List of names of Odin
Odin (Old Norse Óðinn) is a widely attested god in Germanic mythology. The god is referred to by numerous names, particularly in the Old Norse record.

List of names of Odin

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Table Section Text: Odin (Old Norse Óðinn) is a widely attested god in Germanic mythology. The god is referred to by numerous names, particularly in the Old Norse record.

Name (Old Norse)	Name (anglicized)	Meaning	Sources

Aldaföðr	father of men (or of the age/world)	Óðins nöfn (1), Vafþrúðnismál (4, 53)

Aldagautr	Gautr of men (or of the age/world)	Baldrs draumar (2)

Alföðr	Alfodr	Allfather, Father of All	Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (48), Óðins nöfn (2)

Algingautr	The aged Gautr	The Icelandic rune poem (4)

Angan Friggjar	Delight of Frigg	Völuspá (54)

Arnhöfði	Eagle Head	Óðins nöfn (2)

Atriðr, Atriði	attacking rider, 'At-Rider'	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (48), Óðins nöfn (1)

Asagrim (< *Ásagrimmr)	Lord of the Aesir	Stolt Herr Alf

Auðun	friend of wealth (Edwin, Audoin)	Óðins nöfn (1)

Bági ulfs	Enemy of the Wolf	Sonatorrek (23)

Baldrsfaðr	Balder's Father

Báleygr	Baleyg	Flaming Eye, Shifty Eyed	Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (47), Hallfreðr vandræðaskáld's Hákonardrápa (6), Gísl Illugason's Erfikvæði um Magnús berfœtt (1), þulur, Óðins nöfn (6), Grettisrímur V (61)

Biflindi	/	Spear Shaker, Shield Shaker	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nöfn (6)

Bileygr	Bileyg	Flashing Eye or Wavering Eye	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), þulur, Óðins nöfn (5)

Blindi, Blindr	/	Blind	Gylfaginning, Helgakviða Hundingsbana II (prose)

Brúni, Brúnn	Brown, Bear	Óðins nöfn (6)

Böðgæðir	Battle Enhancer

Bölverkr	'Bale-Worker' or Evil Worker or Evil Deed	Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Hávamál (109), Grímnismál (47), Óðins nöfn (7)

Bragi	Chieftain

Bróðir Vilis, Bróðir Vilja	Vili's Brother

Burr Bors	Borr's Son

Byrlindi	Distorted version of Biflindi	Sturlaugsrímur III (50)

Darraðr, Dorruðr	Spearman

Draugadróttinn	Lord of the undead	Ynglinga saga

Dresvarpr	Óðins nöfn (2)

Ein sköpuðr galdra	Sole Creator of Magical Songs

Ennibrattr	High (lit., 'straight') forehead	Óðins nöfn (6)

Eylúðr	The ever booming	Óðins nöfn (6)

Faðmbyggvir Friggjar	Dweller in Frigg's Embrace

Faðr galdr	Father of Magical Songs

Farmagnuðr, Farmögnuðr	journey empowerer	Háleygjatal (2), Skáldskaparmál

Farmaguð, Farmatýr	Farmagud, Farmatyr	God of Cargoes (or Burdens)	Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (48), Óðins nöfn (2)

Farmr arma Gunnlaðar	Burden of Gunnlöð's Arms

Farmr galga	Gallows' Burden

Fengr	Fetcher or Catcher	Óðins nöfn (2)

Fimbultýr	Fimbultyr	Mighty God	Völuspá (60)

Fimbulþulr	Fimbulthul	Mighty Thuler	Hávamál (80, 142)

Fjallgeiguðr	Shape god	Óðins nöfn (2)

Fjölnir	Fjolnir	Wise One, concealer, "the One who is many".	Grímnismál (47), Reginsmál (18), Gylfaginning (3, 20), many skaldic poems, þulur, Óðins nöfn (2), Skíðaríma (91, 174)

Fjölsviðr	Fjolsvid, Fjolsvin	Very Wise	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Óðins nöfn (2)

Fjörgynn	Fjorgyn	Masculine counterpart of feminine Fjörgyn meaning "land/earth"	Lokasenna (26), Völuspá (56)

Foldardróttinn	Lord of the Earth

Forni	Ancient One

Fornölvir	Ancient Ölvir	Óðins nöfn (2)

Fráríðr, Fráríði	The one who rides forth	Óðins nöfn (2), Grettisrímur III (1), Sturlaugsrímur VI (47)

Frumverr Friggjar	First husband of Frigg

Fundinn	The Found	Óláfsrímur Tryggvasonar A III (1)

Gagnráðr	Gagnrad	Advantage Counsel	Vafþrúðnismál (8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17)

Galdraföðr	Father of Magical Songs

Gangari, Ganglari, Gangleri	/	Wanderer or Wayweary	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (46), Óðins nöfn (3)

Gangráðr	'Gain Rede,' Contrary advisor, Journey Advisor	Óðins nöfn (3)

Gapþrosnir	The one in gaping frenzy	Óðins nöfn (3)

Gautatýr	Gautatyr	God of the Geats	Skáldskaparmál, Eyvindr skáldaspillir's Hákonarmál (1)

Gautr	Gaut	Gautr	Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (54), Óðins nöfn (1), Friðþjófsrímur, Skíðaríma, Landrésrímur, Hjálmþérsrímur, Geiplur, Bjarkarímur, Griplur, Þrændlur, Skáldhelgarímur, Blávusrímur, Geirarðsrímur, Völsungsrímur

Geiguðr	Dangler	Óðins nöfn (3)

Geirlöðnir	Spear inviter	Óðins nöfn (3)

Geirölnir	Spear charger	Óðins nöfn (5)

Geirtýr	Gore/Spear God

Geirvaldr	Gore/Spear Master

Geldnir	Gelging	Eunuch

Ginnarr	Deceiver	Óðins nöfn (1)

Gizurr	Riddler	Óðins nöfn (1)

Gestumblindi	/	Blind Guest	Hervarar saga (10), þulur, Óðins nöfn (7)

Glapsviðr	Glapsvid, Glapsvin	Swift in Deceit, Swift Tricker, Maddener, Wise in magical spells	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Óðins nöfn (3)

Goði hrafnblóts	Goði of the Raven-offering

Goðjaðarr	God Protector

Göllnir	Yeller	Óðins nöfn (3)

Gollorr	Yeller	Óðins nöfn (1)

Göllungr	Yeller	Óðins nöfn (5)

Göndlir	Gondlir	Wand-Bearer, Wand-Wielder	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nöfn (3)

Gramr Hliðskjálfar	King of Hliðskjalf

Grímnir	Grimnir	Hooded, Masked One	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (introduction, 47, 49), Hallfreðr vandræðaskáld's lausavísur (9), Eilífr Goðrúnarson's Þórsdrápa (3), Húsdrápa (1), Rögnvaldr kali Kolsson's lausavísur (7), þulur, Óðins nöfn (1)

Grímr	Grim	Mask	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (46, 47), þulur, Óðins nöfn (3, 7)

Gunnblindi	Battle blinder	Óðins nöfn (8)

Hagvirkr	Skillful worker	Óðins nöfn (4)

Hangadróttinn	Lord of the hanged	Ynglinga saga

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

Haptsönirî	Fetter Loosener

Hárbarðr	Harbard	Hoary Beard, Grey Beard	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Hárbardsljód, þulur, Óðins nöfn (3)

Hárr	Har	High	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (46), Óðins nöfn (2)

Harri Hliðskjálfar	Lord of Hliðskjalf

Hávi	Havi	High One	Hávamál (109, 111, 164), Óðins nöfn (4)

Heimþinguðr hanga	Visitor of the Hanged

Helblindi	/	Hel Blinder	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (46)

Hengikeptr, Hengikjopt	Hang jaw	Óðins nöfn (4)

Herblindi	Host blinder	Óðins nöfn (5)

Herföðr, Herjaföðr	Herfodr, Herjafodr	Father of Hosts	Gylfaginning, Völuspá (29, 43), Vafthrúdnismál (2), Grímnismál (19, 25, 26), Óðins nöfn (5)

Hergautr	Host Gautr

Herjan	/	Warrior, Harrier, Lord, Leader of Hosts	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (46), Óðins nöfn (2), Völuspá (31)

Herteitr	Herteit	Glad of War	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Óðins nöfn (3)

Hertýr	Hertyr	Host-Tyr 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 nöfn (2)

Hjarrandi	Screamer	Óðins nöfn (4)

Hléfreyr	Famous/barrow lord	Óðins nöfn (5)

Hleifruðr	Wayfinder	Óðins nöfn (4)

Hnikarr	Hnikar	Overthrower, Thruster	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Reginsmál (18, 19), Óðins nöfn (2)

Hnikuðr	Hnikud	Overthrower	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (48), Óðins nöfn (1)

Hoárr	One Eyed

Hötter	Hatter, hat-wearer

Hovi	High One

Hrafnaguð, Hrafnáss	Hrafnagud	Raven God	Gylfaginning

Hrafnfreistuðr	Raven tester

Hrami	Fetterer, Ripper	Óðins nöfn (4)

Hrani	Blusterer

Hrjóðr	Roarer	Óðins nöfn (4)

Hroptr, Hroptatýr	Hropt, Hroptatyr	Sage	Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Hákonarmál (14), Úlfr Uggason's Húsdrápa (8), Hávamál (160), Grímnismál (54), Sigrdrífumál (13), Óðins nöfn (2, 3, 5), Völuspá (62)

Hrosshársgrani	Horse hair moustache	Gautreks saga, Óðins nöfn (4)

Hvatmóðr	Courage of the whet-stone	Óðins nöfn (5)

Hveðrungr	Roarer or Weather-maker	Óðins nöfn (5)

Ít-rekr	"glorious ruler"

Jafnhárr	Jafnhar	'Evenhigh,' Just as High, Equally High	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nöfn (8)

Jalfaðr	Yellow-brown Back

Jálg, Jálkr	Jalk	Gelding or Gelder	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (49, 54), Óðins nöfn (7)

Jarngrímr	Iron Mask

Jólnir, Jölnir	Yule figure	Óðins nöfn (7)

Jolfr	Horse-wolf, bear

Jölfuðr, Jölföðr	Yule father	Óðins nöfn (8)

Jörmunr	The mighty one, cosmic	Óðins nöfn (8)

Kjalarr	Kjalar	Keel, Nourisher	Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nöfn (1)

Langbarðr	Langbard	Long Beard	þulur, Óðins nöfn (7)

Löndungr, Loðungr	Shaggy Cloak Wearer	Óðins nöfn (7)

Niðr Bors	Borr's Kin

Njótr	User, enjoyer or needed one	Óðins nöfn (6)

Ófnir	Inciter	Óðins nöfn (7)

Olgr	Protector, Hawk	Óðins nöfn (6)

Ómi	Omi	Resounding one	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nöfn (7)

Óski	Oski	God of Wishes, Wished For	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nöfn (8)

Rauðgrani	Red Mustache	Bárðar saga Snæfellsáss 18, O˛rvar-Odds saga 19ff.

Reiðartýr	Wagon God or God of riders

Rögnir	Chief ('He that reigns')	Óðins nöfn (5)

Rúnatýr	God of Runes

Runni vagna	Mover of Constellations

Saðr	Sadr, Sann	Truthful, Sooth	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Óðins nöfn (8)

Sanngetall	/	Finder of Truth/Sooth	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Óðins nöfn (7)

Síðgrani	Sidgrani	Long Beard	Alvíssmál (6)

Síðhöttr	Sidhott	Broad Hat	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (48), þulur, Óðins nöfn (4)

Síðskeggr	Sidskegg	Long Beard	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (48), þulur, Óðins nöfn (6)

Sigðir	Victory giver	Óðins nöfn (6)

Sigföðr	Sigfodr	Father of Victory, War Father	Gylfaginning, Völuspá (54), Grímnismál (48), Óðins nöfn (4)

Siggautr	Victory Geat	Óðins nöfn (6)

Sigrhofundr	Victory Author

Sigmundr	Victory protection	Óðins nöfn (6)

Sigrúnnr	Victory Tree

Sigtryggr	Sure of victory (Victory-true)	Óðins nöfn (8)

Sigtýr	Sigtyr	God of Victory, War God	Skáldskaparmál, Atlakviða (30), Glúmr Geirason's Gráfeldardrápa (12)

Sigþrór	Successful in victory, Thriving in victory	Óðins nöfn (8)

Skilfingr	Skilfing	Trembler or he of Hlidshilf	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (54), Óðins nöfn (8)

Skollvaldr	Ruler of treachery	Óðins nöfn (6)

Sonr Bestlu	Son of Bestla

Spjalli Gauta	Friend of the Goths

Sváfnir	Svafnir	Sleep bringer, Closer	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (54), Óðins nöfn (4)

Sveigðir	Reed Bringer (see the story of Vikarr)

Sviðarr	Svidar	Gylfaginning

Sviðrir	Svidrir	Calmer	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (50), Óðins nöfn (6)

Sviðuðr	Óðins nöfn (4)

Sviðurr	Svidur	Wise One	Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (50), Óðins nöfn (6)

Svipall	/	Changing, Fleeting (or shape-shifter)	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Óðins nöfn (3)

Svölnir	Svolnir	Cooler	Skáldskaparmál, Óðins nöfn (6)

Tveggi	Double, Twofold	Óðins nöfn (8) Völuspá (63)

Tvíblindi	Tviblindi	Twice Blind	þulur, Óðins nöfn (4)

Þekkr	Thekk	Known, Welcome One	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (46), Óðins nöfn (7)

Þrasarr	Quarreler	Óðins nöfn (4)

Þriði	Thridi	Third	Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (46), Óðins nöfn (5)

Þriggi	Triple

Þrór	Thror	Burgeoning, Thriving	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nöfn (8)

Þróttr	Thrott	Strength	Glymdrápa (2)

Þuðr	Thud, Thunn	Lean, Pale	Gylfaginning, Óðins nöfn (7)

Þundr	Thund	Thunderer	Gylfaginning, Hávamál (145), Grímnismál (46, 54), Óðins nöfn (7)

Uðr	Ud, Unn	Loved, Beloved, Striver	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (46), Óðins nöfn (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 nöfn (7)

Valdr galga	Ruler of Gallows

Valdr vagnbrautar	Ruler of Heaven

Valföðr	Valfodr	Father of the Slain	Gylfaginning, Völuspá (1, 27, 28), Grímnismál (48), þulur, Óðins nöfn (5)

Valgautr	Valgaut	Slaughter-Geat, Geat of the Slain	Skáldskaparmál, Óðins nöfn (8)

Valkjosandi	Chooser of the Slain

Valtamr, Valtam	Slain Tame, The Warrior

Valtýr	Slain God

Valþognir	Slain Receiver

Vegtam	/	Wanderer or Way-tame	Baldrs draumar (6, 13)

Veratýr	Veratyr	God of men, God of being	Gylfaginning, Óðins nöfn (8)

Viðfräger	Wide Famed

Viðrir	Vidrir	Stormer	Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Lokasenna (26) Hrafnagaldr Óðins (9)

Viðrímnir, Viðhrimnir	Contrary screamer or 'wide hoary-beard'	Óðins nöfn (1)

Viðurr	Vidur	Killer	Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nöfn (6), Karlevi Runestone

Vingnir	Swinger	Óðins nöfn (5)

Vinr Lopts	Friend of Loptr

Vinr Lóðurs	Friend of Lóðurr

Vinr Míms	Friend of Mímir

Vinr stalla	Friend of Altars

Vófuðr	Dangler	Óðins nöfn (5)

Völundr rómu	Smith of Battle

Yggr	Ygg	Terrible One	Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Völuspá (28), Grímnismál (53, 54), Óðins nöfn (8)

Ýjungr, Ýrungr	Stormy or of the primal streams	Óðins nöfn (8)

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