Naming your dog after Viking culture not only gives them a unique and meaningful name, but also connects them to the fierce, loyal, and adventurous spirit of the Norse people.
Whether you choose a name inspired by Norse gods, famous warriors, or Old Norse words, your pup will carry a name filled with strength and history.
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The Vikings were legendary warriors, explorers, and seafarers from Scandinavia who lived between the 8th and 11th centuries. Their mythology, rich with gods, heroes, and epic sagas, continues to inspire people today. If you’re looking for a powerful and unique name for your dog, why not choose one that reflects the strength, loyalty, and adventurous spirit of the Vikings?
Below, we’ve compiled a list of over 100 Viking dog names inspired by Norse mythology, famous Viking warriors, and Old Norse words. Whether you have a mighty husky, a fearless German shepherd, or a noble golden retriever, there’s a name on this list that will perfectly suit your four-legged companion.
Now you have over 110 Viking dog names to choose from! Whether you’re drawn to the power of Norse gods, the legends of Viking warriors, or the beauty of Old Norse words, there’s a name here that will perfectly suit your dog.
Pets were as important to the Norse of the Viking Age (c. 790-1100 CE) as they were to any other culture, past or present. The Vikings kept dogs and cats as pets and both feature in Norse religious iconography and literature. The Norse also kept pet bears and birds, such as the falcon, hawk, and the peacock.
History. Norway’s national dog, the Norsk elghund (Norwegian Elkhound or more accurately “moose dog”) is a medium-sized dog that has hunted, herded and played guard dog since Viking times.
While there are no extensive historical records detailing Viking dog names, we can infer what they might have named their dogs based on Old Norse words, mythology, and sagas. Vikings likely gave their dogs strong, meaningful names related to gods, animals, nature, and battle.
Archaeological findings suggest that Vikings kept dogs for hunting, herding, and guarding their homes. Some Viking sagas also mention faithful dogs alongside their warriors. While we don’t know exact historical names, the above options are based on Viking linguistic and cultural traditions.
Fenrir, also called Fenrisúlfr, is a monstrous wolf of Norse mythology. He was the son of the demoniac god Loki and a giantess, Angerboda.
Loki goes into Asgard with his daughter, Hela, and his pets, Jormundgand the serpent, and Fenris the wolf.
Garm, whose name means “barking,” is mentioned in both the ‘Poetic (or Elder) Edda’ and the ‘Prose (or Younger) Edda’. He was the hound of Hel, the fearsome queen of the underworld. He was kept chained up in a place called Gnipahellir, a cave at the entrance to Niflheim, the cold, forbidding land of the dead.
In Norse mythology, Garmr or Garm (Old Norse: Garmr [ˈɡɑrmz̠]) is a wolf or dog associated with both Hel and Ragnarök, and described as a blood-stained guardian of Hel’s gate.
Your dog’s name is a way to get your dog’s attention either for recall or to pay attention to a subsequent command.
Remember, the name your pick is a connection between you and your dog. Make it a positive experience to name your dog for a lifelong relationship with your best friend.
Browse through our collections of dog names by personality, color, breed, country, and theme to find the perfect name for your dog.
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