Save Gender Feminine Usage Norse Mythology, Old Norse Other Forms FormsHervor Meaning & History Derived from herr "army" and vár "truth; woman". This is the name of a Valkyrie in Norse mythology. Hervǫr is the daughter of Hlǫðver and the sister of Hlaðgunnr. She, Hlaðgunnr and Ǫlrún are described as swan-maidens.