Reynir

Reynir is an Icelandic name derived from the Old Norse elements "reyn" (meaning "rain" or "decision/trial") and the suffix "-ir," literally meaning "rainy one" or "one who decides." The name is primarily used in Iceland and Scandinavian countries, with roots in Norse pagan tradition and continuing use in modern Iceland as part of its cultural heritage of preserving Old Norse naming conventions.

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Etymology

Reynir is an Icelandic name derived from the Old Norse elements "reyn" (meaning "rain" or "decision/trial") and the suffix "-ir," literally meaning "rainy one" or "one who decides." The name is primarily used in Iceland and Scandinavian countries, with roots in Norse pagan tradition and continuing use in modern Iceland as part of its cultural heritage of preserving Old Norse naming conventions.

Reynir currently ranks #89 in the United States as a boy's name.