"Better a free man than a slave. Even a poor man has a home." — Claim your legendary Old Norse alias.
The Vikings were known for their fierce spirits, legendary explorers, and rich storytelling. A Viking's name wasn't just a way to call them—it carried their reputation, their family's honor, and often a description of their greatest deeds. Our Viking Name Generatorcombines authentic Old Norse roots with legendary epithets to help you find a name worthy of a saga.
In the Viking Age, names were often composed of two parts:
Whether you're exploring the world of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, leading a warband in Mount & Blade, or writing a historical fiction novel, our generator provides names that feel grounded in history while retaining that epic, cinematic flair.
"The Old Norse word for name, 'nafn,' was closely linked to a person's luck or 'hamingja.' Naming a child after a powerful ancestor was believed to pass on some of that ancestor's strength and fortune."
Our tool includes a wide range of both masculine and feminine names, ensuring that every warrior—whether a frontline berserker or a strategic shield-maiden—has a name that commands respect.