Norse Cat Names – 300+ Ideas (Viking, Nordic & More)
Last updated: by Jessi LarsonDiscover the ultimate list of Norse cat names! But that’s not all – this 300+ idea guide includes Viking cat names, Norwegian cat names, Nordic cat names, and more.
Norse Cat Names
Norse refers to ancient Scandinavia, its inhabitants, or their language. Ancient Norsemen are known for their mythology; a religion practiced at the time.
The stories of Norse mythology were used to help understand the world around them and featured incredible characters, including gods, warriors, dwarfs, giants, and more.
The names of these mythical characters provide excellent inspiration when naming your cat. So take a look at these old Norse names and see if any are a fit for your feline.
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 cat names are also a fun option. Seafaring warriors in the 9th-11th centuries, the Vikings raided and colonized much of Europe, leaving a legacy that continues to last.
Today these strong Scandinavian warriors are immortalized in TV shows, movies, and books. Their strong and stoic names are another fun option for you.
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
As another option, let’s look specifically at Norwegian cat names. The following ideas represent the most popular names in Norway right now.
These options are a unique and cool choice for a new cat companion. We’ll look at both male cat names and female cat names.
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
The Nordic region includes the countries of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland.
As another option, let’s explore the top nordic cat names based on the most popular monikers in the region.
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 are other cute and fun ideas for your cat inspired by this region of the world.
Are any the right fit for your furry friend?
- 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 cat name is a big decision. After all, you’ll be saying the name over and over again, every day.
Hopefully, you found inspiration in these 300+ ideas. They ranged from Norse cat names and Vikings cat names to Norwegian cat names, Nordic cat names, and more.
When you find a name you like, write it down. You can also select the heart icon to the left of the name. Don’t overthink it – just take a note.
Next, evaluate each idea. For example, can you imagine calling for your cat with this name? Does it sound “right” when you say it out loud? Also, does it fit your cat’s personality and appearance?
After that, it could be helpful to evaluate the meaning of the name, especially in the case of Norse cat names and Vikings cat names.
When you find the right name for your feline friend, you’ll know it!
Additional Name Ideas
Do you need additional name inspiration? Then, you’re in luck because we have a cat name generator that provides ideas perfectly tailored to you and your pet.
First, pick your favorite style or styles. Do you like cute names? Funny names? Tough names? All of the above?
Or you can select fun themes, like books, movies, music, food, mythical, and more.
The possibilities are endless. Try it out and see what names you’ll get.
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References
- Mom Junction (www.momjunction.com/articles/popular-norse-mythology-names_00333641)
- Life in Norway (www.lifeinnorway.net/viking-names)
- Charlie’s Name (https://charlies-names.com/en/top-names-norway-2021)
- Love to Know (https://baby.lovetoknow.com/baby-names/315-scandinavian-baby-names-boys-girls)
