Female and male names most popular from last year : Icelandic.
122 names found
Freya
Old Norse feminine given name derived from 'Frøya', meaning 'lady' or 'noble woman'. It's associated with the Norse goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and abundance.
Leia
Hebrew name meaning "I know" or "God knows", derived from the Hebrew word "יָדַע" (yada').
Jordy
Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse Jordi, meaning "earth".
Thor
Powerful Old Norse name meaning 'thunder' or 'power', derived from Proto-Germanic *Þónr, the god of thunder in Norse mythology.
Anja
Scandinavian female given name derived from Old Norse 'án', meaning 'ancestor'. It signifies wisdom, heritage, and continuity.
Roran
Roran: A rare yet powerful Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse "Hróðgeirr," meaning "famous warrior.
Torvi
Unique Scandinavian girl's name derived from Old Norse words meaning 'thunder' and 'life', embodying the strength of Thor, the god of thunder.
Asta
Feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'summer' and associated with warmth, light, prosperity, and fertility.
Gretta
Gretta, of Scandinavian origin, means 'peace' and is associated with legendary figures like Grettir the Strong.
Ryker
Scandinavian name of Old Norse origin meaning 'powerful army'.
Janson
Distinctive Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse 'Jónas', meaning 'son of the dove', symbolizing peace and purity.
Revna
Rare female name of Norse origin, derived from 'rev', meaning 'counsel' or 'advice', reflecting wisdom and knowledge.
Ymir
Ymir, of Old Norse origin, means 'twin' or 'twin-born', and is associated with Ymir, the first giant in Norse mythology.
Iceland
Rare Norse-derived given name meaning 'Ice Land', reflecting the unique beauty and historical significance of the country it shares its name with.
Kalla
Rare Scandinavian female given name derived from the Old Norse word 'kálfr', meaning 'calf' or 'young bull'. It signifies strength, vitality, and youthfulness.
Brynja
Scandinavian female given name derived from Old Norse "brjón", meaning "brown". It was traditionally given to children born with brown hair or complexion associated with earth and fertility in Norse mythology.
Edrik
Rare yet compelling Nordic name derived from Old Norse elements "Eð" (flood or tidal wave) and "ríkr" (powerful or rich), signifying 'powerful flood' or 'abundant tide'.
Maevie
Unique Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse Mæva, associated with the goddess of springtime and growth.
Thorfinn
Strong male name of Old Norse origin, meaning 'Thor's warrior' or 'Thor's descendant', reflecting the mighty god of thunder in Norse mythology.
Kolsten
Rare Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse elements 'kálfr' (calf) and 'stein' (stone), likely given to individuals with light-colored hair.
Odinn
Old Norse name derived from 'Othin', meaning 'fury' or 'spirit', belonging to the All-Father god of Norse mythology, known for wisdom, courage, and battle prowess.
Floki
Rare Scandinavian male name derived from Old Norse words 'flok' meaning 'flock' or 'group', and 'i' signifying 'descendant of', translating to 'descendant of the flock'.
Nylin
Unique Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse Njalinn, meaning 'compensation' or 'amends', and associated with rebirth and renewal.
Eivor
Old Norse name meaning 'river', with historic usage among both Viking men (like 9th-century poet Eyvindur skáldspillir) and modern Scandi couples seeking uniqueness.
Laif
Rare Norwegian name derived from Old Norse Hlýðr meaning 'shining' or 'bright', associated with light and wisdom in Scandinavian folklore.
Merrik
Merrik: A Scandinavian name of Old Norse origin meaning "famous ruler" or "renowned leader.
Thorrin
Old Norse name meaning "strength" or "thunder", derived from the word "þorr" and associated with Thor, the god of thunder in Norse mythology.
Aidrick
Rare Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements, meaning 'powerful mixture' or 'strong marsh', with a rich Viking Age history.
Aliska
Rare yet striking Scandinavian name of Old Norse origin, meaning 'elf-dweller', first appearing in Iceland's 13th-century Landnámabók.
Alvis
Rare Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse word 'álfr', meaning 'elf'.
Armann
Icelandic male given name derived from Old Norse "armr," meaning "strong" or "mighty." It was popular among Vikings and remains so in modern Icelandic culture.
Arness
Scandinavian name derived from Árni, meaning "eagle" in Old Norse, symbolizing strength and courage.
Arni
The Icelandic name Arni, derived from Old Norse 'arinn' meaning 'son', has been popular in Iceland for centuries and is carried by notable historical figures like Arni Magnusson.
Arnola
Distinctive Scandinavian given name derived from the Old Norse word "arn", meaning "eagle", signifying strength, independence, and nobility.
Arveta
Rare Scandinavian name derived from 'Arfeitr', meaning 'quick' or 'vigorous'. It was used by ancient Vikings to describe energetic individuals and has been gaining popularity recently for its unique sound and meaningful origin.
Astrid
Feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old Norse elements 'austri' meaning 'divinity' or 'god', and 'thor' referring to the Norse god of thunder. It has gained popularity worldwide, with notable bearers including Swedish children's book author Astrid Lindgren and German artist Astrid Kirchherr. Pronounced with a long 'a' sound as in "father", followed by 'strit', Astrid consistently ranks among the top girls' names in countries such as Sweden and the United States.
Atli
Norse male given name meaning 'noble' or 'nobleman', popularized by legendary Icelandic heroes like Atli Þorsteinsson.
Atwell
Uncommon yet distinguished given name of English origin, derived from the Old English word 'ætwæl' meaning 'noble' or 'illustrious', originally used as a surname in medieval England before evolving into a given name.
Audna
Uncommon, captivating Irish name derived from the Old Irish word 'auden', meaning 'little fire'.
Audun
Norwegian name of Old Norse origin, derived from Áðilsr, meaning 'noble' or 'generous', reflecting qualities valued in medieval Scandinavian society.