The baby name Reidun is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RAY-doon (Norwegian approx.; IPA: /ˈreɪdʉn/).
Reidun is Norse in Origin.
The baby name Reidun is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RAY-doon (Norwegian approx.; IPA: /ˈreɪdʉn/).
Reidun is Norse in Origin.
Reidun is a Norwegian feminine name rooted in Old Norse Hreiðunn, formed from hreiðr (“nest, home”) and unn/unnr (“love; beloved”). The compound evokes “beloved of the home” or “home-loving,” sometimes paraphrased as “dear nest” - a poetic Norse image of warmth, belonging, and affection.
Attested in medieval Norse tradition but largely revived in modern times, Reidun gained popularity in Norway during the early-to-mid 20th century, peaking around the 1940s–60s alongside a broader renaissance of Old Norse names. Today it feels classic yet uncommon, and is encountered primarily in Norway, with rarer use across Scandinavia. Variants and cognates include Reidunn (Norwegian), Hreiðunn (Old Norse/Icelandic), and the related element names Unn, Torunn, and the masculine Reidar (sharing hreiðr). Alternative spellings with ð or double n reflect historical orthography rather than meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | Girls | 2022 | #117 | 6 | 435 |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2016 | #186 | 2 | 1,634 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #734 | 5 | 3,895 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
Reidun is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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