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AGNI: Old Norse name derived from the word egg, meaning "edge (of a sword)." ÁKI: Old Norse name derived from a diminutive form of *anuR, meaning "father." ÁLFLJÓTR: Old Norse name composed of the elements alfr "elf" and ljótr "ugly," hence "elfin ugly." ALFR: Old Norse legend name of a king who pursued the maiden Álfhidr, meaning "elf." ALREKR: Old Norse equivalent of Visigothic Alaric, composed of the elements al "all" and rikiaR "rich, mighty ruler," hence "all-powerful; ruler of all." ALVÍSS: Old Norse legend name of a dwarf who almost married Thor's daughter Thrud, meaning "all wise." ÁNLEIFR: Old Norse name composed of the elements *anu- "ancestor; forefather," and leifr "descendant, heir," hence "heir of the ancestors." ANUNDR: Old Norse Viking name composed of the elements anu "ancestor; forefather," and undr "to prevail; triumph," hence "triumph of the ancestors." This was the name of a legendary king of the House of Yngling. ANVINDR: Old Norse name composed of the elements an "against" and vindr "wind," hence "against the wind." ÁRI: Old Norse name meaning "eagle." ARNGEIRR: Old Norse name composed of the elements arn "eagle" and geirr "spear," hence "eagle spear." ÁRNI: Old Norse name meaning "eagle." ARNKELL: Old Norse name composed of the elements ari "eagle" and ketill "cauldron, kettle," hence "eagle kettle." ARNLAUGR: Old Norse name composed of the elements arn "eagle" and laug "promise, vow," hence "eagle vow." ARNLJÓTR: Old Norse name composed of the elements arn "eagle" and ljótr "bright, shining," hence "eagle bright." ARNÞÓRR: Old Norse name composed of the elements arn "eagle" and the name of the god Thor (Þórr), hence "eagle of Thor." ARNVIÐR: Old Norse name composed of the elements ari "eagle" and viðr "tree," hence "eagle tree." ÁSBJORN: Old Norse name composed of the elements áss "god, divinity" and bjorn "bear," hence "divine-bear."

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AGNI: Old Norse name derived from the wordegg, meaning "edge (of a sword)."KI: Old Norse name derived from a diminutive form of *anuR, meaning "father."LFLJTR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsalfr"elf" andljtr"ugly," hence "elfin ugly."ALFR: Old Norse legend name of a king who pursued the maidenlfhidr, meaning "elf."ALREKR: Old Norse equivalent of VisigothicAlaric, composed of the elementsal"all" andrikiaR"rich, mighty ruler," hence "all-powerful; ruler of all."ALVSS: Old Norse legend name of a dwarf who almost marriedThor's daughterThrud, meaning "all wise."NLEIFR: Old Norse name composed of the elements *anu- "ancestor; forefather," andleifr"descendant, heir," hence "heir of the ancestors."ANUNDR: Old Norse Viking name composed of the elementsanu"ancestor; forefather," andundr"to prevail; triumph," hence "triumph of the ancestors." This was the name of a legendary king of the House ofYngling.ANVINDR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsan"against" andvindr"wind," hence "against the wind."RI: Old Norse name meaning "eagle."ARNGEIRR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsarn"eagle" andgeirr"spear," hence "eagle spear."RNI: Old Norse name meaning "eagle."ARNKELL: Old Norse name composed of the elementsari"eagle" andketill"cauldron, kettle," hence "eagle kettle."ARNLAUGR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsarn"eagle" andlaug"promise, vow," hence "eagle vow."ARNLJTR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsarn"eagle" andljtr"bright, shining," hence "eagle bright."ARNRR:Old Norse name composed of the elementsarn"eagle" and the name of the god Thor (rr), hence "eagle ofThor."ARNVIR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsari"eagle" andvir"tree," hence "eagle tree."SBJORN: Old Norse name composed of the elementsss"god, divinity" andbjorn"bear," hence "divine-bear."SGEIRR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsss"god" andgeirr"spear," hence "god-spear." Equivalent to Old High GermanAnsgar.SGAUTR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsss"divinity, god," andgautr"Gaut," hence "divine Gaut."SKETILL: Old Norse name composed of the elementsss"god" andketill"cauldron, kettle," hence "divine kettle."SMUNDR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsss"god, divinity," andmundr"protection," hence "divine protection."SVALDR:Old Norse name composed of the elementsss"god, divinity," andvaldr"power, rule," hence "divine power" or "divine ruler."BALDR: Old Norse name derived from the wordbaldr, meaning "lord, prince." In mythology, this is the name of the second son ofOdinandFrigg. He was a god of beauty, joy, purity and peace. His death was seen as the triggering event which brought about the destruction of all the gods at Ragnarok. He was ceremonially cremated upon his ship,Hringhorni, largest of all ships ever built.BERGRR: Old Norse composed of the elementsbjarga"to rescue" andrr"Thor," hence "rescue-Thor."BJARTR: Old Norse name derived from the wordbjartr, meaning "bright."BJORG: Old Norse name derived from the wordbjorg, "to help, save," hence "rescuer, saver."BJORN: Old Norse name derived from the wordbjorn, meaning "bear."BRANDR: Old Norse name derived from the wordbrand"blade, sword," a derivative ofbrinnanmeaning "to flash."BRKK: Old Norse myth name of a dwarf who, along with his brotherEitri, made magical objects for the gods, including the hammer ofThor, probably derived from the Nordic elementbrka, meaning "breeches."DAGFINNR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsdagr"day" andFinnr"a Finn, a wanderer," hence "day-Finn" or "day-wanderer."DAGR: Old Norse name derived from the worddagr, meaning "day."DAVI: Old Norse form of HebrewDavid, meaning "beloved."EGIL: Diminutive form of Old NorseAgni"edge (of a sword)," meaning "little edge."EILEIFR: Old Norse name composed of the elements Ei- from *aiwa"always, ever" andleifr"descendant, heir," hence "ever-heir."EINARR: Old Norse name composed of the elements Ein- from *aina"alone, one" and -arr fromharjaR"army, warrior," hence "lone warrior."EIRKR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsei"ever" andrkr"ruler," hence "ever-ruler."EITRI: Norse myth name of a dwarf who, along with his brotherBrkk, made magical objects for the gods, including the hammer ofThor.ERLINGR: Old Norse legend name of the mortal son of the godRg, meaning "earl, nobleman."EYSTEINN: Old Norse name composed of the elementsey"island" andsteinn"stone," hence "island stone."EYVINDR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsey"island" andvindr"wind," hence "island wind."FFNIR: Old Norse myth name of a dwarf who transformed into a dragon, the symbol of greed.Also calledFraener.FENRIR: Usually said to be an Anglicized form of Old NorseFenrislfr, but according to Sophus Bugge, author ofThe Home of The Eddic Poems, this name, as well asFenris, probably originated with Norsemen under the influence of Christianity, and was a word for "hell" and only later took on the meaning "swamp."FENRIS: Usually said to be an Anglicized form of Old NorseFenrislfr, but according to Sophus Bugge, author ofThe Home of The Eddic Poems, this name, as well asFenrir, probably originated with Norsemen under the influence of Christianity, and was a word for "hell" and only later took on the meaning "swamp."FENRISLFR: In mythology, this is the name of a wolf, the son ofLokiand the giantessAngrboa, popularly translated "swamp wolf," but probably originally meaning "wolf of hell." According to Sophus Bugge, author ofThe Home of The Eddic Poems, this name cannot possibly mean "swamp wolf," for there does not exist in Old Norse any derivative endings as -rir, or -ris. He believesFenrirandFenrisarose under the influence of Christian conceptions of the devil aslupus infernus, combined with tales of the Behemoth and the beast of the Apocalypse, and was altered in form in accordance with popular Old Norse etymology. He compares Old Norsefernfrom Latininfernusto Old Saxonfernwhich was derived from Latininfernum, and explains thatFenrirandFenrismust have been formed from *Fernirfromfernusing the endings -ir and gen. -is, both of which were very much used in mythical names, including names of giants. He goes on to explain that the later connection withfen("fen, swamp, mire") was natural, for hell and lower regions, such as the abyss, are often connected by imagination just as they still are today.FENRISLFUR: Icelandic form of Old NorseFenrislfr, popularly translated "swamp wolf," but probably originally meaning "wolf of hell."FINNR: Old Norse name which may have originally been an ethnic byname for someone "from Finland."FOLKI: Old Norse name, originally a short form of longer names containingfolk, meaning "people, tribe."FOLKVAR: Contracted form of Old NorseFolkvarr, meaning "guardian of the people."FOLKVARR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsfolk"people, tribe," andvarr"guard," hence "guardian of the people."FOLKVARDR: Variant spelling of Old NorseFolkvarr, meaning "guardian of the people."FOLKVARTHR:Variant spelling of Old NorseFolkvarr, meaning "guardian of the people."FRAENER: Old Norse myth name of a dwarf who transformed into a dragon, the symbol of greed.Also calledFfnir.FREYR: Old Norse name possibly derived from the word *fraujaR, meaning "lord, master." In mythology, this is the name of a god of rain and sunlight.FRIJFR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsfrir"peace" andjfr"thief," hence "peace-thief."GANDLFR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsgandr" staff, wand" or "fiend, monster" andlfr"elf," hence "fiendish elf" or "wand elf." In mythology, this is the name of a dwarf.GUBRANDR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsgu"god" andbrandr"sword," hence "God's sword."GUFRIR: Variant form of Old NorseGufrr, composed of the elementsgu"gods" andfri"love, peace," hence "God's peace."GUFRR:Old Norse name composed of the elementsgu"gods" andfrr"love, peace," hence "God's peace."GULEIFR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsgu"gods" andleifr"descendant, heir," hence "divine heir."GULBRANDR: Variant spelling of Old NorseGubrandr, meaning "God's sword."GULLTOPPR: Old Norse name meaning "golden mane." In mythology, this is the name of the horse of Heimdall.GUNNARR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsgunnr"battle, fight" andarr"army, war," hence "soldier, warrior." In mythology, this is the name of the husband ofBrynhildr.HKON: Old Norse name composed of the elementsh"high" andkonr"son," hence "high son."HALFDANR: Old Norse name composed of the elementshalfr"half" andDanr"Dane," hence "half Dane."HALLDRR: Variant form of Old NorseHallrr, meaning "Thor's rock."HALLSTEINN: Old Norse name composed of the elementshallr"rock" andsteinn"stone," hence "rock stone."HALLRR: Old Norse name composed of the elementhallr"rock" and the nameThor(rr), hence "Thor's rock." In mythology, this is the name of a god of thunder.HALLVARDR: Variant spelling of Old NorseHallvarr, meaning "rock defender."HALLVARR: Old Norse name composed of the elementshallr"rock" andvarr"defender, guardian," hence "rock defender."HARALDR: Old Norse equivalent of Anglo-SaxonHereweald, meaning "army ruler."HVARR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsh"high" andvarr"defender, guardian," hence "high guard."HEINRIKR: Old Norse equivalent of Old High GermanHeinrich, meaning "home-ruler."HERLEIFR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsherr"army" andleifr"descendant," hence "army descendant."HJLMAR: Old Norse name composed of the elementshjalmr"helmet" andarr"warrior," hence "helmet-warrior."HJORTR: Old Norse name meaning "hart, stag."HOLMGEIRR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsholmr"island" andgeirr"spear," hence "spear island."HRINGHORNI: Old Norse name meaning "ring horn." In mythology, this is the name ofBaldr's ship, the largest of all ships ever build, upon which he was cremated after his death.HRALDR: Old Norse name composed of the elementshrr"fame" andvaldr"power, rule," hence "famous ruler."HRARR: Contracted form of Old NorseHrgeirr, meaning "famous spear."HRGEIRR: Old Norse name composed of the elementshrr"fame" andgeirr"spear," hence "famous spear."HRKR: Old Norse name derived from the wordhrkr, meaning "crow, rook."HRLFR: Old Norse equivalent of GermanicHrolf, meaning "famous wolf."ING: Old Norse name derived from proto-GermanicIngwaz, meaning "Lord of the Inguins." In mythology, this is the name of a fertility god.INGIMARR: Old Norse name composed of the name of the fertility godIngand the word *mariR"famous," hence "Ing-famous."INGJALDR: Old Norse name derived from the elementgjalda, meaning "to pay, to recompense."INGLFR: Old Norse name composed of the name of the fertility godIngand the wordlfr"wolf," hence "Ing's wolf."INGVARR: Variant spelling of Old NorseYngvarr, meaning "Ing's warrior."IORMUNGAND: Variant form of Old NorseJrmungandr, possibly meaning "giant pole."VARR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsIv-fromr"yew-bow, yew-tree" and -arrfromharjaR"army, warrior," hence "bow warrior."JRMUNGANDR: Old Norse name, possibly meaning "giant pole." In mythology, this is the name of the Midgard Serpent--also called the World Serpent--that encircles the earth beneath the ocean.KETTIL: Icelandic and Old Norse name derived from the wordketill, meaning "cauldron, kettle."KNTR: Old Norse byname for a short, squat man, meaning "knot."KOLI: Old Norse byname for a dark-complexioned person, derived from the elementkol, meaning "black, coal."KOLR: Old Norse byname for a dark-complexioned person, derived from the wordkolr, meaning "black, coal."LEIFR: Old Norse name derived from the wordleifr, meaning "descendant, heir."LIULFR: Old Norse name of uncertain etymology, possibly composed of the elementshlf"shield, protection" andulfr"wolf," hence "shield wolf."LGMAR: Old Norse name composed of the elementslog"laws" andmar"man," hence "lawman."LOGMAR: Old Norse name composed of the elementslog"laws" and -mar from *mariR"famous, renowned," hence "famous laws."LOKI: Old Norse name, possibly derived from the root *leug, meaning "to break." In mythology, this is the name of a god of mischief and foster brother ofinn, described as the contriver of all fraud.MEILI: Old Norse name of a brother ofThor. Meaning unknown.NAGLFAR: Old Norse myth name of the largest ship of all, the ship that will carry the dead to Ragnarok, possibly meaning "nail-farer."NAGLFARI: Variant form of Old NorseNaglfar, possibly meaning "nail-farer."NHGGR: Norse name meaning "dreaded striker." In mythology, this is the name of a dragon or serpent who gnaws at the roots of the world tree Yggdrasill.NJRR: Old Norse name derived from the Indo-European root *ner, meaning "strong, vigorous." In mythology, this is the name of a god of sailing who had the power to calm the sea and fire.ODDR: Old Norse name derived from the wordoddr, meaning "point of a weapon."INN: Old Norse name derived from the wordr, meaning "poetry, song" and "eager, frenzied, raging." In mythology, this is the name of the chief god of the Aesir. Equated with Anglo-SaxonWoden.LFR: Variant form of Old Norsenleifr, meaning "heir of the ancestors."NUNDR: Variant form of Old Norse nameAnundr, meaning "triumph of the ancestors."ORMARR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsorm"serpent" andherr"army," hence "serpent army."ORMR: Old Norse byname derived from the wordormr, meaning "dragon, serpent, snake."SVALDR: Variant form of Old Norsesvaldr, meaning "divine power" or "divine ruler."RLFR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsr"advice, counsel" andlfr"wolf," hence "wise wolf."RAGNVALDR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsregin"advice, decision" andvaldr"to rule," hence "wise ruler."RANDOLFR: Variant spelling of Old NorseRandulfr, meaning "shield-wolf."RANDULFR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsrand"rim (of a shield)" andulfr"wolf," hence "shield-wolf."RNNULFR: Variant spelling of Old NorseRnulfr, meaning "plundering wolf."RNULFR: Old Norse name composed of the elementsrn"plundering, robbery" andlfr"wolf," hence "plundering wolf."RG: Old Norse name meaning "king." In mythology, this is the name of the god who brought into being the progenitors of the three classes of human beings.RGEIRR: Variant spelling of Old NorseHrgeirr, meaning "famous spear."RGNVALDR: Variant form of Old NorseRagnvaldr, meaning "wise ruler."RNI:Old Norse name derived form the wordrn, meaning "secret lore."SIGFRR:Old Norse equivalent of Old High GermanSiegfried, composed of the elementssigr"victory" andfrir"love, peace," hence "victory-peace."SIGMUNDR: Old Norse name composed of the elementssigr"victory" andmundr"protection," hence "victory-protection."SIGURR: Variant form of Old NorseSigvarr, meaning "victory guard."SIGVARR: Old Norse equivalent of Old High GermanSiegward, composed of the elementssigr"victory" andvarr"guard," hence "victory guard."SINDRI: Old Norse name, possibly meaning "sparkling." In mythology, this is the name of a hall in the world that is supposed to exist after Ragnark, having a roof of red gold. The name is also sometimes used as an alternate name for the dwarfEitri.SKRI: Old Norse byname meaning "sea-mew," another name for the common seagull.SKBLANIR: Old Norse name composed of the elementssk"plank or stick of wood" andblanir"blade, leaf," hence perhaps "wood leaf" or wood blade." In mythology, this is the name of the magical ship ofFreyr, said to be the best of ships.SLEIPNIR: Old Norse name meaning "gliding; smooth." In mythology, this was the name ofinn's grey, eight-legged steed, the greatest of all horses which could traverse either land or sea. He was the offspring ofLoki(transformed into a mare) andSvadilfari.SNORRI: Old Norse name derived from the wordsnerra, meaning "attack."STEINN: Old Norse name derived from the wordsteinn, meaning "stone."STGANDR: Old Norse name derived from the wordstgandr("stepping, treading one"), hence "wanderer."STGR: Contracted form of Old NorseStgandr, meaning "wanderer."SUMARLR: Old Norse name composed of the elementssumar"summer" andlii"one who fares," hence "summer traveler."SVADILFARI: Old Norse name meaning "disaster; ill-fated." In mythology, this was the name of a magical stallion belonging to a frost giant.SVEINN: Old Norse name meaning "boy."SVERRIR: Old Norse name which was originally a byname for a restless person, derived from the wordsverra("to spin, swing, swirl"), hence "wild, restless."OLLKR: Variant form of Old Norserlkr, meaning "Thor's contender."ORBIORN: Old Norse name composed of the name of the godThorand the wordbiorn"bear," hence "rr's bear."ORBERGR: Masculine form of Old Norseorbjorg, meaning "rr's protection."ORGEIRR: Old Norse name composed of the name of the godThorand the wordgeirr"spear," hence "rr's spear."ORGSL: Old Norse name composed of the name of the godThorand the wordgsl"arrow, shaft," hence "rr's arrow."RGNR: Old Norse name composed of the name of the godThorand the wordgnr"grumble, noise," hence "voice ofrr."RIR: Old Norse name, composed of the name of the godThorand the wordverr"man, warrior," hence "rr's warrior."ORKETILL:Old Norse name composed of the name of the godThorand the wordketill"cauldron," hence "rr's cauldron."RLKR: Variant form of Old Norserleikr, meaning "rr's contender."RLKR: Variant form of Old Norserleikr, meaning "rr's contender."RLEIKR:Old Norse name composed of the name of the godThorand the wordleikr"game, play (involving weapons)," hence "rr's contender."ORMR: Old Norse name composed of the name of the godThorand the wordmr"mind, mood," hence "rr's mind."RR: Old Norse myth name of a god of thunder, meaning "thunder."ORSTEINN: Old Norse name composed of the name of the Norse godThor, and the wordsteinn"stone," hence "rr's stone."ORVALDR: Old Norse name composed of the name of the godThorand the wordvaldr"ruler," hence "rr's ruler."RVR: Old Norse name derived from ancient *wihaR, "battle, fight," hence "fighter, warrior."TFI: Short form of Old Norse names starting with Torf- or Torv-, meaning "Thor" or "thunder."TORLEIK: Modern form of Old Norserleikr, meaning "Thor's contender."TRYGGR: Old Norse name derived from the wordtryggr, meaning "trustworthy."TR: Old Norse name derived from the ancient Germanic word *Tiuz, meaning "god." In mythology, this is the name of a son ofinn, a one-handed god of single combat.ULFR: Old Norse name derived from the wordulfr, meaning "wolf."VLI: Old Norse name, probably derived fromvalr("battle slain"), hence "of the battle slain." In mythology, this is the name of a son ofinnborn for the purpose of avengingBaldr's death. He is to be one of the seven to survive Ragnarok.VERMUNDR: Old Norse equivalent of VisigothicVermundo, composed of the elementsverr"man" andmundr"protection," hence "protector of man."VARR:Old Norse myth name of a son ofinn, meaning "forest warrior."VILHJALMR: Old Norse form of GermanWilhelm, meaning "will-helmet."VOLUNDR: Old Norse form of GermanWieland, meaning "war territory" or "battlefield."YNGVARR: Old Norse name composed of the name of the fertility godIngand the wordarr"warrior," hence "Ing's warrior."YNGLING: Old Norse name meaning "descendant ofIng."

ALPHABETIC LIST

Norse NameNordic/ Germanic NameNorwegian NameEnglish TranslationDescriptionOther Meaning

AfiAveGrandfatherThe father of Karl

iiGreat grandfatherThe father of Trell

AlfrAlvElfElf means river and eternal. The elves are originally river spirits, dark elves are the humidity in the soil

AlgrnAllgrnnAll green/Always greenA mythical islandAtlantis

lrAlvTo nourishFamily father, son of LofarrArose from the deep to become Elves

AlsvirAlsvidAllknowingThe Horse who is pulling the Sun

AlvssAlvisAll-knowing (Elvis)Name of Dwarf

AmmaAmmaGrandmotherThe mother of Karl

AndhrmnirAndrimneThe tests of the spiritThe cock in ValhllThe warrior gets his strength through strife

AndlngrndlangLong SpiritThe second heaven

AndvariAndvareCareful SpiritFish

nnarnarThe SecondThe second husband of Ntt

rvkrrvkAwareThe Horse who is pulling the Moon

saheim/ sgarrsaheim/sgardThe Home of the sirThe higher worldsOur Solar System

AskrAskAsh (tree)The first man

ss (pl. sir)Ans/AnsuRs (pl. ser)Mouth, divine utterance, blow, spirit, rivermouthConnected to the sound of water (running rivers, waterfalls, etc.)

AuhumblaAuhumblaUnused Soil (Au-), empty darkness (Au and bla) twilight and sea (-hum-)The First CowThe darkness ruling before life is created

AurboaAurbodaDizzy AnnouncementMother Earth as a doctor

AurgelmirAurgelmeDraught of Mud/Soil(Other name for Ymir)

AustrAustrnAustEast(ern)The Goddess of the summerFemale equivalence to Baldr

BaldrBeldegiRBalderThe end of life/the dayGod of Light and GoodnessThe meaning of life

BaugiBaugeRing/Ticket you pay for killing someoneA giantSuttungr's brother

BergelmirBergelmeDraught of SeedSon of rdgelmirThe Seed of nature, surviving the Ragnarok floating on the sea, or in the air - held up by the wind

BestlaBestlaThe Best BloodA Giant's DaughterThe best genetic material needed to give life to humanity

BifrstBivrostThe trembling wayThe rainbowThe bridge to sgarr

BilBilHesitation/WoundA childChange of the Moon (New Moon)

BjrtBjartBeautifulMother Earth as a doctor

BlghfiBlodughovBloody HofThe other Horse of inn (used by Freyr)The sunset/Sunrise

BlBlidFriendly/Mild/KindMother Earth as a doctor

BonBodnWarnerContainer of the Mead

BlornBoltornMiserable ThornGiant, Bestla's FatherThe genetic mass (all life-forms at the time)

BrrMannusMan

BrrBorBorn and Son

BragiBragiBrageThe bestGod of poetrySon of inn

BrsingamenBrisingamenFire-fun (or Fire-necklace)The Necklace of FreyjaThe fires we burn on Midsummernight along the coast and on top of hills and mountains

BrokkrBrokkNoiseDwarfThe noise of metal-work

BrundrBrundIn heat/RuttingFreyja's second CatSide of Freyja

BriTuistoThe number two (the one with two hands, the Sun)Old name for TrThe Sky God

BriBoreBornThe first God

ByrgingByrgingEndA well

DagrDagaRDagDayThe son of Ntt and DelingrThe way those who work in the morning follow

DagrDagaRDagDay/LifetimeGod of the DaySon of inn

DinnDinnDeadA deer who eats from the treeWear of the brain through life

DellingrDellingFine/SplendidThe third husband of Ntt

DraupnirDraupneDripperThe Ring of innThe spiritual birth of Man

DrmiDromeDelayThe second bond they tied Fenrir with

DuneyrrDunrDizzy fireA deer who eats from the treeWear of the brain through life

DurarrDuratroorFaithful wild animalA deer who eats from the treeWear of the brain through life

DurinnDurinSleepDwarf ChieftainThe rested material

DvalinnDvalinDelayDwarf ChieftainThe material before it is allowed to make love

DvalinnDvalinDelayA deer who eats from the treeWear of the brain through life

EddaEddaGreat grandmotherThe mother of Trell

EinherjarEinherjerThe one who fight aloneOnly those who dare fight alone (if necessary) are welcome to Valhll

EirrnEirPeace/helpMother Earth as a doctor

EldhrmnirEldrimneThe tests of the FireThe kettle where the pig is cookedThe warrior gets his strength through strife

livgrElivgThe eternal sea rhythmThe flow from HvergelmirThe rhythm in the breath of the universe

ElliElleOld AgeOld woman

EmblaEmblaElmtreeThe first woman

FaderFaderFatherThe father of Jarl

FenrirFanjarhFenrisFire riding the fieldWolfSon of Loki and Angrba

FimbulMighty/big

FjalarrBoardDwarf

FjlvrFjlvorBoard-wave/seaMythical figure

FjrgynFjorgynMountain and Throne of Life (f.)Goddess of the Wilderness

FjrynnFjorgynnMountain and Throne of Life (m.)God of the Wilderness

FormForm/Shape

FornjtrFornyterThe first who possessThe father of the elements of nature

ForsetiForasetaForseteThe JudgeGod of JusticeSon of Baldr and Nanna

FrekiFrekeGreedy/Hard/Strictinn's WolfThe Warriors need to be greedy (on wisdiom!), hard and strict to enter Valhll

FreyjaFrijFryaLove (f.) (of a lover)Goddess of the Woods

Freyja's red-golden TearsThe improvement of one's soul when one mourns the loss of loved ones

FreyrFrawanFryLove (m.)God of the Woods

FrFredPeaceMother Earth as a doctor

FriggFrijFriggLove (of a mother)Mother Earth, Baldrs motherThe civilized Earth (inhabited by humans)

FullaFulna/FullaFullaThe plenty and fulfillment (of Marriage)A side of Mother Earth

FylgjaFylgjaFollowerPockets of thoughts and emotions that follow us through life

FylgjaFylgjaFollower (protective spirit)One of Draupnir's ringsA part of Vrr

GalarrGalarSharp SoundDwarf

GangrGangeWalkA water GiantThe way the water takes

GefjonGabiGevjonGive away (for marriage)A side of Mother Earth

GeirrrGeirrdSpear-Fire

GerrGardiRGerdFieldGiantessWife of Loki

GeriGerePerfect/preparedinn's WolfThe warriors need to be prepared and perfect to enter Valhll

GersemiGersemePrecious thingDaughter of inn and Freyja

GillingrGillingHollow part of the shipA giant(Also the name of the key to Hel)

GimmirGimerThe burnerThe seventh heaven

GnungagapGinnungagapThe wide, empty and treacherous spaceEmptiness

GjallarhornGjallarhornThe Horn of rumbleThe Horn of Heimdallr

GjllGjallResound/echoThe river of death

GjllRumble

GjlpGjlpFatten upDaughter of Geirrr

GlasirGlaseMake marvelousA bush growing near Valhll

GleipnirGleipneThe extinguisherThe third bond they tied Fenrir with

GnGnahGnReachA side of Mother Earth

GreipGreipGripDaughter of Geirrr

GrrGriGridSecurity/Peace-treatyGaintessMother of Varr

GraGrwanGroaGrow/Healrvandill's wife

GulltopprGulltoppGolden TopHeimdallr's horse

GullveigGullveigLust for GoldA witchThe origin of War

GungnirGungneSwingThe Spear of innThe sharp thought

GunnlGunnldInvitation to fightA giantSuttungr's daughter

GunnrWar-longing

GyllinburstGyllinbustGolden hair (of Feathers)Freyr's pigThe Sun

HamingjaHamingjaLuckPockets of thoughts and emotions that follow us through life

HamingjaHamingjaLuckOne of Draupnir's ringsA part of Vrr

HamrHamShape/Outer formOne of Draupnir's ringsA part of Hamr

HamrHamShape/Outer formThe Astral BodyWithout Hamr we fall into unsubconsciousness

HrbarrHrbardTall, important rimThe name of inn when he is on Algrn

HatiHatHateA wolf chasing the SunDestructive powers

HeirnHeidrunSecret HonourThe goat on Valhll's roofThe Holy Mead comes from the secret warrior order of inn

HeiornirHeidtroneClear air and thornsThe first heaven

HeimdallrHaimadalaHeimdallCounting our worldThe God of MercySon of inn

HelHelanHelDeathGoddess of Death (on Land)Daughter of Loki and Abgrba

HelheimrHelheimThe Home of HelThe Lower worldsThe outer core of Tellus

HermrHermodArmy-BraveryMessenger of the GodsSon of inn

HiminbrjtrHimmelbryter/ HiminbrjotHeaven-breakerOx

HlrrHlrdObey your SpiritThe tree growing beside ValhllThe holy inspiration of the spirit

HlrLaidoHlerSeaAnother bane for gir

Hlr (gir)HlerTerrorThe Element of Sea (Water)

HliskjlfHlidskalvOpening (where one) shiver/tremble/shakeThe Throne of innThe opening in the woods, where the ritual is performed

HlfLivLifeMother Earth as a doctor

HlfursaLivtusseGiant LifeMother Earth as a doctor

HlnHlnLynPrepareA side of Mother Earth

HlrnirLyrnerSkylight, Sun and MoonThe sixth heaven

HnitbjrgHnitbjergRock nailed togetherThe home of Suttungr

HnossNossTreasureDaughter of inn and Freyja

HoddmmirHoddmimeHomeland/treasury of MemoryA water GiantThe Source of memory

HrHodHoodThe blind GodAnother side of inn. The hood covers his eye(s)

HnirHninHne(Chicken)The Body of manThe Material Body

HreggmmirReggmimeMemory of bad Weather/StormThe first heaven

HrrStorm/bad weather

HrmfaxiRimfakseFrost-horseNtt's horse

HrjdrRjodSpreader/destructorThe fifth heaven

HrrsvitnirHrodvitneHonourable WolfSkll's and Hati's father

HrgnirRugneHold togetherRock Giant

HugiHugeThoughtRunner

HuginnHuginThoughtinn's RavenThe right side of the brain

HugrHugThought/Soul/Lust/MindOne of Draupnir's ringsA part of Hugr

HugrHugThought/soul etc.The Mind/soulWithout Hugr we fall into oblivion

HvergelmirHvergelmeThe one-year-old draughtA well in NiflheimrThe Lung of the universe

HymirHyme(see Ymir)GiantFather of Tr

HyrrokkinHyrrokkinTwisted fireGiantess

IavllrIdavollenThe Field of ideasThe Council of the GodsThe Mind

IiIdeBusyA water GiantThe heavy Storm-clouds

IunnIundIdunnWave of WorkDaughter of valdr/valdiThe fruit-carrying plants

IunnIundIdunnShining wave (of fruit)Goddess of Life

Idunn's FruitAnything eatable of the plant-world

fingIvingDoubtA river surrounding ValhllThe warrior needs to cross this to enter Valhll

IlmirIlmScentGoddess of Flowers and DreamsA side of Nanna

IngiIngeTo LoveFamily father, son of LofarrArose from the deep, to become Elves

valdr/valdiIvaldGo straight forward (blindly)A Dark elfThe seed of plants, blowing with the wind

JarlEirilaRJarlEarlHe is blonde, has blue eyes and is tall

JarnsaxaJarnsaksaIron ScissorsGiantessMother of Magni

JarngreiprIron gloverr's Iron Gauntlets

JrdErJordEarthDaughter of Ntt and nnarThe way those who work at night follow

JrErJordEarthOld name for JrThe Earth Goddess

JrErJordEarthThe original Mother Earth, rr's motherThe Earth without humankind

JtunheimrJotunheimThe Home of the GiantsThe MiddleworldsThe lithosphere and the atmosphere

JtunnJotunHungerThe MatterThe matter of Earth is hungry for meaning (Spirit)

KlinnKlinCosinessFreyja's first CatSide of Freyja

KriKreWindThe Element of Wind

KarlKarlPeasantHe has red-brown hair, fair eyes and is tall

KonKonOf good family (King)The son of Jarl and the daughter of Hersir

KvasirKwassnKvaserSqueezedThe best juice that was pressed out from all Gods

Lrr (later called Loki)LaidianLodurStick together/Cause of movementThe Visits and Movement of ManThe Blood

LeiptrShining/gleaming

LkLikCorpse/BodyFreyja's attribute (the physical mating)A part of Lk

LkLikCorpse/BodyThe Physical Body

LitrLitTrust and ColoursDwarfIs burned with Baldr

LjsalfheimrLysalfheimThe Home of the Light ElvesThe higher worldsThe atmosphere

LofarrLovarTo promise/allowSon of DvalinnThe mating that make the mourished from possible

LofnLubLovnPermissionA side of Mother Earth

LogiLogeFlameThe Element of Fire

LogiLuhLogeFlameEater

LingrLdingDelay/ReductionThe first bond they tied Fenrir with

MagniMagnuRMagneStrengthSon of rr

MnagarmrMnegarmMoon-eater(Another name for Fenrir)

MniMno (Anglo-Saxon "Mona")MneThe measurer of TimeThe Moon, son of MundilfriHeavens Gift to Mother Earth

Mannaheimr/ MigarrMannaheim/ MidgardThe Home of Man/The Home in the MiddleThe MiddleworldsAnimals and plants and the fertile soil

MardllMardollSea-DisguiseThe name for Freyja when she arose from the sea

MegingjrMegingjordStrength-beltrr's belt of StrengthThe ring around the planet of Jupiter

MeiliMeileMeleeGod of chaotic BattleSon of inn

MenglMengldShining necklaceMother Earth as a doctor

MigarsormrMidgardsormenThe worm of the Middlefarm/WorldEquatorSon of Loki and Angrboa

MmirMiniMimeMemoryThe Head inn take council fromOur experiences

MinniMinneMemoryOne of Draupnir's ringsA part of Hamr

MjrrMjdMeadThe nourishment of the warriorIs drunk from Skulls (the head)

MjllnirMjlneThe Crusher/SmasherThe Hammer of rrGravity

ModerModerMotherThe mother of Jarl

MiMdModeCourageSon of rr

MkkralfiMkkurkalvCloud/Fog IslandAssistant to Hrgnir

MtsgniMotsogneMark of a peopleDwarf ChieftainThe Father of Dwarves

MundilfriMundilfreThe Gift one can affordHeaven

MuninMuninMemoryinn's RavenThe left side of the brain

MspellsheimrMuspellheimThe Home of Light and FireThe resting divine bosom

MspellsheimrMuspellheimThe Home of Light and FireThe higher worldsSpace outside our Solar system

NaglfariNaglfareThe road that is riveted to our lives (i.e. the way we follow)Married to Ntt

NannaNanjanNannaComfortable work (women's work)Goddess of FlowersNearness between humans

Nfri (Nri)Narve (Nre)Groin-selectionSon of Loki and Sigyn

NttNattNightDaughter of Nrvi

NihggrNidhoggDishonourable Attack/woodcuttingA worm that gnaws on the roots of YggdrasillWear on the brain through life

NiflheimrNivlheimThe Home of Darkness and FogThe resting divine thought

NiflheimrNivlheimThe Home of Darkness and FogThe Lower worldsThe Inner core of Tellus

NjerNeruRNjerdThe place where the river meets the sea (f.)Goddess of the Sea

NjrrNerthuR/ NerusNjord(The place where the river meets the sea)A water God (Vani)He is the fertile waters along the coasts, married to the wild Skai, who naturally flows into him from the mountains (as a river)

NjrunNjrunThe (female) spinnerGoddess of the scent of FlowersA side of Nanna

NornNorneSecret Warning/To SayThe Goddesses of Destiny

NrviNorveConsecrated to DeathThe father of NttThe condition before the Sun was created. He dies when his daughter is born (Consecrated to Death)

OinnWuotanOdinThought and SpiritSon of Brr and BestlaThe Law(s) of Nature

OinnWuotanOdinThought and SpiritThe Thought of life and Spirit of ManDivine Spirit

innIstw (Wuotan)In the EastOld name for innHis Eye (the Sun) rises in the East

inn's Blue CloakThe Air

inn' Wide HatThe Sky

drOdMind/ThoughtOne of Draupnir's ringsA part of nd

rrirOdrreThe mover of the mind/ThoughtContainer of the Mead

girgjangerThe sea/AweGiant

lvadilvaldeThe master of BeerA water GiantWater

ndndSpiritOne of Draupnir's ringsA part of nd

ndndSpiritThe SpiritWithout nd we can not be creative

rvandillrvandilArrow/Stick

RskvaRaskwaRRoskvaSkilful/Braverr's servant girl

RagnarkRagnarokThe beginning and the end of the Gods, as well as the meaning of the Gods!The world's end and new beginning

RnRahnaRRanRobberyGoddess of Death (on the Sea)Wife of gir

Rn's NetThe Waves of the Ocean

RatatoskrRatatoskHe who runs about and give aidA squirrel carrying messages from the eagle in the top to the worm at the bottom and backThe electrical signals in our brains, running back and forts through our nerves

RgrRigRulerAnother name for Heimdallr

RindrRinninRindChannel in the Ice, leading the melting waterThe Mother Earth during Winter, Vli's motherShe's not fertile, and resists inn's love for a long time (until summer)

ShrmnirSrmineThe tests of the SeaThe pig the warrior eats when in ValhllThe warrior gets his strength through strife

SgaSagaSagaSage/StoryWife of inn

SlSjelSoulOne of Draupnir's ringsA part of Hugr

SifSipSivFamilyGoddess of the Field and the FamilyWife of rr

Sif's Golden HairThe Golden Cornfield

SigynSigynSinkWife of Loki

SindriSindreSparkleDwarfThe sparks of metal-work

SjfnSaknanSjvnLove (When you miss somebody)A side of Mother Earth

SkaiSkaisSkadeDamageA water Giantess, daughter of jaziThe running water, wild rivers, caused by rain

SkaiSkaisSkadeHarmGoddess of the streams (and of the Moon)

SkatyrnirSkatyrneThe first manThe ninth heavenThe first man came from outer space (the Gods are extraterrestrials)

SkiblanirSkidbladneWood moving like leavesThe Ship of FreyrThe Tree in the Woods/Forests

SkilningarhminnSkilningerhimmelenBeautiful sky from far awayThe third heaven

SkinfaxiSkinfakseLighthorseDagr's horse

SkllSkoll(Disparaging) LaughterA wolf chasing the SunDestructive powers

SkuggiSkyggaShadowThe Shadow caused by Freyr's Sun (Gyllinburst)A part of Lk

SkuldSkoldiRSkuldBlameThe future

SkrmirSkrymeHe who terrify/frightenGiant

SleipnirSleipneSlippy/slideThe Horse of innThe Man performing the Ritual (his soul slides out of his body, like Sleipnir)

SlirSlidAwkward

SnotraSnutraSnotraWiseA side of Mother Earth

SlSwlo/ Swila/ SunninSolRechargeThe Sun, daughter of MundilfriHeavens Gift to Mother Earth

SnSonSoundContainer of the Mead

SuttungrSuttungNew worry/diseaseA giantGillingr's son or nephew

SvalinnSvalinnThe CoolerThe Shield between Heaven and EarthThe Ozon Layer

SvartlfaheimrSvartalvheimThe Home of the Dark ElvesThe Lower worlds2.900 km of magma (mesosphere)

SvlCold

SylgrDrink/swallower of fire

SnSegwniR/ SewniRSynDenialA side of Mother Earth

SyvmilsstvleneThe sevenry-kilometer-bootsLoki's BootsThe thought travels very quickly (Loki is the God of Logic)

jalfiTjalveHold togetherrr's servantThe worker

jazijafja/ apjaTjatseNoisyA water GiantThe noisy rain

jvartaTjodvartaTo become a Nation/PeopleMother Earth as a doctor

jvitnirTjodvitnePeople-wolfThe fish swimming in undr and fingThe "common man", who is not able to cross the rivers

rrTorLoyaltyGod of Thunder and RainSon of inn

rdgelmirTrudgelmeStrong DraughtSon of YmirThe chaos of nature, the Ragnark of nature in the creation

rymrTrymThunderGiant

ul (Speech)

undrTundSelf-solemnityA river surrounding ValhllThe warrior needs to cross this to enter Valhll

TrellTrellThrallHe has dark hair and eyes, and is tall

TrTwTyrHonorGod of WarSon of inn

UrUdDesolate/DesertedSon of Ntt and NaglfariThe way we follow at night

UllirUllWoolThe God of winterA son of Sif

UrrWurUrdHonourThe past

tgarslokiUtgardslokeThe end of the Outer (old) WorldGiant

ValhllValhallThe Hall of selectionThe mentality of the elite warriors of inn

The eagle bending his head above ValhllThe proud must kneel before inn (the spirit)

The Varg/Warg that is hung west of the door ValhllThose who break the laws of the spirit (the criminals) are hung

VliWliVleSelection"Survival of the fittest"A son of Rindr (Winter)

Vli (li)WliVle (le)SelectionSon of Loki and Sigyn

ValkyrjaValkyrje(Those) who select the fallen onesThe thoughts of the warrior, and the female warriorOnly our own wish and will can bring you to Valhll

VanaheimrVanaheimThe Home of the VanirThe MiddleworldsThe sea, lakes and rivers

VanirVanerWaterConnected to water itself. The old Teutons listened to the sounds of nature, and got their inspiration from there.

VerflnirVedfolneHe who calms down (bad weather)A hawk sitting between the eyes of an eagle that is resting in the top of the treeThe thought that flies from mind

ViIngwaR (Wha)VeLoved one/ChieftainOld name for FreyrHe is the beloved Chieftain, who performs rituals in the Holy Places (Vi)

ViWhaVeHolySon of Brr and BestlaThe Law(s) of Nature

VeraniWerdaniVerdandeThe coming present (time)The present

VerrhiminnVrhimmelenWeather-SkyThe first heaven

VetmmirVetmimeThe two of us rememberThe eighth heaven

VrrVeurHoly rainName of rr

V (Forest/wood)Vid

VarrWiduRVidarWoodGod of the (wild) ForestSon of inn

Varr's BootThe Tree Trunk in the Forest

VibblinnVidblenThe wide blueThe third heaven

VifemirVidfedmeThe wild embracerThe fourth heaven

VifinnrVidfinnWood-Sami/LapThe father of Bil and Hjki

VilirWeljanViljeWill-powerSon of Brr and BestlaThe Law(s) of Nature

VlirIrminiaR (Weljan)The Strong (will)Old name for rrHe is the strongest of all Gods (the will)

VmirVimTurn(er)River

VindblinnVindblenBlue windThe first heaven

VrWarVarOathA side of Mother Earth

VrrVordProtector/GuardianThe theral Body (Life-force)Without Vrr we become corpses

YggdrasillYggdrasillTerror HorseThe Tree of LifeThe human brain

lgrThe Howling

YmirYmeSoundThe First GiantThe noise during the creation of the Sun and the planets

THE GODS OF FERTILITY

Norse NameNordic/Germanic NameNorwegian NameEnglish TranslationDescriptionOther Meaning

FreyjaFrijFryaLove (f.) (of a lover)Goddess of the Woods

FreyrFrawanFryLove (m.)God of the Woods

NjerNeruRNjerdThe place where the river meets the sea (f.)Goddess of the Sea

NjrrNerusNjordThe place where the river meets the sea (m.)God of the Sea

FjrgynFjorgynMountain and Throne of Life (f.)Goddess of the Wilderness

FjrynnFjorgynnMountain and Throne of Life (m.)God of the Wilderness

The first pair is the fertility gods of the woods and the plowed fields, the second pair of the sea and lakes and rivers, the third of the wild lands and the unplowed fields. They are both male and female, as nature has two sides, as does creation.

THE CREATION OF MAN

Norse NameNordic/Germanic NameNorwegian NameEnglish TranslationDescriptionOther Meaning

OinnWuotanOdinThought and SpiritThe Thought of life and Spirit of ManDivine Spirit

Lrr (later called Loki)LaidianLodurStick together/Cause of movementThe Visits and Movement of ManThe Blood

HnirHninHne(Chicken)The Body of manThe Material Body

Without the spirit (Oinn) man is evil (Loki), without the spirit and wits, man is stupid (Hnir)

THE STRUCTURE OF MAN

Norse NameNordic/Germanic NameNorwegian NameEnglish TranslationDescriptionOther Meaning

FylgjaFylgjaFollower (protective spirit)One of Draupnir's ringsA part of Vrr

HamingjaHamingjaLuckOne of Draupnir's ringsA part of Vrr

HamrHamShape/Outer formOne of Draupnir's ringsA part of Hamr

HugrHugThought/Soul/Lust/MindOne of Draupnir's ringsA part of Hugr

MinniMinneMemoryOne of Draupnir's ringsA part of Hamr

drOdMind/ThoughtOne of Draupnir's ringsA part of nd

SlSjelSoulOne of Draupnir's ringsA part of Hugr

ndndSpiritOne of Draupnir's ringsA part of nd

LkLikCorpse/BodyFreyja's attribute (the physical mating)A part of Lk

SkuggiSkyggaShadowThe Shadow caused by Freyr's Sun (Gyllinburst)A part of Lk

We make pairs of these ten sides of man

LkLikCorpse/BodyThe Physical Body

VrrVordProtector/GuardianThe theral Body (Life-force)Without Vrr we become corpses

HamrHamShape/Outer FormThe Astral BodyWithout Hamr we fall into unconsciousness

HugrHugThought/soul etc.The Mind/soulWithout Hugr we fall into oblivion

ndndndSpiritThe SpiritWithout nd we can not be creative

Lk needs food, physical training and rest. Vrr needs warmth, sleep, safety, joy and true love, but also cold, grief perils and negative emotions. Hamr needs creative development/display, music, art and dreams, but also silence, calm and emptiness. Hugr needs stimuli in form of mental work - where memory, the ability to concentrate and think is approved, but also mental rest. nd needs deeper meaning and long-term planning and a super-individual perspective, but also contempt for earth and ruthlessness - to one self as to others...