Njord

nyord
Scandinavian
"north"

Njord Origin and Meaning

The name Njord is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning "north".

Pronounced to rhyme with fjord, the Norse god of the sea's name, this would make an unorthodox choice for sea-lovers and fishermen.

Njord in Pop Culture

  • Njörðr
    father of Freyr and Freyja, Norse god of sea, seafaring, wind, fishing, wealth, and crop fertility
  • Njord
    dolphin in "A Ring of Endless Light" by Madeleine L'Engle