Nord Warrior Names...

Post » Mon Aug 22, 2011 5:57 am

Hey guys, I am making a nord in Oblivion ( the same as I will in Skyrim), and I was wondering if you could suggest Norse style names for me perhaps. I have a few names but not sure whether to use them/combine some of them.

I was thinking maybe Algol Forlog but I dunno.

Algol
Forlog
Volk
Varkunn
Dalkr

Any suggestions would be great thanks :)
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Myles
 
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Post » Mon Aug 22, 2011 8:56 am

Skarin Dragon-Slayer
Harald Bear-Killer
Hesti Axe-Weaver
Osten Elf-Slayer

These are all just off the top of my head.
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Michael Korkia
 
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Post » Mon Aug 22, 2011 2:02 am

I will name my character Greygorn.
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Post » Mon Aug 22, 2011 5:45 am

I have a long list of Scandinavian names I use for characters in fiction. I have tried to cull it a bit because it is truly gigantic. Some have their meanings:
Aegir
Aevar
Alrik
Arnbj?rn, Arinbjorn, Arunbjorn eagle + bear
Arne, Arni, Arn, Are, Ari eagle
Arnfinn, Arnfinnr eagle + Finn
Arngeir eagle + spear
Arngrim Eagle + fierce
Arnulf eagle + wolf
Asbiorn, Asbjorn, Abj?rn god + bear
Asbrand God + flaming sword
Asfrith God + peace
Asgeir, Asgeirr, Asger god + spear
Bjorn, Biorn Bern, Berner Bear
Bjornolf, Bironulf bear + wolf
Breidr, Broddi, Broddr, Brodir Brother
Brondolf
Egil edge/point
Einar, Ejnar one/alone + army
Erland, Erlend orlendr stranger/foreigner
Esgar God + spear
Eydis
Eyiolfr, Eyjolf
Frodr knowing/learned
Frosten, Frosti
Geir spear
Geirleif, Gerleff Spear + descendant
Geirmund, Germund spear + protection
Gunnar, Gunni Strife
Gunnbjorn Strife + bear
Gunnvardr Strife + guard
Guthlac
Haarek
Haesten
Hakon, Haakon
Heimir
Hekja
Hjalmar
Hoskuld, Hoskuldr
Hrodgeir, Roar Fame + spear
Jorund
Knud, Knut, Knutr, Cnut, Canute Knot
Kraka, Kraki, Krakr
Njal
Olaf, Olav, Oleif, Olof Ola, Olle Anu ancestor + heir
Ragi, Wraghi
Ragnar, Ragni, Regin, Regner, Reyni
Regin advice/decision
Sigefred, Sicfrith? Sigeferth? Victory + peace
Sigulf, Sigwulf, Sigolfr, Sighulf Victory + wolf
Sigmund Victory + protection
Sigurd, Sirurd, Sigrod? Siggi Victory + vordr guardian
Sigvald, Sigvaldi Victory + ruler
Skirnir
Snorre, Snorri
Surt
Thorgrim Thor + fierce
Thorir, Thore, Thori, Thorri, Ture Thor + verr man
Thorkel, Thorkeld, Thorkell, Thorketill, Thorketl, Thurkil Torkell Thor + cauldron
Thorstein, Torstein, Torsten Thor + stone
Thorulf, Thorulffr, Thorolf Thor + wolf
Thorvald, Thorwald Thor + rule
Vali

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Post » Mon Aug 22, 2011 1:29 pm

Viguri
Sjard
Hodlin
Haaki
Haakig
Abbard
Sifkni
Raddin
Hodling
Soldin
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Post » Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:31 am

Groover
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Post » Mon Aug 22, 2011 1:32 pm

A name my friend gave me, which I use all the time in Single Player games (Mass Effect, Fable, KotOR, etc.) is Jaraghan (pronounced Jare-ah-gahn). I don't know where he got it, but I love it.
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Post » Mon Aug 22, 2011 11:47 am

Woah, some people came prepared hehe, what about Omund, is that a norse style name? Sounds like it to me, plus I like it :P
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Channing
 
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Post » Mon Aug 22, 2011 8:17 am

I'm naming my Nordic warrior Strongar
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Post » Sun Aug 21, 2011 11:39 pm

My Nord will be named Folkvar...Norse meaning: Guard of the People.
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Post » Mon Aug 22, 2011 7:11 am

My Nord will be named Folkvar...Norse meaning: Guard of the People.


I like it but I am trying to get something that just clicks for me :P and I'm trying to get a name not many people will choose hoepfully, I like being individual :P
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