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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A narrow sea inlet between cliffs (nature word used as a name)
- Origin
- Old Norse (English common noun)
- Pronunciation
- FYORD
Fjord comes straight from the Old Norse word for a narrow sea inlet between cliffs — it's a nature word that's stepped into use as a first name. If you're drawn to it, you're choosing a name with a clear, literal picture behind it: steep rock walls, deep water, a specific kind of coastline. There's no hidden or symbolic meaning beyond that — what you see is what you get.
Meaning & Origin of Fjord
Meaning: A narrow sea inlet between cliffs (nature word used as a name).
Origin: Old Norse (English common noun).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Fjord
FYORDIPA /fjɔːrd/
Popularity of Fjord
Fjord does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Fjord mean?
A narrow sea inlet between cliffs (nature word used as a name). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Fjord?
Fjord is pronounced FYORD (IPA: /fjɔːrd/).
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