Meaning: Wild; swinging
The story
A Norwegian form of the Old Norse Sverrir. Its doubled r and initial sv give it a distinctly Nordic sound.
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Sverre comes from Norwegian.
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