Birnir

BEER-neer

Icelandic, Norse

"bear"

Birnir Origin and Meaning

The name Birnir is a boy's name meaning "bear".

Birnir is a strong Icelandic name, ultimately deriving from the Old Norse Biǫrn, meaning "bear". Both Birnir and the feminine form Birna are familiar in Iceland, with Birnir ranking as the Top Iceland baby name in 2023. Footballer Birnir Snær Ingason is a notable bearer.

Popularity of the name Birnir

• 5 Iceland 2024