Find out how popular the first name Atla has been for the last 1 years (from 2022 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Atla by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Atla is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Atla.

The history of the first name Atla

The name Atla is believed to have originated from the Old Norse language, which was spoken by the Germanic peoples who lived in Scandinavia during the Viking Age, around the 8th to 11th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "atli," which means "noble" or "excellent."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Atla can be found in the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse poems dating back to the 13th century. In the poem "Atlamál," Atla is the name of a king who plots revenge against his brothers-in-law for killing his sons.

In the Völsunga saga, a legendary Norse epic from the 13th century, Atla is a king of the Huns who marries Gudrun, the sister of the hero Gunnar. Atla's character is portrayed as a villainous figure who seeks to acquire the cursed treasure of the Nibelungen.

One of the most famous historical figures with the name Atla is Atla the Illustrious, who lived in the 12th century and was a Norwegian nobleman and chieftain. He is mentioned in several Icelandic sagas, including the Saga of the Faroe Islanders and the Saga of the Greenlanders.

Another notable figure was Atla Liljekvist, a Swedish nobleman who lived in the 15th century. He served as a royal courtier and ambassador for King Charles VIII of Sweden.

In the realm of literature, there is Atla Jacobsdotter, a 17th-century Swedish writer and memoirist. She is known for her autobiographical work, "The Life of Atla," which provides a rare glimpse into the life of a woman during that period.

Atla Thoren, born in 1898, was a Swedish actress and singer who appeared in several films and stage productions during the early 20th century.

Lastly, Atla Öhrvall, born in 1951, is a Swedish diplomat and former ambassador to the United Nations. She has played a significant role in international diplomacy and conflict resolution efforts.

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