Borghild

Gender Feminine

Usage Norwegian, Norse Mythology

Meaning & History

Derived from the Old Norse elements borg "fortification" and hildr "battle". In the Norse Völsungasaga she was the wife of Sigmund.

Related Names

VariantBorghildr(Norse Mythology)

Other Languages & CulturesBorghildr(Ancient Scandinavian) Borghildur(Icelandic)

People think this name is

classic mature formal upper class natural strong rough strange complex serious nerdy

Name Days

Norway: December 2

Sweden: May 28

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Entry updated April 25, 2021