Fafnir
What does Fafnir mean?
Old Norse Fafnir, the dwarf who turned into a dragon guarding a cursed hoard in the Volsung legend. Flag: this is the NAME OF a mythological dragon, not a common word meaning 'dragon'; its own etymology is not securely established, so it qualifies by being a famous dragon-bearer rather than by literal translation.
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What does the name Fafnir mean?
Fafnir means dragon (mythological). Old Norse Fafnir, the dwarf who turned into a dragon guarding a cursed hoard in the Volsung legend. Flag: this is the NAME OF a mythological dragon, not a common word meaning 'dragon'; its own etymology is not securely established, so it qualifies by being a famous dragon-bearer rather than by literal translation.
What is the origin of the name Fafnir?
Fafnir is of norse origin.
How do you pronounce Fafnir?
Fafnir is pronounced “FAHF-neer.”
Is Fafnir a boy or a girl name?
Fafnir is most commonly used as a boy name.
What names are similar to Fafnir?
Names similar to Fafnir include Jormungandr, Ulf, Brand, Torsten, Arne.
What names go well with Fafnir?
norse names that pair well with Fafnir include Eric, Erik, Freya, Odin, Astrid.