8/10/2023 0 Comments Nordic warriors sayings![]() One of the most beautiful names in the Scandinavian repertoire (at least in this writer's opinion), the original Norse meaning of Solveig is ‘strong house', but it can also be taken to mean daughter of the sun or the sun's path. Princess Ingrid Alexandra, the elder child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, also carries the name. ![]() But it can also be commonly found all across the world.įamous Scandinavian people with the name include Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman and Norwegian actress Ingrid Bolsø Berdal. Translated from the old language Freya means lady. If you’re familiar with Norse mythology this name will be at the top of your head for female names.įreya is one of the permanent goddesses of the Norse Pantheon. Today owners of girl Siberian huskies the world over celebrate her name. This beautiful statue of Freya stands proudly in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, on Djurgården Bridge: IngridĪnother name with heavenly roots, Ingrid means beautiful goddess.įrom Queens and actors to students, Ingrid has been a popular name throughout Scandinavia for centuries. Take one of Norway’s newest superstars for example, Astrid S. The royal families in Scandinavia also commonly use the name. Not a name that's unique to the Viking era, but still a cracker of a name for your favourite little princess.Īstrid means Godly Strength in ancient Norse and is still commonly used today. Many have their roots in the names of Norse goddesses and some even have come back into fashion in recent years as popular baby girl names in Norway. In no particular order, here are some of the most popular women's viking names from the era. Here is a great video with some conversational phrases spoken in Old Norse as shared by a historical linguist and experienced teach of Old Norse and Modern Icelandic.We've pulled together a list, albeit not exhaustive, that won't give your adorable little Viking an axe to grind. – One must howl with the wolves one is among. – If you cannot bite, never show your teeth. Lidet er om den mans vrede, som ingen vurder. – You will reach your destination even though you travel slowly. – The later in the evening, the more beautiful the people. Ju senare på kvällen, desto vackrare folk. – One should listen when an old dog barks. – You have to learn to crawl before you can walk.Įnn skal lytte, når en gammel hund gjø. – What is hidden in snow, is revealed at thaw.ĭu skal kravle, før du kan gå. – There is no bad weather, only bad clothing.ĭet som göms i snö, kommer fram vid tö. – It is darkest before dawn.ĭet finns inget dåligt väder, bara dåliga kläder. – Barking dogs seldom bite.ĭet är som mörkast innan gryningen. – A burnt child keeps away from fire.ĭen hund som bieffer meget, han bider ikkun lidet. ![]() – A fair wind at our back is best.īrennt barn forðast eldinn. – Merely book makes none wise.īra vind i ryggen er best. – Bare is the back of a brotherless man.īerre bok gjer ingen klok. – Boatless man is tied to the land.īer er hver að baki nema sér bróður eigi. – Only dead fish follow the stream.īåtlaus mann er bunden til land. – A bad rower blames the oar.īara döda fiskar följer strömmen. Here is a look at some of the best Old Norse sayings documented.Īltfor reint har ingen smak. Dating back to more than a thousand years, these wisdom sayings of the Vikings are attributed to their poetic and reflective views.
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