Hrungnir: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Hrungnir – Meaning: Brawler – Origin: Old Norse (mythological giant name) – Gender: Boy


Hrungnir is an Old Norse (mythological giant name) boy's name meaning “Brawler”. It appears in our list of 100+ Norse Mythology Baby Names — Epic, Ancient, and Surprisingly Wearable.

Meaning & Origin of Hrungnir

Meaning: Brawler.

Origin: Old Norse (mythological giant name).

Popularity of Hrungnir

Hrungnir 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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