30+ Famous Scottish & Swedish Viking Tribe Names

Norse mythology has been a mainstay of our cultural consciousness since the 9th and 11th centuries. Vikings have a rich history, one which they proudly celebrate today. Old Norse names or the Viking Age exemplify a big part of that history and culture. We list some cool Viking tribe names of the old Norse languages.

There are so many good Viking clan names. Some of these Scandinavian names are still popular names today. Some are of German origin, Swedish origin, and English origin. If you are looking for a good name for yourself or your group, start here. 

All Viking Tribe Names

A Names	B Names	D Names	F Names	G Names	H Names
Angrboda’s Thoughts	Barbarians in Glasses	Dull Brain, Sharp Sword	Fafnir’s Bankers	Guardians of the Bifrost	Haukdælir Family Clan
Apprentices of Brokkr	Bashers of the Shield		First Food, Then Battle	Guardians of the World Tree	Heimdall’s Watchdogs
Armor is Heavy	Beasts of the Aesir		Fists of the North Star		Here For The Food
Ásbirningar Family Clan			Flaming Sword Vikings
			Food Is Fuel
			Freiya’s Favored

Famous Viking Tribe Names

Here is a list of popular Viking names. These cool Viking clan names can be found in various Norse sagas. Some of these Viking surnames are still in use today. These seafaring Norse people of Scandinavia spread their names all over the British Isles and other Nordic countries, ensuring that today’s English speakers have not forgotten them. 

Famous Viking Tribe Names
The Asvaldsson Tribe
The Christenson Clan
The Corvey Tribe
The Eiríksdóttir Tribe
The Erikson Tribe
The Fairhair Tribe
The Forkbeard Tribe
The Godwinson Tribe
The Gudvangen Tribe
The Hamundarson Tribe
The Hardrada Tribe
The Hastein Tribe
The Ironside Tribe
The Jumièges Tribe
The Lothbrook Tribe
The Nærøyfjord Tribe
The Njardarheimr Tribe
The Northumbria Tribe
The Ogilvy Clan
The Peersan Clan
The Ragnarsson Tribe
The Rigsthulla Clan
The Skallagrimsson Tribe
The Tryggvason Tribe

Scottish Viking Tribe Names

Viking tribe names inspire some Scottish last names. This includes both male Viking names and female Viking names. When these Scots immigrated to North America, they brought these names. Some of these names may have lost their original meaning. But they can still be recognized as Norse-inspired names today. 

Scottish Viking Tribe Names
The Aird Clan
The Alexandar Clan
The Blair Clan
The Bowie Clan
The Buchanan Clan
The Cameron Clan
The Ferguson Clan
The Fletcher Clan
The Gallacher Clan
The Gillies Clan
The Gordon Clan
The Hunter Clan
The Lees Clan
The Lennox Clan
The Logan Clan
The MacCabe Clan
The MacDuff Clan
The MacMillan Clan
The MacNally Clan
The McPhee Clan
The Munroe Clan
The Roy Clan
The Vass Clan
The Wallace Clan
The Walsh Clan

Swedish Viking Clan Names

It’s no secret that Scandinavian countries today used to be the playground of strong Viking clans. So much so that common names in Sweden can be traced back to Viking society; some Norse names are listed below. Some of them are boring names. Others are pretty memorable names. In any case, they can be traced back to the very first Vikings. 

Swedish Viking Clan Names
The Aasland Clan
The Ammah Clan
The Arvid Clan
The Bjork Clan
The Bothildr Clan
The Ebur Clan
The Gunhild Clan
The Hallberg Clan
The Halvar Clan
The Hedda Clan
The Hegnell Clan
The Hilmarsdóttir Clan
The Hjortsberg Clan
The Jansson Clan
The Magnus Clan
The Malmsten Clan
The Mårtensson Clan
The Nielsen Clan
The Nykvist Clan
The Olav Clan
The Olen Clan
The Padersson Clan
The Seldahl Clan
The Sjöberg Clan
The Steenhoff Clan

Badass Viking Tribe Names

Viking warrior names may not exist today as they did in the past. But that should not preclude you from living out your Viking fantasy. Translations of old Norse words and other runic inscriptions inspire these badass Viking names. They are perfect names that harken back to the Viking period. They will do very well if you want to celebrate ancient Viking heritage.   

Badass Viking Tribe Names
Bashers of the Shield
Fists of the North Star
Flaming Sword Vikings
Lords of the Dark Age
Rage of the Ice
Swords and Shields
The Barbarian Slayers
The Beasts From The Sea
The Blue Eyed Shamans
The Glory Seekers
The Great Viking Warriors
The Great Viking Wave
The Heathen Heroes
The Immortal Dynasty
The Rage Brothers
The Rainbow Bridge Band
The Rune Forgers
The Snow Wolves
The Star Riders
The Talisman Bearers
The Vinland Sages
The Volcanic Smiths
The Warriors in Leather
The Wounded Northmen
Tribe of the Starcrossed

Funny Viking Clan Names

As seriously as some people take Vikings, they did not take themselves too seriously. Some of Viking historians’ favorite names alluded to jokes. If you want some unique ideas for your modern Scandinavian clan, these funny tribe names would be apt. While still of Scandinavian origin or inspiration, these good names will likely make you laugh. 

Funny Viking Clan Names
Armor is Heavy
Barbarians in Glasses
Dull Brain, Sharp Sword
First Food, Then Battle
Food Is Fuel
Here For The Food
Larping Is Cool
Need More Furs
Superhero Vikings
The Battlefield Medics
The Bearded Band
The Bloodthirsty Rearguard
The Burping Brothers
The Computer Age Mystics
The Drunk Warriors
The Feudal Fools
The Friendly Thugs
The Gentle Berserkers
The Hammer Hands
The Legendary Noobs
The Modern Day Vikings
The Office Vikings
The Viking Bards
Vikings After Dark
Which Way Is North?

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Mythical Clan Names

Norse mythology is still pretty popular today. So much so that many people look into old Viking names for various reasons; these ancient times are a huge part of European history. And so is the mythology. In the list below, you can find names relating to the wife of Thor, the son of Odin, and other Norse solid gods and beautiful goddesses. 

Mythical Clan Names
Angrboda’s Thoughts
Apprentices of Brokkr
Beasts of the Aesir
Fafnir’s Bankers
Freiya’s Favored
Guardians of the Bifrost
Guardians of the World Tree
Heimdall’s Watchdogs
In Hela’s Name
Kaldr in Our Veins
Loki’s Serpents
Midguard’s Finest Warriors
Nth Metal Masons
Odin’s Ravens
Odin’s Sons
Old World Pagans
Ratatoskr’s Nuts
Sleipnnir’s Legs
Sol’s Brilliant Rays
Sons of Olaf
Spawn of Jörmungandr
The Dragon’s Talons
The Elf Warriors
The Hel Walkers
The Mangly Metalworkers
The Vainglorious Vanir
Thor’s Electrifying Sparks
Tyr’s Tears
World Snake Eaters
Ymir’s Breath

Real Viking Clans

These real Nordic names would serve you well if you seek inspiration for personal or family names. They are unique clan names that trace back to real Scandinavian clans of Northern Europe. Some are first names, some are place names, and some are group names. You can use these as perfect clan names for your family members. 

Real Viking Clans
Ásbirningar Family Clan
Haukdælir Family Clan
Oddaverjar Family Clan
Scylfing Family Clan
Skjöldung Family Clan
Sturlungar Family Clan
Svínfellingar Family Clan
Vatnsfirðingar Family Clan
Völsung Family Clan
Wægmunding Family Clan
Ylfing Family Clan

How To Come Up With A Cool Viking Clan Name

First, it would be best to answer what you’re going for to develop a cool clan name. Do you want a boy’s name or a girl’s name? Or a name for fantasy? Or do you want something historically accurate? Once you have the answer, you know what direction to go. You can consult historical Viking texts or check out translated Norse mythological texts for name inspiration.  

You can also use a Viking Name Generator. They can be a quick, easy, and helpful tool. But sometimes, their results are not specific enough for certain individuals. 

• If you are thinking more about live-action role-playing or larping, you might want to use translations of Nordic words rather than the words themselves. Or you can also name yourself after things and situations associated with Vikings. For example, Vikings were known to be good sailors, so a name like “The Merry Boatmen” would not be out of place.
• If you want a Nordic name for your kid, reading about historical Viking figures for inspiration would be a great tactic. So many great Vikings have lived, and their names have been preserved in history. For example, “Ragnar Lothbrok” and “Erik The Red.” Also, legendary female Vikings like “Freydis Eiríksdóttir.” Naming your kids after them would be pretty remarkable. 

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