Vikings didn't use family surnames the way we do. A person was known by their father's name, like Bjorn Eiriksson (son of Eirik) or Astrid Sigurdsdottir (daughter of Sigurd), and often by a byname such as "the Bold".
Pick men or women and get 10 names built the traditional way.
How to use the Viking Name Generator
- Pick a name for men or women.
- Press Generate names to get 10 new names.
- Tap a name to copy it, or press ☆ to save it.
- Press again until you find the one you love.
How Viking names worked
- -sson means "son of" and -dottir means "daughter of"
- Bynames described a person, their looks or a famous deed
- Many Norse names are still used in Scandinavia today
- For more fantasy names, try the D&D name generator
Frequently asked questions
Are these real Viking names?
The first names are Old Norse names that appear in the sagas and on rune stones, written in a simple modern spelling. The combinations are random.
What's a byname?
A nickname that described someone, like "Forkbeard" or "the Wise".
Why do women's names end in -dottir?
It means "daughter of". Her father's name comes first, like Sigurdsdottir.