Ragnhild

Gender Feminine
Usage Swedish, Norwegian, Danish

Meaning & History

From the Old Norse name Ragnhildr, composed of the elements regin "advice, counsel" and hildr "battle" (a cognate of Reinhild).

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesReinhild, Reinhilde(German) Raganhildis, Raginhild(Germanic) Ragnhildur(Icelandic) Raghnailt, Ragnailt(Medieval Irish) Raginahildiz(Old Germanic) Ragnhildr(Old Norse) Raghnaid(Scottish Gaelic)

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   mature   formal   upper class   natural   strong   strange   complex   serious  

Name Days

Norway: May 17
Sweden: July 15

Categories

isograms, Norwegian royal family, Swimming Hall of Famers, war, wisdom
Entry updated June 9, 2023