Valkyrie
VAL-kuh-ree
✦ Meaning
“From Old Norse 'Valkyrja' (chooser of the slain). In Norse mythology, Valkyries were powerful warrior maidens who selected fallen heroes for Valhalla—a name for the fearless and mythologically minded.”
Popularity Over Time
Valkyrie is not currently in the US top 1000.
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Famous Bearers
- Valkyrie (Marvel Comics character)
- Valkyrie (Norse mythology)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Scandinavian/Norse heritage with growing contemporary appeal
People Also Ask
From Old Norse 'Valkyrja' (chooser of the slain). In Norse mythology, Valkyries were powerful warrior maidens who selected fallen heroes for Valhalla—a name for the fearless and mythologically minded.
Valkyrie is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Popular nicknames for Valkyrie include Val, Kira.
Names that pair beautifully with Valkyrie include Leif, Soren, Rune, Saga.