Guðríður

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Guðríður is derived from the Old Norse elements 'guðr' and 'fríðr', which mean "God" and "beautiful" respectively. Therefore, the name Guðríður means "God's beauty".
Pronunciation
Gu-thrie-thur
KVUYDH-ree-dhuyr
Popularity
The name Guðríður is rare outside of Iceland due to its distinct cultural roots. Therefore, it is not a popular name in the world.

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Guðríður Name meanings & History

Guðríður is a traditional name that originated in Iceland. The name Guðríður is derived from the Old Norse elements 'guðr' and 'fríðr', which mean "God" and "beautiful" respectively. Therefore, the name Guðríður means "God's beauty". Icelandic form of Guðríðr. Guðríður is predominantly used as a female name in Iceland. It is a traditional name with a rich cultural heritage associated with Iceland's history and mythology.

Zodiac Sign of Guðríður: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Guðríður:

G: Go-getter,Gregarious,Genuine,Goof-off

U: Understanding,Utopia,Unity,Universality,Undermining

T: Talkative,Truth,Tireless,Testy,Tacky,Doubting Thomas,Touchy

H: Hope,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Hyper,Haggle

R: Resourceful,Reason,Rational,Restless

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

Guðríður is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Devious name
  • a Strange name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Guðríður include Guðríður Þorbjarnardóttir, an Icelandic explorer, and writer who is believed to have traveled to the Americas around the year 1000. She is also known as the mother of Snorri Þorfinnsson, who is considered the first European born in North America.

Related Names to Guðríður

Some of the related names to Guðríður include Guðrún, Ríta, Guðný, and Ríkharður.