252 Nordic dog names for bitches and dogs

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

What are Nordic dog names?

Nordic dog names are names that are commonly used in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. Not only do the names sound beautiful, they also have powerful meanings. However, when deciding on a Nordic dog name, here are some things to keep in mind:

• Short name suitable for everyday use
• Meaning should be clear
• Easy pronunciation

Dog name by character and appearance

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

Female dog names

• Aili (the radiant one)
• Aino (only child)
• Amia (mistress)
• Anniina (gifted)
• Astrid (beautiful deity)
• Aune (the pure; the Lamb)
• Bergdis (spirit; Protection)
• Bergljot (help)
• Bertila (shiny heroine)
• Birget (protection)
• Borgny (help)
• Brigitta / Brigitte / Britta (the high; the sublime)
• Bua (life)
• Dalla (the light one)

• Dalr (from the valley)
• Diss (spirited)
• Eija (the one with the sunny disposition)
• Erja (the free born)
• Feila (the shy one)
• Freydis (noblewoman)
• Gudrid (divinely inspired wisdom)
• Guthr (warlike)
• Halla (unexpected gift)
• Henna (blessed)
• Hilja (silence)
• Iida (laborious)
• 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)
• Pauliina (the little one)
• Ramea (the tolerant)
• Riina (the pure)
• Salbjörg (protect the house)
• Senja (the strong one)
• Sini (blue)
• Swea (the shining one)
• Tarja (the protector)
• Tjara (angel)
• Veera (the believable one)
• Yrsa (little she-bear)

Male dog names

• Aleksi (protector)
• Alfarinn (the well-traveled)
• Amund (protector)
• Antero (the male; the Brave)
• Antti (the strong one; the male)
• Armas (the lovely one)
• Arvo (valuable; Would)
• Asmo (the lovely one)
• 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 (glossy)
• Eemeli (the emulator)
• Eero (the sole ruler)
• Eetu (keeper of his property)
• Eigil (the one who instills fear)
• Eistein (happy)
• Finn (the wanderer)
• Flóki (the one with the shaggy head)
• Gamble (old)
• Gaute (large)
• Hugin (thoughtful)
• Hugleikr (playful)
• Ilari (the cheerful)
• Ingimundur (the protector)
• Jarle (little king)
• Joona (the peace-loving)
• Jukka (gift from God)
• Kaarlo (stak)
• Kalevi (hero)
• Knud / Knut (the bold)
• Col (dark)
• Kollsvein (young)
• Leikr (play)
• Magnor (fighter)
• Magnus (the great)
• Mauno (large)
• Nattfari (sleepwalker)
• Onni (happiness)
• Oskari (jumping warrior)
• Ostein / Oysten (happy)
• Santeri (protector of men)
• Snaer (the quick one)
• Sveinn (the boy)
• Svewn / Sveyn (young)
• Tauno (the peaceful)
• Trygve (trustworthy)
• Unni (humble)
• Vegard (protection)
• Veikko (brother)

Nordic dog names with meaning

In addition to the names that describe your pet's appearance or character, there are also those that simply describe one very nice meaning to have. We have listed some of them for you 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 gifted)
• 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 (offspring; Germ)
• Sóley (sunny island)
• Suvi (summer)
• Tuula / Tuuli / Tuulia (wind)
• Unne (love)

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 (always 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 (child of God)
• Sakari (Yahweh remembered)
• Tapani (the crowned one)
• Toivo (hope)
• Veli (keeper)
• Ville (the will)

Norse mythology as a source for dog names

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

Feminine inspirations

• Asgard (world of the north. 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 (north. Fertility goddess)
• Lofn (goddess of lust)
• Norna (Goddess of Destiny)
• Rinda (German. Earth goddess)
• Siöfn (goddess of love)
• Skadi (goddess of the hunt and winter)
• Var (goddess of loyalty and love)

Male inspirations

• Baldur (god of the sun, pure light, spring, good and justice)
• Bergelmir (a giant of the north. Mythology)
• Bergthor (Thor's Spirit)
• Bragi (god of poetry)
• Freki (Odin's Wolf)
• Freyr (god of weather)
• Gylfi (first king of the Nordic world of legends)
• Heimdall (god of protection, guardian of the sky, god of light and protector of all life)
• Ilmarinen (creator of the air in finn. Mythology)
• Ingvarr (god of war)
• Ingvi (Germanic deity)
• Nidhogg (name of a mythical dragon)
• Odin / Wodan (god of war, poetry, magic, battles, wisdom and god of the dead)
• Rungnir (name of a mythical giant who was killed by Thor)
• Tapio (god of forest, hunting and animals)
• Thor / Donar (god of thunder)
• Torstein (stone of the god of thunder)
• Ullr (god of winter)
• Yngvi (Germanic god of fertility)

tip: Why always name your dog after a hero? Instead, how about an antagonist like “Loki”, the god of fire and author 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 precisely why they are so popular:

Female Nordic dog names

• Asta
• Eveliina
• Ingrid
• Jana
• Jane
• Janka
• Jenny
• Jette
• Judith
• Kristiina
• Lara
• Margit / Margitta
• Mayla
• Mette
• Pia
• Siv
• Svala
• Svenja
• Taina

Male Nordic dog names

• Akim
• Alfrigg 
• Arnlaug
• Aros
• Avaldamon
• Birk
• Bjorn
• Eric
• Gjest
• Gustav
• Harald
• Jan
• Yanko 
• Janne
• Janning
• Janosch
• Jantje 
• Jens
• Jören
• Jörgen
• Knutr
• Lars
• Leif
• Olf
• Sönke
• Soren 
• Soren
• Torge
• Valtteri

Note: Like all other names, the classical names also have meanings. However, since the names are used that way, the focus is not on the meaning. The meaning is easy to research, however.

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