Name Element KETILL

Type Element

Usage Old Norse

Meaning & History

Old Norse element meaning "kettle, cauldron" (later also acquiring the meaning "helmet").

Related Items

Given Name DescendantsEskil, Keld, Kjeld(Danish) Esko(Finnish) Katla(Icelandic) Eskil, Ketil, Kjell, Kjellfrid, Kjetil, Torkel(Norwegian) Ásketill, Katla, Ketill, Ketilriðr, Þórketill(Old Norse) Torquil, Taskill(Scottish) Torcall, Torcuil, Torcull, Tasgall(Scottish Gaelic) Eskil, Kjell, Torkel, Kettil(Swedish)

Surname DescendantsKjeldsen(Danish) Kjellsson(Swedish)

Entry updated January 21, 2022