Egill
edge of a sword
GenderBoyOriginOld NorseSay itAY-yidlPopularityRare, saga name
Pronounced AY-yidl
About the name Egill
Egill echoes the fierce warrior-poet of Egil's Saga, one of Iceland's most celebrated literary heroes. It's a name with bite, history, and unmistakable strength.
Bold, fierce, and fiercely intelligent.
Fun fact
Egil's Saga is one of the most widely read of the Icelandic sagas, blending poetry with brutal Viking-age drama.
Nicknames for Egill
Eggi
Variations
EgilEgilsson
Famous people named Egill
- Egill Skallagrímsson (medieval saga hero and poet)