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Eskil

Pronounced ES-kilShare

Meaning: God; cauldron or helmet

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

A modern Scandinavian form of the Old Norse Ásketill. It is used in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, with a compact consonant-led sound.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Eskil comes from Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish.

Norwegian

Iver

Possibly yew-tree warrior

Uncommon
Finnish

Eino

Uncertain meaning

Rare gem
Norwegian

Even

Variant of Øyvind

Rare gem
Swedish · Norwegian · Danish

Ludvig

Famous in battle

Rare gem
Danish · Swedish · Norwegian

Ulrik

Heritage; ruler

Rare gem
Swedish · Norwegian · Danish

Gustav

Uncertain origin; possibly staff of the Geats

Rare gem
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