100+ Norse Girl Names: 60 Beautiful Viking Names & Meanings (2026)

Norse girl names are fierce, beautiful, and deeply connected to mythology. From the warrior Valkyries to the goddess Freya, these names carry the spirit of the North.

Complete List: Norse Girl Names

Name	Meaning	Origin	Famous Bearer
Freya	Noble woman; love goddess	Norse	Freya (Norse goddess)
Astrid	Divinely beautiful; godly strength	Norse	Astrid Lindgren
Ingrid	Beloved of Ing; beautiful	Norse	Ingrid Bergman
Aslaug	Divine weaving	Norse
Bodil	Remedy for battle	Norse
Dagny	New day	Norse	Dagny Taggart (Atlas Shrugged character)
Eira	Snow	Welsh/Norse
Embla	Elm tree	Norse	Embla (Norse mythology)
Gunhild	Battle maiden	Norse
Helga	Holy, prosperous	Norse	Helga Andersen
Hilda	Battle woman	Norse	Saint Hilda of Whitby
Lena	Light (short form)	Norse/Scandinavian	Lena Horne (singer)
Maren	Sea	Norse
Ragna	Decision, counsel	Norse
Sigrid	Victory horse	Norse	Sigrid the Haughty (Norse queen)
Sigrun	Secret victory	Norse
Signe	New victory	Norse
Siv	Bride, kinswoman	Norse	Siv (Norse goddess)
Skadi	Harm, shadow	Norse	Skadi (Norse goddess)
Solveig	Sun strength	Norse
Thorbjorg	Thor’s protection	Norse
Torunn	Thor’s love	Norse
Unn	Love, wave	Norse	Unn the Deep-Minded (Viking woman)
Valdis	The dead goddess, power of the dead	Norse
Ylva	She-wolf	Norse

Valkyrie Names

The Valkyries were warrior maidens who chose the slain for Valhalla:

• Brynhildr (Brunhild) — Armored battle maiden; the greatest Valkyrie
• Sigrun — Victory secret; a legendary Valkyrie
• Hilde — Battle; the battle goddess
• Göndul — Wand-bearer or she-wolf
• Skuld — Debt; one of the three Norns

Norse Goddesses

The Norse pantheon’s female figures include:

• Freya — Goddess of love, beauty, and war; the most beloved goddess
• Frigg — Queen of the gods; Odin’s wife
• Skadi — Goddess of skiing, winter, and hunting
• Sif — Goddess with golden hair; wife of Thor
• Idun — Keeper of the golden apples of immortality
• Nerthus — Earth goddess

Modern Scandinavian Girl Names

Today’s popular Nordic names: Freya — Noble woman; love goddess • Astrid — Divinely beautiful; godly strength • Ingrid — Beloved of Ing; beautiful • Dagny — New day • Ragna — Decision, counsel • Sigrid — Victory horse • Solveig — Sun strength • Ylva — She-wolf

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the most beautiful Norse girl name? A: Freya, Astrid, Ingrid, Solveig, and Sigrid are universally admired for their beauty.

Q: What Norse name means strong? A: Brynhild (armor battle), Sigrid (victory), Gunhild (battle-maiden), and Valdis (goddess of power) all convey strength.

Q: What Norse names mean moon? A: Mani is the Norse moon god (masculine). Máni’s sister Sól (sun) gave female solar names. Nótt (night) carries lunar associations.

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