Hey there! So you’re curious about female Viking names? Well, you’re in for a treat because these names are seriously cool – they’re like tiny time capsules filled with meaning and power.
You know how nowadays we might name our kids after grandma or pick something that just “feels right”? Viking parents took naming their daughters to a whole new level. They believed that the perfect name could actually shape who their kid would become. Pretty wild, right?
Think about it – every single Viking name tells a story. Some are fierce like “Sigrid” (which means victory ride – how awesome is that?), while others are super beautiful like “Freya” (yep, named after the goddess of love herself). It’s kind of like how modern parents might name their kid “Grace” hoping they’ll be graceful, except Vikings were way more intense about it!
It’s funny – some of these ancient names are actually making a comeback today. I mean, have you noticed how many little Freyas are running around lately? Turns out what worked for Viking parents still works for us!
Ready to dive into some seriously amazing Viking names? Trust me, by the end of this, you’ll be wishing your parents had named you something like “Astrid the Divine” or “Helga the Blessed”! 😄
Female Viking Names
- Astrid (divine strength)
- Freya (lady, noble woman)
- Helga (holy, blessed)
- Ingrid (beautiful goddess)
- Sigrid (victory rider)
- Thyra (thunder warrior)
- Runa (secret lore)
- Gunhild (war battle)
- Svana (swan maiden)
- Dagmar (day maiden)
- Yrsa (wild bear)
- Hilda (battle)
- Solveig (sun power)
- Greta (pearl)
- Liv (protection)
- Revna (raven)
- Saga (seeing one)
- Thora (thunder goddess)
- Brenna (sword)
- Erika (eternal ruler)
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Viking Girl Names
- Asta (love goddess)
- Bjork (birch tree)
- Dagny (new day)
- Embla (first woman)
- Frida (beautiful peace)
- Gerd (protected)
- Hedda (battle maiden)
- Inga (protected by Ing)
- Kari (pure)
- Linnea (lime tree)
- Maj (maiden)
- Nanna (brave)
- Ottilia (prosperous in battle)
- Petra (rock)
- Ragna (counsel)
- Signe (new victory)
- Tilda (mighty battle)
- Una (pleasure)
- Valda (ruler)
- Ylva (she-wolf)
Female Norse Names
- Bodil (battle remedy)
- Drifa (driven snow)
- Eira (mercy, help)
- Freja (lady of peace)
- Gudrun (god’s secret lore)
- Hildr (battle)
- Idun (ever young)
- Jorunn (sacred love)
- Kelda (spring source)
- Lifa (shelter, protection)
- Moira (fate weaver)
- Nissa (friendly spirit)
- Olrun (ale secret)
- Rota (storm bringer)
- Sassa (divine rock)
- Tofa (lovely maiden)
- Ulfhild (wolf battle)
- Vigdis (war goddess)
- Winda (wind walker)
- Ylfa (wolf maiden)
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Viking Female Names
- Alva (elf)
- Bergljot (light help)
- Dalla (shining one)
- Edda (grandmother)
- Groa (growing)
- Hrafna (raven)
- Ingunn (Ing’s love)
- Jora (spring)
- Katla (kettle, cauldron)
- Lind (soft, tender)
- Mist (cloud)
- Nott (night)
- Odindis (Odin’s goddess)
- Randi (shield wolf)
- Signy (new victory)
- Tora (Thor’s warrior)
- Urd (fate)
- Vilda (wild)
- Ylwa (she-wolf)
- Zena (wise woman)
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Norse Female Names
- Angrboda (bringer of grief)
- Birna (she-bear)
- Dagmar (day maiden)
- Eldrid (fire rider)
- Frigg (beloved)
- Gerda (protected)
- Hjordis (sword goddess)
- Ingeborg (Ing’s protection)
- Jofrid (beautiful peace)
- Kenna (born of fire)
- Lofn (comforter)
- Modi (brave heart)
- Nanna (daring)
- Oydis (island goddess)
- Ranveig (house warrior)
- Sigrun (victory rune)
- Thrud (strength)
- Unn (wave)
- Var (faithful)
- Yrsa (wild woman)
Norse Names Female
- Alfhild (elf battle) – This one’s for the fantasy lovers!
- Bothild (commanding battle)
- Dagrun (day secret)
- Eir (mercy) – Fun fact: She was the Norse goddess of healing
- Gunnvor (cautious in battle)
- Hella (divine rock)
- Inga (Ing’s child)
- Jarngerd (iron protection)
- Kolbrun (dark raven)
- Ljufa (beloved)
- Magnhild (powerful battle)
- Nanna (brave one)
- Oddrun (spear secret)
- Ragnfrid (peace council)
- Solvej (sun way)
- Thora (Thor’s warrior)
- Una (the happy one)
- Vigdis (war goddess)
- Ylva (she-wolf)
- Zinnia (strong warrior)
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Norse Women Names
- Aasta (love stone)
- Bergthora (mountain Thor)
- Disa (goddess)
- Eerika (eternal ruler)
- Grida (peace)
- Heidrun (bright secret)
- Ingibjorg (Ing’s help)
- Jorunn (divine love)
- Ketilrid (cauldron rider)
- Ljot (light)
- Maeva (seagull)
- Njal (giant)
- Osk (wish)
- Ragnild (gods’ power)
- Svanhild (swan battle)
- Thordis (Thor’s goddess)
- Ulfrun (wolf secret)
- Valborg (fortress of the slain)
- Yngvild (Ing’s battle)
- Zima (frost maiden)
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Norse Girl Names
- Aslaug (divine beauty)
- Brynhild (armor battle)
- Dagny (new day)
- Elin (torch bearer)
- Freyja (lady)
- Gudrun (divine secret)
- Helka (holy)
- Ingrid (beautiful goddess)
- Jora (beloved)
- Kara (wild, stormy one)
- Liv (life, protection)
- Mardoll (sea bright)
- Nott (night)
- Odina (female form of Odin)
- Ran (robbery – but in a cool way!)
- Sigrid (victory ride)
- Torunn (Thor’s love)
- Undis (wave goddess)
- Vala (chosen one)
- Yrsa (she-bear)
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Viking Names for Girl
- Adis (mountain spirit) – Perfect for your little adventurer!
- Brunhilde (dark battle maiden)
- Dagmar (day’s maiden)
- Embla (vine – and fun fact: she was the first woman in Norse mythology!)
- Frieda (beautiful beloved)
- Greta (pearl)
- Helga (blessed)
- Ida (work, activity)
- Jonna (God is gracious)
- Kirsten (follower of Christ)
- Linnea (lime tree)
- Maja (beloved)
- Nanna (daring)
- Olga (holy)
- Petra (rock)
- Runa (secret wisdom)
- Saga (seeress)
- Tove (beautiful Thor)
- Unn (to love)
- Ylva (wolf)
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Female Nordic Names
- Aino (the only one)
- Britta (strength)
- Dahlia (valley flower)
- Erika (forever ruler)
- Freja (lady)
- Gunilla (battle maiden)
- Hedda (war)
- Ingeborg (protected by Ing)
- Johanna (God is gracious)
- Karin (pure)
- Lena (light)
- Marta (lady)
- Nina (grace)
- Ottilia (lucky in battle)
- Pia (pious)
- Regina (queen)
- Selma (divine protection)
- Tekla (God’s glory)
- Ulla (will, determination)
- Viveka (alive)
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Viking Names Female
- Aslog (god’s beauty)
- Beata (blessed)
- Dagny (new day)
- Elin (torch)
- Finna (wanderer)
- Gudrun (god’s secret)
- Hilda (battle)
- Inga (Ing’s daughter)
- Jora (spring)
- Karna (pure)
- Liva (protection)
- Margit (pearl)
- Noor (light)
- Olrun (ale-rune)
- Ragna (counsel)
- Siri (beautiful victory)
- Tora (thunder)
- Una (satisfaction)
- Valda (power)
- Ylva (she-wolf)
Hey, if you love strong names like these, you might want to take a look at our intimidating team names!
Nordic Women Names
- Agneta (pure soul) – I just love how elegant this one sounds!
- Bodil (battle healer)
- Cecilia (blind to own beauty)
- Dagmar (glory of the day)
- Eira (mercy)
- Freja (beloved lady)
- Greta (pearl of strength)
- Hedda (battle maiden)
- Inga (protected by Ing)
- Kristin (follower of Christ)
- Linnea (linden tree)
- Matilda (strength in battle)
- Nora (honor)
- Olga (holy one)
- Petra (rock steady)
- Ronja (God’s joyful song)
- Sigrid (beautiful victory)
- Tyra (Thor’s warrior)
- Ulla (will power)
- Vera (faith)
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Viking Women Names
- Alvilda (battle of elves)
- Birgitta (exalted one)
- Dagrun (day’s secret wisdom)
- Eydis (goddess of islands)
- Frida (beautiful and beloved)
- Gunborg (protection in battle)
- Helga (holy, blessed)
- Ingvild (battle of Ing)
- Jorunn (divine secret)
- Kari (pure heart)
- Lagertha (famous shieldmaiden!)
- Mildred (gentle strength)
- Nanna (bold one)
- Oddny (spear’s new power)
- Randi (house wolf)
- Solveig (sun’s strength)
- Thyra (Thor’s warrior)
- Ulfhild (wolf battle)
- Vigdis (war goddess)
- Ylva (she-wolf)
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Women Viking Names
- Astrid (divinely beautiful) – This one’s a personal favorite!
- Bergthora (mountain Thor)
- Dagny (new day dawning)
- Embla (first woman ever)
- Freydis (lady goddess)
- Gudrun (divine secret)
- Hilda (battle ready)
- Ingrid (Ing’s beloved)
- Jora (spring maiden)
- Kelda (spring source)
- Liv (life itself)
- Maj (spring flower)
- Njord (strength of the sea)
- Oydis (lucky goddess)
- Runa (secret keeper)
- Signy (new victory)
- Thora (Thor’s strength)
- Una (the one)
- Valda (powerful ruler)
- Yrsa (wild woman)
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Nordic Female Names
- Agatha (good hearted) – Don’t you just love how gentle this sounds?
- Britta (strong one)
- Dagmar (day’s maiden)
- Elin (torch bearer)
- Frida (peace and beauty)
- Greta (pearl of wisdom)
- Hedda (warrior spirit)
- Ida (diligent worker)
- Johanna (God’s grace)
- Karina (pure one)
- Lena (sunshine ray)
- Maja (beloved child)
- Nina (little girl)
- Olga (holy)
- Pia (pious heart)
- Ragna (wise counsel)
- Selma (divine protector)
- Tilda (mighty in battle)
- Ulla (jewel of will)
- Vera (faith keeper)
Hey, if you’re loving these strong names, you’ll definitely want to check out our intimidating team names!
Nordic Names Female
- Anika (grace) – Perfect for your little angel!
- Bodil (battle healing)
- Carina (beloved)
- Dagny (new day)
- Ester (star)
- Freya (noble lady)
- Gunvor (cautious warrior)
- Helle (divine rock)
- Ingrid (beautiful goddess)
- Karen (pure heart)
- Linda (gentle soul)
- Marta (lady)
- Nora (light)
- Ottilia (fortunate warrior)
- Petra (rock steady)
- Runa (secret wisdom)
- Sophia (wisdom)
- Tove (beautiful Thor)
- Ulla (will power)
- Ylva (she-wolf)
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Viking Female Name
- Aslaug (god’s betrothed)
- Brynhild (armor battle)
- Dagmar (day’s maiden)
- Eerika (forever ruler)
- Freyja (lady of love)
- Gudrun (divine secret)
- Helga (blessed one)
- Ingeborg (protected by Ing)
- Jora (spring maiden)
- Kara (wild spirit)
- Liv (life itself)
- Moira (fate weaver)
- Nanna (brave one)
- Odda (point of the sword)
- Randi (shield wolf)
- Sigrid (victory ride)
- Thyra (thunder warrior)
- Una (one who brings joy)
- Vigdis (war goddess)
- Ylva (wolf maiden)
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Female Viking Warrior Names
- Alfhild (elf warrior) – How cool would it be to be named after an elf warrior?
- Brynhild (armored fighter)
- Dagmar (day warrior)
- Erika (eternal warrior)
- Freydis (goddess warrior)
- Gunhild (battle warrior)
- Hilda (battle maiden)
- Ingrid (beautiful warrior)
- Jorunn (sacred warrior)
- Kelda (spring warrior)
- Lagertha (famous shieldmaiden – yes, the one from Vikings!)
- Matilda (mighty in battle)
- Nerthus (warrior goddess)
- Odin (female warrior)
- Ranveig (house warrior)
- Sigrid (victory rider)
- Thyra (Thor’s warrior)
- Ulfhild (wolf warrior)
- Vigdis (war goddess)
- Yara (fierce warrior)
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Norse Viking Female Names
- Astrid (divinely beautiful)
- Bothild (commanding battle)
- Dagrun (day’s secret)
- Eir (healer goddess)
- Freya (lady of love)
- Gudrun (god’s secret)
- Helga (holy, blessed)
- Idun (ever young)
- Jorda (earth goddess)
- Kára (the wild one)
- Liv (protection)
- Mist (cloud goddess)
- Nanna (moon goddess)
- Ostara (spring goddess)
- Ran (sea goddess)
- Sif (bride)
- Thrud (strength)
- Urd (fate)
- Var (goddess of oaths)
- Yngvild (young warrior)
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Beautiful Viking Girl Names
- Astrild (divine beauty)
- Birgitta (bright and beautiful)
- Dagny (new day’s beauty)
- Elin (bright as a torch)
- Freja (lady of beauty)
- Greta (pearl)
- Helena (bright one)
- Inga (beautiful)
- Johanna (god’s graceful one)
- Kari (pure beauty)
- Linnea (lime flower)
- Maja (spring beauty)
- Nora (light)
- Olga (holy beauty)
- Petra (beautiful as stone)
- Runa (secret beauty)
- Solveig (sun’s strength)
- Tove (beautiful Thor)
- Una (the lovely one)
- Ylva (beautiful wolf)
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Unique Viking Girl Names
- Alvilda (elf warrior) – This one always makes me think of Lord of the Rings, but Viking style!
- Brynja (armor)
- Delling (dayspring)
- Einmyria (ash girl)
- Fjola (hidden one)
- Grida (peace)
- Heidr (bright one)
- Ingirun (secret rune)
- Jarnsaxa (iron sword)
- Kenna (born of fire)
- Ljufa (beloved)
- Mardoll (sea bright)
- Nidhogg (dread striker)
- Odindisa (goddess of Odin)
- Revna (raven girl)
- Skogul (battle maiden)
- Thekla (god’s glory)
- Urdr (fate weaver)
- Valgerd (guard of the fallen)
- Zisa (goddess)
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Female Warrior Names Norse
- Aslaug (goddess warrior)
- Brenna (sword warrior)
- Dagny (new warrior)
- Einarr (lone warrior)
- Freydis (warrior goddess)
- Gunhilda (war fighter)
- Herja (ravager)
- Ingrid (beautiful warrior)
- Jarnsaksa (iron warrior)
- Kelda (warrior spring)
- Lagertha (legendary shield-maiden)
- Matilda (mighty battler)
- Njord (strong warrior)
- Olrun (ale-rune warrior)
- Ragnhild (battle advisor)
- Sigrid (victory rider)
- Thora (Thor’s warrior)
- Ulfhild (wolf warrior)
- Vigdis (war goddess)
- Yrgrid (fierce rider)
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Norse Mythology Female Names
- Angrboda (bringer of grief)
- Bestla (wife of Bor)
- Drifa (snow goddess)
- Eir (healing goddess)
- Freya (love goddess)
- Gefjon (giver)
- Hel (underworld goddess)
- Idun (youth goddess)
- Jord (earth goddess)
- Kara (storm goddess)
- Lofn (comforter goddess)
- Mist (Valkyrie)
- Nanna (moon goddess)
- Ostara (spring goddess)
- Ran (sea goddess)
- Sif (harvest goddess)
- Thor (female version!)
- Urd (fate goddess)
- Var (oath goddess)
- Zisa (Germanic goddess)
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Old Norse Female Names
- Alfdis (elf goddess) – Can you imagine being named after an elf? So cool!
- Bothild (commanding battle)
- Dagmar (day maiden)
- Eerika (eternal ruler)
- Frigga (beloved wife of Odin)
- Gudrun (divine secret)
- Helga (holy, blessed)
- Ingibjorg (Ing’s protection)
- Jofrid (beloved peace)
- Kelda (spring source)
- Lifthrasir (life lover)
- Modgunn (brave battle)
- Nerthus (earth mother)
- Oddrun (spear secret)
- Ragnfrid (beautiful counsel)
- Sigyn (victorious girlfriend)
- Thorgerd (Thor’s protection)
- Ulfrun (wolf secret)
- Valdis (goddess of the slain)
- Yngvild (young battle)
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Viking Princess Names
- Astrid (divine strength)
- Blenda (shining one)
- Dagmar (day’s glory)
- Elin (bright one)
- Freya (noble lady)
- Greta (pearl)
- Helga (blessed)
- Ingrid (beautiful goddess)
- Jorunn (divine love)
- Kristina (follower of Christ)
- Linnea (lime tree flower)
- Margareta (pearl)
- Nanna (brave princess)
- Olga (holy)
- Petra (rock)
- Runa (secret wisdom)
- Sophia (wisdom)
- Tilda (battle strength)
- Ulla (will power)
- Vendela (wanderer)
Hey, if you’re into royal vibes, you should check out our powerful team names!
Norse Woman Warrior Names
- Alfhild (elf battle)
- Brynhild (armor battle)
- Dagrun (day secret)
- Eir (mercy)
- Freydis (warrior goddess)
- Gunhild (war battle)
- Hilda (battle maid)
- Ingrid (beautiful warrior)
- Jarnsaksa (iron maiden)
- Kara (wild one)
- Lagertha (famous shieldmaiden)
- Matilda (mighty in battle)
- Njord (strength of the sea)
- Odin (female warrior)
- Ragnhild (battle counsel)
- Sigrid (victory rider)
- Thyra (Thor’s warrior)
- Ulfhild (wolf battle)
- Vigdis (war goddess)
- Yara (small warrior)
Want more fierce inspiration? Take a peek at our warrior team names!
Female Norse Names
- Arnora (eagle ruler) – Isn’t that such a powerful name? Makes you think of soaring over fjords!
- Bergthora (mountain Thor)
- Dagmar (day’s glory)
- Embla (vine maiden)
- Freyja (lady of love)
- Gunnhild (battle maiden)
- Hrafnhild (raven battle)
- Ingvildr (Ing’s power)
- Jorunn (horse love)
- Katla (kettle – but way cooler than it sounds!)
- Liv (life itself)
- Magnhild (powerful battle)
- Nott (night)
- Oddny (spear renewer)
- Ragnhild (counsel battle)
- Sigrid (victory ride)
- Thordis (Thor’s goddess)
- Ulfhild (wolf battle)
- Vigdis (war goddess)
- Ylva (she-wolf)
You know what’s funny? These names might be ancient, but they’d totally work today! If you love these powerful vibes, check out our intimidating team names!
Understanding Viking Names
Viking names weren’t picked from a baby book – they were crafted with intention. Parents would often combine elements like:
- Nature words (sun, snow, water)
- Warrior terms (battle, shield, victory)
- Divine references (god, goddess, blessed)
- Family traits (strength, beauty, wisdom)
It’s kind of like how we might name a baby “Rose” today because we love flowers, but Vikings took it to the next level by creating combinations that told entire stories.
Popular Female Viking Names and Their Meanings
Names from Norse Mythology
Let’s look at some names that pack some serious mythological punch:
- Freyja (fray-ya): The ultimate power name! She was the goddess of love, beauty, and get this – war! Talk about a strong female role model.
- Sif (seef): Thor’s wife and a goddess associated with wheat fields and fertility. Her golden hair was legendary!
- Helga (hel-ga): Meaning “holy” or “blessed,” this name was super popular and still is in some countries.
Historical Female Vikings
These women weren’t just characters in stories – they were real-deal Vikings who made history:
- Lagertha: A shieldmaiden so awesome they made TV shows about her
- Freydis Eiríksdóttir: Erik the Red’s daughter who sailed to North America
- Gudrid Thorbjarnardóttir: The most widely-traveled woman of the Viking Age
Unique Viking Names You Might Not Know
Here’s a cool table of some lesser-known names:
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Brynhildr | brin-hil-dur | Armor battle |
| Gunhild | goon-hild | War maiden |
| Solveig | soul-vay | Sun strength |
For more unique naming inspiration, check out our collection of nature last names.
Thematic Categories of Female Viking Names
Warrior Names That Pack a Punch
You know how some names just sound powerful? Viking warrior names were exactly like that! Parents would give their daughters these strong names hoping they’d grow up to be brave and mighty. Pretty cool, right?
Some of my favorite warrior names include:
- Astrid: Means “divine strength” – no pressure, kid!
- Bodil: Translates to “battle remedy” (talk about a powerful healer)
- Sigrid: This one means “victory rider” – how cool is that?
If you love the warrior vibe, you might want to check out our intimidating team names for more ideas!
Nature-Inspired Names
Vikings were totally in tune with nature, and it shows in their naming choices. They looked at the world around them and thought, “Yep, that’d make a great name!”
Here are some beautiful nature names:
- Drifa: Named after softly falling snow
- Tove: Means “dove” (aww!)
- Runa: Named for the secrets of nature
Want more nature-inspired names? Take a peek at our garden names collection!
Names That Scream “Leader”
These names basically meant “future boss lady” in Viking:
- Hilda: Straight-up means “battle woman”
- Thyra: Translates to “thunder warrior” (how epic is that?)
- Ran: Named after the goddess who ruled the sea
Viking Names in Today’s World
Guess what? Viking names are making a comeback! And honestly, who can blame parents? These names are:
- Unique but not weird
- Strong but beautiful
- Full of history but totally wearable today
You might even know some modern versions:
- Freya (from Freyja)
- Helga (still going strong!)
- Astrid (very popular in Scandinavian countries)
Picking the Perfect Viking Name
Looking for a Viking name? Here’s what to think about:
- The Meaning: Do you want something that means “peaceful” or more like “destroyer of worlds”?
- Pronunciation: Can your family actually say it? (Sorry, Hjördis!)
- Modern Life: Will your kid have to spell it out every single time?
Pro tip: Try saying the name out loud for a few days. If you’re not tired of it by then, you might have a winner!
Wrapping It Up
Viking names are like little time capsules – they carry stories, strength, and centuries of history. Whether you’re naming a baby, a character in your story, or just curious about Viking culture, these names show us just how cool Viking women were.
And hey, maybe you’ll find yourself inspired to choose one of these powerful names for your own little warrior princess! If you’re still hunting for the perfect name, why not check out our powerful team names for more ideas?
Remember, names have power – the Vikings knew it, and now you do too! What’s your favorite Viking name from the list? Mine’s definitely Astrid – it just sounds ready for adventure!
Want a deeper dive into historical names? You might enjoy exploring our collection of medieval last names for more inspiration from the past!
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