Scandinavian name
Ragnhild
Battle counsel; from Old Norse regin (advice/gods) + hildr (battle).
- Typical use
- female
- Syllables
- 2
- Regions
- Norway, Sweden, Denmark
- International spelling
- medium
Spellings & variants
Ragnhild · Ragnhildr (Old Norse)
About this name
Ragnhild is a Scandinavian girl name with ties to Norway, Sweden, Denmark. 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.
Battle counsel; from Old Norse regin (advice/gods) + hildr (battle).
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Themes
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