Ragnfrid (Ragnfríðr): Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Ragnfrid (Ragnfríðr) – Meaning: fair as the gods – Origin: Old Norse – Gender: Girl


Ragnfrid (Ragnfríðr) is an Old Norse girl's name meaning “fair as the gods”. It appears in our list of 175+ *Powerful* Norse Girl Names From Viking Lore.

Meaning & Origin of Ragnfrid (Ragnfríðr)

Meaning: Fair as the gods.

Origin: Old Norse.

A common claim: "counsel-beauty" Actually: The 'counsel' gloss is a common simplification -- the first element actually comes from 'regin' (the gods), not a word for advice.

Popularity of Ragnfrid (Ragnfríðr)

Ragnfrid (Ragnfríðr) 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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