Brynhildur
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Brynhildur is an Icelandic feminine given name derived from a combination of the Germanic word elements brun, or armor, and hild, or battle. The Valkyrie Brunhild is a heroine of Germanic heroic legend.[1]
Notable people with the name include:
- Brynhildur Davíðsdóttir (born 1968), Icelandic professor
- Brynhildur Þórarinsdóttir (born 1970), Icelandic children's writer
References
[edit]- ^ Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 314. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.