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Mythology

Gods, heroes and legends

16 names

Old Norse

Freya

Lady

Familiar
English · German · Scandinavian · Greek

Thea

Short form of Dorothea, Theodora, Theresa or similar names

Familiar
Japanese · Basque · Finnish

Mari

Meaning varies by language and Japanese kanji

Uncommon
Old Norse · Norwegian

Runa

Feminine form of Rune

Uncommon
Finnish

Aino

The only one

Rare gem
Swedish · Old Norse

Alva

Feminine form of Alf

Rare gem
Icelandic · Old Norse

Brynja

Armor

Rare gem
Old Norse

Embla

Uncertain; possibly elm

Rare gem
Old Norse · Icelandic

Freydís

Freyr plus a word for woman or female spirit

Rare gem
Scandinavian · German

Gerda

Scandinavian form of Gerd

Rare gem
Icelandic · Old Norse

Hildur

Battle, through Hildr

Rare gem
Old Norse · Norwegian

Idun

Modern form of Iðunn

Rare gem
Old Norse · Swedish

Saga

Story; mythological derivation uncertain

Rare gem
Old Norse · Icelandic

Sif

Bride; kinswoman

Rare gem
Old Norse · Danish

Signe

New victory

Rare gem
Old Norse

Thora

Modern form of Þóra

Rare gem
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