Bodil
Danish · Girl
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About the name Bodil
Bodil derives from Old Norse elements "bót" (compensation/remedy) and "hildr" (battle), meaning "battle remedy" or "compensation in battle." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Denmark and Norway, with roots in Norse pagan tradition and continuing use in modern Lutheran Christian cultures.
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Etymology
Bodil derives from Old Norse elements "bót" (compensation/remedy) and "hildr" (battle), meaning "battle remedy" or "compensation in battle." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Denmark and Norway, with roots in Norse pagan tradition and continuing use in modern Lutheran Christian cultures.
Bodil currently ranks #544 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1950.
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