Save Gender Feminine Usage Norwegian Meaning & History From the Old Norse elements oddr "point of a sword" and veig "strength". This name was coined in the 19th century [1]. Related Names Rootsoddr + veig Name DaysName Days? Norway: April 7 Categories strength, weapons Sources & References Nordic Names Wiki, entry Oddveig, available from https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Oddveig.