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Fjor

Quick answerFjor derives from Old Norse "fjörðr," meaning a narrow inlet of the sea between high cliffs, literally referring to a geographical feature rather than carrying inherent personal meaning.

Old Norse · Boy · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
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Peak year2016
Syllables1
OriginOld Norse
LanguageNorse/Scandinavian
CultureNordic/Scandinavian
Letters4
Numerology22 Chaldean 9
Global rank#65,535

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Fjor

Fjor derives from Old Norse "fjörðr," meaning a narrow inlet of the sea between high cliffs, literally referring to a geographical feature rather than carrying inherent personal meaning.

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Etymology

Fjor derives from Old Norse "fjörðr," meaning a narrow inlet of the sea between high cliffs, literally referring to a geographical feature rather than carrying inherent personal meaning. The name is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly Norway, Iceland, and Denmark, where it functions as both a place name and personal given name reflecting the Nordic landscape and Viking heritage.

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