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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