Meaning & History
Etymology
Oddgeirr is an Old Norse masculine name, the direct ancestor of the modern form Oddgeir. It is composed of the elements oddr, meaning "point of a sword," and geirr, meaning "spear." Both elements refer to weapons, reinforcing connotations of martial strength and warrior identity, typical of early Germanic and Norse naming traditions.
- Meaning: "point of a sword" + "spear"
- Origin: Old Norse
- Type: Masculine given name, dithematic (two-element)
- Usage: Scandinavia (historical), especially Iceland, Norway