Egil

edge of a sword, awe-inspiring

GenderBoyOriginScandinavianSay itAY-gilPopularityUncommon
Pronounced AY-gil

About the name Egil

Egil is a legendary Viking name tied to Iceland's greatest saga hero and poet. It's fierce yet artistically rich.

Fierce and creative, a warrior with a poet's heart.

Fun fact

Egil Skallagrímsson is the hero of Egil's Saga, one of the greatest works of Icelandic literature.

Variations

EigilEgill

Famous people named Egil

  • Egil Skallagrímsson (Viking poet and warrior)

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