Old Norse

Ragnar

Pronounced RAG-narShare

Meaning: Counsel warrior

  • Boy
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

Ragnar continues the Norse Ragnarr, combining counsel and army or warrior. The legendary Ragnar Lodbrok gives it a recognizable saga connection.

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Ragnar comes from Old Norse.

Old Norse

Odin

Inspired; frenzied; furious

Familiar
Norwegian

Brage

Foremost; poetry

Rare gem
Swedish · Old Norse

Torsten

Thor’s stone

Rare gem
Danish · Norwegian

Rune

Secret lore; rune

Uncommon
Norwegian · Old Norse

Vidar

Uncertain; possibly wide warrior

Rare gem
Icelandic · Old Norse

Einar

One warrior

Rare gem
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