Oddveig
Norwegian · Girl
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About the name Oddveig
The name 'Oddveig' means "spear strength" or "point of the spear," derived from Old Norse elements *odd* ("point of a weapon") and *veig* ("strength" or "power").
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Etymology
The name 'Oddveig' means "spear strength" or "point of the spear," derived from Old Norse elements *odd* ("point of a weapon") and *veig* ("strength" or "power"). It is used primarily in Scandinavian cultures, especially Norway and Iceland, with historical roots in Norse mythology and pre-Christian naming traditions, though it remains rare in modern times.
Oddveig currently ranks #573 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1946.
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