Ragnar
Ragnar is a boys' name of Norse origin meaning “warrior of the gods, divine counsel.” Ragnar combines Old Norse 'regin' (gods, divine powers) and 'arr' (warrior).
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how do you pronounce Ragnar?
RAG-nar
where does the name Ragnar come from?
A Germanic and Old Norse name, from Ragnarr, combining ragin-, counsel, and hari-, army.
Ragnar Lothbrok is one of the most legendary figures in Norse history and mythology, a semi-legendary Viking hero whose exploits were popularized by the TV series 'Vikings.' His sons went on to conquer much of England.
the history of Ragnar
In Sweden the name fell out of use by the 16th century and was revived from 1811. The legendary Viking Ragnar Lothbrok is its most famous bearer.
who are famous people named Ragnar?
- Ragnar Lothbrok (legendary Viking hero)
- Ragnar Frisch (Norwegian Nobel Prize-winning economist)
what are the nicknames and variants of Ragnar?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Ragnar?
what names go well with Ragnar?
Sibling names that share Ragnar's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Ragnar
What does the name Ragnar mean?
Ragnar means “warrior of the gods, divine counsel”.
What is the origin of the name Ragnar?
Ragnar comes from the Norse naming tradition. Related forms include Ragnarr.
How popular is the name Ragnar?
Ragnar has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Ragnar a boy or girl name?
Ragnar is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Ragnar?
Ragnar is pronounced RAG-nar, with 2 syllables.
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