Egil name meaning
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What does Egil mean?
Egil's meaning is Terror, Sword Tip or Shiny is used prevalently in Danish, Nordic, Norwegian, Finnish, Faroese, Swedish and Scandinavian bestowed upon baby boys has origin in Old High German and Old Norse.
Egil is variation of Egill. Egill is form of Egil. Egill is Old Norse equivalent of *Aʒilar. Meaning of Egill is Terror is originated from Old Norse. Egil is shortened form of Agilbert.
Egil is abridged form of Eilbert. Eilbert is version of Egilbert.
How do I pronounce Egil?
Two syllabled Egil is most commonly pronounced as e-gil.
Variants of Egil
How popular is the name Egil?
Egil is a popular baby name in Norway where every 1 in 500 have the name. According to our estimate, over 10000 babies have been named Egil globally.
Facts
Egil in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
 | 341 | 71 | 5 | 0 |
 | 481 | 616 | 0 | 0 |
 | 4907 | 7627 | 0 | 0 |
 | 163 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Here's what numbers has to say about Egil
You know yourself so well, that you always find a way to keep yourself amused. You never approach issues or challenges with a negative attitude because you know that no problem comes with a solution. You are easily adaptable to changes and used to take the high road to success. Having vowel E as your first one in your name represents your sensitivity. Love is most important in your life. Financial security doesn't matter to you much. Neither does a steady love life.
Other names similar to Egil
- Ungaaq - Unisex name Ungaaq is dominantly used in Danish and Greenlandic. Ungaaq is form of Ungâĸ in Greenlandic language
- Floora is Finnish equivalent of Flora
- Vagnur is used primarily in Danish and Faroese is given to boys. Vagnur is Faroese cognate of Vagn
- Tandri - Tandris origin is Old Norse is especially used in Danish and Old Norse and is used for baby boys, meaning of Tandri is "Fire or To Quarrel, to Fight"
- Magnhilda is used especially in Norwegian, Old Norse and Swedish is originated from Germanic and a girl name, Magnhilda means "A Strong Battlemaiden"
Sibling Names for Egil
If you're considering the name Egil for your baby, you might be wondering what sibling names would complement it. Whether you're looking for something traditional or unique, we've compiled a list of names that pair well with Egil. Check out our suggestions below!
Sister to Egil
For a brother
- Kine
- Karinne
- Beret
- Kristyn
- Keerstin
- Kerstin
- Elna
- Kirstin
- Anitra
- Kierstynn
- Ingrid
- Karina
- Gunda
- Kirstine
- Krysteena
- Gudrid
- Berrit
- Kjerstin
- Birgit
- Kristeena
Famous people named Egil
- Egil Tynæs, Norwegian anthroposophical doctor
- Egil Offenberg, Norwegian businessperson and politician for the Conservative party
- Egil Rasmussen, Norwegian author, literature critic and pianist
- Egil Hovland, Norwegian composer
- Egil Kristiansen, former Norwegian cross country skier
- Egil Olsen, Norwegian football manager and former footballer
- Egil Krogh, Egil "Bud" Krogh Jr
- Egil Østenstad, Norwegian former football player
- Egil Danielsen, retired Norwegian javelin thrower
- Egil Monn-Iversen, Norwegian musician
- Egil Endresen, Norwegian judge and politician for the Conservative Party
- Egil Gjelland, former Norwegian biathlete
- Egil Hegerberg, Norwegian comedian and musician
- Egil Aarvik, Norwegian newspaper editor
- Egil Olli, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
Lists having Egil
- Boy names beginning with E
- German Boy Names
- Norse Boy Names
- Danish Boy Names
- Finnish Boy Names
- Norwegian Boy Names
- Swedish Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Terror
- Baby Names that mean Sword
- Baby Names that mean Tip
- Baby Names that mean Shiny