Brynjolfur

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Brynjolfur is a combination of the Old Norse words "brynj" meaning armor and "ulfr" meaning wolf. Thus, the name means "armor wolf".
Popularity
Brynjolfur is not a common name outside of Iceland. It is mainly used in its original country, where it has been in use for many centuries.

cartoon of the name Brynjolfur
Cartoon of Brynjolfur

Brynjolfur Name meanings & History

Brynjolfur is a combination of the Old Norse words "brynj" meaning armor and "ulfr" meaning wolf. Thus, the name means "armor wolf". Danish form of Bryniulfr. Brynjolfur is only used for boys in Iceland. It is a name that represents strength and courage, making it a popular choice for parents who wish to instill those values in their sons.

Zodiac Sign of Brynjolfur: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Brynjolfur:

B: Beauty,Bashful,Bountiful,Brains

R: Restless,Rational,Resourceful,Reason

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

N: Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Nagging,Neat,Nice,Nervous

J: Journal,Jester,Journey,Judicial,Justice,Joy

O: Obsessive,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Organized,Obstinate

L: Liaison,Luscious,Lazy,Legal,Lover,Lovely,Languid

F: Friendly,Festive,Fun-loving,Fiery

U: Utopia,Undermining,Unity,Understanding,Universality

Brynjolfur is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Simple name
  • a Unintellectual name

Famous People

Notable people with the name Brynjolfur include Brynjólfur Bjarnason, an Icelandic bishop and scholar who played an important role in the Reformation in Iceland.

Related Names to Brynjolfur

Other names with a similar meaning or origin to Brynjolfur include Brynjar, Brynolf, and Ulfar.