List of Old Baby Names Meanings

Arvid

(AHR-vid)

Arvid, Arved, Arnvid or Arvydas is a male given name, most common in Scandinavia but also in Persia and Lithuania. In Scandinavia it is derived from Old Norse Arnviðr and means "forest of eagles".

Meaning: Tree of the eagle Origin: Old Norse, Swedish

Ase

(AH-she)

The name Ase is a Scandinavian baby name. In Scandinavian the meaning of the name Ase is: healer;physician.

Meaning: God-like Origin: Danish, Norwegian, Old Norse, Swedish

Aslaug

(AHS-laug)

Aslaug is a Norwegian feminine given name, derived from Old Norse prefix áss-, meaning "god", and suffix -laug, possible meaning "betrothed woman". The Swedish cognate is Aslög; the Danish cognate is Asløg.

Meaning: Woman engaged to god Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse

Aslog

(AHS-lawg)

Aslaug is a Norwegian feminine given name, derived from Old Norse prefix áss-, meaning "god", and suffix -laug, possible meaning "betrothed woman". ... Aslaug, a queen of Scandinavian mythology.

Meaning: Woman engaged to god Origin: Danish, Old Norse

Asmund

(AHS-moont)

The name Asmund is a Scandinavian baby name. In Scandinavian the meaning of the name Asmund is: God is the protector.

Meaning: Divine protection Origin: Danish, Norwegian, Old Norse

Audhild

(OUD-hilt)

Meaning & History. Derived from the Old Norse elements auðr "wealth, fortune" and hildr "battle".

Meaning: Fighting for wealth Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse

Audun

(AW-dən)

Norse Meaning: The name Audun is a Norse baby name. In Norse the meaning of the name Audun is: Friend of wealth.

Meaning: Affluent friend Origin: Old Norse

Balder

(BAHL-dər)

Baldur is a Norse and Icelandic name, meaning "prince." Baldr is also a god in Norse mythology associated with light, beauty, love and happiness.

Meaning: Bearer of light Origin: Old Norse

Bard

(BAHRD)

The name Bard is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Bard is: Minstrel; a singer-poet.

Meaning: Battle against peace Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse

Bergljot

(BEHRG-lyawt)

Meaning & History. From the Old Norse name Bergljót, which was composed of the elements berg "protection, help" and ljótr "light".

Meaning: Light will save Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse