List of Old Norse Baby Names Meanings

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

Audhild

(OUD-hilt)

Meaning & History. Derived from the Old Norse elements auðr "wealth, fortune" and hildr "battle".

Meaning: Fighting for wealth Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse

Audun

(AW-dən)

Norse Meaning: The name Audun is a Norse baby name. In Norse the meaning of the name Audun is: Friend of wealth.

Meaning: Affluent friend Origin: Old Norse

Balder

(BAHL-dər)

Baldur is a Norse and Icelandic name, meaning "prince." Baldr is also a god in Norse mythology associated with light, beauty, love and happiness.

Meaning: Bearer of light Origin: Old Norse

Bard

(BAHRD)

The name Bard is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Bard is: Minstrel; a singer-poet.

Meaning: Battle against peace Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse

Bergljot

(BEHRG-lyawt)

Meaning & History. From the Old Norse name Bergljót, which was composed of the elements berg "protection, help" and ljótr "light".

Meaning: Light will save Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse

Birger

(BEER-gər)

Birger is a Scandinavian name from Old Norse, bjarga, meaning "to help, to save, to protect". It is widely used in Norway as Birger but also as Børge.

Meaning: One who helps Origin: Danish, Norwegian, Old Norse, Swedish

Bjarke

(BYAHR-ke)

From bjare "bear". Its origin stems from Norse mythology and is found in Saxo Grammaticus verses. The famous verse Bjarkemål describes the exploits of Bjarke (Bödvar Bjarki) and the other warriors of Rolf Krake's court.

Meaning: Bear Origin: Danish, Old Norse

Bjarni

(BYAR-ni)

Meaning & History. Old Norse diminutive of BJÖRN and other names containing the element björn meaning "bear".

Meaning: Bear Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse

Bjarte

(BYAR-the)

Meaning & History. From the Old Norse byname Bjartr, which meant "bright".

Meaning: Bright man Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse