Given name
Einarr
“one”
Einarr is a masculine given name, probably from Proto-Germanic and perhaps meaning “one.” It is used in Old Norse.
Meaning & origin
Einarr’s family of names
In Old Norse usage, Einarr shares an earlier linguistic root with einheri. In Old Norse usage, Einarr has a later derivative in Einar. In Old Norse usage, Einarr has a later derivative in Ener.
The ring: across languages.
Around the world
Einarr has relatives in 8 languages. Lines run from its Proto-Germanic roots to each of them.
5 related names in 8 languages. Point at a dot, or tab to the map and use the arrow keys.
Across languages 5
Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.
People named Einarr
- Einar Thambarskelfirnoble and politician from Norway (980-1050)
- Einarr Helgason10th-century Icelandic skald (poet)960
- Einarr SkúlasonIcelandic poet1100–1159
- Einarr GilssonIcelandic poet and official
Listed by how widely each person is written about, which says nothing about the name itself.
Similar names
If you love Einarr, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
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“yew”
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Uuelgar
“well, good” · “spear”
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Eiríkr
“ever ruler”
>99% boys
Ulfarr
“wolf”
>99% boys
Óttarr
“fear” · “army”
>99% boys
Ansvar
Ansvar is a masculine given name, probably from Old Norse, ultimately from Proto-Germanic. It is used in Old Swedish.
>99% boys
Ordgar
“point” · “spear”
>99% boys
Engilmar
“an Angle” · “great, famous”
>99% boys