Given name

Alfdis

“elf goddess”

Alfdis is a feminine given name from Old Norse. It is used in Norwegian.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Alfdis goes back to Old Norse Álfdís, meaning “elf goddess.”

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Where it comes from

Alfdis comes from Old Norse.

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How it developed

From Old Norse Álfdís.

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AlfdisÁlfdís

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>99% girls

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