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Norse Names Trivia Quiz

Here are a few traditional Norse names currently used in Norway.

A multiple-choice quiz by harald. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
harald

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
104,287

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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897

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Question 1 of 10

1. What does "Harald" mean? Hint

Banner Carrier

Sea Captain

Shield Warrior

Army Leader

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these names means "Spear"? Hint

Nevju

Haakon

Geir

Haarek

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Kristin" means Christian.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does "Erlend" mean? Hint

The Stranger

The Warrior

The Ranger

The Warlord

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Question 5 of 10

5. Does Kristin and Kristian mean the same?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does the name "Odd" mean? Hint

Terrible

Elbow

Edge (blade)

Sailor

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Endre" is a short form of "Eindride", but what does is mean? Hint

He who rides alone

Companion

The one-eyed

She who is fairest

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the original form for "Truls"? Hint

Terulv

Truls

Torgils

Truganils

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Question 9 of 10

9. The name "Karl" has many forms. Examples; Carl, Caroline, Karoline. What does it mean? Hint

Free man

Traveller

Young man

King

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which animal does the name "Bj�rnar" come from? Hint

Eagle

Wolf

Bear

Wolverine

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does "Harald" mean?

Answer: Army Leader

The name is cognate with, that is, shares a common ancestor with the word "herold".

2. Which of these names means "Spear"?

Answer: Geir

The Norse form is "Geirr", which means "spear".

3. "Kristin" means Christian.

Answer: True

The old form is "Kristinn" and is a female version of "Kristian".

4. What does "Erlend" mean?

Answer: The Stranger

"Erlend" is a very common name today, but is seldom combined with other names.

5. Does Kristin and Kristian mean the same?

Answer: Yes

They both mean Christian.

6. What does the name "Odd" mean?

Answer: Edge (blade)

The Norse word for blade-edge is "odd". Odd?

7. "Endre" is a short form of "Eindride", but what does is mean?

Answer: He who rides alone

"Ein" means "alone" (or "one"). "Ride" is "to ride". Both names are used in Norway today, but Eindride is not so common.

8. What is the original form for "Truls"?

Answer: Torgils

The name is derived from "Trugils" which comes from "Torgils. "Tor" is the god Thor, and "Gils" means "ray" or "arrow". Summed up, it means "Arrow from Thor".

9. The name "Karl" has many forms. Examples; Carl, Caroline, Karoline. What does it mean?

Answer: Free man

Many kings in Scandinavia has had this name, but the meaning is not so very noble. It comes from the word "kar" which really means guy, or free man.

10. Which animal does the name "Bj�rnar" come from?

Answer: Bear

The earlier form is "Bj�rnard". The name means "Bear Army", and is quite common in Norway today.

Source: Author harald

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