Brynhildur

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Brynhildur is an Icelandic feminine given name derived from a combination of the Germanic word elements brun, or armor , and hild, or battle . The Valkyrie Brunhild is a heroine of Germanic heroic legend. [1]

Notable people with the name include:

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References

  1. Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 314. ISBN   0-19-861060-2.