This name is really only found in Iceland, Sweden, and Norway, which makes it score high on the originality charts outside of Scandinavia. Yet, Saga was also the name of the Norse goddess of poetry and history and sometimes identified as the goddess Frigg. SagaĪn easily recognizable name, this name is often attributed to the translation of story, tale or fairy-tale. She is the founder and president of EAT Foundation, Co-founder of Stordalen Foundation and CEO of GreeNudge, and often features in debates on climate change, public health, and the global food system. Gunhild Stordalen is a Norwegian physician and environmental advocate. The label was named after its founder, the Norwegian designer Gunhild Nygaard, who setup the company after years working with the likes of Givenchy and Christian Dior. The name also lends itself to the French clothing company Gunhild. Gunhildįor the shield maiden in your life – Gunhild is derived from the words war and battle. The name has many other spellings that are used across the Nordic countries, including Gunnhild, Gundhild, Gunhilda, and Gunnhildr. and has led the Progress Party since 2006. Siv Stubsveen started her career as a model and saleswoman before turning her hand to hosting on Norwegian TV and radio. Siv Jensen is the current Minister of Finance. and is translated as bride. It was mentioned multiple times in the works of Snorri Sturluson. Because of this, the name has been taken to mean ‘bride' over the years. Th goddess of fertility and agriculture, Siv (or Sif) was the wife of Thor in Norse mythology. A natural gas field in the North Sea between Norway and the United Kingdom also takes the name. She was also the wife of Odin.Īlthough the name continued to feature in folklore long after the Christianisation fo Norway, Frigg is rarely used these days, yet it remains a name full of historical value.Ī Finnish band are named after the goddess, and there is a sports club in Oslo that takes the name. FriggĪ fun one (though not necessarily recommended) for English speakers Frigg was the goddess of earth, air, and fertility in the Norse Pantheon. With the increasing international popularity of the Norwegian singer Sigrid, we could see the name become even more common outside of Norway. Now, Sigrid is a common, yet beautiful, name that can be found in plenty of places outside of Scandinavia. Victory, wisdom, and beauty are all on the list of translations from Old Norse. The original translation of Sigrid comes in several different variants due to dialects. The 48-year-old was born in Trondheim and also previously worked as a stand-up comedian. Solveig is a central character in the play Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen, which could explain the name's popularity in Germany and France, as the play is popular there. To pronounce it correctly, ignore the g and emphases the first syllable, as so: SOHL-veye.Ī famous Norwegian with the name is Solveig Kloppen, a journalist, actress and host of the Norwegian edition of Pop Idol. One of the most beautiful names in the Scandinavian repertoire (at least in this writer's opinion), the original Norse meaning of Solveig is ‘strong house', but it can also be taken to mean daughter of the sun or the sun's path. Princess Ingrid Alexandra, the elder child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, also carries the name. But it can also be commonly found all across the world.įamous Scandinavian people with the name include Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman and Norwegian actress Ingrid Bolsø Berdal. Translated from the old language Freya means lady. If you’re familiar with Norse mythology this name will be at the top of your head for female names.įreya is one of the permanent goddesses of the Norse Pantheon. Today owners of girl Siberian huskies the world over celebrate her name. This beautiful statue of Freya stands proudly in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, on Djurgården Bridge: IngridĪnother name with heavenly roots, Ingrid means beautiful goddess.įrom Queens and actors to students, Ingrid has been a popular name throughout Scandinavia for centuries. Take one of Norway’s newest superstars for example, Astrid S. The royal families in Scandinavia also commonly use the name. Not a name that's unique to the Viking era, but still a cracker of a name for your favourite little princess.Īstrid means Godly Strength in ancient Norse and is still commonly used today. Many have their roots in the names of Norse goddesses and some even have come back into fashion in recent years as popular baby girl names in Norway. In no particular order, here are some of the most popular women's viking names from the era. We've pulled together a list, albeit not exhaustive, that won't give your adorable little Viking an axe to grind.
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