List of names of Odin

Black-and-white drawing of an old man with long beard, his left eye missing, facing the viewer. He is holding a wooden staff and is wearing a robe and fabric hat.
Odin the Wanderer (the meaning of his name Gangleri); illustration by Georg von Rosen, 1886

Odin (Old Norse: Óðinn) is a widely revered god in Norse mythology and Germanic paganism. The god is referred to by numerous names and kenningar, particularly in the Old Norse record.

List

List
Name
(Old Norse)		 Name
(anglicized)		 Meaning Sources
Aldafaðr or Aldafǫðr Father of mankind Óðins nǫfn (1), Vafþrúðnismál (4, 53)
Aldagautr Man-Gautr Baldrs draumar (2)
Alfǫðr Alfodr All-father Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (48), Óðins nǫfn (2)
Algingautr The aged Gautr The Icelandic rune poem (4)
Angan Friggjar Delight of Frigg Vǫluspá (54)
Arnhǫfði The one with the eagle's head Óðins nǫfn (2)
Atriðr, Atriði Attacker Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (48), Óðins nǫfn (1)
Asagrim (< *Ásagrimmr) Lord of the Aesir Stolt Herr Alf
Auðunn (?< *Auðvin) Wealth-friend (cf. O.E. Ēadwine, Lgb. Audoin) Óðins nǫfn (1)
Bági ulfs Enemy of the wolf Sonatorrek (24)
Baldrs faðir Baldr's father Lausavísa from Styrbjarnar þáttr Svíakappa
Báleygr Baleyg The one with flaming eyes Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (47), Hallfreðr vandræðaskáld's Hákonardrápa (6), Gísl Illugason's Erfikvæði um Magnús berfœtt (1), þulur, Óðins nǫfn (6), Grettisrímur V (61)
Biflindi The one with the painted shield Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nǫfn (6)
Bileygr Bileyg The one with poor sight Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), þulur, Óðins nǫfn (5)
Blindi, Blindr The blind one Gylfaginning, Helgakviða Hundingsbana II (prose)
Brúni The one with bushy eyebrows (perh.) / the brown one (less likely; q.v. Brúnn) Óðins nǫfn (6)
Brúnn The brown one (prob.) / var. of Brúni (perh.) Óðins nǫfn (7)
Bǫðgæðir (attested in its genitive form bǫðgœðis) Battle-promoter A verse by Hofgarða-Refr Gestsson, Skáldskaparmál
Bǫlverkr Evil-doer, malefactor Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Hávamál (109), Grímnismál (47), Óðins nǫfn (7)
Bors niðr (Bors niðjar) Bor's son A verse by Egill Skallagrímsson (Lv 23, V), Egils saga
Bragi Chieftain, lord Hǫfuðlausn (31)
Bróðir Vilis, Bróðir Vilja Vili's brother Sonatorrek (23)
Burs arfþegi Bor's heir Hyndluljóð 30
Byrlindi Distorted version of: Biflindi Sturlaugsrímur III (50)
Darraðr, Dorruðr Spearman
Draugadróttinn Lord of the undead / Lord of ghosts Ynglinga saga (Ch 7)
Dresvarpr Fervor-/slander- thrower (?) Óðins nǫfn (2)
Eylúðr The ever-booming Óðins nǫfn (6)
Faðmbyggvir Friggjar Dweller in Frigg's embrace
Farmagnuðr, Farmǫgnuðr Journey-empowerer Háleygjatal (2), Skáldskaparmál
Farmaguð, Farmatýr Farmagud, Farmatyr God of burdens Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (48), Óðins nǫfn (2)
Farmr galga Gallows' burden
Fengr Catch; catcher; the one who leads the fallen heroes to Valhalla Óðins nǫfn (2)
Fimbulþulr Fimbulthul Mighty thulr; mighty speaker, mighty wise one Hávamál (80, 142)
Fimbultýr Fimbultyr Mighty god Vǫluspá (60)
Fjallgeiguðr Shape-god Óðins nǫfn (2)
Fjǫlnir Fjolnir The one who knows much (perh.) Grímnismál (47), Reginsmál (18), Gylfaginning (3, 20), many skaldic poems, þulur, Óðins nǫfn (2), Skíðaríma (91, 174)
Fjǫlsviðr Fjolsvid, Fjolsvin The very wise one Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Óðins nǫfn (2)
Fornǫlvir Heathen ǫlvir Óðins nǫfn (2)
Fráríðr, Fráríði The one riding away Óðins nǫfn (2), Grettisrímur III (1), Sturlaugsrímur VI (47)
Fundinn The found one Óláfsrímur Tryggvasonar A III (1)
Gagnráðr, Gangráðr Gagnrad, Gangrad The one who advises against Vafþrúðnismál (8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17)
Gangleri The walk-weary one Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (46), Óðins nǫfn (3)
Gautatýr Gautatyr Gautland-god Skáldskaparmál, Eyvindr skáldaspillir's Hákonarmál (1)
Gautr, Gauti Gaut Gotlander Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (54), Óðins nǫfn (1), Friðþjófsrímur, Skíðaríma, Landrésrímur, Hjálmþérsrímur, Geiplur, Bjarkarímur, Griplur, Þrændlur, Skáldhelgarímur, Blávusrímur, Geirarðsrímur, Vǫlsungsrímur
Geirlǫðnir The one who invites to the spear-battle Óðins nǫfn (3)
Geirǫlnir Spear-charger Óðins nǫfn (5)
Geirtýr Gore-/spear- god
Geirvaldr Gore-/spear- master
Ginnarr Deceiver Óðins nǫfn (1)
Gizurr Riddler Óðins nǫfn (1)
Gestumblindi Blind guest Hervarar saga (10), þulur, Óðins nǫfn (7)
Glapsviðr Glapsvid, Glapsvin Swift in deceit, swift tricker, maddener, wise in magical spells Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Óðins nǫfn (3)
Godan/Goden (Lombard var. of Odin) Foulke (2003 [1974]:315–17)
Goði hrafnblóts Goði of the raven-offering
Goðjaðarr God-protector Sonatorrek (23)
Gǫllnir Yeller Óðins nǫfn (3)
Gollorr Yeller Óðins nǫfn (1)
Gǫllungr Yeller Óðins nǫfn (5)
Gǫndlir Gondlir Wand-Bearer, Wand-Wielder Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nǫfn (3)
Gramr Hliðskjálfar King of Hliðskjálf
Grímnir Grimnir Hooded, masked one Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (introduction, 47, 49), Hallfreðr vandræðaskáld's lausavísur (9), Eilífr Goðrúnarson's Þórsdrápa (3), Húsdrápa (1), Rǫgnvaldr kali Kolsson's lausavísur (7), þulur, Óðins nǫfn (1)
Grímr Grim Mask Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (46, 47), þulur, Óðins nǫfn (3, 7)
Gunnblindi Battle-blinder Óðins nǫfn (8)
Hagvirkr Skillful worker Óðins nǫfn (4)
Hangadróttinn Lord of the hanged Ynglinga saga (Ch 7)
Hangaguð, Hangatýr Hangagud, Hangatyr God of the hanged Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál
Hangi Hanged one
Haptabeiðir Commander of leaders
Haptaguð Haptagud God of prisoners Gylfaginning
Haptasnytrir Teacher of gods
Haptsǫnirî Fetter-loosener
Hárbarðr Harbard Hoary-beard, grey-beard Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Hárbardsljód, þulur, Óðins nǫfn (3)
Hárr Har High Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (46), Óðins nǫfn (2)
Harri Hliðskjálfar Lord of Hliðskjálf
Hávi Havi High one Hávamál (109, 111, 164), Óðins nǫfn (4)
Heimþinguðr hanga Visitor of the hanged
Helblindi Hel-blinder Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (46)
Hengikeptr, Hengikjopt Hang-jaw Óðins nǫfn (4)
Herblindi Host-blinder Óðins nǫfn (5)
Herfǫðr, Herjafǫðr Herfodr, Herjafodr Father of hosts Gylfaginning, Vǫluspá (29, 43), Vafthrúdnismál (2), Grímnismál (19, 25, 26), Óðins nǫfn (5)
Hergautr Host-Gautr
Herjan Warrior, harrier, lord, leader of hosts Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (46), Óðins nǫfn (2), Vǫluspá (31)
Herteitr Herteit Glad of war Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Óðins nǫfn (3)
Hertýr Hertyr Host-Týr or god of hosts Skáldskaparmál
Hildolfr Battle-wolf
Hjaldrgegnir Engager of battle
Hjaldrgoð God of battle
Hjálmberi Hjalmberi Helmet-bearer Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (46), þulur, Óðins nǫfn (2)
Hjarrandi Screamer Óðins nǫfn (4)
Hléfreyr Famous-/barrow- lord Óðins nǫfn (5)
Hleifruðr Wayfinder Óðins nǫfn (4)
Hnikarr Hnikar Overthrower, thruster Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Reginsmál (18, 19), Óðins nǫfn (2)
Hnikuðr Hnikud Overthrower Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (48), Óðins nǫfn (1)
Hoárr One-eyed
Hǫtter Hatter, hat-wearer
Hovi High one
Hrafnaguð, Hrafnáss Hrafnagud Raven god Gylfaginning (38)
Hrafnfreistuðr Raven-tester
Hrami Fetterer, ripper Óðins nǫfn (4)
Hrani Blusterer Latin inscription, Hrólfs saga kraka
Hrjóðr Roarer Óðins nǫfn (4)
Hroptr, Hroptatýr Hropt, Hroptatyr Sage Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Hákonarmál (14), Úlfr Uggason's Húsdrápa (8), Hávamál (160), Grímnismál (54), Sigrdrífumál (13), Óðins nǫfn (2, 3, 5), Vǫluspá (62)
Hrosshársgrani Horse-hair moustache Gautreks saga, Óðins nǫfn (4)
Hvatmóðr Courage of the whet-stone Óðins nǫfn (5)
Hveðrungr Roarer or weather-maker Óðins nǫfn (5)
Ítrekr Glorious ruler Hervarar saga ok Heiðreks<
Jafnhárr Jafnhar Evenhigh, just-as-high, equally high Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nǫfn (8)
Jalfaðr Yellow-brown back
Jálg, Jálkr Jalk Horse, gelding Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (49, 54), Óðins nǫfn (7)
Járngrímr Iron-mask
Jólnir, Jǫlnir Yule figure Óðins nǫfn (7)
Jolfr Horse-wolf, bear
Jǫlfuðr, Jǫlfǫðr Yule father Óðins nǫfn (8)
Jǫrmunr The mighty one, cosmic Óðins nǫfn (8)
Kjalarr Kjalar Keel, nourisher Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nǫfn (1)
Langbarðr Langbard Long-beard þulur, Óðins nǫfn (7)
Lǫndungr, Loðungr Shaggy-cloak–wearer Óðins nǫfn (7)
Niðr Bors Bor's kin
Njótr User, enjoyer; or needed one Óðins nǫfn (6)
Óðinn Odin, Othin Frenzy, rage, inspiration
Ófnir Inciter Óðins nǫfn (7)
Olgr Protector, hawk Óðins nǫfn (6)
Ómi Omi Resounding one Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nǫfn (7)
Óski Oski God of wishes, wished-for Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nǫfn (8)
Rauðgrani Red mustache Bárðar saga Snæfellsáss 18, Ǫrvar-Odds saga 19ff.
Reiðartýr Wagon-god or god of riders
Rǫgnir Chief, he who reigns Óðins nǫfn (5)
Rúnatýr God of runes
Runni vagna Mover of constellations
Saðr Sadr, Sann Truthful, sooth Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Óðins nǫfn (8)
Sanngetall Finder of truth Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Óðins nǫfn (7)
Sfidrer Burning Sveriges historia i sammandrag(54)
Síðgrani Sidgrani Long-beard Alvíssmál (6)
Síðhǫttr Sidhott Broad-hat Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (48), þulur, Óðins nǫfn (4)
Síðskeggr Sidskegg Long-beard Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (48), þulur, Óðins nǫfn (6)
Sigðir Victory-granter / victory-bringer Óðins nǫfn (6)
Sigfǫðr Sigfodr Father of victory, war-father Gylfaginning, Vǫluspá (54), Grímnismál (48), Óðins nǫfn (4)
Siggautr Victory-Gautr Óðins nǫfn (6)
Sigrhǫfundr Victory-author Sonatorrek (22)
Sigmundr Victory-protection Óðins nǫfn (6)
Sigrúnnr Victory-tree
Sigtryggr Sure of victory, victory-true Óðins nǫfn (8)
Sigtýr Sigtyr God of victory, war-god Skáldskaparmál, Atlakviða (30), Glúmr Geirason's Gráfeldardrápa (12)
Sigþrór Successful in victory, thriving in victory Óðins nǫfn (8)
Skilfingr Skilfing Trembler or he of Hliðskjálf Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (54), Óðins nǫfn (8)
Skollvaldr Ruler of treachery Óðins nǫfn (6)
Sonr Bestlu Son of Bestla
Spjalli Gauta Friend of the Goths Sonatorrek (21)
Sváfnir Svafnir Sleep-bringer, closer Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (54), Óðins nǫfn (4)
Sveigðir Reed-bringer
Sviðarr Svidar Gylfaginning
Sviðrir Svidrir Calmer Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (50), Óðins nǫfn (6)
Sviðuðr Óðins nǫfn (4)
Sviðurr Svidur Wise one Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (50), Óðins nǫfn (6)
Svipall Changing, fleeting; or shape-shifter Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Óðins nǫfn (3)
Svǫlnir Svolnir Cooler Skáldskaparmál, Óðins nǫfn (6)
Tveggi Double, twofold Óðins nǫfn (8) Vǫluspá (63)
Tvíblindi Tviblindi Twice-blind þulur, Óðins nǫfn (4)
Þekkr Thekk Known, welcome one Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (46), Óðins nǫfn (7)
Þrasarr Quarreler Óðins nǫfn (4)
Þriði Thridi Third Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (46), Óðins nǫfn (5)
Þriggi Triple
Þrór Thror Burgeoning, thriving Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nǫfn (8)
Þróttr Thrott Strength Glymdrápa (2)
Þuðr Thud, Thunn Lean, pale Gylfaginning, Óðins nǫfn (7)
Þundr Thund Thunderer Gylfaginning, Hávamál (145), Grímnismál (46, 54), Óðins nǫfn (7)
Uðr Ud, Unn Loved, beloved, striver Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (46), Óðins nǫfn (7)
Váfuðr Vafud Wanderer Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (54)
Váfuðr Gungnis Swinger of Gungnir
Váði vitnis Foe of the wolf
Vakr Vak Wakeful, awakener Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (54), Óðins nǫfn (7)
Valdr galga Ruler of gallows Þórðar saga hreðu (Lausavísur 9)
Valdr vagnbrautar Ruler of Heaven
Valfǫðr Valfodr Father of the slain Gylfaginning, Vǫluspá (1, 27, 28), Grímnismál (48), þulur, Óðins nǫfn (5)
Valgautr Valgaut Slaughter-Gautr, Geat of the slain Skáldskaparmál, Óðins nǫfn (8)
Valkjosandi Chooser of the slain
Valtamr, Valtam Slain-tame, the warrior
Valtýr God of the slain Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál
Valþognir Receiver of the slain
Vegtam Wanderer or way-tame Baldrs draumar (6, 13)
Veratýr Veratyr God of men, god of being Gylfaginning, Óðins nǫfn (8)
Viðfräger Wide-famed
Viðrir Vidrir Stormer Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Lokasenna (26)

Hrafnagaldr Óðins (9)

Viðrímnir, Viðhrimnir Contrary screamer or wide hoary-beard Óðins nǫfn (1)
Viðurr Vidur Killer Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nǫfn (6), Karlevi Runestone
Vingnir Swinger Óðins nǫfn (5)
Vinr Lopts Friend of Loptr
Vinr Lóðurs Friend of Lóðurr
Vinr Míms Friend of Mímir Sonatorrek (23)
Vinr stalla Friend of altars
Vófuðr Dangler Óðins nǫfn (5)
Vǫlundr rómu Smith of battle
Yggr Ygg Terrible one Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Vǫluspá (28), Grímnismál (53, 54), Óðins nǫfn (8)
Ýjungr, Ýrungr Stormy or of the primal streams Óðins nǫfn (8)

In Old English, Odin was known as Wōden; in Old Saxon, as Wōdan; and in Old High German, as Wuotan or Wōtan.

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Notes

  1. ↑ The use of grimmR and the later form grim in the sense "lord" has only a few occurrences from Sweden. In extant Icelandic material, grimmr only appears as an adjective with the meaning "heartless", "strict" and "wicked", which can be compared with the use of adjective gramr ("wrath") as a name for "lord"; see entry for grimmR in the (Nottingham) Runic Dictionary.
  2. ↑ Also the name of a river, one of the Élivágar.
  3. ↑ Also the name of a mythological king of Sweden, Fjǫlnir.
  4. ↑ According to Rudolf Simek, it is unclear if this refers to Odin. See Simek (2007), p. 96.
  5. ↑ Also an assumed name used by Gylfi.
  6. ↑ Also the name of a member of a defunct Scandinavian nation, one of the Geats.
  7. ↑ Also the name of a Geatish king, Gizurr.
  8. ↑ "Geldnir" in some manuscripts.
  9. ↑ Also the name of a brother of Loki.
  10. ↑ The meaning is disputed; Lindow (2001:185) notes Magnus Olsen's argument that "Hroptr" is associated with Odin's seductions, since in Saxo Grammaticus' Gesta Danorum, he takes the name Rofterus when seducing Rind; Larrington (1996:12) translates Hroptr as "sage" in Vǫluspá.
  11. ↑ Inferred to be a name of Odin from Ítreksjóð, 'offspring of Ítrekr', in a list of Odin's sons in the Eddaic þulur. See (Burrows, 2014).
  12. ↑ "Sidhofr" in other manuscripts.
  13. ↑ The plural sigtívar refers to the gods in many Eddic poems.
  14. ↑ Also the name of a serpent found in the wellspring of Hvergelmir.
  15. ↑ The root svaf- is an Indo-European cognate to words meaning sleep (Greek hypnos; Latin sopor, sopio, somnus; etc.)
  16. ↑ See: the story of Vikarr.
  17. ↑ Also the name of one of the nine daughters of Ægir.

References

  1. 1 2 Simek (2007:7)
  2. ↑ Simek (2007:8).
  3. ↑ Simek (2007:18).
  4. ↑ Simek (2007:12).
  5. ↑ "grimmR". Runic Dictionary. University of Nottingham. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022.
  6. ↑ Townend, Matthew (2 July 2012). "Anonymous Lausavísur, Lausavísur from Styrbjarnar þáttr Svíakappa 1". Skaldic Poetry of the Scandinavian Middle Ages. p. 1076. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2022 – via skaldic.org.
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  8. ↑ Simek (2007:32).
  9. ↑ Simek (2007:37).
  10. ↑ Simek (2007:38).
  11. 1 2 Simek (2007:46).
  12. ↑ Gurevich, Elena (2017). "Anonymous Þulur, Óðins nǫfn 6". In Gade, Kari Ellen; Marold, Edith (eds.). Poetry from Treatises on Poetics. Skaldic Poetry of the Scandinavian Middle Ages. Vol. 3. Brepols. p. 746 – via The Skaldic Project.
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  16. ↑ Simek (2007:43).
  17. ↑ Finnur Jónsson (1926–28). Ordbog til de af samfund til udg. af gml. nord. litteratur udgivne rímur samt til de af Dr. O. Jiriczek udgivne bósarimur, pp. 51–51. København: J. Jørgensen & Co.
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  19. 1 2 Heimskringla I (2011) Ch. 7, pp.10.
  20. ↑ "Þul Óðins 2^III/1 — Dresvarpr". The Skaldic Project. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  21. ↑ Simek (2007:78).
  22. ↑ Simek (2007:79).
  23. 1 2 Simek (2007:83).
  24. ↑ Simek (2007:84-85).
  25. ↑ Simek (2007:85).
  26. ↑ Simek (2007:88).
  27. ↑ Simek (2007:89).
  28. ↑ Simek (2007:96).
  29. ↑ Simek (2007:97 & 99).
  30. ↑ Simek (2007:99).
  31. ↑ Gurevich, Elena (2017). "Anonymous Þulur, Óðins nǫfn 3". In Gade, Kari Ellen; Marold, Edith (eds.). Poetry from Treatises on Poetics. Skaldic Poetry of the Scandinavian Middle Ages. Vol. 3. Brepols. p. 739 – via The Skaldic Project.
  32. 1 2 Simek (2007:100).
  33. ↑ Simek (2007:102).
  34. ↑ Burrows, Hannah (2014). "Wit and Wisdom: The Worldview of the Old Norse-Icelandic Riddles and Their Relationship to Eddic Poetry". In Chase, Martin (ed.). Eddic, Skaldic, and Beyond: Poetic Variety in Medieval Iceland and Norway. New York: Fordham University. p. 122. ISBN 9780823257812.
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  36. ↑ "Old Norse Dictionary - Jálkr". Cleasby & Vigfusson - Old Norse Dictionary. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  37. ↑ ed. Þórhallur Vilmundarson/Bjarni Vilhjálmsson, Íslenzk fornrit 13, Reykjavík 1991, p. 163
  38. ↑ ed. Guðni Jónsson, Fornaldar sǫgur Norðurlanda 2, Reykjavík 1954, pp. 279ff.
  39. ↑ Mallory, James P.; Adams, Douglas Q. (1997). Encyclopedia of Indo-European Culture. London: Routledge. p. 527. ISBN 978-1-884964-98-5.
  40. ↑ Grimm, Jacob; Stallybrass, James Steven, eds. (2012), "WUOTAN, WODAN (ODINN)", Teutonic Mythology, Cambridge Library Collection - Anthropology, vol. 1, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp. 131–165, doi:10.1017/cbo9781139207133.008, ISBN 978-1-108-04704-3, retrieved 1 September 2025

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