StorkWorldstorkworld com

Fafnir vs Ulf

FafnirUlf
Meaning dragon (mythological) wolf
Origin norse norse
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation FAHF-neer UULF
Syllables 2 1

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 Ulf mean?

From the Old Norse 'ulfr', meaning 'wolf'. A common standalone name in medieval Scandinavia and the source of the '-ulf' ending in many Norse compound names.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Fafnir and Ulf?

Fafnir means dragon (mythological) (norse origin), while Ulf means wolf (norse origin).