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Brynhild

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Pronounced BRIN-hild /ˈbrɪn.hɪld/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse Brynhildr, 'armored/bright for battle' (brynja, 'armor', + hildr, 'battle'); the valkyrie and shield-maiden of the Volsung saga; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Armored for battle; bright battle: Brynhild is a Norse valkyrie-heroine. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'BRIN-hild'). We note the myth.

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Origin LowNorse

MeaningFrom the Old Norse Brynhildr, 'armored/bright for battle' (brynja, 'armor', + hildr, 'battle'); the valkyrie and shield-maiden of the Volsung saga; we note the myth

History & Origin

Brynhild comes from the Old Norse Brynhildr, 'armored/bright for battle' (brynja, 'armor', + hildr, 'battle'); the valkyrie of the Volsung saga (we note the myth). A bold, classic name (said 'BRIN-hild').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (also in Wagner's Ring). Rare, armored-for-battle at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Brynhild is 'armored for battle' in Old Norse (brynja + hildr) — the valkyrie and shield-maiden of the Volsung saga — a bold, storied name (we note the myth; said 'BRIN-hild').

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References — Brynhild — Norse mythology; saga

Variations

BrunhildeBrynhildr

Nicknames

Bryn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brynhild mean?

Brynhild is Old Norse for 'armored/bright for battle' (brynja + hildr); the valkyrie of the Volsung saga. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Brynhild?

It's said BRIN-hild /ˈbrɪn.hɪld/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brynhild a boy or girl name?

Brynhild is a girl's name.

How popular is Brynhild?

Brynhild is a very rare name in the U.S.