Names Heidrek

Heidrek

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"Famous Ruler" or "Powerful Chief"
Popularity
Heidrek is a rare name and is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names in any country. It is more common in Norway and Sweden where it is still occasionally used.

cartoon of the name Heidrek
Cartoon of Heidrek

Heidrek Name meanings & History

"Famous Ruler" or "Powerful Chief". Heidrek, or Heiðrekr, is one of the main characters in the cycle about the magic sword Tyrfing. He appears in the Hervarar saga, and probably also in Widsith, together with his sons Angantyr (Incgentheow) and Hlöð (Hlith), and Hlöð's mother Sifka (Sifeca). The etymology is heiðr, meaning "honor", and rekr, meaning "ruler, king". The name Heidrek is mainly used in traditional, historical or literary contexts. It is not commonly used as a given name today but may be used as a unique and meaningful name choice for a baby boy.

Zodiac Sign of Heidrek: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Heidrek:

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

E: Exaggerate,Expressive,Enlighten,Environment,Enliven,Entertain

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

D: Dutiful,Daddy,Demanding,Doting,Domestic,Determined

R: Resourceful,Reason,Restless,Rational

K: Kind,Karate,Kundalini,Karma

Heidrek is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Youthful name