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Jordis
How to Pronounce Jordis
Pronounced YOR-dis /ˈjɔːr.dɪs/Medium
Meaning: Jordis is a Scandinavian name from Old Norse roots — the -dis element means 'goddess' — most often read as 'sword goddess' (a form of Hjordis, from hjorr, 'sword') and sometimes as 'earth goddess' (from jord, 'earth'). It is a genuine heritage name, said in the Nordic way with an initial Y sound.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Jordis is an Old Norse name whose -dis ending means 'goddess'; joined to 'sword' (as in Hjordis) or 'earth' it yields 'sword goddess' or 'earth goddess.' In the U.S. it appears in small numbers from the 1910s with Scandinavian immigrant families, and while its recorded high point is dated around 2006, it has always been a rare heritage choice rather than a trend.
Because it is uncommon and heritage-driven, a Jordis could be an elderly Scandinavian-American woman or a young girl named to honor Nordic roots. It reads as an authentic saga name rather than a coinage, and it fits the current taste for strong, mythic girls' names even if it has not become common. It carries the nickname Jo and pairs with siblings such as Soren, Astrid or Leif.
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What does the name Jordis mean?
Jordis is an Old Norse name whose -dis means 'goddess'; it is usually read as 'sword goddess' or 'earth goddess.'
How do you pronounce Jordis?
It's said YOR-dis /ˈjɔːr.dɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Jordis a boy or girl name?
Jordis is used as a girl's name, always as a girl's name.
How popular is Jordis?
Jordis has always been rare in the U.S., appearing mainly with Scandinavian-heritage families; it has never been a common choice.