Magnhild (Magnhildr): Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Mighty in battle
Origin
Old Norse
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
MAHNG-hild

Magnhild (Magnhildr) is an Old Norse girl's name meaning “mighty in battle”. It appears in our list of 175+ *Powerful* Norse Girl Names From Viking Lore.

Meaning & Origin of Magnhild (Magnhildr)

Meaning: Mighty in battle.

Origin: Old Norse.

How to Pronounce Magnhild (Magnhildr)

MAHNG-hildIPA /ˈmɑːŋhɪld/

Popularity of Magnhild (Magnhildr)

Magnhild (Magnhildr) 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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