50+ Norse and Viking cat names with meanings

Are you on the quest for a strong name for your furry feline, a way to honor your Viking ancestors, or do you just love the way Scandinavian cat names sound? 

From the fierce and fur-ocious to the cunning and mysterious, we’re bringing you over 50 Nordic cat names inspired by Norse mythology, Viking culture, and Scandinavian history. Oh, and since Vikings were Scandinavian warriors, our Viking names for cats are all about legendary fighters and war, while our Norse cat names come from Scandinavia in the 9th-11th century and are more mystical in their nature.

Male Norse cat names

These Norse mythology names for cats are inspired by the gods, goddesses, and other mythical beings from ancient tales shared by Scandinavian storytellers in the Middle Ages. They’re ideal for cats that have an other-worldly charm and an air of mystique.   

• Arne – a strong male name meaning “eagle”.
• Arvid – a variation of Arne, meaning “eagle tree”. 
• Balder (Baldur, Baldr) – the son of Norse gods Odin and Frigga, Balder is known for being beautiful, fair, and gentle. 
• Bjorn (Bjørn) – a cuddly Norse name meaning “bear”. 
• Brandr – meaning “to burn”. 
• Freyr (Frey) – meaning “Lord”. 
• Frode – meaning clever and wise.  
• Hugin – the name of a raven belonging to the god Odin, Hugin (or Huginn) means “memory”. 
• Ivar – a graceful name that translates to “bow warrior”.
• Leif – meaning “heir” or “descendant”.
• Loki – a popular name for playful cats, Loki is the trickster god of mischief in Norse mythology.
• Munin (Muninn) – the name of Odin’s second raven, Munin represents “thought”.
• Njord – the god of the sea and winds in Norse mythology.  
• Odin – the god of wisdom. 
• Olaf – not just your favorite snowman character, the name Olaf means “ancestor’s relic”.  
• Gorm – meaning “he who worships god”. 
• Rollo – signifies “famed wolf”.
• Sigurd – after Sigurðr, the guardian of victory. 
• Sten – means stone, the perfect name for a strong cat.
• Sven – meaning “young warrior”.  
• Thor – after the Norse god of thunder and strength.
• Torsten – meaning “Thor’s Stone”, a combination of sky and earth.
• Tyr – the Norse god of war. 
• Ulf – a name for a fierce and loyal cat, meaning “wolf”.
• Vidar – a warrior from the forest, sometimes known as the “silent god”.

Female Norse cat names

This list of mystical cat names shines a light on the feminine side of Norse mythology, featuring goddesses and divine energies that suit a female feline. 

• Alva – a sweet name, meaning “elf”.
• Aslaug – an old Norse name that means “betrothed to God”. 
• Astrid – means “divinely beautiful”.  
• Dagny – meaning “new day”.
• Eir – the goddess of protection, help, and mercy. 
• Elinor – represents the sun’s rays, perfect for the cat that brightens your day. 
• Eydís – refers to the Island Goddess or luck.
• Freya (Freyja) – the Norse goddess of love and fertility, also considered to be the Norse cat god as she drove a chariot pulled by two Norwegian Forest Cats. 
• Frigg – the goddess of marriage and motherhood. 
• Gudrun – meaning “battle” or “secret lore”. 
• Helga – associated with all things holy, sacred, and peaceful. 
• Idun – the goddess of eternal youth, perfect for an energetic young kitten. 
• Ingrid – a name that means “fair” and “beautiful”. 
• Nanna – an Old Norse name that translates to “daring” and “brave”. Also the wife of the Norse god Baldr. 
• Rúna – a mysterious name from the word “rune” which means “secret lore”. 
• Sif (Siv) – the wife of the god Thor, Sif is an elegant name for a cat with long, golden hair. 
• Skadi – representing the Norse goddess of winter.
• Thora – the feminine version of Thor, meaning “thunder”.  
• Thyra – another name that relates to Thor, meaning “thunder warrior”.
• Ulfhild – two Old Norse words come together to mean “wolf battle”.  
• Yrsa – translates to “little she-bear”. 

Male Viking names for cats

These Viking cat names are strong, fierce, and perfect for your little furry warrior! 

• Atgeir – translates to something along the lines of “the best fighting spear”. 
• Birger – a popular name that means “to help and protect”.
• Björn Ironside – a Viking legend who died in battle.
• Egil – an Old Norse word meaning “the edge of a sword”.
• Einar – meaning “battle leader” or “one who fights alone”.
• Erik – the eternal ruler, ideal for a cat that rules the roost. 
• Geir – a common name that comes from the Old Norse word for “spear”. 
• Gunnar – the word for a brave and fearless fighter. 
• Halvar – meaning “rock guardian” or “defender of the rock”.
• Harald – a strong name meaning “ruler of the army”.
• Hjalmar – meaning “helmeted warrior”. 
• Ragnar – referring to the famed Viking leader, Ragnar Lothbrok, and meaning “warrior” and “judgment”. 
• Rolf – meaning “famed wolf”.

Female Viking names for cats

Embrace the spirit of the Vikings with these fierce female Viking cat names.

• Brynhildr – a strong name for female cats, referring to a shield-wielding maiden. 
• Frida – meaning “peace and beauty”. 
• Gunhild – a Norse battle maiden. 
• Hilda – a girl’s name meaning “battle”.
• Lagertha – meaning “Shield Maiden” after the legendary Viking warrior who was wife to Ragnar Lodbrok. 
• Sigrid – meaning a “beautiful victory”.
• Solveig – a name for the “woman of the house” or the one in charge (does that describe your furry feline?!).

Ylva – a fierce, independent name meaning “she-wolf”.

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