Nords are tall, strong people living in cold places. They are Viking-like in nature, and they love fighting, raiding, and making a name for themselves. Earning a place in Sovngarde, their afterlife, is what awaits any Nord who dies gloriously in battle.
Two things Nords like the most are mead and music, and they are rather religious and superstitions, giving importance to omens where they see them. Living mostly in huts and wooden houses, they build them in a way they can withstand cold with ease.
Nords make for excellent warriors, mercenaries, guards, and soldiers. They can be disciplined when needed, though their fury often gets on display in any fight. Some good Nord names are Raloldr Mjorenson, Evete Farseer, and Rigmrir the Fearsome.
Nord Last Names
Nords can have surnames, while some of them use a given nickname, a name based on their deeds.
- Woodcutter
- Windrime
- Ahlaeldssen
- Djaldssen
- Torbahriksen
- Iron-Anvil
- Winter-Winter
- Flat-Wish
- Stout-Champion
- Crow
- Merkiller
- Ingmikson
- Jargervonssen
- Torvorkessen
- Head-Nail
- Flat-Bane
- Star-Gobler
- Fiery-Breeks
- the Braggart
- Ehrersson
Female Nord Names
Female Nords can be as fearsome as any other Nord, sometimes with even more to prove.
- Erdritte Gray-Drums
- Beihvir the Maulhand
- Finja the Fair
- Ernaalla the Greycloak
- Haemarte Bjoahrsdottir
Rigelver Mjorarnedottir
Also known as the Red, she’s been the talk of the village for weeks now, ever since she came back from a hunt all covered in blood. There are many different stories on what happened that day, but the real truth remains to be a secret that only she knows.
- Greyvild Erensvesdottir
- Hremir Two-Sung
- Thrbbi Wind-Free
- Gislsel Silver-Hewer
- Fjoren Red-Eyes
Sapfnhild the Unwavering
The first female Jarl to run the village, now a town, in their history. Wise, intelligent, and very capable, she has brought prosperity to her birthplace. Soon, however, everything will come into question as the unknown forces keep closing in from the east.
- Eydidolyn Curse-Bringer
- Mereella Bloodmouth
- Roni Bjahrsdottir
- Faiine Heraeldsdottir
- Mettfna Tarbersdottir
- Yrsdrika Rich-Shield
Matlsa of the River
Ever since she fell in the river and somehow didn’t drown, she actually loves to go for a swim. If you asked most of the people who know her, they would probably tell you she spends more time in the water than staying dry.
- Mjolrun Flat-Pommel
- Brejorg Milk-Wave
- Reyur Lonely-Feet
- Eldata the Mumbling
- Hjodur the Tall
- Hrorphire Mjaroksdottir
Alfhild Battle-Born
Alfhild hails from one of the oldest and most respected clans in Whiterun. Unyielding and fierce, she has spent much of her life seeking out conflict, believing that she can only find her true purpose in the heat of battle. As a Battle-Born, she is innately tied to the ongoing struggles within the Nord society and the broader Tamriel.
- Ysra the Shieldmaiden
- Birna Snow-Heart
- Astrid Frost-Veins
- Gudrun Iron-Arm
Ingrid Storm-Walker
Born into the harsh climes of Winterhold, honed her resilience early on, navigating through icy blizzards and fending off dangerous creatures. She earned her surname from her unmatched skill in tracking and surviving storms, utilizing them to confuse her enemies. Now, Ingrid employs her survival skills as a guide, aiding travelers through treacherous terrain and harsh weather conditions in the land of Skyrim.
Male Nord Names
Only a few use magic as most of them prefer to prove themselves in battle the old fashion way with cold steel in hand. They like musicians and bards, preferring to have one at their side so their exploits are well remembered.
- Yngoael Merkiller
- Maltrenor Ingmikson
- Assuers Jargervonssen
- Stagar Torvorkessen
- Jeeksmar Head-Nail
- Hulund Flat-Bane
Bjadhmund Star-Gobler
As it was for generations in his family, his father taught him how to read the stars which provided much more information than some thought. Sometimes ridiculed, and sometimes admired, he always learns something from the stars that soon proves to be true.
- Hadrbjof Fiery-Breeks
- Nelsan the Walker
- Narfvard the Braggart
- Garimar Windrime
- Vipigen Ehrersson
- Ylgager Asgenson
Hrungvir Jarganssen
Son of the famous warrior, he has much to prove. He’s been taking all sorts of jobs that involve killing, but the feeling of belonging somewhere still eludes him. Sovngarde is everything for him, though he is not in the hurry to see it just yet.
- Ysmidgeir Doom-Fang
- Mojgi Secret-Robber
- Girgff Cabbage-Breaker
- Vidiad Strong-Breeks
- Miraom Smith
Balgferth Nightingale
Known for his rather incredible imitation of birds, something which he uses as signals before an ambush, he’s also well respected by his fellow warriors. As a skilled fighter himself, he’s a natural-born leader and an honest ally and friend.
- Higers the Unmentioned
- Hlanon Asgenssson
- Kjorlnar Asgenrson
- Dagric Sararikson
- Hednunn Cloud-Pierced
Torvald Ice-Eye
A former member of the Stormcloak rebellion, Torvald, also known as “Ice-Eye” due to his piercing blue gaze, ventured out to explore all of Tamriel after the tumultuous civil war in Skyrim. His skills as a warrior are only matched by his talent for negotiating the harsh colds of his homeland, making him a formidable adventurer.
- Rorik the Bear
- Halvar Wind-Speaker
- Agnar the Mountain
- Helgi War-Fist
- Bjorn Storm-Wolf
- Sven Dragonsbane
Tall, powerful, and resistant to cold, Nords are very experienced fighters known for their resilience. Preferring mostly melee combat, while sometimes wearing heavy armor, most wear fur and leather and rely on their own skills and physical abilities. With swords and axes, they like to prove themselves wherever they go. The day they fall in battle, all is well for them, as they are going to Sovngarde in which they feast and fight for eternity. Give your Nord a name and earn your place in the afterlife.
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