Brunhilda
[bruːnˈhɪldə]Meaning
variant of Brunhild, referring to the Frankish queen
Background Story
Brunhilda is a variant of Brunhild, referring to the Frankish queen. It is formed from the roots brunna and hilt. The name is used in Albanian, German, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese and Spanish, and also appears in Germanic and Norse mythology.
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