Eitri: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Eitri – Meaning: Poison (from Old Norse eitr); the name of a dwarf smith – Origin: Old Norse (mythological dwarf name) – Gender: Boy


Eitri is an Old Norse (mythological dwarf name) boy's name meaning “Poison (from Old Norse eitr); the name of a dwarf smith”. It appears in our list of 100+ Norse Mythology Baby Names — Epic, Ancient, and Surprisingly Wearable.

Meaning & Origin of Eitri

Meaning: Poison (from Old Norse eitr); the name of a dwarf smith.

Origin: Old Norse (mythological dwarf name).

Popularity of Eitri

Eitri doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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