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.

The name 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