The baby name Snorri is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Icelandic IPA: ˈsnɔrːɪ (approx. 'SNOR-ri', trilled r); English approx.: ˈsnɔːri ('SNOR-ee').
The baby name Snorri is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Icelandic IPA: ˈsnɔrːɪ (approx. 'SNOR-ri', trilled r); English approx.: ˈsnɔːri ('SNOR-ee').
Snorri is Icelandic, Norse in Origin.
Snorri is a masculine given name from Old Norse, borne in medieval Iceland and still current in the North Atlantic. Etymologists link it either to snarr “bold, swift” with the -i name ending, or to snerra “onslaught, attack,” yielding senses such as “brisk, brave one” or “fighter.” The form is ancient and transparent in the sagas, with a straightforward Icelandic pronunciation roughly SNOH-ri.
The name gained lasting prominence through Snorri Sturluson (1179–1241), the Icelandic historian, poet, and chieftain who authored the Prose Edda and Heimskringla, cementing Snorri in the literary record. It appears in Landnámabók and other sagas, and Snorri Þorfinnsson - born in Vinland - figures as an early Icelander in North America. Usage remains steady in Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Variants include Norwegian/Scandinavian Snorre and the Old West Norse form Snorri; hypocoristic shortenings are rare.
| Snorri Sturluson Snorri Sturluson was an Icelandic politician and writer, best known for his contributions to medieval literature. He authored the Prose Edda, a key source for Norse mythology, and the Heimskringla, a history of Norwegian kings. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Boys | 0 | #22 | 59 | 131 |
| Iceland | 0 | #24 | 12 | 71 | |
| Iceland | Boys | 2023 | #51 | 586 | 60 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #328 | 5 | 7,401 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
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