Odin () 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 SourcesAldafaðr or AldafǫðrFather of mankindSimek (2007:7)Óðins nǫfn (1), Vafþrúðnismál (4, 53)AldagautrMan-GautrBaldrs draumar (2)AlfǫðrAlfodrAll-fatherSimek (2007:8).Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (48), Óðins nǫfn (2)AlgingautrThe aged GautrThe Icelandic rune poem (4)Angan FriggjarDelight of FriggVǫluspá (54)ArnhǫfðiThe one with the eagle's headSimek (2007:18).Óðins nǫfn (2)Atriðr, AtriðiAttackerSimek (2007:12).Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (48), Óðins nǫfn (1)Asagrim (< *Ásagrimmr)Lord of the AesirStolt Herr AlfAuðunn (?< *Auðvin)Wealth-friend (cf. O.E. Ēadwine, Lgb. Audoin)Óðins nǫfn (1)Bági ulfsEnemy of the wolfSonatorrek (24)Baldrs faðirBaldr's fatherLausavísa from Styrbjarnar þáttr SvíakappaBáleygrBaleygThe one with flaming eyesSimek (2007:36).Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (47), Hallfreðr vandræðaskáld's Hákonardrápa (6), Gísl Illugason's Erfikvæði um Magnús berfœtt (1), þulur, Óðins nǫfn (6), Grettisrímur V (61)BiflindiSimek (2007:32).The one with the painted shieldGylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nǫfn (6)BileygrBileygThe one with poor sightSimek (2007:37).Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), þulur, Óðins nǫfn (5)Blindi, BlindrThe blind oneSimek (2007:38).Gylfaginning, Helgakviða Hundingsbana II (prose)BrúniThe one with bushy eyebrows (perh.) / the brown one (less likely; q.v. Brúnn)Simek (2007:46).Óðins nǫfn (6)BrúnnThe brown one (prob.) / var. of Brúni (perh.)Simek (2007:46).Óðins nǫfn (7)Bǫðgæðir (attested in its genitive form bǫðgœðis)Battle-promoterA verse by Hofgarða-Refr Gestsson, SkáldskaparmálBǫlverkrEvil-doer, malefactorSimek (2007:40).Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Hávamál (109), Grímnismál (47), Óðins nǫfn (7)Bors niðr (Bors niðjar)Bor's sonA verse by Egill Skallagrímsson (Lv 23, V), Egils sagaBragiChieftain, lordSimek (2007:43).Hǫfuðlausn (31)Bróðir Vilis, Bróðir ViljaVili's brotherSonatorrek (23)Burs arfþegiBor's heirHyndluljóð 30ByrlindiDistorted version of: BiflindiFinnur 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.Sturlaugsrímur III (50)Darraðr, DorruðrBlumetti, Robert. (2019). The Norse Gods and Their Myths, p. 130SpearmanDraugadróttinnLord of the undead / Lord of ghostsHeimskringla I (2011) Ch. 7, pp.10.Ynglinga saga (Ch 7)DresvarprFervor-/slander- thrower (?)Óðins nǫfn (2)EylúðrThe ever-boomingÓðins nǫfn (6)Faðmbyggvir FriggjarDweller in Frigg's embraceFarmagnuðr, FarmǫgnuðrJourney-empowererHáleygjatal (2), SkáldskaparmálFarmaguð, FarmatýrFarmagud, FarmatyrGod of burdensSimek (2007:78).Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (48), Óðins nǫfn (2)Farmr galgaGallows' burdenFengrCatch; catcher; the one who leads the fallen heroes to ValhallaSimek (2007:79).Óðins nǫfn (2)FimbulþulrFimbulthulMighty thulr; mighty speaker, mighty wise oneSimek (2007:83).Hávamál (80, 142)FimbultýrFimbultyrMighty godVǫluspá (60)FjallgeiguðrShape-godÓðins nǫfn (2)FjǫlnirFjolnirThe one who knows much (perh.)Simek (2007:84-85).Grímnismál (47), Reginsmál (18), Gylfaginning (3, 20), many skaldic poems, þulur, Óðins nǫfn (2), Skíðaríma (91, 174) FjǫlsviðrFjolsvid, FjolsvinThe very wise oneSimek (2007:85).Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Óðins nǫfn (2)FornǫlvirHeathen ǫlvirSimek (2007:88).Óðins nǫfn (2)Fráríðr, FráríðiThe one riding awaySimek (2007:89).Óðins nǫfn (2), Grettisrímur III (1), Sturlaugsrímur VI (47)FundinnThe found oneSimek (2007:96).Óláfsrímur Tryggvasonar A III (1)Gagnráðr, GangráðrGagnrad, GangradThe one who advises againstSimek (2007:97 & 99).Vafþrúðnismál (8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17)GangleriThe walk-weary oneSimek (2007:99).Gylfaginning, Grímnismál (46), Óðins nǫfn (3)GautatýrGautatyrGautland-godSimek (2007:100).Skáldskaparmál, Eyvindr skáldaspillir's Hákonarmál (1)Gautr, GautiGautGotlanderGylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (54), Óðins nǫfn (1), Friðþjófsrímur, Skíðaríma, Landrésrímur, Hjálmþérsrímur, Geiplur, Bjarkarímur, Griplur, Þrændlur, Skáldhelgarímur, Blávusrímur, Geirarðsrímur, VǫlsungsrímurGeirlǫðnirThe one who invites to the spear-battleSimek (2007:102).Óðins nǫfn (3)GeirǫlnirSpear-chargerÓðins nǫfn (5)GeirtýrGore-/spear- godGeirvaldrGore-/spear- masterGinnarrDeceiverÓðins nǫfn (1)GizurrRiddlerÓðins nǫfn (1)GestumblindiBlind guestHervarar saga (10), þulur, Óðins nǫfn (7)GlapsviðrGlapsvid, GlapsvinSwift in deceit, swift tricker, maddener, wise in magical spellsGylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Óðins nǫfn (3)Godan/Goden(Lombard var. of Odin)Foulke (2003 :315–17)Goði hrafnblótsGoði of the raven-offeringGoðjaðarrGod-protectorSonatorrek (23)GǫllnirYellerÓðins nǫfn (3)GollorrYellerÓðins nǫfn (1)GǫllungrYellerÓðins nǫfn (5)GǫndlirGondlirWand-Bearer, Wand-WielderGylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nǫfn (3)Gramr HliðskjálfarKing of HliðskjálfGrímnirGrimnirHooded, masked oneGylfaginning, 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)GrímrGrimMaskGylfaginning, Grímnismál (46, 47), þulur, Óðins nǫfn (3, 7)GunnblindiBattle-blinderÓðins nǫfn (8)HagvirkrSkillful workerÓðins nǫfn (4)HangadróttinnLord of the hangedYnglinga saga (Ch 7)Hangaguð, HangatýrHangagud, HangatyrGod of the hangedGylfaginning, SkáldskaparmálHangiHanged oneHaptabeiðirCommander of leadersHaptaguðHaptagudGod of prisonersGylfaginningHaptasnytrirTeacher of godsHaptsǫnirîFetter-loosenerHárbarðrHarbardHoary-beard, grey-beardGylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Hárbardsljód, þulur, Óðins nǫfn (3)HárrHarHighGylfaginning, Grímnismál (46), Óðins nǫfn (2)Harri HliðskjálfarLord of HliðskjálfHáviHaviHigh oneHávamál (109, 111, 164), Óðins nǫfn (4)Heimþinguðr hangaVisitor of the hangedHelblindiHel-blinderGylfaginning, Grímnismál (46)Hengikeptr, HengikjoptHang-jawÓðins nǫfn (4)HerblindiHost-blinderÓðins nǫfn (5)Herfǫðr, HerjafǫðrHerfodr, HerjafodrFather of hostsGylfaginning, Vǫluspá (29, 43), Vafthrúdnismál (2), Grímnismál (19, 25, 26), Óðins nǫfn (5)HergautrHost-GautrHerjanWarrior, harrier, lord, leader of hostsGylfaginning, Grímnismál (46), Óðins nǫfn (2), Vǫluspá (31)HerteitrHerteitGlad of warGylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Óðins nǫfn (3)HertýrHertyrHost-Týr or god of hostsSkáldskaparmálHildolfrBattle-wolfHjaldrgegnirEngager of battleHjaldrgoðGod of battleHjálmberiHjalmberiHelmet-bearerGylfaginning, Grímnismál (46), þulur, Óðins nǫfn (2)HjarrandiScreamerÓðins nǫfn (4)HléfreyrFamous-/barrow- lordÓðins nǫfn (5)HleifruðrWayfinderÓðins nǫfn (4)HnikarrHnikarOverthrower, thrusterGylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Reginsmál (18, 19), Óðins nǫfn (2)HnikuðrHnikudOverthrowerGylfaginning, Grímnismál (48), Óðins nǫfn (1)HoárrOne-eyedHǫtterHatter, hat-wearerHoviHigh oneHrafnaguð, HrafnássHrafnagudRaven godGylfaginning (38)HrafnfreistuðrRaven-testerHramiFetterer, ripperÓðins nǫfn (4)HraniBlustererLatin inscription, Hrólfs saga krakaHrjóðrRoarerÓðins nǫfn (4)Hroptr, HroptatýrHropt, HroptatyrSageGylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Hákonarmál (14), Úlfr Uggason's Húsdrápa (8), Hávamál (160), Grímnismál (54), Sigrdrífumál (13), Óðins nǫfn (2, 3, 5), Vǫluspá (62)HrosshársgraniHorse-hair moustacheGautreks saga, Óðins nǫfn (4)HvatmóðrCourage of the whet-stoneÓðins nǫfn (5)HveðrungrRoarer or weather-makerÓðins nǫfn (5)ÍtrekrGlorious rulerHervarar saga ok Heiðreks<JafnhárrJafnharEvenhigh, just-as-high, equally highGylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nǫfn (8)JalfaðrYellow-brown backJálg, JálkrJalk Horse, geldingGylfaginning, Grímnismál (49, 54), Óðins nǫfn (7)JárngrímrIron-maskJólnir, JǫlnirYule figureÓðins nǫfn (7)JolfrHorse-wolf, bearJǫlfuðr, JǫlfǫðrYule fatherÓðins nǫfn (8)JǫrmunrThe mighty one, cosmicÓðins nǫfn (8)KjalarrKjalarKeel, nourisherGylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nǫfn (1)LangbarðrLangbardLong-beardþulur, Óðins nǫfn (7)Lǫndungr, LoðungrShaggy-cloak–wearerÓðins nǫfn (7)Niðr BorsBor's kinNjótrUser, enjoyer; or needed oneÓðins nǫfn (6)ÓðinnOdin, OthinFrenzy, rage, inspirationÓfnirInciterÓðins nǫfn (7)OlgrProtector, hawkÓðins nǫfn (6)ÓmiOmiResounding oneGylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nǫfn (7)ÓskiOskiGod of wishes, wished-forGylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nǫfn (8)RauðgraniRed mustache Bárðar saga Snæfellsáss 18,ed. Þórhallur Vilmundarson/Bjarni Vilhjálmsson, Íslenzk fornrit 13, Reykjavík 1991, p. 163 Ǫrvar-Odds saga 19ff.ed. Guðni Jónsson, Fornaldar sǫgur Norðurlanda 2, Reykjavík 1954, pp. 279ff.ReiðartýrWagon-god or god of ridersRǫgnirChief, he who reignsÓðins nǫfn (5)RúnatýrGod of runesRunni vagnaMover of constellationsSaðrSadr, SannTruthful, soothGylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Óðins nǫfn (8)SanngetallFinder of truthGylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Óðins nǫfn (7)SfidrerBurningSveriges historia i sammandrag(54)SíðgraniSidgraniLong-beardAlvíssmál (6)SíðhǫttrSidhottBroad-hatGylfaginning, Grímnismál (48), þulur, Óðins nǫfn (4)SíðskeggrSidskeggLong-beardGylfaginning, Grímnismál (48), þulur, Óðins nǫfn (6)SigðirVictory-granter / victory-bringerÓðins nǫfn (6)SigfǫðrSigfodrFather of victory, war-fatherGylfaginning, Vǫluspá (54), Grímnismál (48), Óðins nǫfn (4)SiggautrVictory-GautrÓðins nǫfn (6)SigrhǫfundrVictory-authorSonatorrek (22)SigmundrVictory-protectionÓðins nǫfn (6)SigrúnnrVictory-treeSigtryggrSure of victory, victory-trueÓðins nǫfn (8)SigtýrSigtyrGod of victory, war-godSkáldskaparmál, Atlakviða (30), Glúmr Geirason's Gráfeldardrápa (12)SigþrórSuccessful in victory, thriving in victoryÓðins nǫfn (8)SkilfingrSkilfingTrembler or he of HliðskjálfGylfaginning, Grímnismál (54), Óðins nǫfn (8)SkollvaldrRuler of treacheryÓðins nǫfn (6)Sonr BestluSon of BestlaSpjalli GautaFriend of the GothsSonatorrek (21)SváfnirSvafnirSleep-bringer, closerGylfaginning, Grímnismál (54), Óðins nǫfn (4)SveigðirReed-bringerSviðarrSvidarGylfaginningSviðrirSvidrirCalmerGylfaginning, Grímnismál (50), Óðins nǫfn (6)SviðuðrÓðins nǫfn (4)SviðurrSvidurWise oneGylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (50), Óðins nǫfn (6)SvipallChanging, fleeting; or shape-shifterGylfaginning, Grímnismál (47), Óðins nǫfn (3)SvǫlnirSvolnirCoolerSkáldskaparmál, Óðins nǫfn (6)TveggiDouble, twofoldÓðins nǫfn (8) Vǫluspá (63)TvíblindiTviblindiTwice-blindþulur, Óðins nǫfn (4)ÞekkrThekkKnown, welcome oneGylfaginning, Grímnismál (46), Óðins nǫfn (7)ÞrasarrQuarrelerÓðins nǫfn (4)ÞriðiThridiThirdGylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (46), Óðins nǫfn (5)ÞriggiTripleÞrórThrorBurgeoning, thrivingGylfaginning, Grímnismál (49), Óðins nǫfn (8)ÞróttrThrottStrengthGlymdrápa (2)ÞuðrThud, ThunnLean, paleGylfaginning, Óðins nǫfn (7)ÞundrThundThundererGylfaginning, Hávamál (145), Grímnismál (46, 54), Óðins nǫfn (7)UðrUd, UnnLoved, beloved, striverGylfaginning, Grímnismál (46), Óðins nǫfn (7)VáfuðrVafudWandererGylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Grímnismál (54)Váfuðr GungnisSwinger of GungnirVáði vitnisFoe of the wolfVakrVakWakeful, awakenerGylfaginning, Grímnismál (54), Óðins nǫfn (7)Valdr galgaRuler of gallowsÞórðar saga hreðu (Lausavísur 9)Valdr vagnbrautarRuler of HeavenValfǫðrValfodrFather of the slainGylfaginning, Vǫluspá (1, 27, 28), Grímnismál (48), þulur, Óðins nǫfn (5)ValgautrValgautSlaughter-Gautr, Geat of the slainSkáldskaparmál, Óðins nǫfn (8)ValkjosandiChooser of the slainValtamr, ValtamSlain-tame, the warriorValtýrGod of the slainGylfaginning, SkáldskaparmálValþognirReceiver of the slainVegtamWanderer or way-tameBaldrs draumar (6, 13)VeratýrVeratyrGod of men, god of beingGylfaginning, Óðins nǫfn (8)ViðfrägerWide-famedViðrirVidrirStormerGylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Lokasenna (26)