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Hjørdis

Girl · Scandinavian · Medium name

Meaning
Sword goddess
Pronunciation
YOUR-dees
Origin
Scandinavian

From Old Norse 'hjorr' (sword) and 'dís' (goddess, lady).

Popularity
Rare in Norway (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Nordic, Norwegian, Old Norse

Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Norway, United States

Alternate spellings

  • HjordisScandinavian / English

    Form without the ø.

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Behind the Name, Scandinavian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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