Guttorm
Old Norse · Boy
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About the name Guttorm
Guttorm is a Old Norse name composed of "gutt" (boy/man) and "orm" (serpent/dragon), meaning "boy-serpent" or "young dragon." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly Norway and Iceland, with historical roots in Viking and Norse tradition.
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Etymology
Guttorm is a Old Norse name composed of "gutt" (boy/man) and "orm" (serpent/dragon), meaning "boy-serpent" or "young dragon." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly Norway and Iceland, with historical roots in Viking and Norse tradition.
Guttorm currently ranks #370 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1950.
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