Bryndis

PRIN-dis

Icelandic

"armoured goddes"

Bryndis Origin and Meaning

The name Bryndis is a girl's name meaning "armoured goddes".

A strong, sleek name with a hint of mystique and legend around it, Bryndis is comprised of the Old Norse elements , brynja and dís meaning "armour" and "goddess" respectively. Usually spelled Bryndís, it was a popular choice in Iceland in the early 2010s. Notable bearers include musician Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir from the band Of Monsters and Men, actress Bryndís Pétursdóttir and footballer Bryndís Hrafnkelsdóttir.