often used as a girl name or female name.

Meaning: Battle of elves Origin: Danish, Old Norse

Arvid

(AHR-vid)

Arvid, Arved, Arnvid or Arvydas is a male given name, most common in Scandinavia but also in Persia and Lithuania. In Scandinavia it is derived from Old Norse Arnviðr and means "forest of eagles".

Meaning: Tree of the eagle Origin: Old Norse, Swedish

Ase

(AH-she)

The name Ase is a Scandinavian baby name. In Scandinavian the meaning of the name Ase is: healer;physician.

Meaning: God-like Origin: Danish, Norwegian, Old Norse, Swedish

Aslaug

(AHS-laug)

Aslaug is a Norwegian feminine given name, derived from Old Norse prefix áss-, meaning "god", and suffix -laug, possible meaning "betrothed woman". The Swedish cognate is Aslög; the Danish cognate is Asløg.

Meaning: Woman engaged to god Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse

Aslog

(AHS-lawg)

Aslaug is a Norwegian feminine given name, derived from Old Norse prefix áss-, meaning "god", and suffix -laug, possible meaning "betrothed woman". ... Aslaug, a queen of Scandinavian mythology.

Meaning: Woman engaged to god Origin: Danish, Old Norse

Asmund

(AHS-moont)

The name Asmund is a Scandinavian baby name. In Scandinavian the meaning of the name Asmund is: God is the protector.

Meaning: Divine protection Origin: Danish, Norwegian, Old Norse