At a Glance
- Origin
- Old Norse (mythological name Rindr)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- RIND
Rind is an Old Norse (mythological name Rindr) girl's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Rind
Origin: Old Norse (mythological name Rindr).
A common claim: Said to mean 'bark of a tree' or 'frozen ground,' referencing the giantess Rindr. Actually: There's no reliable evidence that Rindr means 'bark of a tree' or 'frozen ground.' The similar-looking German word 'Rind' is unrelated and simply means 'cattle.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Rind
RINDIPA /rɪnd/
Popularity of Rind
Rind 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 Rind
Similar Names
Sigyn · Fulla · Sif · Hlin · Verdandi · Nanna
