Sometimes, cats will act all tough but can melt right into your hands. Other times, they are the true warriors who don’t have time for play. So, are you looking for some Viking cat names to suit your feisty little furball?
Felines are known for their courageous spirits. I’m not really sure where that “scaredy cat” saying comes from (mind you, can you give a true warrior name to a cat that’s scared of water!?)
“Viking” is actually a modern term for a seafaring person who came from Scandinavia a long time ago. Therefore, they had to travel some distance and cross many seas to get to places. They did this very successfully because they reached various locations across the world.
But there’s another thing that Vikings are well known for. Their warrior skills and ruthless raids are what earned them fame and fear across the globe. It wasn’t uncommon for them to use violence to achieve their goals, such as settling down and establishing colonies.
Even though they seem hostile to some, they are well respected to this day because of their power. However, your cute, fluffy feline is nothing like those ruthless Vikings. On the other hand, she can be a handful sometimes.
For instance, my pet is really adamant about getting what she wants. She will take it as far as even putting in some muscle work, AKA fighting, to achieve her goal. This is especially true when it comes to food or her favorite toys.
So, cats and Vikings are similar in their resilience and achieving whatever they put their mind to. But when these skills and traits combine with a furball, it can look more cute than warlike. That’s not to say you can’t choose one of these Viking cat names for your ferocious feline!
Viking cat names perfect for your pet
During the excavations of Viking sites, many things have been discovered. From tweezers to ear cleaners made of animal bones. Vikings also made sure to bathe at least once a week. Nowadays, this doesn’t sound like much but at the time, these people took more baths than any other European nation.
So I guess there’s another thing that cats and Vikings have in common – their hygiene. Not only were they fierce warriors, but they also looked clean and fresh while raiding the villages. It really sounds like my cats who sneak in the kitchen at night to raid my whole pantry.
Now that you know who were the Vikings and what they were like, you can choose one of these amazing Viking names for your cat. They seem even more powerful when you find out the meanings of some of these. Trust me, they’re as good as the meanings of Turkish cat names.
Most Viking names translate to something related to a god. The Vikings followed the Old Norse religion, now known as Norse Paganism, and its mythology and legends are preserved in Eddic poetry.
Old Norse religion was polytheistic, which means that they worshiped several gods and goddesses. So, it’s safe to say that the Vikings wanted to pay respect and honor their gods by these beautiful names.
If you have a rambunctious feline who likes to have things his own way, these might be a perfect name choice. Besides, I think it’s more unique to call your cat by some godlike name than give her a name based on her physical appearance.
Fortunately, we picked out some of the best Viking cat names so you can emphasize your cat’s inner god or goddess. All you have to do is choose the one that’s best suited!
Norse vs. Scandinavian vs. Viking?
Before we start with the names, let’s first clear some things up. Do “Norse,” “Scandinavian” and “Viking” all have the same meaning? Is there a difference between these three terms?
The word Norse refers to Scandinavians who lived between the ninth and eleventh centuries and were not involved in seafaring, adventure, or colonization.
Today, the word Scandinavian refers to those who live in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, or Finland. And Viking refers to a style of warfare used by Norsemen who traveled large distances by water-raiding other nations.
The name normally showed the father’s name first, followed by an extra suffix indicating the son’s name. For example, once the son was born, the name “Ragnar” would become “Ragnarsson.”
Furthermore, most Viking names were made up of two parts: a prefix and a suffix. Perhaps you can spice things up with these Viking names for cats. I know what I would definitely do if my cat had a kitten!
Male Viking names for your ferocious furball
1. Ragnar (army and counsel)
2. Borr
3. Odin (yellow flowers)
4. Loki
5. Ver
6. Thor (God of thunder)
7. Modi
8. Calder
9. Vili
10. Tyr
11. Magdi
12. Geirod
13. Sigurd (victorious adviser)
14. Hermod
15. Alf
16. Mani
17. Alvis
18. Sindri
19. Tiki
20. Gunnar (army)
21. Njord
22. Balder
23. Buri
24. Fitch
25. Orvar
26. Heimdall
27. Vidar
28. Mimir
29. Bragi
30. Ull (to the top)
31. Austri
32. Hoenir
33. Kvasir
34. Hoor
35. Andvari
36. Blesi (blessed man)
37. Fjalar
38. Hugi
39. Garm
40. Hler
41. Harbor
42. Aric
43. Hermodr
44. Leif
45. Asgard (city of the gods)
46. Magus
47. Frey (god of weather)
48. Ulrik
49. Embla
50. Mjolnir
51. Valkyrie
52. Gandalf
53. Rune (secret)
54. Hel
55. Saga
56. Aren
57. Åge
58. Bjarke
59. Asger (spear of God)
60. Bjarne
61. Bjolf
62. Brynjar
63. Bjørn
64. Ebe
65. Bo (the resident)
66. Einar
67. Brandt
68. Cuyler
69. Geir
70. Eivor (island or good luck)
71. Gisli
72. Frode
73. Halfdan
74. Harald
75. Gudbrand
76. Herleif
77. Halvar (defender of the earth)
78. Hoder
79. Helge
80. Hrafen
81. Ivar
82. Hjalmar
83. Hrooar
84. Holger
85. Magnus
86. Ødger
87. Roar (famous spear)
88. Njal
89. Knud
90. Sten
91. Olaf (great success)
92. Skarde
93. Randolph
94. Sune
95. Toke
96. Viggo (battle)
97. Svend
98. Erik
99. Kåre
100. Trygve
101. Troels (Thor’s arrow)
102. Aesir
103. Erling
104. Asbjorne
105. Espen
106. Arkyn
107. Arlan
108. Angrboða
109. Arvid
110. Oddmund
111. Fenrir
112. Audun
113. Freyre
114. Axel
115. Bodil (fight and penance)
116. Dane
117. Eskel
118. Frigg
119. Hod
120. Garda
121. Inge (ancestor)
122. Kari
123. Gerd
124. Kirk
125. Lange
126. Lumi
127. Niel
128. Lyall
129. Lemond
130. Olav (sweet home)
131. Ralf
132. Rayner
133. Roald
134. Olen (secret spectator)
135. Randi
136. Osborn (warrior of God)
137. Rikki
138. Rolo
139. Stian
140. Selby
141. Skeet
142. Thorin
143. Storm
144. Thorsson
145. Sven (freeman who serves another)
146. Ulli
147. Torra
148. Torrey
149. Vondell
150. Vonn
More Norse male cat names
151. Anders
152. Ari
153. Colby
154. Carr (from the marsh)
155. Arknell
156. Arnfinn
157. Canute
158. Andor
159. Colborn
160. Dag
161. Fell
162. Eluf
163. Crosby
164. Darby
165. Erland
166. Dustin
167. Friske
168. Gudmund
169. Hagen
170. Garth
171. Gustaf
172. Fiske
173. Ingvar
174. Ingolf
175. Halstein
176. Hjalmar
177. Ingmar
178. Hemming
179. Igor
180. Holmes
181. Kettil
182. Hrafn
183. Jari
184. Kirkland
185. Jarl
186. Kory
187. Lamont
188. Ole
189. Ove
190. Kirkwood
191. Corey
192. Manning
193. Oluf
194. Rangvald
195. Roscoe
196. Osmon
197. Steen
198. Stig
199. Tarben
200. Per
201. Aegir
202. Aelffrith
203. Aelfhun
204. Aelfled
205. Aeric
206. Fraener
207. Alfrothul
208. Aelfgar
209. Alfarin
210. Aeldit
211. Alfegir
212. Aelfraed
213. Aelfhere
214. Aelfred
215. Aelflead
216. Andvaranaut
217. Asgaut
218. Aslak
219. Armod
220. Amund
221. Arvakl
222. Askel
223. Aros
224. Annar
225. Aulay
226. Asbiom
227. Bakli
228. Baug
229. Baldur
230. Bersi
231. Balmung
232. Baldr
233. Bergthor
234. Biorn
235. Baugi
236. Biyn
237. Bionbyr
238. Beini
239. Bodmod
240. Birgir
241. Bjame
242. Borg
243. Bruni
244. Clotuali
245. Bothi
246. Cnute
247. Buri
248. Broderick
249. Danhi
250. Danal
251. Brondolf
252. Danb
253. Brun
254. Darbi
255. Rothwell (red spring settler)
256. Denby
257. Fjall
258. Gamble
259. Finnbogi
260. Ganger
261. Duatr
262. Evinrude
263. Forseti
264. Hoskuld
265. Oeric
266. Merowald
267. Illugi
268. Hildeburh
269. Olanda
270. Har
271. Hrolleif
272. Osfrith
273. Osgarus
274. Pollerd
275. Dellingr
276. Ohthere
277. Osgar
278. Tate
279. Torgny
280. Oskar
281. Orm
282. Torvald
283. Torfi
284. Tuck
285. Torold
286. Torbjorn
287. Olan
288. Isrod
289. Tord
290. Torhild
291. Tappen
292. Sceldwa
293. Tron
294. Ormarr
295. Molde
296. Royd
297. Ingemur
298. Odd
299. Isolf
300. Ingharr
301. Hunbogi
302. Gartheride
303. Hildebeorht
304. Hrosskel
305. Hreidmar
306. Finnbogi
307. Hromund
308. Elvis
309. Hrolf
310. Freki
311. Fasolt
312. Egil
313. Dikibyr
314. Eirik
Female Viking cat names for your warrior
When people hear the word Viking, they mostly associate it with big, muscular, loud men who fought on their way to victory. However, they oftentimes forget that these people also had female warriors who didn’t do any less.
The Valkyries were a group of female warrior deities that served Odin. They were frequently seen riding horses and carrying spears.
Many female cats are linked with strong deities in Norse mythology. Old Norse female names from mythology and fiction generally conjure up ideas of strong animals, often with cat features.
A feline named after the goddess Freyja, for example, would be connected with love, fertility, and riches. A rural or farm-based cat might be called Sif, Thor’s wife and the goddess of agriculture.
Viking women were known for their feistiness and fierceness. They didn’t shy away from engaging in a fight and were deemed true, worthy opponents. Even though your cat might be soft on the outside and not looking for trouble, you never know what warrior hides underneath appearances.
This idea is great for pets who are a bit more on the naughty side. And while you’re at it, you might want to look at some mischievous cat names if your feline’s a rambunctious one.
Viking cat names for felines whose background isn’t so pretty could be a way to honor your pet’s past. Both of my friend’s cats were adopted and had no fairytale life before coming into her home.
They went through some stuff, so she decided to give them Scandinavian names. This way, she’ll always remember where they come from and how strong they are.
1. Brit
2. Unni
3. Marte
4. Svea (of the Swedes)
5. Annelie
6. Lova
7. Alma
8. Solvi
9. Athena
10. Nora
11. Dorit
12. Ulfhild
13. Kiara
14. Kaia
15. Urd
16. Aurelia
17. Dahlia
18. Eva
19. Thea
20. Blenda
21. Hrefna
22. Sofia
23. Hanne
24. Linnea
25. Elena
26. Mila
27. Thurid
28. Torra
29. Rindr
30. Eostre
31. Mille
32. Hildr
33. Fulla
34. Henny
35. Nerthus
36. Yggdrasil
37. Elli
38. Laga
39. Hlin
40. Groa
41. Weth
42. Lofn
43. Joro
44. Sjofn
45. Lounn
46. Vor
47. Sigyn
48. Sol
49. Hulda
50. Snotra
51. Angrboda
52. Heidrun
53. Verdandi
54. Skadi
55. Estrid
56. Astrilde
57. Torri
58. Gefjun
59. Jord
60. Thyra
61. Ingrid
62. Sieglinde
63. Siv
64. Sif
65. Thordis
66. Sidsel
67. Siya
68. Siri
69. Runa
70. Pernilla
71. Sassa
72. Randalin
73. Rika
74. Rebecka
75. Sia
76. Sanna
77. Riecka
78. Petra
79. Ossi
80. Ola
81. Nekisha
82. Monika
83. Olessa
84. Marna
85. Olaug
86. Nanja
87. Moa
88. Odina
89. Magda
90. Lycka
91. Mikaela
92. Malena
93. Lovisa
94. Magli
95. Mari
96. Kajsa
97. Lulla
98. Klara
99. Lindy
100. Karina
101. Lif
102. Lotta
103. Aldith
104. Krista
105. Lili
106. Lena
107. Elise
108. Atalie
109. Carita
110. Else
111. Evelina
112. Cilla
113. Embla
114. Eira
115. Brenna
116. Abellona
117. Carin
118. Ama
119. Anja
120. Ailse
More female Viking names for your feline
121. Agneta
122. Astride
123. Annalina
124. Agnetha
125. Chara
126. Freda
127. Elsha
128. Etoile
129. Dagmar
130. Brynhild
131. Halley
132. Erika
133. Lagertha
134. Nanna
135. Helga
136. Revna
137. Herja
138. Hela
139. Liv
140. Gunhild
141. Hedda
142. Frida
143. Gertrude
144. Solveig
145. Tove
146. Yrsa
147. Sigrid
148. Svana
149. Siegrun
150. Viveka
151. Oula
152. Solvej
153. Aloisa
154. Serrilda
155. True
156. Thelma
157. Thudrid
158. Serhilde
159. Branka
160. Triska
161. Mariuerla
162. Verina
163. Ulka
164. Lulita
165. Yanka
166. Valen
167. Moja
168. Yulla
169. Vinga
170. Wlberga
171. Morag
172. Neci
173. Orsolla
174. Noma
175. Labrenda
176. Olga
177. Kindra
178. Ilde
179. Kelda
180. Isane
181. Kelby
182. Ilka
183. Kara
184. Holde
185. Gudrun
186. Humla
187. Hildi
188. Gudren
189. Hilda
190. Gerde
191. Gale
192. Agda
193. Genowefa
194. Erlene
195. Aina
196. Brendette
197. Edlen
198. Dagny
199. Prima
200. Mist
201. Svipul
202. Atla
203. Ran
204. Brina
205. Hjalmprimul
206. Batilde
207. Urszula
208. Freydis
