# What is your Viking Name? (What is your Quest?) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 14, 2001, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369 "2001-11-14T19:45:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Oicu812](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/f475e1/32.png) [@Oicu812](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oicu812)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2001, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369/1 "2001-11-14T19:45:58Z")
Hálfr the Horrible checking in… [http://www.thequarter.org/Media/VikingName.php](http://www.thequarter.org/Media/VikingName.php) ## O I came, I saw, She conquered. ---
**Author:** ![Amp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Amp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amp)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2001, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369/2 "2001-11-14T20:03:34Z")
I am the berserker known as **Dufniall Boneflattener**. ---
**Author:** ![Pucette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/278dde/32.png) [@Pucette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pucette)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2001, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369/3 "2001-11-14T20:14:27Z")
**Ásta Strongnose** (the non-berserker) checking in. "Your Viking Personality: The tougher Vikings might let you on the boat, but generally only when they need ballast. Both your friends and your enemies think you’re a little weird. You might be able to hold your own on the battlefield, but you’re no “berserker”. You might grumble a bit at the lack of amenities on board a Viking longboat, but you can handle it. Other Vikings would consider you “one of the guys” if you were a guy. (But even though you’re a woman, they still think you’re all right.) You have a fairly pragmatic attitude towards life, and tend not to expend effort in areas where it would be wasted. Due to your gregariousness, you don’t strike fear into the hearts of your victims. Try to be a little more surly in the future. " ---
**Author:** ![Tabithina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f04885/32.png) [@Tabithina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabithina)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2001, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369/4 "2001-11-14T20:19:02Z")
**Kadlin Shieldsmasher** here! "You’re among the toughest _sane_ vikings around. _Hah!_ ---
**Author:** ![Olentzero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90ced4/32.png) [@Olentzero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Olentzero)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2001, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369/5 "2001-11-14T20:29:30Z")
**Jófreiðr Oakencow**. Fear me! > [@](#): > > Your Viking Personality: The tougher Vikings might let you on the boat, but generally only when they need ballast. Both your friends and your enemies think you’re a little weird. You’re not a “berserker”, but you’re among the toughest sane Vikings around. I can live with that. Berserkers scare everybody. I don’t wanna scare everybody, just let 'em know I’m not easily fucked with. > [@](#): > > A long sea voyage aboard a Viking longboat would be difficult for you, but you might be able to manage it. Other Vikings consider you “one of the guys”. Hey, as long as there’s free beer involved, I’m in. > [@](#): > > You have a fairly pragmatic attitude towards life, and tend not to expend effort in areas where it would be wasted. You sometimes come off as a bit of a snob. Vikings are not snobbish people – they either like you, or they kill you. Try to be more like a Viking. As one who is inordinately proud of his Swedish heritage, I swear I will find the spineless little Jute who wrote this tripe, wring his neck until his head completely separates from his body, drag his entire family screaming from their beds, and physically ravage his wife twenty-nine ways from Sunday while I slow-roast his children for the ensuing week-long feast over the white-hot ashes of his longhouse. Yeah, that’s right! Not so smug now, are you, you mangy little weasel? _HAH?!_ ---
**Author:** ![Fouccalt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/df788c/32.png) [@Fouccalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fouccalt)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2001, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369/6 "2001-11-14T20:29:49Z")
Áni Foecrusher You have a fairly pragmatic attitude towards life, and tend not to expend effort in areas where it would be wasted. Other people tend to think of you as manipulative and conniving. They know me so well. ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2001, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369/7 "2001-11-14T20:37:07Z")
**Váli Bonesmasher** I’m a fearsome Viking, but I’m not completely uncivilized. The other Vikings make fun of me for that. I am strong and tireless, frequently shouldering burdens that would tire lesser men. I might be able to hold your own on the battlefield, but I’m no “berserker”. A long sea voyage aboard a Viking longboat would be difficult for me, but I might be able to manage it. Other Vikings consider me “one of the guys”. I have a fairly pragmatic attitude towards life, and tend not to expend effort in areas where it would be wasted. Other people tend to think of me as manipulative and conniving. Pleased-ta-meet-cha. ---
**Author:** ![Cap\_n\_Crude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Cap\_n\_Crude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cap_n_Crude)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2001, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369/8 "2001-11-14T20:37:39Z")
I tried two iterations with slightly different answers – I was torn on some of the questions, so I figured I’d see how each went. I’m either **Mar Stronghawk** or **Mar Oakenhorse.** That’s probably more interesting and dramatic sounding than the one I came up with for myself, which is **Marik Haraldsson.** ---
**Author:** ![Jonno](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jonno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonno)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2001, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369/9 "2001-11-14T20:44:04Z")
Your Viking Name is… Jón Wulfcrusher –As a Viking, you’re one of the “berserkers”, and rush into battle with no clothes on. If the sight of you naked isn’t enough to disable the enemy, your sword certainly will be.– Ya know, I absolutely hate when some random website nails my personality down with just a few questions. Now everybody is gonna know I’m an exhibitionist who scares people off. 😉 CC ---
**Author:** ![Kwyjibo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/59ef9b/32.png) [@Kwyjibo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kwyjibo)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2001, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369/10 "2001-11-14T20:45:49Z")
\*\*Reyrketill Shieldcrusher \*\* **Your Viking Personality:** You’re a fearsome Viking, but you aren’t completely uncivilized. The other Vikings make fun of you for that. You have a thirst for battle, and tend to strike first and think later. You might be able to hold your own on the battlefield, but you’re no “berserker”. You might grumble a bit at the lack of amenities on board a Viking longboat, but you can handle it. Other Vikings consider you “one of the guys”. You have a fairly pragmatic attitude towards life, and tend not to expend effort in areas where it would be wasted. Other people tend to think of you as manipulative and conniving. Sounds good to me 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Ace309](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ace309/32/1050_2.png) [@Ace309](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ace309)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2001, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369/11 "2001-11-14T20:47:18Z")
Tanni Bearcrusher here. You’re a doughty, stalwart Viking. You have a thirst for battle, and tend to strike first and think later. You’re not a “berserker”, but you’re among the toughest sane Vikings around. You can handle long sea voyages easily, despite the lack of amenities. Other Vikings consider you “one of the guys”. You have a fairly pragmatic attitude towards life, and tend not to expend effort in areas where it would be wasted. Other people tend to think of you as manipulative and conniving. ---
**Author:** ![porcupine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac91a4/32.png) [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2001, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369/12 "2001-11-14T20:48:09Z")
Bera Quicklegs and I am apparently the chick version of **UncleBill** , since my description is exactly the same. I am not sure if this is a good thing, frankly. ---
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2001, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369/13 "2001-11-14T21:08:52Z")
Birna Stronghand "(Well, actually, that wouldn’t really be your name – since you’re female, your name would be something like “Birna Björnsdottir”. But this is the twenty-first century, and you want to be known for who you are, not for who your father was, right? Right.) Your Viking Personality: The tougher Vikings might let you on the boat, but generally only when they need ballast. You have a thirst for battle – unfortunately, you’re not terribly good at it. You probably know which end of a sword to hold, but you’re not a fearsome fighter by any stretch of the imagination. You can handle long sea voyages easily, despite the lack of amenities. Vikings make fun of you all the time. Not always behind your back, either. People who’ve known you for a while don’t always trust your word. Due to your gregariousness, you don’t strike fear into the hearts of your victims. Try to be a little more surly in the future. " I’m such a wimp BTW, I had to change an answer or two. There was no way I was going to be know as “Cowgrabber” ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2001, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369/14 "2001-11-14T21:18:52Z")
**Kaðall Strongwulf** Your Viking Personality: You’re a fearsome Viking, but you aren’t completely uncivilized. The other Vikings make fun of you for that. You have a thirst for battle, and tend to strike first and think later. You’re not a “berserker”, but you’re among the toughest sane Vikings around. You would have a very tough time making a long sea voyage in a Viking longboat. You possess some skills which other Vikings respect, though in your case their respect is tinged with fear. You have a fairly pragmatic attitude towards life, and tend not to expend effort in areas where it would be wasted. You sometimes come off as a bit of a snob. Vikings are not snobbish people – they either like you, or they kill you. Try to be more like a Viking. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2001, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369/15 "2001-11-14T21:33:50Z")
Uh. Being that I _am_ of Viking descent, I’m gonna say that my Viking name is the one that my parents gave me. ---
**Author:** ![galen\_ubal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/galen_ubal/32/4440_2.png) [@galen\_ubal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/galen_ubal)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2001, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369/16 "2001-11-14T21:34:38Z")
Krumr Stronbear checking in. > [@](#): > > Your Viking Personality: You’re a fearsome Viking, but you aren’t completely uncivilized. The other Vikings make fun of you for that. You have a thirst for battle, and tend to strike first and think later. You might be able to hold your own on the battlefield, but you’re no “berserker”. > A long sea voyage aboard a Viking longboat would be difficult for you, but you might be able to manage it. You possess some skills which other Vikings respect. > You have a fairly pragmatic attitude towards life, and tend not to expend effort in areas where it would be wasted. You sometimes come off as a bit of a snob. Vikings are not snobbish people – they either like you, or they kill you. Try to be more like a Viking. A snob? Me? Well, I can’t help what my inferiors think…🆒 ---
**Author:** ![The\_Mad\_Hermit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5ac83/32.png) [@The\_Mad\_Hermit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Mad_Hermit)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2001, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369/17 "2001-11-14T21:50:06Z")
I guess I have a relative here! I’m **Dugfúss Bearsbane!** This is what it had to say about me: > [@](#): > > Your Viking Personality: You’re a doughty, stalwart Viking. You have a thirst for battle, and tend to strike first and think later. You’re not a “berserker”, but you’re among the toughest sane Vikings around. > > You can handle long sea voyages easily, despite the lack of amenities. You possess some skills which other Vikings respect, though in your case their respect is tinged with fear. > > You have a fairly pragmatic attitude towards life, and tend not to expend effort in areas where it would be wasted. Other people tend to think of you as manipulative and conniving. Posting first and thinking later… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![mongrel\_8](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e274bd/32.png) [@mongrel\_8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mongrel_8)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2001, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369/18 "2001-11-14T22:04:28Z")
You’re a fearsome Viking, but you aren’t completely uncivilized. The other Vikings make fun of you for that. You have a thirst for battle, and tend to strike first and think later. You’re not a “berserker”, but you’re among the toughest sane Vikings around. A long sea voyage aboard a Viking longboat would be difficult for you, but you might be able to manage it. Other Vikings consider you “one of the guys”. People who’ve known you for a while don’t always trust your word. You sometimes come off as a bit of a snob. Vikings are not snobbish people – they either like you, or they kill you. Try to be more like a Viking. ---
**Author:** ![Briminator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ba9def/32.png) [@Briminator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briminator)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2001, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369/19 "2001-11-14T22:11:17Z")
Kali Bearcrusher here and it looks to me that I’m one of the few and proud berserkers out here. > [@](#): > > As a Viking, you’re one of the “berserkers”, and rush into battle with no clothes on. If the sight of > you naked isn’t enough to disable the enemy, your sword certainly will be. nuff said ---
**Author:** ![Palve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a698b9/32.png) [@Palve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palve)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2001, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369/20 "2001-11-14T22:21:04Z")
Leiðólfr Leafslayer Hehehe…like the last name (mebby it’s cause I’m a vegetarian) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-viking-name-what-is-your-quest/93369.md?page=2)