Valkyrie
v(a)-lky-rie,
val-kyrie
US Popularity:2677
Origin:Scandinavian
Meaning:chooser of the slain
It goes without saying that Valkyrie is a pretty awesome-looking and sounding name! With Scandinavian origins, the name Valkyrie comes with an epic story to match. Valkyrie, or rather the Valkyries, were the attendants of Odin, the leader of all Norse gods. Valkyries would guide fallen heroes who had died in battle to the feasting hall on Valhalla where Odin and the other gods reside. Hence where we get Valkyrie’s meaning “chooser of the slain.”
Valkyrie Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Valkyrie is currently #2212 on The Bump
Girl:Valkyrie is currently #972 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Valkyrie is currently #2677 in U.S. births
Girl:Valkyrie is currently #1010 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2677
in 2022
+ 652
from 2021
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