Sigrun

A popular choice in contemporary Iceland, in Norse mythology, Sigrún was a Valkyrie. She married Helgi, a legendary Danish king, and dies of sadness after he is slain by her brother, Dagr. As a name, it combines the elements sigr meaning "victory" and meaning "secret lore, rune", adding to the mythological, mystical feel it holds.

Pronounced SIG-roon.

As of October 2026, Sigrun ranked #17406 in US births in 2022 SSA, peaked at #5760 in 1921.