What origin is the name Brynhild?

Brynhild comes from scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Brynhild a popular name?

Brynhild is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Brynhild?

Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Brynhild — for example Axel, Erik, Odin. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Brynhild

Q: Is Brynhild a rare name?

Yes. Brynhild does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Brynhild

Brynhild

Girl

scandinavian

2 syllables

Brynhild is a scandinavian girl's name meaning "This Scandinavian name for girls means armored fighting woman and is famously associated with the shieldmaidens of Norse mythology.".

Parents who choose Brynhild pick a girl name from the scandinavian tradition, meaning "This Scandinavian name for girls means armored fighting woman and is famously associated with the shieldmaidens of Norse mythology.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Scandinavian name for girls means armored fighting woman and is famously associated with the shieldmaidens of Norse mythology.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Brynhild

Very rare in US records

What does Brynhild mean?

Brynhild is a girl name of scandinavian origin meaning "This Scandinavian name for girls means armored fighting woman and is famously associated with the shieldmaidens of Norse mythology.".

Is Brynhild a rare name?

Yes. Brynhild does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Brynhild

Axel Erik Odin Gunnar Soren Magnus

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