Óleifr Name meanings & History

"ancestor's descendant", "relic-heir", or "progeny of the ancestor". Variant of Ólæifr. Óleifr is a traditional name that has been used for centuries and is still a popular choice in modern times. It is often given to boys who are expected to carry on the family name and traditions.

Zodiac Sign of Óleifr: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio

Synonyms of Óleifr:

O: Obsolete,Obsessive,Organized,Obstinate,Ostentatious

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

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

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

F: Friendly,Fiery,Festive,Fun-loving

R: Resourceful,Restless,Rational,Reason

Óleifr is:

• a Modern name
• a Strong name
• a Youthful name

Famous People

There are several famous people who have had the name Óleifr throughout history, including the Icelandic sagas hero, Ólafur Tryggvason, who was also King of Norway. Other notable people with the name include Norwegian painter Ólafur Eliasson, Swedish filmmaker Olle Hellbom, and Icelandic politician Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson.