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Dogs are among the most popular pets in Germany. So popular that you've heard all sorts of dog names. If you are looking for an original name for your darling, we recommend that you take a look at our Nordic dog names.

In a nutshell

  • Nordic names from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland
  • Short names with strong meanings
  • Orientation towards Norse mythology
  • Classic names

What Are Norse Dog Names?

Nordic dog names are names commonly used in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. The names not only sound beautiful, they also have strong meanings. When deciding on a Nordic dog name, however, you should pay attention to the following:

  • Short and everyday name
  • meaning should be clear
  • Easy pronunciation

Dog name by character and looks

One of the most popular selection criteria for a dog's name is appearance and character. Often the defining characteristics already inspire a suitable dog name. The Nordic dog names are also well suited:

Female Dog Names

  • Aili (the radiant)
  • Aino (only child)
  • Amia (lover)
  • Anniina (gifted)
  • Astrid (beautiful deity)
  • Aune (the pure; the lamb)
  • Bergdis (spirit; protection)
  • Bergljot (help)
  • Bertila (Shining Heroine)
  • Birget (Protection)
  • Borgny (help)
  • Brigitta/ Brigitte/ Britta (the high; the sublime)
  • Bua (life)
  • Dalla (the bright one)
For this Eurasier lady, “Dalla” would be a suitable Norse dog name.
  • Dalr (from the valley)
  • Diss (spirited)
  • Eija (the one with the sunny mind)
  • Erja (the freeborn)
  • Feila (the shy one)
  • Freydis (noblewoman)
  • Gudrid (divinely inspired wisdom)
  • Guthr (martial)
  • Halla (unexpected gift)
  • henna (blessed)
  • Hilya (silence)
  • Iida (difficult)
  • Ingeborg/ Inka/ Inkje (protected by God)
  • Kaisa (blessed)
  • Katariina (the pure)
  • Kauni (the beautiful)
  • Lenita (the gentle one)
  • Lennja (the shining one)
  • Lille (the little one)
  • Lyra (the brave)
  • Maila (mistress)
  • Mildri (mild; lovely)
  • Njorthrbiartr (heroic)
  • Norn (Fate)
  • Paulina (the little one)
  • Ramea (the tolerant)
  • Riina (the pure)
  • Salbjörg (protect the house)
  • Senja (the strong)
  • sini (blue)
  • Swea (the shining one)
  • Tarja (the protector)
  • Tjara (Angel)
  • Veera (the credible one)
  • Yrsa (little bear)
Doesn't "Tjara" look like an angel?

Male Dog Names

  • Aleksi (Protector)
  • Alfarinn (the Far-Travelled)
  • Amund (Protector)
  • Antero (the male; the brave)
  • Antti (the strong; the male)
  • Armas (the lovely)
  • Arvo (precious; dignity)
  • Asmo (the lovely)
  • Avang (an Irishman)
  • Biyn (strong)
  • Bjame (bear)
  • Bjarki (little bear)
  • Bjomolf (Wolf)
  • Burnaby (the warrior)
  • Busbyr (lives in the village)
  • Chinook (wild wind)
  • Cortie (short)
  • Dellingr (shiny)
  • Eemeli (the emulator)
  • Eero (the sole ruler)
  • Eetu (keeper of his possessions)
  • Eigil (the one who inspires fear)
  • Eisstein (happy)
  • Finn (the wanderer)
  • Flóki (the one with the shaggy hair)
  • Gamble (old)
  • gauge (large)
  • hugin (thoughtful)
  • Hugleikr (playful)
  • Ilari (the cheerful one)
  • Ingimundur (the protector)
  • Jarle (little king)
  • Joona (the peace loving)
  • Jukka (gift from God)
  • Karlo (stak)
  • Kalevi (Hero)
  • Knud/ Knut (the bold)
  • Kol (dark)
  • Kollsvein (young)
  • Leikr (play)
  • Magnor (fighter)
  • Magnus (the Great)
  • Mauno (big)
  • Nattfari (sleepwalker)
  • Onni (luck)
  • Oskari (jumping warrior)
  • Ostein/ Oysten (happy)
  • Santeri (Protector of Men)
  • Snaer (the Swift)
  • Sveinn (the boy)
  • Svewn/ Sveyn (young)
  • Tauno (the Peaceful)
  • Trygve (trustworthy)
  • Unni (modest)
  • Vegard (Protection)
  • Veikko (brother)
"Vegard" and his brother "Veikko" offer you protection.

Nordic dog names with meaning

Besides the names that describe your pet's appearance or character, there are also those that simply have a very beautiful meaning. We have listed some of them below:

Female Dog Names

  • Ambjorg (old protection)
  • Astrud (divine power)
  • Dagna (new day)
  • Frikka (peaceful ruler)
  • Garthf (Protection)
  • Gisli (ray of light)
  • Gry (Sunrise)
  • Jaana (the God-given)
  • Jorun (who loves the stallion)
  • Keijukainen (fairy)
  • Kielo (lily of the valley)
  • Kirsi (the cherry)
  • Kukka (the flower)
  • Laina (a gift from God)
  • Llv (Protection)
  • Luina (Queen of the Moon)
  • Lumi (Snow)
  • Ragnfrid (Lovely Goddess)
  • Raija (rising sun)
  • Sari (princess)
  • Satu (fairy tale)
  • Siiri (Victory)
  • Sirka (sprout; sprout)
  • Soley (Island of the Sun)
  • Suvi (summer)
  • Tuula/ Tuuli/ Tuulia (wind)
  • Unne (love)
"Tullia" is like a pleasant wind.

Male Dog Names

  • Akseli (the father is peace)
  • Alfrothul (Sun)
  • Annar (Father of the World)
  • Arkin (the king's son)
  • Draki (dragon)
  • Dyri (love)
  • Eirikr (ever powerful ruler)
  • Esko (God)
  • Flos (Chief)
  • Frode (knowledge)
  • Gilby (a promise)
  • Haaken (the chosen one)
  • Hakon (high son)
  • Heikki (mighty ruler of the homeland)
  • Ilmari (air)
  • Iskko (God smiles at)
  • Jonne (Star Child)
  • Matti (gift of the Lord)
  • Miika/ Mikal/ Mikko (Michael; Who is like God?)
  • Olaf (God's child)
  • Sakari (Yahweh has remembered)
  • Tapani (the crowned one)
  • Toivo (Hope)
  • Veli (Guardian)
  • Ville (the will)
Wouldn't "Toivo" be a nice name for him?

Norse mythology as a source for dog names

Norse mythology has a multitude of exciting legends, heroes and gods to offer. So it's not surprising that some of the most popular dog names are reminiscent of the epic characters. Maybe you too let yourself be inspired by them?

Feminine inspirations

  • Asgard (World of the Norse Gods)
  • Bifrost (Bridge from Earth to Asgard)
  • Draupnir (Odin's magic ring)
  • Eira (Goddess of Medicine and Healing)
  • Fulla (Goddess of Wealth)
  • Freyja (goddess of marriage and fertility)
  • Gerdr (Northern fertility goddess)
  • Lofn (Goddess of Lust)
  • Norna (Goddess of Destiny)
  • Rinda (German earth goddess)
  • Siofn (Goddess of Love)
  • Skadi (Goddess of Hunt and Winter)
  • Var (goddess of loyalty and love)

Male Inspirations

  • Baldur (god of the sun, pure light, spring, goodness and justice)
  • Bergelmir (a giant of northern mythology)
  • Bergthor (Thor's Spirit)
  • Bragi (god of poetry)
  • Freki (Odin's wolf)
  • Freyr (God of the Weather)
  • Gylfi (first king of the Norse legends)
  • Heimdall (guardian god, sky guardian, god of light and protector of all life)
  • Ilmarinen (creator of air in Finnish mythology)
  • Ingvarr (war god)
  • Ingvi (Germanic deity)
  • Nidhogg (name of a mythical dragon)
  • Odin/ Wodan (god of war, poetry, magic, battles, wisdom and god of death)
  • Rungnir (name of a mythical giant killed by Thor)
  • Tapio (god of forest, hunting and animals)
  • Thor/Donar (god of thunder)
  • Torstein (Stone of the Thunder God)
  • Ullr (God of Winter)
  • Yngvi (Germanic god of fertility)
Is he Odin's wolf "Freki"?

tip: Why always name your dog after a hero? Instead, how about an antagonist like "Loki", the god of fire and originator of evil?

Classic Nordic dog names

In addition to meaningful dog names, there are also very classic male and female names. They never lose their charm and that is why they are so popular:

Female Norse Dog Names

  • asta
  • Eveliina
  • Ingrid
  • Jana
  • jane
  • Janka
  • jenny
  • Jette
  • Judith
  • Kristiina
  • lara
  • Margit/ Margitta
  • Maya
  • met
  • Pia
  • siv
  • Svala
  • Svenja
  • Taina

Male Nordic Dog Names

  • Akim
  • Alfrigg
  • Arnlaug
  • Aros
  • avaldamon
  • Birch
  • bjorn
  • Eric
  • guest
  • Gustav
  • Harold
  • Jan
  • Janko
  • Janne
  • janning
  • Janosh
  • Jantje
  • Jens
  • joren
  • jorgen
  • knutr
  • Lars
  • Leif
  • Olf
  • Sonke
  • Soren
  • Soren
  • goals
  • Valtteri
Wouldn't "Valtteri" be a suitable name?

notice: Like all other names, the classic names have meanings. However, since the names are also used in this way, the focus is not on the meaning. But the meaning is easy to research.

frequently asked Questions

Which breeds are Nordic dog names particularly good for?

Nordic dog names go best with dogs that come from the Nordic area. Typical breeds include huskies, Lundehunds, Wolspitzs, Eurasiers, and Norwegian Buhunds and Elkhounds.

Can I also give a non-Nordic breed a Nordic dog name?

Naturally. You can name your dog whatever you want, as long as you like the name.

Will my dog understand the name even if it is not of Nordic breed?

Yes. Dogs listen to the sound and style of the name, not the name itself. Your darling shouldn't have any problems reacting to a name in a foreign language.

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