Bryndis
Old Norse · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Bryndis
The name Bryndis means "armor goddess" or "breastplate goddess," derived from Old Norse *brynja* (armor) and *dís* (goddess).
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Etymology
The name Bryndis means "armor goddess" or "breastplate goddess," derived from Old Norse *brynja* (armor) and *dís* (goddess). It is used primarily in Iceland and other Nordic cultures, with historical roots in Norse mythology and the Viking Age, though it remains a modern given name without specific religious ties.
Bryndis currently ranks #6,169 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1957.
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