Hjördis

Hjördis represents a more modern variant of the Old Norse name Hjǫrdís and can be translated as 'the goddess of the sword' or 'the divine sword'. This meaning derives from the Old Norse elements hjǫrr, meaning 'sword', and dís, meaning 'goddess'. The name has its roots in Norse mythology.

What does the name Hjördis mean?

The name Hjördis is a newer form of the Old Norse Hjǫrdís and means 'the goddess of the sword' or 'the divine sword'. It is composed of the Old Norse terms hjǫrr for 'sword' and dís for 'goddess' and has its origins in Norse mythology. In these traditions, Hjördis is the wife of Sigmund, a great-grandson of Odin, and the mother of the legendary hero Sigurd (also known as Siegfried the dragon slayer), who defeated the dragon Fafnir. The first name Hjördis is primarily used in Sweden and Iceland (there as Hjördís), but it can also be found in Germany. In Denmark, Norway, and the Faroe Islands, it appears in the form Hjørdis. German variants of the name are Jordis and Jördis.

Where does the name Hjördis come from?

Hjördis is a female first name that traces back to Old Norse origins and carries the meaning 'the goddess of the sword' or 'the divine sword'. The word components consist of hjǫrr (sword) and dís (goddess). The name is used in several languages, including Danish, Faroese, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish, and generally Scandinavian.

How do you pronounce Hjördis?

The pronunciation of Hjördis is sonically fascinating and influenced by Nordic characteristics. The name is two syllables and is pronounced as 'Hjör-dis' [ˈhjœʁdɪs]. The rounded umlaut in the first syllable gives the name a special tonal quality, while the distinctive '-dis' at the end conveys strength and clarity. Hjördis radiates a cool, powerful presence and appears confident, tradition-conscious, and imbued with Scandinavian sound energy.

When is the name day of Hjördis?

February 14

Popularity

In Germany, Hjördis is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2019 with 1,565th place. Over the last ten years, Hjördis has been given as a first name approximately 50 times, placing it at 3,707th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,301st.

Nicknames & pet names

Dís / Dísa / Hj / Hjördi / Hjöri / Jojo / Jörde

Famous people

• Hjördis Pettersen (actress)