Oddlaug
Old Norse · Girl
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About the name Oddlaug
Oddlaug is a Norse name composed of "Odd" (meaning "point of a weapon" or "sharp") and "laug" (meaning "heir" or "descendant"), literally translating to "heir of the sharp one" or "weapon's heir." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly Norway and Iceland, with roots in Old Norse pagan tradition and continued use in modern Nordic countries.
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Etymology
Oddlaug is a Norse name composed of "Odd" (meaning "point of a weapon" or "sharp") and "laug" (meaning "heir" or "descendant"), literally translating to "heir of the sharp one" or "weapon's heir." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly Norway and Iceland, with roots in Old Norse pagan tradition and continued use in modern Nordic countries.
Oddlaug currently ranks #562 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1950.
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