Skadi

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Pronounced SKAH-dee /ˈskɑ.di/Medium

Meaning: From Old Norse Skadi/Skaði — a goddess of winter, skiing, and the hunt; possibly 'shadow' or 'harm'; etymology debatedLow

In 30 seconds: Wild and wintry: Skadi is the Norse goddess of winter, skiing, and the hunt. Fierce, mythic, and striking.

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Origin MediumOld Norse

MeaningFrom Old Norse Skadi/Skaði — a goddess of winter, skiing, and the hunt; possibly 'shadow' or 'harm'; etymology debated

U.S. rank (2025)#6291 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 167

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

Skadi comes from Old Norse Skaði — the goddess of winter, skiing, and the hunt (the etymology is debated, possibly 'shadow' or 'harm'; which we note). A fierce, mythic name (Scandinavia may bear her name).

It registers thinly in records. Very rare, a-winter-goddess at the root, and fierce.

Did you know? Skadi was the Norse goddess of winter, the hunt, and the mountains — a fierce ski-huntress; her name may mean 'shadow' or 'harm' (debated). Scandinavia itself may be named for her.

Overall data confidence 65%

References — Skadi (Norse myth) — etymology debated

Variations

SkadhiSkadeSkathi

Nicknames

Ska

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Skadi mean?

Skadi is a Norse goddess of winter and the hunt; her name's meaning is debated (possibly 'shadow').

How do you pronounce Skadi?

It's said SKAH-dee /ˈskɑ.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Skadi a boy or girl name?

Skadi is a girl's name.

How popular is Skadi?

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