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Dagmar comes from the Old Norse Dagmær, from “dagr,” meaning “day” and “mær,” meaning “daughter” and “maiden. It was used to denote a “half-Dane,” but has a personality all on its own for the young Viking in your life.

Steeped in Viking history and legend, this exciting story follows Gunnar as he encounters the Valkyries, journeys across the Rainbow Bridge to Asgard and enters the sacred Halls of Valhalla to seek his father and exact revenge on the men who killed him. Embark on an enthralling journey into the mystical world of Norse boy names and bestow your son with a name that resonates with the ancient Viking legacy. It was quite common to encounter Vikings bearing names such as Orm, meaning 'serpent,' and Ingolf, meaning 'wolf.I found the story to be pretty much basic and/or formulaic and characters rather two-dimensional but at the very least, Viking Boy engaged my 10 yo with some of the Viking cultures and myths. This article is a collection of 250 of the best Viking boy names, including famous names, strong names, traditional names, and more. Images Donate icon An illustration of a heart shape Donate Ellipses icon An illustration of text ellipses.

Lost, alone, and blaming himself for what has happened to his father, Gunar has no idea how to set about his task, but then he encounters a mysterious old man who sets him on the right path. In Viking mythology, Magnus was the son of Ragnar and there are several Scandinavian kings with the name, including Magnus Barefoot and Magnus the Good. Hod, Höd, Hoder, or Hodur: One of the more gothic Norwegian baby boy names on our list, Hod is the Norse god of darkness and night. A great adventure through Viking life and the mythology - he becomes a thrall, visits Kaupang and Iceland, meets the Valkaryries, Odin and Vahalla.Bluetooth technology was named after Harald as its inventors felt that Bluetooth would unite the world as Harald united the warring tribes of Denmark. And, the only two female characters are the protagonist's mother who is beautiful and briefly wields a spear before being captured and forced to marry her captor, and the wife of a baddy who is ugly and shrieks like a harpy (to mix my mythology). Popularity: In 2014, 2,331 people were named Yrsa worldwide, mostly in Denmark where it’s ranked 478th. 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 - Did You Ever Stop to Think and Forget to Start Again? Nanna often means “grandmother” and “mother” in Swedish, but it can work wonders for the baby girl you’re expecting.

An action-packed blend of historical adventure and fantasy for junior readers; a blast of uncensored Viking adventure. This activity focuses on the vocabulary from chapter 2 of Viking Boy and is aimed at Year 5 and Year 6 children.

Gunnar swears an oath to avenge his father’s death and save his mother, but first he must save himself. Namesakes: Siegrun Klemmer, a German politician and member of the German Bundestag from 1990 to 2002.

Interestingly enough, some popular Norwegian boy names aren’t actually from Norway ‒ they take inspiration from around the world, just like in the US. Vidar can also mean “wide ruler” in Old Norse, but this contradiction of strength and serenity can make the perfect combination for your little boy. Torrey Mitchell, a Canadian ice hockey player with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League. Rune comes from the Old Norse Rúni and indicates a magical Nordic letter used for divining purposes.Naming a boy Lief or Erik, after an imminent explorer, was popular too, as parents believed that it would give their boys courage and an adventurous spirit! Traditional baby names for Viking males include those from the Skaldic poems and the Old Norse language. element as well: All the viking stories were real, all the gods and mythical beings really existed and sometimes took interest in mortals.