Names and Name-Giving in the Viking Age

King’s College 2004 v Mistress Gunnvör sílfrahárr

Constructing an O.N. Name for Registration with the SCA CoH: RFS I-VI & common problems

RFS VI - PRESUMPTUOUS NAMES - Avoiding mythological elements

vWhile a number of O.N. names specifically use elements identical to god-names, avoid name constructions that could be construed as claiming the god’s identity, powers, or lineage from the god. Avoid names such as Þórir lopteldsvaldandi (Thorir Lightning-Wielder) or Björn Heimdalarson.

vThe Eddas are not good sources for documenting names for SCA registration. Any name with Loki or Fenris is just not going to be registerable.