At a Glance
- Meaning
- Army, protective spirit
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- HAIR-dees
Herdis (Herdís) is an Old Norse girl's name meaning “army, protective spirit”. It appears in our list of 175+ *Powerful* Norse Girl Names From Viking Lore.
Meaning & Origin of Herdis (Herdís)
Meaning: Army, protective spirit.
Origin: Old Norse.
How to Pronounce Herdis (Herdís)
HAIR-deesIPA /ˈhɛərdiːs/
Popularity of Herdis (Herdís)
Herdis (Herdís) 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.
Lists That Include Herdis (Herdís)
Similar Names
Steinunn · Sigrid (Sigríðr) · Thorborg (Þórborg) · Svanhild (Svanhildr) · Alfhild (Alfhildr) · Thorhild (Þórhildr)
