Valkyrie

In ancient Norse myth, the Valkyries the maidens of Odin. They carried the souls of heroes slain in battle to Valhalla, the Norse paradise.

English word: Although it's uncommon, in English Valkyrie is a beautiful, statuesque maiden. As it happens, it was also the name of my stepdaughter.

Woden

To the Norse, Woden (or Odin) was the king of the gods.

English word: From Woden we get Wednesday. Most of the names of the days of the week and the months of the year come from myths.

Erda

In Norse myth, Erda was the wife of Odin, the chief god. She was the daughter of Nott, the goddess of night.

English word: From Erda is derived Earth.