The baby name Bodil is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BOH-dil (approx. English /ˈboʊdɪl/; Scandinavian pronunciations often /ˈbuːdɪl/ or /ˈboːdɪl/).
Bodil is Norse in Origin.
The baby name Bodil is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BOH-dil (approx. English /ˈboʊdɪl/; Scandinavian pronunciations often /ˈbuːdɪl/ or /ˈboːdɪl/).
Bodil is Norse in Origin.
Bodil is a Scandinavian feminine given name rooted in Old Norse Bóthildr. The first element bót means “remedy, help, amends,” while hildr means “battle,” yielding meanings such as “help in battle” or “battle remedy,” often understood as a bringer of redress in conflict. The -hildr element is widespread in Germanic names, linking Bodil to cognates like Hilda and Gunnhild.
Attested in medieval Denmark and Norway, Bodil survived in use through the Middle Ages and was revived with new vigor during the 19th–20th-century Nordic name revivals, peaking in Denmark in the mid-1900s. Variants and historical spellings include Bothild, Bothilde, Bothilda, Botild, Botilda, Botilde, and the Danish/Swedish short form Boel; Latinized forms such as Botildis appear in church records. Today Bodil remains recognizably Nordic, familiar in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, with cultural visibility boosted by Denmark’s Bodil film awards (named for actresses Bodil Ipsen and Bodil Kjer).
| Bodil Jørgensen Bodil Jørgensen is a Danish actor best known for her role in the film 'The Idiots' directed by Lars von Trier. She has also appeared in popular Danish TV series such as 'Riget' and 'Badehotellet', showcasing her versatility and talent in both comedic and dramatic roles. | Bodil Joensen Bodil Joensen was a Danish adult film actress known for her work in the 1970s. She gained notoriety for her roles in films that often explored controversial themes. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK | Girls | 0 | #79 | 552 | 7,429 |
| Norway | Girls | 1999 | #126 | 5 | 539 |
| DK | 0 | #144 | 63 | 5,198 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #146 | 34 | 1,568 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #358 | 34 | 1,368 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #563 | 193 | 3,895 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #885 | 71 | 5,933 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Bodil is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:
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