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A historical Nordic name from the sagas, which corresponds in meaning to the term SHIELD. It is also interpreted as 'The Swordsman.'
What does the name Skjold mean?
A historical Nordic name from the sagas, which corresponds in meaning to the term SHIELD. It is also interpreted as 'The Swordsman.'
Where does the name Skjold come from?
The name has its roots in Danish and Norwegian.
How do you pronounce Skjold?
Skjold is pronounced approximately like 'Schjold.'
Popularity
Skjold is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2014, it ranked 3,829th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2009, when it reached 1,979th place. Between 2010 and 2024, Skjold was given less than 10 times in Germany, placing it at 9,082nd. However, there have been no newborns with this name in the last ten years.
Famous people
- Skjold Neckelmann (architect from Denmark)
Frequently asked questions about the name Skjold
What does the name Skjold mean?
Skjold is a historical Nordic name associated with the term 'shield.' It is also interpreted as 'The Swordsman.'
Where does the name Skjold come from?
The name has its roots in Danish and Norwegian.
How popular is the name Skjold?
The name Skjold is rather rare and does not have the same prevalence in modern naming as many other Nordic names.