Eskild
Old Norse · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Eskild
Eskild derives from Old Norse elements "es" (god) and "kild" (spring/source), meaning "god's spring" or "divine source." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Denmark and Norway, with historical roots in Norse pagan tradition and medieval Christian adoption.
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Etymology
Eskild derives from Old Norse elements "es" (god) and "kild" (spring/source), meaning "god's spring" or "divine source." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Denmark and Norway, with historical roots in Norse pagan tradition and medieval Christian adoption.
Eskild currently ranks #4,647 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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