The baby name Oddmund is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ODD-mund (approx. /ˈɔd.mʊnd/).
The baby name Oddmund is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ODD-mund (approx. /ˈɔd.mʊnd/).
Oddmund is Norse, Norwegian in Origin.
Oddmund is a Scandinavian masculine given name rooted in Old Norse Oddmundr, built from oddr 'spear-point, blade edge' and mundr 'protection, guardian.' The compound expresses 'edge-guardian' or 'protector by the spear-point,' echoing the martial imagery typical of Viking-Age naming. The element -mund appears in cognate formations such as Edmund, Sigmund, and Asmund, while oddr also survives in the independent Norwegian name Odd.
Attested across medieval Norse usage, Oddmund endured especially in Norway, where it enjoyed steady popularity into the early to mid 20th century before becoming rarer today. Beyond Scandinavia it remains uncommon, in part because English speakers read the first element as the adjective 'odd.' Variants and forms include Old Norse Oddmundr and Icelandic/Faroese-style Oddmundur; short forms Odd and Mund occur in Norwegian. Overall meaning: 'spear-point protector' or 'edge-guardian.'
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | Boys | 2012 | #147 | 5 | 485 |
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