Fridtjof

Masculine

Meaning

A peaceful thief or peaceful warrior, from Norse elements meaning peace and thief/robber.

Etymology

Fridtjof comes from Old Norse 'fridhr' (peace) and 'þjófr' (thief or robber), originally referring to a peaceful warrior or one who takes by force. The name gained literary fame through the 19th-century poem 'Frithiof's Saga' by Esaias Tegnér.

About the Name Fridtjof

Fridtjof is a distinctly Scandinavian name with strong Norse roots and legendary associations. The name is particularly associated with Arctic exploration through the famous Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen.

Notable Bearers

Fridtjof Nansen (explorer scientist) Fridtjof the Brave (legendary Norse hero)

Historical People Named Fridtjof

Fridtjof Nansen

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