200+ Viking and Norse Cat Names: Awesome Male, Female Ideas
Are you trying to think of a great name for your cat? Give them the name of a Viking! Or you could just name your cat after a Norse God.
If you have a Norwegian forest cat, this list of unique Viking cat names is sure to give you some ideas.
Naming Your Cat
Choosing a name for your cat is a complicated process that depends on many important things. The first step is to choose a name that is both unique and has meaning. You should think about your cat's character and personality as well as how it looks. After you choose a name, it's important to make sure your cat can easily understand it. You should also say the name out loud so that your cat gets used to hearing it. There are many different kinds of cats, but no matter what kind of cat you have, we have a Norse or Viking name that fits. Many cat names come from the Norse and Viking cultures, which were known for their fierce warriors. If you have a cat who is especially sassy, a Norse or Viking name might be perfect.
Male Norse Cat Names
Thor – god of thunder, war and strength
Odin – highest of the gods
Loki – a trickster god
Gandalf – protective dwarf
Borr – father of the creation gods (Odin, Ve and Vili)
Ve – brother of Odin
Modi – son of Thor
Magni – son of Thor
Hermod – son of Odin
Vili – son of Odin
Sigurd – important Norse god
Alf – a norse king
Tyr – god of war and justice
Sindri – a dwarf
Geirod – giant and enemy of the gods
Tiki – god of stone
Mani – god of moon
Njord – god of sailing
Alvis – wise dwarf
Balder – prince
Gunnar – warrior
Orvar – legendary Norse hero
Vidar – warrior
Buri – first Norse god
Bragi – god of poetry
Fitch – god of rule
Heimdall – guardian of bridge to the gods
Mimir – old Norse god
Hoenir – warrior god
Hoor – god of winter
Ull – god of hunting
Kvasir – god of inspiration
Fjalar – a fire giant
Austri – a dwarf
Andvari – dwarf who guarded treasure
Baugi – a giant
Garm – hound of the underworld
Harbor – mysterious human storyteller
Hermodr – messenger of the gods
Hler – ruler of the underworld
Hugi – a giant
Female Norse Cat Names
Freya/Freyja – goddess of love, beauty, war and death
Embla – goddess equivalent of Eve
Eisa – daughter of Loki
Saga – goddess/source of the world’s saga
Sol – sun goddess
Astrilde – goddess of love
Sigyn – wife of Loki
Angrboda – mistress of Loki
Skadi – female mountain giant
Hulda – a sorcerer
Atla – water goddess
Hel – Loki’s daughter
Eir – goddess of healing
Sif – wife of Thor
Snotra – high-ranking goddess
Verdandi – goddess of destiny
Gerd – goddess of fertility
Frigg – goddess of the earth, air and fertility
Vor – goddess of wisdom
Weth – goddess of anger
Joro – goddess of earth
Lounn – goddess of youth
Lofn – goddess of forbidden love
Hlin – goddess of protection
Gejfun – goddess of chastity
Sjofn – goddess of love
Var – goddess of agreements
Nerthus – goddess of fertility
Laga – goddess of a spring
Eostre – goddess of a spring
Yggdrasil – goddess of life
Groa – a goddess of magic
Elli – personification of old age
Sigrun – a valkyrie
Hildr – a valkyrie
Fulla – a handmaid
Rindr – daughter of a king
Brynhild – a maiden
Tove – (or Tofa) beautiful
If you enjoyed these names, you might also want to check out our complete list of mythical cat names.
Viking Cat Names
Viking names for cats are also fun. The Vikings were seafaring warriors who lived in the 9th to 11th centuries. They raided and settled much of Europe, leaving a legacy that is still being felt today. Today, TV shows, movies, and books tell the stories of these brave Scandinavian warriors. You could also have fun with their names that sound tough.
Male Viking Cat Names
Ragnar – army rule
Aric – eternal ruler
Leif – descendant, heir
Bjorn – bear
Arkyn – eternal king’s son
Herleif – warrior descendant
Ulrik – noble ruler
Magnus – great, mighty
Ulf – wolf
Olaf – ancestor’s descendent
Aren – eagle
Njord – strong, vigorous
Roar – spear
Trygve – trustworthy
Birger – keeper
Skarde – with cleft chin
Erling – heir of the clan
Gisli – pledge
Sune – son
Hrafen – raven
Volund – skillful, artful
Frode – wise and clever
Harald – lord and ruler
Sten – stone
Njal – giant
Asbjorne – bear
Ivar – archer
Erik – eternal ruler
Toke – Thor and helmet
Helge – holy, blessed
Torsten – Thor and stone
Arne – eagle
Gunnar – stands alone
Svend – freeman
Espen – bear
Ebbe – wild boar
Halfdan – half Danish
Kåre – curly hair
Rune – secret
Bo – the resident
Troels – Thor’s arrow
Gorm – worships god
Female Viking Cat Names
Solveig – strength of the sun
Sigrid – beautiful victory
Estrid – beautiful
Astrid – beautiful, loved
Frida – peace
Bodil – fight
Gudrun – god and rune
Signe – one who is victorious
Hlife – protection
Gunhild – fight
Mille – rival
Henny – home ruler
Åse – goddess
Roar – fighter
Tora – of the god Thor
Hrefna – raven
Inga – of the god Inge
Nanna – daring, brave
Hilda – battle
Gertrud – spear
Erica – mighty ruler
Hanne – god is gracious
Liv – of life
Revna – raven
Inge – ancestor
Liva – protection
Thurid – beautiful
Kara – a valkyrie
Thyra – helpful
Rúna – secret lore
Yrsa – wild
Audor – wealth
Astra – as beautiful as a god
Helga – sacred
Randi – shield or shrine
Blenda – heroine
Norwegian Cat Names
Let's also look at Norwegian cat names as an alternative. The names below are the ones that are most popular in Norway right now. These are different and cool options for a new cat friend. We'll talk about names for both male and female cats.
Male Norwegian Cat Names
Frederic
Mateo
Theo
Finn
Maël
Matys
Lukas
Elias
Alexander
Léo
León
Johann
Liam
Oliver
Lévy
Isak
Oskar
Naël
Adrian
Stein
Milàn
Yosef
Filip
Theodor
Michel
Clemens
Cristian
Ludvik
Magnus
Jonathan
Anton
Nikolai
Julian
Cillian
Natanaël
Felix
Emil
Edvard
Nikolas
Female Norwegian Cat Names
Sofïa
Eléa
Èmilia
Émilie
Mia
Linnea
Olivia
Thea
Sofie
Amelia
Isabella
Lilly
Emma
Hannah
Freia
Ophelia
Melody
Camélia
Thora
Kaia
Nélya
Rocío
Charlotte
Elena
Eva
Mila
Anna
Matilda
Dahlia
Nora
Adéline
Élina
Hedwig
Léanne
Éleanore
Ellie
Eléanna
Kiara
Frida
Aurelia
Athena
Nordic Cat Names
Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland are all part of the Nordic region. Let's look at the top Nordic cat names based on the most common names in the area as an alternative.
Male Nordic Cat Names
Lars
Jannik
Anders
Stefan
Gösta
Steen
Johannes
Flemming
Halsten
Mattias
Sigurd
Greger
Hugo
Nels
Östen
Roffe
Milas
Jörgen
Stellan
Hagen
Mogens
Olof
Conrad
Nikolaj
Ólafur
Female Nordic Cat Names
Aurora
Bríet
Brit
Svea
Elsa
Annelie
Dorit
Solvi
Anniken
Astrid
Carita
Alice
Unni
Marte
Alma
Svea
Ida
Ingrid
Kari
Maia
Lissi
Lova
Margrete
Solvi
Vigga
Catja
Lotta
Danika
Velma
Runa
Siri
Dagny
Other Inspired Ideas
Last but not least, here are some more cute and fun things you can do with your cat that are inspired by this part of the world. Are any of them a good fit for your pet?
Katt – cat in Norwegian and Swedish
Kat – cat in Danish
Kissa – cat in Finnish
Köttur – cat in Icelandish
Pumpa – pumpkin in Swedish
Bebis – baby in Swedish
Söpö – cute in Finnish
Fiskur – fish in Icelandic
Karhu – bear in Finnish
Final Thoughts
Choosing a name for a cat is a big choice. After all, you'll be saying the name every day. We hope that these 300+ ideas gave you something to think about. They included names from Norse mythology, Vikings, Norway, the Nordic countries, and more. Write down a name you like when you find one. You can also click on the heart to the left of the person's name. Don't think too much about it. Just write it down. Next, evaluate each idea. For example, could you use this name to call for your cat? When you say it out loud, does it sound "right"? Also, does it fit the way your cat acts and looks? After that, it might be helpful to think about what the name means, especially if it is a Norse or Vikings cat name. You'll know when you've found the right name for your cat friend.
Additional Name Ideas
Do you need more suggestions for names? Then you're in luck, because we have a name generator for cats that will give you ideas that are perfect for you and your pet. First, choose the style or styles you like best. Do you like cute names? Funny names? Hard names? Everything above? You can also choose fun themes, such as books, movies, music, food, mythical creatures, and more. There are a lot of options. Give it a try and see what names come up.
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