The Hundred Names of Óðinn

By Gothi Z.R. Cato

Greetings Raven Folk!

Here I will provide a list of 100 names for Óðinn, including their meanings and the name's esoteric usage for galdr. Galdr is not restricted to the runes. Names, places, kernal, events and stanzas of poetry may be used for galdr. The first logical step when progressing to other forms of galdr would be to turn to the names of our Gods and Goddesses. It is fun to note that every true religion of the Indo-European way has a designated 100 names for the God of Gods. In our case, of course, this is Oðinn.

It makes for a fun joke that the Abrahamic religions only have a few names if any at all for their God. They don't want you to know or even mutter his name. Our ancestors at one point must have thought, “Your God doesn't have a name. He must not interact with his folk or have accomplished many honorable deeds.” It states in our lore that Oðinn has many names because he is known far and wide in all lands, he has many skills and talents and he has accomplished countless deeds.

Take the time to memorize these names of Oðinn. Say them aloud several times. Meditate on their meanings and esoteric usages. Practicing and learning this will not only give you more knowledge of the sides of Óðinn but a working knowledge of Old Norse pronunciation. After a while the names will just be there like other knowledge that is acquired over time. Try to have fun with the names by connecting them to the lore or practicing the sounds of the language. Eventually you will be able to use these names collectively and individually for creative means. It all starts with the basic understanding of the sounds and meaning connected to those particular sounds.

We are going to have a great time with these. But be diligent, learning ten names a week isn't too much. And if you learn all 100 and can galdr each with ease from memory—meanings and all—you are bound to grow closer to Óðinn and wiser, if not more powerful. I challenge all our members to seek to master the many names of Oðinn.

1. Aldaföðr | "Father of Men"
For workings affecting all mankind.

2. Aldagautr | "Gautr (Father) of Men"
Gautr referring to the Goths. Same usage as name #1.

3. Alföðr | "All-Father"
Same usage as name #1.

4. Arnhöfði | "Eagle-Head"
Mythically referring to the theft of the Mead of Poetry, Óðrærir. For inspiration and stealth.

5. Atríðr | "The One Who Rides to Battle"
For aggressive power.

6. Auðun | "Wealth Friend"
For wealth.

7. Báleygr | "Fire-Eye"
For insight beyond Miðgarðr.

8. Bíldr | "Knife for Bloodletting"
For healing.

9. Björn | "Bear"
To gain strength.

10. Blindr | "Blind"
To gain inner vision.

11. Bölverkr | "Bale (Evil) Worker"
To gain cunning and be deceptive for the purpose of gain.

12. Farmaguð | "Cargo God"
For good business or to help the dead cross to the other side.

13. Farmatýr | "Cargo God"
Means the same as the above.

14. Fengr | "Booty" or "The One Who Catches"
This refers to Óðinn’s collection of souls for Valhöll and is for gaining riches or expressing loyalty to Óðinn.

15. Fimbultýr | “The Great God"
Fimbul is a high-level intensifier of meaning, it is used for general personal power.

16. Fimbulþulr | "The Great Magical Speaker”
Used for eloquence.

17. Fjallgeiguðr | "The One Who Travels Over Fells (Mountains)”
For aid in navigating through life's difficulties.

18. Fjölnir | "The Concealer"
From fela, perhaps referring to the Mead of poetry, used for empowering any magical work through concealment.

19. Fjolsviðr | "The One Who Knows Much"
For workings of enlightenment.

20. Forni | "The Old One"
Used for the discovery of primeval wisdom.

21. Fornölvir | "Ancient Ølvir - Heathen Ølvir”
The name Ølvir may have originally meant "the very holy". It is used for the sanctification of a person or a place.

22. Fráríðr | "Swift-Rider"
May refer to Óðinn’s role as the riding god of death. Similar to Atrídr. Used for sending things.

23. Fundinn | "The Found One"
Used for works of discovery of unknown things.

24. Gagnráðr | "The One Who Advises Against"
That is, the antagonist in an argument. Used to win an argument or legal case.

25. Gangráðr | "The One Who Knows the Way"
Used for seeking advice from a divine source on the direction one should take in life.

26. Gapþrosnir | "The One Who Ripens Magical Signs"
Used for charging or loading runes or signs.

27. Gautr | "Gautr, Goth, Man from Gotland"
It is also the name of the tribal father of the Gothic Folk, Óðinn’s name as tribal patriarch. Used to strengthen bonds of identity with the noble ancestors.

28. Geiguðr | "The One Swinging on the Gallows"
Used in works for personal development.

29. Geirlöðnir | "The One Who Invites (to Battle) with a Spear"
Used to express fearlessness.

30. Geirtýr | "Spear-God"
Used to learn the mysteries of the spear.

31. Ginnarr | "Bewitcher, Deceiver, Sorcerer."
The name goes back to the original meaning "He Who Creates Out of Ginn (the magically charged void)" Used for all acts of creativity.

32. Gizurr | “Guesser”
Related to the Norse verb geta, “to guess” denoting Óðinns ability to solve riddles. Used for solving problems.

33. Glapsviðr | "Used to Luring"
For works of seduction.

34. Goðjaðarr | "Protector of the Gods"
For preserving the gods in the world.

35. Göndlir | "Wand-bearer”
From göndull, "magical staff, magical wand or male member." Used to seal processes of internal transformation.

36. Grímnir | "The Masked"
Used for concealing your works, especially if they are aimed at enemies.

37. Grímr | "The Masked"
Used for malevolent workings against enemies.

38. Gunnblindi | "He Who Causes Blindness in Battle"
Used for causing confusion among your enemies.

39. Hagvirkr | "Skillful Worker"
For focusing on your skills.

40. Hangaguð | "God of the Hanged" or "Hanged God"
For works of self-transformation.

41. Hangatýr | "Hanged-God"
Used for works of self-transformation.

42. Hangi | "The Hanged One"
Same as above.

43. Haptaguð | "Fettered-God"
Used for either binding your enemies or making them helpless, also to release yourself from inner fetters.

44. Haptsonir | "Fetter-Looser"
Used specifically for self-liberation for that which bonds you, physically or magically.

45. Hárr | "The High One"
Used to honor the High One. May also mean "Grey-Haired" for works of self-sacrifice for the sake of transformation or to declare an initiatory state of wisdom.

46. Herföðr | "Host Father"
For organizing people to a common cause.

47. Herteitr | "Host Glad"
To gather people to a common cause.

48. Hertýr | "Host God"
Used to make one's self a good organizer.

49. Hjalmberi | "Helm Bearer"
Used for protection.

50. Hjarrandi | "The Rattler"
A reference to the sound of a raven. Used for workings related to Raven Magic, that is, communication and intellectual synthesis and bird lore and omens.

51. Hnikarr | "Instigator"
Used to set processes in motion.

52. Hrafnaguð | "Raven God"
Used for workings to gain wisdom.

53. Hrani | "The Rough One" or "The Uncultivated"
Used for works in defiance of conventional restraints.

54. Hrjótr | "The Roarer"
Used for works of ecstasy.

55. Hroptr | "The Hidden God" or "Hidden One"
Used to know the unknown.

56. Hvatmóðr | "Rash Courage"
Used for works of courage.

57. Itrekr | "Excellent Ruler"
Used to govern, manage, or lead well.

58. Jafnhár | "Just-as-High"
Used to declare an initiatory state of wisdom.

59. Jalfaðr | "Yellow-Brown Bear"
Used for works of strength.

60. Járngrímr | "Iron Cruel"
Used to cause strife.

61. Jólnir | "Ruler of the Yule-Beings"
Óðinn is called Jólnir because he is particularly worshipped at Yule. He is to be contemplated at Yule-tide.

62. Jörmunr | "The Great One"
For especially great undertakings.

63. Njótr | "Enjoyer" or "User"
Used to gain comfort and well-being.

64. Óðinn | "Master of Inspiration"
Used for all kinds of work.

65. Ôðr | "Poetic Inspiration."
Used for gaining inspiration.

66. Ofnir | "Inciter" or "Combative Weaver."
Used for a snake on Grímnismál, referring to Óðinns metamorphosis into a snake. Used for works of inner transformation intended to serve the greater community.

67. Ómi | "The Resonant Voiced" or "The Highest"
Used for acts of worship or praise of divinity.

68. Óski | "Wished For"
For getting a wish fulfilled.

69. Rögnir | "Divine One" or "Ruler of the Regin"
Same as Ómi.

70. Sangetall | "Obtaining the Truth"
Used for learning the truth.

71. Saðr | "The True One”
For learning the truth.

72. Sigfaðir | "Victory Father"
Used for obtaining victory and success.

73. Siggautr | "Victory Gautr"
Same as the above.

74. Sigmundur | "Victory Protection"
For protecting the fruits of victory.

75. Sigtryggr | "Victory Trustee"
Used for success in all things, especially conflicts.

76. Sigtyr | "Victory God"
Same as names 72 and 73.

77. Skollvaldr | "Ruler of Treachery or Cunning"
Used to become cunning.

78. Sváfnir | "Slayer" or "Putter to Sleep"
The name of a snake in the Grimnismál. Used for curses or to cause one to lose awareness.

79. Sviðrir | "The Enlightener"
Used for works of enlightenment.

80. Svipall | "Swift Moving" or “Changeable”
Used for works causing sudden changes of events.

81. Þekkr | "Comfortable" or "Beloved"
Used to gain a good spouse.

82. Þrasarr | "The Quarreler" or "The Angry"
Used to cause fear in enemies.

83. Þrór | "The Successful"
Used for success in all things.

84. Þróttr | "Strength"
Used for building strength.

85. Unnr | "The Beloved" or "God of Fellowship"
From vínr. Used to gain popularity.

86. Vakr | "Awake"
Used for works of awakening to higher consciousness.

87. Valföðr | "Father of the Slain"
Used for necromancy and gaining knowledge from the dead.

88. Valgautr | "Gautr of the Slain"
Used to honor ancestors or for works of gaining knowledge from them.

89. Valkjósandi | "Chooser of the Slain"
Used to help the dead pass the land of the dead and Bifröst.

90. Valtamr | "Accustomed to the Slain"
Same as Valgautr.

91. Valtýr | "God of the Slain"
Same as the above.

92. Valþögnir | "Receiver of the Slain"
Used to help people pass Bifröst.

93. Vegtamr | "Accustomed to the Road"
Used for works of transformation or travel.

94. Veratýr | "God of Men"
Used for works to affect one's fellow men.

95. Viðrir | "Weather Causer"
Used for weather magic.

96. Viðurr | "Annihilator, Slayer"
Used for works of vengeance.

97. Vingnir | "The Swinger/Striker" or "Turner"
Used for works of vengeance.

98. Víðfrægr | "Wide Famed"
Used to make one's fame greater.

99. Vöfurðr | "Hanger" or "Dangler"
Used for self transformation.

100. Yggr | "The Terrible"
Used to persevere through hard times toward transformation.