Scandinavian name
Sigurd
Victory guardian; Old Norse sigr (victory) + varðr (guardian). Famous Norse saga hero.
- Typical use
- male
- Syllables
- 2
- Regions
- Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Denmark
- International spelling
- high
Spellings & variants
Sigurd · Sigurðr (Old Norse) · Sigvard
About this name
Sigurd is one of the most celebrated heroes of Old Norse mythology, slaying the dragon Fáfnir in the Völsunga saga. Parents looking for a strong Scandinavian boy name with deep roots often shortlist Sigurd alongside Gunnar and Ragnar.
Themes
Related Scandinavian names
- Odin — Fury, inspiration; chief god in Norse mythology.
- Ragnar — Warrior or judgment counsel (traditional compound readings).
- 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.