Scandinavian name
Ragnar
Warrior or judgment counsel (traditional compound readings).
- Typical use
- male
- Syllables
- 2
- Regions
- Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland
- International spelling
- high
About this name
Ragnar is a Scandinavian boy name with ties to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
Warrior or judgment counsel (traditional compound readings).
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Themes
Related Scandinavian names
- Odin — Fury, inspiration; chief god in Norse mythology.
- Sigurd — Victory guardian; Old Norse sigr (victory) + varðr (guardian). Famous Norse saga hero.
- Tor — Thunder; Old Norse Þórr (Thor), the Norse god of thunder. Used as a standalone name.
- Vidar — Wide warrior or forest warrior; Old Norse Víðarr, the silent Norse god who survives Ragnarök.
- Harald — Army ruler; famous in Scandinavian royal history.