What is viking clan names?

Viking clan names were typically derived from the name of the clan leader or the location of the clan's settlement. They often included elements such as "son" or "daughter" to represent lineage, as well as animal and nature-based elements to signify strength and power.

Some common Viking clan names include:

1. Hrafnsson (son of Hrafn, meaning raven)
2. Bjornsdottir (daughter of Bjorn, meaning bear)
3. Skjalsson (son of Skjalf, meaning shield)
4. Trondheimsson (son of Trondheim, a location in Norway)
5. Holmgaard (a settlement name, meaning island farm)

Viking clans were closely connected to their leaders and often adopted their names as a sign of loyalty and lineage. These names played an important role in establishing social hierarchy and kinship within Viking society.