Ullr

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Pronounced OOL-ur /ˈul.ɚ/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse Ullr, 'glory; the glorious one'; the Norse god of archery, skiing, hunting, and single combat; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: Glory; the glorious one: Ullr is the Norse god of archery and skiing. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'OOL-ur'). We note the god.

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Origin LowNorse

MeaningFrom the Old Norse Ullr, 'glory; the glorious one'; the Norse god of archery, skiing, hunting, and single combat; we note the god

U.S. rank (2019)#13972

2019 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Ullr comes from the Old Norse Ullr, 'glory; the glorious one'; the Norse god of archery, skiing, hunting, and single combat (we note the god). A crisp, classic name (said 'OOL-ur').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (a patron of skiers). Rare, glory at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ullr is 'glory; the glorious one' in Old Norse — the god of archery, skiing, and hunting (a patron of winter sports) — a crisp, storied name (we note the god; said 'OOL-ur').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Ullr — Norse mythology; god

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ullr mean?

Ullr is Old Norse for 'glory; the glorious one'; the god of archery, skiing, and hunting. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Ullr?

It's said OOL-ur /ˈul.ɚ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ullr a boy or girl name?

Ullr is a boy's name.

How popular is Ullr?

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