baby names inspired by Norse & Viking Mythology
Names from the sagas, eddas, and legends of the Norse world. Strong, rhythmic, and evocative — these names carry the spirit of fjords, longships, and the old gods.
baby names inspired by Norse & Viking Mythology at a glance
- Names
- 11
- Girls · Boys · Unisex
- 5 · 5 · 1
- Top origin
- Norse
- Most popular (2025)
- Freya #176
Our directory has 11 baby names inspired by Norse & Viking Mythology: 5 girls' names, 5 boys' names and 1 unisex name.
In the 2025 Social Security rankings, the most popular is Freya (#176 for girls), followed by Astrid (#376 for girls), Erik (#546 for boys) and Gunnar (#612 for boys). 6 of them ranked in the US top 1,000 that year.
Astrid has climbed fastest, from #449 in 2020 to #376 in 2025.
For something less common, Helga, Ingrid and Ragnar were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025.
They average 5.2 letters, from Erik to Sigrid, and 73% have two syllables.
Most popular in 2025
Climbing
- Astrid #449 → #376 (2020–2025)
- Freyanoble woman, lady, goddess of loveNorse · girl#176
- Astriddivine beauty, beloved of the godsNorse · girl#376
- Eriketernal ruler or sole rulerNorse · boy#546
- Gunnarbold warrior, battle fighterNorse · boy#612
- BjornbearNorse · boy#829
- Leifheir, descendant, belovedNorse · boy#917
- Helgaholy, blessedNorse · girl
- Ingridbeautiful, beloved, fairNorse · girl
- Ragnarwarrior of the gods, divine counselNorse · boy
- RuneSecret, mystery, or runic letterNorse · unisex
- Sigridbeautiful victory, victory and wisdomNorse · girl
questions about baby names inspired by Norse & Viking Mythology
What are popular baby names inspired by Norse & Viking Mythology?
Popular baby names inspired by Norse & Viking Mythology include Freya, Astrid, Erik, Gunnar, Bjorn. Browse all 11 names in our directory with meanings, origins, and popularity data.
Are Norse & Viking Mythology names good for real babies?
Yes! Many names inspired by Norse & Viking Mythology are classic, well-established names with rich histories. Names like Freya, Astrid, Erik are beautiful choices that work well in everyday life.
Which baby names inspired by Norse & Viking Mythology are the most popular in 2025?
Based on the 2025 Social Security data, the most popular baby names inspired by Norse & Viking Mythology are Freya (#176 for girls), Astrid (#376 for girls), Erik (#546 for boys), Gunnar (#612 for boys) and Bjorn (#829 for boys).
Which baby names inspired by Norse & Viking Mythology are rising in popularity?
Astrid has climbed from #449 in 2020 to #376 in 2025.
What are some unique baby names inspired by Norse & Viking Mythology?
Helga, Ingrid, Ragnar, Rune and Sigrid were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025, so they stay distinctive while still carrying real meaning and history.
Are baby names inspired by Norse & Viking Mythology more common for girls or boys?
Of 11 baby names inspired by Norse & Viking Mythology on HushName, 5 are girls' names, 5 are boys' names and 1 are unisex.
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