Brynhild

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
Brynhild is a combination of two Norse words, "brynja" meaning "armor" and "hildr" meaning "battle", thus comes the meaning "armored for battle". She was also referred to as Brünnhilde by the Germanic people. In Norse mythology, Brynhild was a shieldmaiden and princess who was rescued by the hero Sigurd. Her story is one of bravery and sacrifice.
Popularity
Brynhild is not a common name today but has gained popularity as a unique and unusual name in recent years. It is mostly used in Scandinavian countries such as Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. In the US, it is a rare name and does not rank in the top 1000 names for girls.

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Brynhild Name meanings & History

Brynhild is a combination of two Norse words, "brynja" meaning "armor" and "hildr" meaning "battle", thus comes the meaning "armored for battle". She was also referred to as Brünnhilde by the Germanic people. In Norse mythology, Brynhild was a shieldmaiden and princess who was rescued by the hero Sigurd. Her story is one of bravery and sacrifice. Norwegian form of Brynhildr. Brynhild is a beautiful name that is perfect for parents looking for a strong, unique, and meaningful name for their daughter. Its strong association with Norse mythology and its meaning of "armored for battle" gives it an air of bravery and strength.

Zodiac Sign of Brynhild: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Brynhild:

B: Brains,Beauty,Bashful,Bountiful

R: Resourceful,Reason,Rational,Restless

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

N: Nutrition,Nagging,Nervous,Neat,Nitpicking,Nice,Neurosis

H: Heart's Desire,Haggle,Hobnobbing,Hope,Hyper

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

L: Lover,Liaison,Languid,Luscious,Legal,Lovely,Lazy

D: Determined,Daddy,Domestic,Doting,Dutiful,Demanding

Brynhild is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Informal name
  • a Rough name
  • a Strange name

2.) BRYNHILD (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: A name that dates back to the Viking age and beyond. It is derived from Brynhildr (armored for battle), a compounding of the elements brynja (armor) and hildr (battle). In Norse mythology, she was a Valkyrie who was awakened from an enchanted sleep by Sigurd, with whom she fell deeply in love. Deceived by him into marrying Gunnar, she eventually brought about Sigurd’s death, then took her own life. (BRIN-HEEL)


3.) BRYNHILD (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Compound name composed of the Old Norse elements brynja (armor) and hildr (battle, fight): hence, “battle armor, armored for fighting.” In Norse mythology, she was a Valkyrie who was awakened from an enchanted sleep by Sigurd, with whom she fell deeply in love. Deceived by him into marrying Gunnar (so Sigurd could marry Gudrun), she eventually brought about Sigurd’s death, then took her own life. (BRIN-HILD)


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