What origin is the name Eitri?

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

Is Eitri a popular name?

Eitri 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 sister names for Eitri?

Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Eitri — for example Mia, Elsa, Freya. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

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Q: Is Eitri a rare name?

Yes. Eitri 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 Eitri

Eitri

Boy

scandinavian

2 syllables

Eitri is a scandinavian boy's name meaning "A name from Old Norse mythology referring to a legendary dwarf who helped forge Mjolnir for Thor.".

The meaning of Eitri is "A name from Old Norse mythology referring to a legendary dwarf who helped forge Mjolnir for Thor." — a boy name of scandinavian origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name from Old Norse mythology referring to a legendary dwarf who helped forge Mjolnir for Thor.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Eitri

Very rare in US records

What does Eitri mean?

Eitri is a boy name of scandinavian origin meaning "A name from Old Norse mythology referring to a legendary dwarf who helped forge Mjolnir for Thor.".