Ragnhild (Ragnhildr): Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Ragnhild (Ragnhildr) – Meaning: battle of the gods – Origin: Old Norse – Gender: Girl


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

Meaning & Origin of Ragnhild (Ragnhildr)

Meaning: Battle of the gods.

Origin: Old Norse.

A common claim: "battle-counsel" Actually: This name is often glossed with 'counsel' for its first part, but that element comes from 'regin' (the gods), not a word for advice.

Popularity of Ragnhild (Ragnhildr)

Ragnhild (Ragnhildr) 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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