Brace yourself for names like Alvis, Gandalf, and Odin, drawn from epic Norse mythology, and trendy animal-inspired picks.

It was quite common to encounter Vikings bearing names such as Orm, meaning 'serpent,' and Ingolf, meaning 'wolf. You may be looking for Viking male warrior names, Norse god names, or names that derive from the natural world. Norse baby names like Erik (inspired by Erik the Red, who founded the first European settlement in Greenland), Leif (inspired by Leif Erikson, who was the first European to set foot on North America), and Olaf (inspired by Olaf II Haraldsson or Saint Olaf who was the King of Norway) have historical significance.

Peak Popularity: A consistently popular name in the first half of the 20th century, Emma lost favor for several decades before its resurgence in the 2000s, and has ranked No. Popularity: In 2014, 151 people were named Eir worldwide, mainly in Norway, while it’s ranked 511th in the Faroe Islands. She was traditionally blonde and blue-eyed but can find a happy home as the name of your young goddess, no matter where her beauty lies. For each of the verbs listed, which are found in Chapter 9, your class will change them to both past and present tense. Gunnar swears an oath to avenge his father's death and save his mother from Skuli – but first he must run to save himself.

Wickedly illustrated throughout (with a few very powerful double page spreads), it's a gorgeous modern spin on the historical novel tradition all packaged up with Bradman's pacey, accessible prose and some substantial myth and magic. Traditional baby names for Viking males include those from the Skaldic poems and the Old Norse language. Peak Popularity: Bjorn has increased in popularity over the past four years, reaching its peak in the U.

In Norse mythology, Odin was the god of war, poetry, and magic, and was considered one of the strongest gods.