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Fafnir vs Brand

FafnirBrand
Meaning dragon (mythological) Firebrand, sword
Origin norse norse
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation FAHF-neer BRAND
Syllables 2 1
Trend—Rising

Births by decade

DecadeFafnirBrand
2020s 0 14
2010s 0 45
2000s 0 26
1990s 0 33
1980s 0 52
1970s 0 50
1960s 0 16
1950s 0 48
1940s 0 5

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.

What does Brand mean?

From the Old Norse 'brandr', which meant both 'firebrand' (a burning piece of wood) and, by extension, 'sword blade'. The fire sense is the original one; the name is sometimes glossed 'sword' for the derived meaning.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Fafnir and Brand?

Fafnir means dragon (mythological) (norse origin), while Brand means Firebrand, sword (norse origin).