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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the usage is Norse Mythology.
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Æsir m Icelandic, Norse Mythology
Icelandic masculine form of Æsa. This is the name of a character in Norse mythology.
Afi m Norse Mythology
Means "grandfather" in Old Norse. In the Rígsþula, Afi and his wife Amma are one of the three couples the god Rígr visits.
Agni m Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Possibly a diminutive of Old Norse names beginning with the element agi "awe, fear" or egg "edge of a sword" (such as Agnarr or Agmundr)... [more]
Ái m Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse ái meaning "great-grandfather, ancestor". In Norse mythology, this is the name of both a dwarf and the husband of Edda 2.
Akaz m Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse aka "to drive". This is a by-name for Odin in Norse mythology.
Alawīdaz m Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse element ala ("entire; all") combined with one of several possible elements: vīðr ("wide, far, extensive"), viðr ("forest, wood, tree") or veðja ("engage, stake, wager").... [more]
Alawiniz m Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse elements ala "entire, all" and vinr "friend".
Aldafaðir m Norse Mythology
Means "all-father", derived from Old Norse elements ala ("entire, all") and faðir ("father"). This is a by-name for Odin in Norse mythology.
Alfarinn m Norse Mythology
Has several possible etymologies. Maybe derived from Old Norse alfr ("elf, supernatural being") and ǫrn ("eagle"); alf and arinn ("fire, immolation place"), a word meaning "far, long" and far ("to travel"), or ala ("entire, all") and a word meaning "deserted".... [more]
Alfrigg m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Variant of Alfríkr or combination of alf "elf" and freginn "experienced". This is the name of one of the four dwarfs who made Freyja's necklace Brísingamen in Norse mythology.
Algaut m Norse Mythology
Algaut was a Geatish king who ruled West Götaland according to the Heimskringla. Snorri Sturluson relates that he was burnt to death by his son-in-law, the Swedish king Ingjald Ill-ruler.
Allvaldi m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Alvaldr. In Norse mythology this is the name of Þjazi's father.
Alsvartr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from the Germanic name elements allr "all, everybody, entire" and svartr "black". This is the name of a giant in Norse Mythology.
Alsvid m Norse Mythology
Means "all-swift; very fast" in Old Norse. In Norse mythology this is the name of one of the horses that pulls the Sun.
Alsviðr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse ala "entire, all" and svinnr "fast, clever". In Norse mythology this is the name of both a jotunn and one of Sól's horses.
Alþjófr m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse ala "all, entire" and þjófr "thief". This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Alvaldr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse ala "all, entire" and valdr "ruler, mighty one".
Anarr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Annarr. This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Andhrímnir m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Combination of and "against, opposite, hostile" and hrīm "rime, soot". In Norse mythology this is the name of both an eagle and a cook in Valhalla.
Andvari m Norse Mythology
Means "careful one". In Norse mythology Andvari was a dwarf who lived under a waterfall and could change himself into a fish at will. He had a pile of gold and a magical ring, Andvaranaut, which made him wealthy... [more]
Angantýr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Combination of Old Norse angi "sweet odour" and tívar "gods". It's the name of three characters in Norse Mythology.
Ánn m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "old" in Old Norse. Ánn is the name of a dwarf mentioned in the Vǫluspá.
Annar m Norwegian, Icelandic (Rare), Norse Mythology (Anglicized)
Modern form of Ánarr, although it may also be used as a masculine form of Anna. In Norse Mythology, Annar is the partner of Nótt and the father of Jǫrð (Mother Earth)... [more]
Annarr m Old Norse, Icelandic, Norse Mythology
Either a variant of Ánarr or from Old Norse meaning "the second one" or . In Norse mythology this is the name of Nótt's second husband, the father of Jǫrð.
Arngrim m Anglo-Scandinavian, Norse Mythology
Anglo-Scandinavian variant of Arngrímr. This was the name of a berserker in Norse mythology; he figures in Hervarar saga, Gesta Danorum, Lay of Hyndla, a number of Faroese ballads, and Örvar-Odds saga.
Arnhǫfði m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Means "eagle-headed", derived from Old Norse ǫrn "eagle" and hǫfuð "head". This is a by-name for Odin.
Árvakr m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Means "early awake, early rising". This is the name of one of Sól's horses in Norse mythology.
Ásabragr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "best of the Æsir". This is a by-name for Odin and Thor in Norse mythology.
Atríðr m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Means "attacker". This is a byname for Odin.
Atvarðr m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Means "defender" or "relative". This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Aurgelmir m Norse Mythology
Combination of aur ("gravel, sand, clay") and galmr ("shouting one"). This is the name of a jǫtunn, probably another name for Ymir, the father of Þrúðgelmir and grandfather of Bergelmir.
Aurgrímnir m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Derived from aur "sand, clay" and grímr "person wearing a face mask or helmet" or grimmr "grim". This is the name of a jotunn in Norse mythology.
Aurkonungr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from aur "again; sand" and konungr "king". This is a by-name for the god Hœnir.
Aurnir m Norse Mythology
Derived from aurr ("gravel, sand, clay"). This is the name of a Jotunn in Norse mythology.
Aurvandill m Norse Mythology
Means "beam; morning; morning star", or possibly derived from aur ("water") and vandill ("sword"). In Norse mythology one of Aurvandill's toes broke off. Thor threw it into the sky, where it became a star.
Aurvangr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "one from Aurvangar". Aurvangar "the gravelly wetlands", also called Jǫruvellir "sandy plain", is the home of the dwarfs. In Norse mythology Aurvangr is the name of a dwarf.
Austri m Norse Mythology, Icelandic (Rare)
From Old Norse austr meaning "east". In Norse mythology this is the name of a dwarf who upholds the sky, made of the jötunn Ymir's skull, in the east... [more]
Báfurr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Meaning unknown. This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Bari m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from barr "harsh". Related to Swedish bare "magical being". In Norse mythology this is the name of a dwarf.
Baði m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Diminutive of names containing the element bǫð meaning "battle". In Norse mythology this is the name of a Jotunn.
Baugi m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Baugr. This was the name of a jotunn in Norse mythology.
Beli m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse belja meaning "to roar". This is the name of a jotunn in Norse mythology.
Bergelmir m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Derived from berg "rock, cliff, highlands" and galmr "shouting one". This is the name of Ymir's grandson, the ancestor of the frost giants.
Biflindi m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse bifa "story" and lind "lime-tree" or bif "movement; air; water" and lind. This is another name for Odin.
Bifliði m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Combination of bif 'movement', 'air', 'water' and liði 'one who goes', 'one who fares'. Bifliði is a name for Óðinn.
Bifurr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Possibly derived from German biber or bever both meaning "beaver", or an Old Norse name meaning "the quaking one". In Norse mythology this is the name of a dwarf.
Bíldr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse bíldr, a knife for blood-letting. This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Billingr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse billingr "twin" or from Ancient Germanic bhi- "two-, double-" and -ingr, a suffix denoting "belonging to" or "descended from". In Norse mythology this is the name of both a dwarf and a giant, the latter of whom is the father of a girl Odin wants to seduce.
Bjǫlr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Younger form of Belwar. In Norse mythology this was the name of a jǫtunn.
Blapþvari m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "babbling pole; staff". This is the name of a Jotunn in Norse mythology.
Blǫvurr m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Related to Norwegian blava "to shine". This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Boddi m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Possibly a variant of Baði. Related to Icelandic budda "money-bag" and Norwegian boddi "newborn pet". In Norse mythology Boddi is one of the sons of Karl and Snør.
Bǫfarr m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Meaning unknown; possibly related to Bófi. This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Bǫlþorn m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Old Norse combination of bǫl 'bale', 'misfortune'; 'sin'; 'arrow' and þorn 'thorn, spike, thorn-bush'. Bǫlþorn is a jǫtunn, He is the father of Bestla.
Bǫlverkr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Old Norse name meaning "evil-doer, malefactor" with the combination of bǫl "misfortune", "evil", "bale" and verk "work, piece of work, business, deed". Bǫlverkr is another name for Óðinn who is a character in Norse Mythology.
Bǫmburr m Norse Mythology
Related to bimbult ("bumpy; uneasy"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Bóndi m Old Danish, Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Variant of Bóandi. This is the name of one of Karl and Snør's sons in Norse mythology.
Borr m Norse Mythology
Possibly means "son" in Old Norse. Borr is a deity in Norse Mythology. He is married to Bestla, father of Odin, Vili and Vé, and son of Búri.
Brandingi m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Brandgengi. This is the name of a Jotunn in Norse mythology.
Breiðr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "broad; wide". This is the name of one of Karl and Snør's sons in Norse mythology.
Brimir m Norse Mythology, Icelandic, Faroese
Probably related to Old Norse brim meaning "surf". This is another name for Ymir in Norse mythology.
Brúni m Old Norse, Icelandic, Norse Mythology
Variant of Brúnn. This is the name of a dwarf and another name for Odin in Norse mythology.
Búri m Norse Mythology
Of uncertain meaning. Búri was the first god in Norse mythology. He is the father of Borr and grandfather of Odin, Vili and Vé.
Buri m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from burr (a poetical word for "son"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Burinn m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Buri. This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Burr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
From Old Norse burr meaning "son". Burr is a giant in the Northern mythology. He is the son of Búri and the father of Óðinn, Vili and Vé... [more]
Buðli m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from boð ("bid, offer"). In Norse mythology Buðli is a Swedish king and the father of Brynhildr.
Byggvir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "seed corn". In Norse mythology Byggvir is a servant of Freyr and the husband of Beyla.
Býleistr m Norse Mythology
Means "bee-lightning" in Old Norse. In Norse mythology he is Loki's brother.
Dain m Literature, Norse Mythology
Dain II Ironfoot was the Lord of the Iron Hills and King Under the Mountain in J.R.R. Tolkien's works. Tolkien derived it from Dáinn, the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Dáinn m Norse Mythology
Means "died" in Old Norse (the past participle of the verb deyja "to die"). This is the name of three characters in Norse mythology: a dwarf, a representative of the elves, and one of the stags that graze on the branches of Yggdrasill.
Dellingr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
From Old Norse dellingr meaning "luminous, shining one". Dellingr is the name of a dwarf in the Þulur
Dofri m Old Norse, Icelandic, Norse Mythology
Meaning unknown. Possibly related to the word dofrar ("dale, valley"), or a word meaning "lazy one". In Norse mythology this is the name of a giant who lives on the mountain Dofrafjall.
Dolgþrasi m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from dolg ("hostility, battle") and þrasa ("to snort, to boast"). This is the name of a dwarf (also called Dolgþvari) in Norse mythology.
Dolgþvari m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from dolg ("battle") and þvari ("staff, sword, spear"). This is the name of a dwarf (also called Dolgþrasi) in Norse mythology.
Domalde m Norse Mythology, Scandinavian
Modern Scandinavian form of Dómaldi, which is a variant form of the Old Norse name Dómaldr.... [more]
Dómaldi m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic (Archaic)
Variant of Dómaldr. Dómaldi was a legendary Swedish king who appears in the epic works 'Heimskringla' and 'Ynglinga saga' written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson.
Domar m Norse Mythology, Scandinavian, Swedish (Rare)
Modern Scandinavian form of both Dómari and Dómarr. However, when used in the context of Norse mythology, it strictly refers to the latter name.... [more]
Draupnir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Means "goldsmith". Draupnir is the name of both a dwarf and Odin's golden arm ring, which he laid on Baldr's funeral pyre to show that Hel was the legitimate ruler of the Underworld... [more]
Drengr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Drængr. This is the name of one of Karl and Snør's sons in Norse mythology.
Dúfr m Norse Mythology
Either derived from Old Norse dúfa "to drive" or means "sleepy one", related to Norwegian duva. This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Durinn m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Meaning "sleepy one" from Old Norse dúra meaning "nap, take a nap" and "door-keeper" from Old Norse dyrr meaning "door opening, doorway". This is the name of a dwarf.
Dvalarr m Norse Mythology
Variant of Dvalinn. This is the name of a stag in Norse mythology, probably identical to Dvalinn.
Dvalinn m Norse Mythology
Old Norse name meaning "the one slumbering". Possibly derived from the same word as Swedish dvala and Danish and Norwegian dvale, meaning "sleep, hibernation". ... [more]
Eikinskjaldi m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse eik "oak" and skjǫldr "shield". This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Eitri m Norse Mythology
In Norse mythology, Eitri (also known as Sindri) is a dwarf and the brother of Brokkr.
Eldir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Meaning unknown. In Norse mythology Eldir is one of Ægir's servants. After Loki is driven out of Ægir's hall for killing Fimafengr, he tries to regain entry, but Eldir refuses to let him in.
Ennibrattr m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Variant of Ænnibrantr. This is a by-name for Odin in Norse mythology.
Fáfnir m Old Norse, Icelandic, Norse Mythology
Means "the embracer" in Old Norse. It is a name of a dragon in Nordic poetry.
Falr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from either falr ("pipe, tube") or fela ("to hide"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Fárbauti m Norse Mythology
Old Norse for "cruel or dangerous striker" or "lightening". In Norse mythology, Fárbauti was the ruler of the Jötunn (Norse: ice giants) and their domain, Jötunheimr. He was the consort of Laufey or Nal and father of the Norse god of primordial chaos and destruction, Loki... [more]
Faðir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "father" in Old Norse. In the Old Norse poem Rígsþula in the Poetic Edda, Faðir is the husband of Móðir.
Fengr m Norse Mythology
Derived from fá ("catch"). This is a name for Odin in Norse mythology.
Fenris m Norse Mythology, Literature
Short form of the Old Norse Fenrisúlfr (literally "Fenrir-wolf"). The form Fenris Ulf was used for a talking wolf (originally named Maugrim) in the now defunct American edition of C. S. Lewis' 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'.
Fenrisúlfr m Norse Mythology
Derived from Fenris, an Old Norse genitive case of Fenrir, combined with úlfr "wolf". The Prose Edda sometimes refers to the monstrous wolf Fenrir as Fenrisúlfr.
Fíli m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Possibly related to Low German vîle ("file, rasp"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Fimafengr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Meaning unknown. In Norse mythology Fimafengr is one of Ægir's servants. Loki kills him and is driven out as a result.
Fjalarr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic (Rare)
Meaning unknown. Possibly related to Old Norse fela "to hide", Norwegian fjela "to spy" or Old Norse fjǫl "much, manifold".... [more]
Fjǫlnir m Norse Mythology
Derived from fjǫl ("much, manifold"), fela ("hide") or felþa ("field"). In Norse mythology this is both a name for Odin and the name of a legendary Swedish king.
Fjölsvinnur m Norse Mythology
Icelandic form of Fjǫlsvinnr, used to refer to the mythological character.
Fjǫlsviðr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from fjǫl ("much, manifold") and svinnr ("fast, clever"). In Norse mythology this is the name of a dwarf, a by-name for Odin, and the giant who guarded Menglǫð.
Fjǫlverkr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Combination of fjǫl ("much") and verk ("work"). This is the name of a giant in Norse mythology.
Fjǫrgynn m Norse Mythology
Masculine form of Fjǫrgyn. Fjǫrgynn was the father of Frigg in Norse mythology.
Fornjot m Norse Mythology (Anglicized), Astronomy
Anglicized form of Fornjótr. One of the moons of Saturn bears this name.
Forseti m Norse Mythology
Forseti means "presiding one; president" in Old Norse (and in modern Icelandic and Faeroese as well).... [more]
Frægr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "famous". This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Frár m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Means "swift, quick, alert". This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Freki m Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse frekr "avaricious, greedy." In Norse mythology, Freki is the name of one of Odin's two wolves. Freki resembles Gluttony and he is always very hungry, just like Geri (the other wolf)... [more]
Frosti m Old Norse, Old Danish, Icelandic, Norse Mythology
Originally a byname, from Old Norse frost "frost". In Norse legend this was the name of a dwarf.
Gæirreðr m Norse Mythology
Derived from geir "spear" and friðr "love, peace". In the Grímnismál, Gæirreðr is raised by Odin while his brother Agnarr is raised by Frigg... [more]
Galarr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "screamer" in Old Norse. In Norse mythology this is the name of both a giant and a dwarf. The dwarf and his brother, Fjalarr, murdered Kvasir and brewed the mead of the skalds from his blood... [more]
Ganglati m Norse Mythology
Means "lazy walker" in Old Norse. It is borne by a servant of Hel.
Gangleri m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "the one tired from walking". In Norse mythology this is a by-name for Odin and an alias of the Swedish king Gylfi.
Gangr m Norse Mythology
Means "traveller" in Old Norse, ultimately derived from Proto-Germanic *gangaz "walking, going". Gangr is a jötunn in Norse Mythology. He is the brother of Iði and Þjazi.
Gangráðr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "he who knows the way" or might be derived from gangr ("walking, motion, path") and ráð ("advice, counsel"). Odin uses this as an alias during his battle of wits with Vafþrúðnir.
Garm m Norse Mythology
Means "rag" in Old Norse. In Norse mythology this is the name of a blood-stained hellhound (occasionally considered identical to Fenrir) who guards Hel's gate... [more]
Garmr m Norse Mythology
In Norse mythology this was the name of the wolf or dog companion of the goddess Hel who guards Hel's gate.
Gautr m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
From Old Norse gautr meaning "Goth, Geat". The Geats were a Germanic tribe that inhabited the present-day Götaland in Sweden. This is a by-name for Odin in Norse mythology.
Geirrød m Norse Mythology
Norwegian form of Gæirreðr.
Geri m Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse gjarn "greedy", which is related to Gothic gairns (see Adalgern). In Norse mythology, Geri is the name of one of Odin's two wolves... [more]
Gillingr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from gjalla ("to scream") and -ingr (suffix meaning "son of" or "belonging to"). This is the name of a giant in Norse mythology.
Gimlé m Norse Mythology
Possibly means "place protected by fire". In Norse mythology this is a hall covered with gold where mankind will live after Ragnarǫk.
Gimli m Norse Mythology, Literature
In Norse Mythology, was a place where the survivors of Ragnarok were to live, meaning "highest heaven" or "lee of flames". ... [more]
Ginnar m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Ginnarr. In Norse mythology this is the name of a dwarf and another name for Odin.
Gísli m Icelandic, Faroese, Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Short form of names containing the Old Norse element gísl meaning "hostage, pledge" or "arrow, shaft (of a weapon)".
Glói m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Old Norse male form of Glóa or an Icelandic form of Glóði. In Norse mythology this is the name of a dwarf.
Glóinn m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Glói. This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Górr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Possibly means "three-sided field". In Norse mythology Górr (also spelt Gór) is the son of Þorri and brother of Nórr and Gói... [more]
Gramr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
From Old Norse gramr meaning "wrath, king, warrior". Gram (Gramr) was the name of a legendary Danish king. In Norse Mythology, this is the name of the sword that Sigurd used to kill the dragon Fáfnir.
Grani m Norse Mythology, Pet
Derived from Old Norse grani meaning "horse". According to the chapter thirteen of Völsungasaga, this is the name of a horse owned by the hero Sigurd through advice from Odin in disguise.
Grímnir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Variant of Grímr. This is a by-name for Odin in Norse mythology.
Grímr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "masked person" or "shape-changer" in Old Norse (derived from gríma "mask, helmet"). This was a byname of the god Odin, perhaps given to boys in an attempt to secure the protection of the god.
Gylfi m Icelandic, Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Modern form of GylfR, an Old Norse name derived from gjálfr "roar, heavy sea" or gólf "grain cultivator". In Norse mythology, Gylfi was the name of a sea giant. It was also the name of a mythical Swedish king.
Gymir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
From Old Norse gymir meaning 'sea'. Gymir is a Jǫtunn in the Northern mythology.
Hábrók m & f Norse Mythology
Literally means "high pants" from Old Norse hár "high" and brók "pants, breeches". Hábrók, as described by Grímnismál in Norse mythology, is the greatest of hawks.
Hænir m Norse Mythology
Icelandic form of Hœnir.
Hagbard m Medieval Scandinavian, Norse Mythology, Folklore, Danish (Rare), Swedish (Rare)
Modern form of Hagbarðr or Hagabert. Hagbard (Hagbarðr) was a legendary Scandinavian sea-king mentioned in several Norse sagas... [more]
Hagbarðr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Folklore
Combination of the Germanic elements hag "enclosure" and barta "little axe". Hagbarðr was a legendary Scandinavian sea-king mentioned in several Norse sagas. The tragic legend of him and his lover Signý in Scandinavian folklore remained popular until late 17th century.
Hárr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Hǫr or derived from hárr ("grey-haired"). This is a name for Odin and the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Hati m & f Norse Mythology, Swedish (Rare), Finnish, Old Norse
Means "despiser, hater". In Norse mythology Hati is a wolf who pursues the moon. He is the son of Hróðvitnir (another name for Fenrir), the father of Hrímgarðr, and the brother of Skǫll, who pursues the sun.
Haugspori m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Means "hill treader". This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Heiðr m & f Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse heiðr "bright, clear; honour", from which Heidi also derives. This is the name of several characters in Norse mythology: a giant, the son of Hrímnir; another name for the seeress Gullveig; and a name often given to witches or seeresses, possibly an epithet for "good" witches.
Heiðrekr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Possibly a combination of Old Icelandic heiðr "heath" and Old Norse ríkr "mighty, rich, distinguished" (though it could also mean "ruler, sovereign" when it's used as a second element in a name).
Helblindi m Norse Mythology
Means "Hel-blinder" or "all-blinder" in Old Norse. In Norse mythology this is the name of Loki's brother.
Hepti m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Means "grasp". This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Heptifíli m Norse Mythology
Combination of Hepti and Fíli. This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Herfǫðr m Norse Mythology
Derived from herr ("army") and faðir ("father"). This is a by-name for Odin.
Hermóðr m Norse Mythology
Variant of Hærmóðr. This is the name of one of Odin's sons.
Hjálmþér m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Derived from Old Norse hjalmr ("helmet, protection") and -þér ("servant"). In Norse mythology Hjálmþér and his brother Ǫlvir are the children of a jarl (or chieftain)... [more]
Hjúki m Norse Mythology
Is said to mean "the one returning to health". In Norse Mythology, Hjúki and his sister Bil follow Máni, the personification of the moon, across the heavens.
Hlér m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Means "ocean, sea". This is another name for Ægir.
Hleðiólfr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from hleði ("shutter, door") and ulfr ("wolf"). This is another name for the dwarf Hlévargr in Norse mythology.
Hlévangr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Hlévargr or derived from hlé ("lee, shelter") and vangr ("garden"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Hlévargr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from hlé ("lee, shelter") and vargr ("thief, outlaw; wolf"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Hlǫðver m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Hlǫðvér. In Norse mythology this is the name of Hervǫr and Hlaðgunnr's father.
Hnikarr m Old Norse, Icelandic, Norse Mythology
Means "instigator". This is another name for Odin.
Hodur m Old Norse (Anglicized), Norse Mythology (Anglicized)
From Old Norse hǫð "battle", ultimately derived from Proto-Germanic *haþuz "battle". In Norse mythology Hodur is a blind son of Odin who accidentally kills Baldr when Loki gives him an arrow made of mistletoe (the only thing Baldr can be harmed by).
Hœnir m Norse Mythology
Possibly means "strong" or "helper" in Old Norse. Hœnir is a god in Norse mythology. According to 'The Prose Edda', he, along with Lóðurr, helped Odin create the first humans.
Hófvarpnir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "hoof-thrower". This is the name of Gná's horse in Norse mythology.
Högne m Old Swedish, Norse Mythology
Swedish form of Hagni. This was the name of a legendary king of the Swedish province Östergötland. He appears in the epic works 'Heimskringla' and 'Volsunga saga' written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson.
Holler m Norse Mythology
In Norse myth, Holler is the god of death and destruction and the one who brings diseases and disasters. He drags people to his dungeon where he tortures them to death.
Hornbori m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Meaning unknown; possibly means "horn-blower" or "horn-bearer". This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Hoth m Norse Mythology (Anglicized)
Anglicized form of Hǫðr (cf. Hodur, a more common Anglicized form).
Hrani m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Means "rough, brutal; blusterer". This is a by-name for Odin.
Hreiðmarr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from the Germanic name elements hreiðr "nest, home" and mærr "famous". Hreiðmarr is a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Hrímgrímnir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from hrīm ("rime, hoarfrost") and gríma ("person wearing a helmet"). It is an intensification of the name Grímnir. In Norse mythology this is the name of a giant who lives in the land of the dead... [more]
Hrímnir m Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Derived from Old Norse hrīm "rime, hoarfrost; soot". This is the name of a jǫtunn in Norse mythology. In the 'Völsunga saga' mentioned as the father of Hljóð, and in the poem 'Hyndluljóð' as the father of Heiðr and Hrossþjófr.
Hrossþjófr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from hross ("horse") and þjófr ("thief"). This is the name of a giant in Norse mythology.
Hróðvitnir m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Derived from hróðr "fame, glory" and vitnir "wolf". This is another name for Fenrir.
Hrungnir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from either hröngl ("tumult, movement") or hrang ("noise, din"). This is the name of a Jǫtunn.
Huginn m Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse hugr "mind, thought" (see also Hugubert). In Norse mythology, Huginn is the name of one of Odin's two ravens. Huginn signifies Thought and each day, he and Muninn (the other raven) fly over all the nine worlds known in Norse mythology in order to gather news and information for Odin.
Hugstari m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Possibly means "the stubborn one". This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology, also called Haugspori.
Hvitserk m Norse Mythology (Anglicized)
From the Old Norse Hvítserkr, from the elements hvítr "white" and serkr "shirt". In Norse legend this name belonged to one of the sons of the 9th-century king Ragnar Lodbrok and his wife Kráka.
Hymir m Norse Mythology, Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Of uncertain origin, possibly related to Old Norse húm meaning "semi-darkness, twilight". In Norse mythology this was the name of a giant (jǫtunn), according to Hymiskviða the father of the god Tyr, from whom Thor wanted to fetch a cauldron for the Æsir... [more]
Íri m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Means "Irishman". This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Iði m Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse ið "industrious, work, activity". This is the name of a jötunn in Norse Mythology.
Ívaldi m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Meaning unknown; possibly an Old Norse form of Iwawaldan or Inhu-waldan. In Norse mythology Ívaldi was the father of a dwarfs... [more]
Jafnhárr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "equally high". This is the name of a Norse god.
Jari m Norse Mythology, Old Norse, Swedish
Derived from Old Norse jara "quarrel". This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Jori m Norse Mythology
Shortened form of Jörmungandr. Son of Loki, otherwise known as the world serpent.
Jóð m Norse Mythology
From Old Norse jóð meaning "(newborn) child, descendant". In the Rígsþula Jóð was one of the sons of Jarl and Erna.
Kiarr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "from the marsh". In Norse mythology this is the name of a king of Valland.
Kjalarr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
By-name of uncertain meaning. Possibly related to kilja ("food"), kjǫlr ("keel") or kjalki ("sledge"). This is a name for Odin.
Klœngr m Norse Mythology
Meaning unknown, perhaps a variant of Klœingr. The name appears in the epic work 'Heimskringla' written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson.
Kvasir m Norse Mythology, Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Derived from the name given to the fermented juice of berries. In Norse mythology Kvasir was the wisest of all beings. The dwarfs Fjalarr and Galarr killed him, poured his blood into the vessels Boðn, Són and Óðrœrir, and mixed it with honey to make the skaldic mead, which would make whoever drank it a poet.
Kveldúlfr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Literature
Means "evening wolf", derived from Old Norse kveld "evening" combined with Old Norse úlfr "wolf".... [more]
Lífþrasir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "the one striving after life". In Norse mythology Líf and Lífþrasir are the only people to survive Ragnarǫk].
Litr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "the coloured one". In Norse mythology Litr is a dwarf who gets in Thor's way as he is about to consecrate Baldr's funeral pyre with Mjǫllnir... [more]
Loddfáfnir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Combination of loddari ("juggler") and Fáfnir. In Norse mythology this is the name of a young man Odin advises.
Lofarr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from lof ("permission; paean of praise") and herr ("army"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Loge m Norse Mythology, Astronomy
Variant of Logi. He is a fire giant from Norse mythology, son of Fornjot, sometimes confused with the god Loki... [more]
Logi m Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Means "flame, blaze" in Old Norse. In Norse legend Logi was 'a handsome king of a land north of Norway. A descendant of giants, his name became Hálogi - "tall Logi" - the legendary source of the modern Hålogaland region of Norway… His daughters were Eisa and Eimyrja, names both meaning "embers", and his wife's name Glöd probably means "red-hot embers" - all suggestive that Logi is a personification and deity of fire' (K.M. Sheard, 2011).
Lóni m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Means "the shining one" or "the lazy one". This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Loptr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Possibly from Old Norse lopt "air". This is an alternative name for the Norse god Loki, used in the epic works 'Poetic Edda' and 'Prose Edda' by Snorri Sturluson... [more]
Lóðurr m Norse Mythology
Meaning unknown. In 'The Poetic Edda', Lóðurr was a god who helped Hœnir and Odin create the first humans.
Lyngvi m Norse Mythology, Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Derived from Old Norse lyng "heather". In Norse mythology this is the name of the island in the lake Ámsvartnir where Fenrir is chained until Ragnarǫk.
Mana m Norse Mythology
This is the word for "moon" in Old Norse, and unlike in Greek and Roman mythology, is a god and not a goddess.
Mánagarmr m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Means "moon-hound". This is another name for Hati.
Máni m Icelandic, Old Norse, Norse Mythology
From Old Norse máni "moon". Máni is the personification of the moon in Norse Mythology.
Mímir m Norse Mythology, Old Norse, Icelandic
Derived from Old Norse mímir "memory", which is related to Old English gemimor "well-known", modern Dutch mijmeren "to muse, to ponder" and Latin memor "mindful, remembering." In Norse mythology, Mímir was a god who had omniscient wisdom and knowledge and who was keeper of the Well of Wisdom in Jotunheim (the world of the Giants).
Miðgarðsormr m Norse Mythology
Means "world serpent". This is another name for Jörmungandr, the son of Loki and Angrboða... [more]
Mjǫðvitnir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from mjǫðr ("honey, mead") and vitnir (poetic word for "wolf"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Móði m Norse Mythology
Probably related to Old Norse móðr "excitement, wrath, anger". In Norse mythology, Modi and Magni are sons of Thor who will inherit their father's hammer after Ragnarǫk ("final destiny of the gods").
Móðsognir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Possibly means "tired one" or "powerless one". In Norse mythology this is the name of a dwarf.
Móðvitnir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from móðr "mind; wrath; courage") and vitnir ("wolf"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Mundilfari m Norse Mythology
a Jotun or giant who is the father of the goddess Sol and the god Mani.
Muninn m Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse munr "mind" (see also Munimund). In Norse mythology, Muninn is the name of one of Odin's two ravens. Muninn signifies Memory and each day, he and Huginn (the other raven) fly over all the nine worlds known in Norse mythology in order to gather news and information for Odin.
Naglfar m Norse Mythology
Means "ship of the dead", derived from nagl ("dead person") and far ("ship; passage on a ship"). In Norse mythology this is the name of a ship helmed by Hymir (or Loki, depending on the text), which will put to sea at Ragnarǫk and take the inhabitants of Múpellsheimr to fight the gods... [more]
Naglfari m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Combination of nagl ("dead person") and fara ("to move, to travel"). In Norse mythology this is the name of Nótt's first husband, with whom she had two sons, both named Auðr.
Náinn m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from nā ("dead person"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Náli m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Possibly a male version of Nál, or derived from nagl ("dead person"). In Norse mythology this is the name of a dwarf, who may originally have been a demon of the dead.
Nár m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from nā ("dead person"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Narfi m Icelandic (Rare), Norse Mythology
Derived from Proto-Norse *nǫrr "narrow", possibly as in "close minded, oppressive". Narfi is the name of two characters in Norse Mythology: a son of Loki and a jötunn (the father of Nótt).
Nari m Norse Mythology
Nari is one of the sons of Loki and Sigyn. At the end of the epic poem "Lokasenna" Nari is said to be the brother of Narvi (also written as Narfi), while Sturlusson's Prose Edda uses Narvi as another name for Nari and names Váli as his brother.
Narvi m Norse Mythology
Narvi is one of the sons of Loki and Sigyn. At the end of the epic poem "Lokasenna" Narvi is said to be the brother of Nari, while in Snorri Sturlusson's Prose Edda Narvi is another name for Nari.
Nípingr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Meaning unknown; possibly related to hnipinn ("drooping; downcast"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Níðhöggr m Norse Mythology
Means "malice striker". In Norse mythology this is the name of the dragon who lives in the pool Hvergelmir and gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil... [more]
Niði m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
From Old Norse name meaning "dark one" from Old Norse nið meaning "new moon". This is also the name of a dwarf in Norse Mythology.
Niðr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "ancestor, kinsman". In Norse mythology this is one of the sons of Jarl and Erna.
Nóri m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic (Rare)
Variant of Nórr or derived from Old Norse nóri "small person". Nóri is the name of a dwarf mentioned in the Poetic Edda.
Nórr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse norðr "north". In Norse mythology Nórr (also called Nór or Nori) was the son of Þorri, and the founder of Norway.
Norr m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Variant of Nórr. In Norse mythology Norr is the husband of Hadda.
Norðri m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Nórr. In Norse mythology this is the name of a dwarf who supports the vaults of heaven (formed from Ymir's skull) to the north.
Nýi m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Nýr. This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Nýr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "new; young". This is the name of a dwarf (also called Nár) in Norse mythology.
Nýráðr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from nýr ("new, fresh") and ráð ("advice, counsel, decision"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Óinn m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from óa-sk ("to be frightened"). In Norse mythology this is the name of a dwarf and a kenning for "snake".
Ǫlvaldr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Combination of Old Norse ǫl ("ale") and valdr ("ruler"). May be a variant of Alvaldr.
Ǫlvir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Ǫlvér. In Norse mythology this is the name of Hjálmþér's brother.
Orm m Medieval English, Old Danish, Old Swedish, Norwegian (Rare), Swedish (Rare), Norse Mythology
Medieval English, Old Danish, Old Swedish and modern Scandinavian form of the Old Norse name Ormr, which itself was derived from Old Norse ormr "snake, serpent".... [more]
Ormr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse ormr "snake, serpent" (the English word worm derives from the same root). In Norse mythology this was another name for Jǫrmungandr, the son of Loki... [more]
Óski m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Masculine form of Ósk. This is a by-name for Odin.
Óðr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "furious, vehement". In Norse mythology this is the name of Freyja's husband, the father of Hnoss and Gersemi... [more]
Otr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "otter". In Norse mythology this is the name of a dwarf, one of the children of Hreiðmarr.
Pálnatóki m Norse Mythology
Possibly means "Tóki son of Pálni", from the names Pálni and Tóki. Pálnatóki was a legendary Danish hero and chieftain of the island of Fyn.
Ratatoskr m Norse Mythology
Likely means "drill-tooth" or "bore-tooth" from Rati, the name of a legendary drill or auger, and Old Norse -toskr meaning "tusk, tooth". In Norse mythology Ratatoskr is a squirrel who runs up and down the world tree Yggdrasil to carry messages between the eagle perched atop the tree, and the serpent Níðhöggr, who lives beneath the roots of the tree.
Ráðspakr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "wise, shrewd, discerning". This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Ráðsviðr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from ráð ("advice, counsel, decision") and sviðr ("fast; clever"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Reginn m Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse regin or rögn "advice." In Norse mythology, Reginn was a son of the dwarf king Hreiðmárr and foster father to Sigurd.
Reifnir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Derived from reifir ("giver, helper"). This is the name of a sea-king in Norse mythology.
Reistr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Vræistr. Jarðar ("of the earth") Reistr is another name for Jǫrmungandr.
Rekkr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Rinkr. This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Ríg m Norse Mythology
Rig is the god Heimdall disguised.
Rígr m Norse Mythology
A Norse god, described as "old and wise, mighty and strong", fathers the classes of mankind. The prose introduction of Rígsþula (or Rígsmál) states that Rígr is another name for Heimdall, who is also called the father of mankind in Völuspá.
Rǫkkvi m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Maybe the name is related to the Old Norse word røkkr meaning "twilight" or røkkva meaning "to grow dark". In Norse mythology, Rǫkkvi was the name of a sea king
Sæhrímnir m Norse Mythology
Meaning unknown. In Norse mythology this is the name of a boar which provides food for Valhalla.
Sigfaðir m Norse Mythology
Derived from sigr ("victory") and faðir ("father"). This is a by-name for Odin.
Siggautr m Norse Mythology
Derived from sigr ("victory") and gautr ("Goth, Geat, one from Gautland"). This is a kenning for Odin.
Sinfiotli m Norse Mythology
Variant of Sinfjötli. In Norse mythology, Sinfjötli was born from an incestuous relationship between Sigmund and his sister Signý... [more]
Sinfjötli m Norse Mythology
Meaning unknown; possibly means "son of Seigeir or is a variant of Old High German Sintarvizzilo.
Sírnir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Means "lazy". This is the name of a Jotunn.
Skáviðr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "good tree" or "slanting tree". This is the name of a dwarf.
Skirfir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Possibly derived from skirfill ("shard, cut piece"). This is the name of a dwarf.
Skírnir m Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Probably derived from Old Norse skírr meaning "clear, bright, pure". In Norse mythology Skírnir is a servant of the god Freyr.
Skjǫldr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
From Old Norse skjǫldr meaning "shield". In Norse mythology this is one of Odin's sons, the husband of Gefjon.
Skǫll m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Means "mockery". In Norse mythology Skǫll is the wolf that pursues the sun. He is the son of Fenrir and the brother of Hati.
Skrymir m Astronomy, Norse Mythology
The name of a giant from Norse Mythology, also known as Útgarða-Loki. A moon of Saturn was named after him.
Sleipnir m Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse sleipr "slippery" (in relation to "bog, marsh"). In Norse mythology, Loki's son Sleipnir was Odin's eight-legged horse.
Snær m Icelandic, Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "snow" in Old Norse.
Sokni m Norse Mythology
Possibly derived from the Old Norse verb sœkja "to seek". In Norse mythology he was king of what is now Norway. Nórr killed him and took possession of his kingdom.
Sǫrli m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Old Norse form of Sarilo. This is the name of the main character in the story Sǫrla þáttr, found in the Flateyjarbók manuscript.
Sparkr m Norse Mythology
Old Norse byname or personal name meaning, ‘sprightly’, ‘vivacious’
Starkaðr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from the Old Norse elements sterkr "stark, sturdy" and hǫð "battle" (cognate with Old High German hadu). This was the name of a hero in Norse legends.
Surtr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Svartr. In Norse mythology this is the name of a fire giant, the enemy of the gods, who will fight Freyr at Ragnarok and the two of them will kill each other.
Suðri m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from suðr ("south"). In Norse mythology Suðri is a dwarf who supports the vault of heaven.
Suttungr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Meaning unknown. In Norse mythology Suttungr is Baugi's brother and the protector of the mead of the skalds.
Svárnir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Means "slayer". This is a kenning for both Odin and "snake".
Svaði m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Means "slippery place". In Norse mythology Svadi is a giant, the father of Hadda and the owner of Svaðilfari.
Sveigðir m Norse Mythology
Means "waving one" in Old Norse. Sveigðir was a legendary Swedish king, son of Fjǫlnir and father of Vanlandi... [more]
Svipdagr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from svipr ("sudden sweeping movement") and dagr ("day, lifetime"). In Norse mythology Svipdagr wishes to marry Menglǫð.
Svíurr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "the vanishing one". This is the name of a dwarf.
Svǫlnir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Means "cooler; the cooling one". This is a by-name for Odin.
Þegn m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Old Norse name and byname, from Old Norse þegn "thane, freeman". Þegn is one of the sons of Karl and Snør in the Rígsþula.
Thiægn m Old Swedish, Norse Mythology
Old Swedish form of Þegn.
Þiagn m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Old Norse variant of Þegn.
Þjálfi m Old Norse, Icelandic (Rare), Norse Mythology
Variant of Þjalfi. In Norse Mythology, Þjálfi and his sister Röskva are servants of Thor.
Þorri m Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Means "dry one". This was the name of an Old Norse month, lasting from the middle of January to the middle of February. In Norse mythology Þorri was King of Kvenland (modern-day Norrbotten in Sweden and Pohjanmaa in Finland), the son of Snær and brother of Mjǫll, Fǫnn and Drífa... [more]
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