Find out how popular the first name Eldra has been for the last 4 years (from 1984 to 1987) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Eldra by gender

Based on the last 4 years of data, Eldra is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1987, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Eldra.

The history of the first name Eldra

The given name Eldra has its roots in Old Norse, the language spoken by the ancient Scandinavian people. It originated from the Norse word "eldr," which means "fire" or "flame." This name was likely chosen for its association with the elemental power and energy of fire.

During the Viking Age, which lasted from the late 8th century to the late 11th century, the name Eldra may have been used by Norse settlers and explorers. As they ventured across Europe and beyond, they may have introduced this name to other cultures and regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eldra can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of medieval Icelandic literature. These sagas, written in the 13th and 14th centuries, often mentioned characters with traditional Norse names.

In the 9th century, a prominent Viking chieftain named Eldra Halfdan is mentioned in the Orkneyinga Saga. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the Norse expeditions to the Orkney Islands, located off the northern coast of Scotland.

Another notable figure with the name Eldra was Eldra Sigurdsson, a Norwegian explorer who is believed to have led one of the first Viking expeditions to Greenland in the late 10th century. His journey is documented in the Icelandic Annals, a historical record of events in medieval Iceland.

In the 12th century, Eldra Eiriksdottir was a renowned Norse poet and skald (court poet) who composed intricate verses praising the deeds of Norwegian kings and earls. Her poetry was preserved in the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse poetry.

During the 14th century, Eldra Thorvaldsson was a respected Icelandic chieftain and lawspeaker. He played a significant role in the governance of the Icelandic Commonwealth and is mentioned in the Sturlunga Saga, a collection of Icelandic sagas from the 13th century.

While the name Eldra may have originated in Old Norse, it has evolved and taken on various forms in different languages and cultures over time. However, its connection to the ancient Norse concept of fire and its historical significance in Viking culture remains a fascinating aspect of its etymology.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Eldra was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Eldra, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!