Keld

Keld is the Danish variant of the Old Norse name Ketill, which literally translates to 'the sacrificial cauldron' or 'the helmet'. There are also various alternative forms of Keld and Ketill.

What does the name Keld mean?

Keld represents a Danish variant of the Old Norse name Ketill, which translates to 'the sacrificial cauldron' or 'the helmet'. Other variants include Ketil, Kettil, Kjeld, Kjell, and Kjetil.

Where does the name Keld come from?

The name Keld, as a derivative of Ketill, has its origins in the Old Norse term Ketill (Old Norse Kætill), meaning 'sacrificial cauldron'. The Germans used this cauldron during religious sacrifice rituals to catch the blood of the sacrificed animals. Additionally, the word was later also used for a helmet that warriors wore as protection for the head. Old Norse

How do you pronounce Keld?

The pronunciation of Keld is simple and concise: the name is pronounced in German as 'Keld' [kɛlt]. This results in a short, clear sound with a distinct contour. The ending 'ld' gives the name a firm, somewhat condensed note, making Keld appear robust and down-to-earth, with a Nordic, reduced clarity.

Popularity

In Germany, Keld is a somewhat less common first name. It has not yet found a place in the local first name charts. The best placement for the name Keld was in 1985, reaching 180th place in the Danish first name charts. In the last ten years, Keld has been given as a first name less than 10 times there, placing it at 2,744th in the ten-year statistics. From 1985 to 2024, it ranks 872nd in Denmark.

Famous people

• Keld Andersen (Danish handball player)
• Keld Bordinggaard (Danish football player)
• Keld Heick (singer from Denmark)
• Keld Helmer-Petersen (photographer)
• Keld Kristensen (Danish footballer)
• Keld Nielsen (Danish handball player)
• Keld Zeruneith (Danish writer)