List of Old Norse Baby Names Meanings

Inkeri

(IN-ke-ri)

Finnish Meaning: The name Inkeri is a Finnish baby name. In Finnish the meaning of the name Inkeri is: Hero's daughter.

Meaning: Beautiful goddess Origin: Finnish, Old Norse

Ivar

(EE-vahr)

Origin of the name Ivor: Scottish form of Ivar, a name introduced by Scandinavian settlers. It is derived from the Old Norse elements yŕ (yew, bow) and herr (warrior, army): hence, "archer, bow warrior." From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.

Meaning: Fighter with bow Origin: Old Norse

Iver

(ee-VAIR)

Origin of the name Ivor: Scottish form of Ivar, a name introduced by Scandinavian settlers. It is derived from the Old Norse elements yŕ (yew, bow) and herr (warrior, army): hence, "archer, bow warrior."

Meaning: Fighter with bow Origin: Old Norse, Welsh

Jarl

(YAHR-əl)

The name Jarl is a Scandinavian baby name. In Scandinavian the meaning of the name Jarl is: Royalty title approximately equivalent to the English Earl.

Meaning: Chieftain or nobleman Origin: Old Norse

Jarle

(YAHR-le)

Meanings and history of the name Jarle: | Edit. "Highborn, noble man or warrior, earl", from Old Norse. Famous real-life people named Jarle: | Edit. Jarle Andhøy, Norwegian adventurer.

Meaning: Nobleman Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse

Jary

(YAH-ree)

ja-ry, jar-y ] The baby boy name Jary is pronounced as YAA-Riy- †. Jary is a Finnish name of Hebrew and English origin. Jary is a variation of the name Jari (Finnish). Jary is also a variation of the name Jarvis (English). See also the related category hebrew.

Meaning: A warrior with a helmet Origin: Hebrew, Old Norse

Jerk

(YEHRK)

In the United States, "jerk" refers to a person who is rude or mean. ... I was told this story about a Swedish man who went on business to America. His name is Jerk Feling. They kept calling out for him at the airport, and it sounded terrible as you can imagine. The name unfortunately does not translate well.

Meaning: King forever Origin: Old Norse, Swedish

Jerker

(YEHR-kər)

Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Jerker.

Meaning: King forever Origin: Old Norse, Swedish

Jerrik

(YEH-rik)

Meaning of name Jerrik. Etymology : Danish variant of ERIK. Saint : Origin : Danish.

Meaning: King forever Origin: Danish, Old Norse

Jorunn

(YAW-roon)

Norse Meaning: The name Jorunn is a Norse baby name. In Norse the meaning of the name Jorunn is: Chiefs love.

Meaning: Loving horses Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse