Kjellrun
Old Norse · Girl
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About the name Kjellrun
Kjellrun is a Scandinavian feminine name combining "Kjell" (from Old Norse *Ketill*, meaning "kettle" or "cauldron") with "run" (from Old Norse *rún*, meaning "secret" or "rune").
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Etymology
Kjellrun is a Scandinavian feminine name combining "Kjell" (from Old Norse *Ketill*, meaning "kettle" or "cauldron") with "run" (from Old Norse *rún*, meaning "secret" or "rune"). The name is primarily used in Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish cultures, with roots in Norse tradition and medieval Scandinavian naming practices.
Kjellrun currently ranks #487 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1946.
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