At a Glance
- Meaning
- Battle-band — an ornamental woven band linked to war
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Girl
Hladgud (Hlaðguðr) is an Old Norse girl's name meaning “battle-band — an ornamental woven band linked to war”. It appears in our list of 175+ *Powerful* Norse Girl Names From Viking Lore.
Meaning & Origin of Hladgud (Hlaðguðr)
Meaning: Battle-band — an ornamental woven band linked to war.
Origin: Old Norse.
A common claim: "ring-sword" or "jewel of invitation" Actually: This name is sometimes translated as "ring-sword" or "jewel of invitation," but its two parts actually mean "ornamental band" and "battle," not "sword" or "invitation."
Popularity of Hladgud (Hlaðguðr)
Hladgud (Hlaðguðr) 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 Hladgud (Hlaðguðr)
Similar Names
Skuld · Kára · Herþrúðr (Herthrud) · Alrun (Alrún) · Geiraho (Geirahöð) · Olrun (Ölrún)
