Female Warrior Names: Norse Mythology

Searching for a powerful and evocative name for your fierce female character? Look no further than Norse mythology! Known for their strength, courage, and unwavering determination, Norse warrior women offer a rich source of inspiration for names that will resonate with your readers. From shieldmaidens who fought alongside their men to goddesses who commanded the forces of nature, these names capture the spirit of a true warrior. Get ready to delve into a world of fierce goddesses, legendary shieldmaidens, and powerful names that will make your character unforgettable.
1. **Astrid:** Divine strength; goddess-like; from the Norse "áss" (god) and "friðr" (peace)
2. **Brynhild:** Battle-flame; warrior maiden; from the Norse "brún" (brown) and "hild" (battle)
3. **Freyja:** Lady; mistress; from the Norse "frö" (lord) and "ja" (possession)
4. **Gunnvor:** Battle-joy; victory warrior; from the Norse "gunnr" (war) and "vǫr" (joy)
5. **Hild:** Battle; war; from the Norse "hild" (battle)
6. **Ingibjörg:** Ing's protector; strong defender; from the Norse "Ing" (Norse god) and "bjǫrg" (protection)
7. **Iðunn:** The one who renews; the rejuvenator; from the Norse "ið" (rejuvenate) and "unn" (desire)
8. **Lagertha:** Army-strength; fierce warrior; from the Norse "her" (army) and "þyrð" (strength)
9. **Liv:** Life; to live; from the Norse "líf" (life)
10. **Sif:** Wife; kinship; from the Norse "sif" (kinship)
11. **Svanhild:** Swan-battle; swan warrior; from the Norse "svanr" (swan) and "hild" (battle)
12. **Thorunn:** Thor's strength; thunder warrior; from the Norse "Þórr" (Thor) and "unn" (desire)
13. **Valkyrie:** Chooser of the slain; battle maiden; from the Norse "valr" (slain) and "kjǫr" (choice)
14. **Vigdís:** Battle-goddess; warrior goddess; from the Norse "víg" (battle) and "dís" (goddess)
15. **Alfhild:** Elf-battle; elf warrior; from the Norse "alfr" (elf) and "hild" (battle)
16. **Bjǫrn:** Bear; from the Norse "bjǫrn" (bear)
17. **Freydis:** Freya's joy; goddess of joy; from the Norse "Freyja" (goddess) and "dís" (goddess)
18. **Guðrún:** God-power; divine strength; from the Norse "guð" (god) and "rún" (power)
19. **Hervor:** Army-bright; shining warrior; from the Norse "her" (army) and "vǫr" (bright)
20. **Hjørdís:** Sheep-goddess; protector goddess; from the Norse "hjǫrð" (sheep) and "dís" (goddess)
21. **Hulda:** Hidden; veiled; from the Norse "huld" (hidden)
22. **Jǫrð:** Earth; from the Norse "jǫrð" (earth)
23. **Kåre:** Brave; strong; from the Norse "kári" (brave)
24. **Ragna:** Counsel; advice; from the Norse "ráð" (counsel)
25. **Ríga:** Ruler; sovereign; from the Norse "ríki" (ruler)
26. **Skjöldunga:** Shield-warrior; shield maiden; from the Norse "skjöldr" (shield) and "ungr" (young)
27. **Sigrid:** Victory-counsel; wise victor; from the Norse "sigr" (victory) and "ríð" (counsel)
28. **Sunna:** Sun; from the Norse "sunna" (sun)
29. **Synnöve:** Sun-gift; gift of the sun; from the Norse "sunna" (sun) and "vǫr" (gift)
30. **Týr:** War god; one-handed god; from the Norse "Týr" (god of war)
31. **Vala:** Seer; prophetess; from the Norse "vala" (prophetess)
32. **Vár:** Oath; promise; from the Norse "vǫr" (oath)
33. **Vǫlva:** Prophetess; seer; from the Norse "vǫlva" (prophetess)
34. **Ása:** Goddess; female deity; from the Norse "áss" (god)
35. **Bera:** She-bear; from the Norse "bera" (she-bear)
36. **Eiríkr:** Ruler of the army; from the Norse "eiríkr" (ruler)
37. **Eira:** Mercy; from the Norse "eiri" (mercy)
38. **Elva:** Elf; from the Norse "alfr" (elf)
39. **Gunnlaug:** Battle-song; from the Norse "gunnr" (war) and "laug" (song)
40. **Helga:** Holy; sacred; from the Norse "helga" (holy)