Sindre
/S-IH-N-D-R-AH/
From Old Norse Sindri, the name of a master dwarf craftsman in Norse mythology who, according to the Prose Edda, forged Mjolnir (Thor's hammer), the golden ring Draupnir, and the golden boar Gullinbursti. The name's etymology is uncertain — possibly related to sindur (embers, sparks) or to a root meaning glittering — giving it an association with fire, craft, and the transformative power of the forge.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Sindre is a Pagan boy name of Old Norse origin, meaning “From Old Norse Sindri, the name of a master dwarf craftsman in Norse mythology who, according to the Prose Edda, forged Mjolnir (Thor's hammer), the golden ring Draupnir, and the golden boar Gullinbursti. The name's etymology is uncertain — possibly related to sindur (embers, sparks) or to a root meaning glittering — giving it an association with fire, craft, and the transformative power of the forge.”.
Sindre is a boy's name of Old Norse origin, traditionally used in Pagan families. The name means "From Old Norse Sindri, the name of a master dwarf craftsman in Norse mythology who, according to the Prose Edda, forged Mjolnir (Thor's hammer), the golden ring Draupnir, and the golden boar Gullinbursti. The name's etymology is uncertain — possibly related to sindur (embers, sparks) or to a root meaning glittering — giving it an association with fire, craft, and the transformative power of the forge." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Scandinavian, European families, Sindre carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Sindre look like?
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See Sindre's baby portrait →What does Sindre's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Sindre resonates in either tradition.
Sindre's destiny number is 33 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Sindre's full reading →
Does Sindre go with your family's names?
Sindre breaks into 6 sounds: /S-IH-N-D-R-AH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Sindre sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Sindre beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Sindre — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Sindre
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Sindre
What does the name Sindre mean?
Sindre means "From Old Norse Sindri, the name of a master dwarf craftsman in Norse mythology who, according to the Prose Edda, forged Mjolnir (Thor's hammer), the golden ring Draupnir, and the golden boar Gullinbursti. The name's etymology is uncertain — possibly related to sindur (embers, sparks) or to a root meaning glittering — giving it an association with fire, craft, and the transformative power of the forge.." It is a boy name of Old Norse origin, traditionally used in Pagan families.
Is Sindre a boy or girl name?
Sindre is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Sindre?
Sindre is of Old Norse origin, used in Pagan tradition, commonly among Scandinavian, European families.
Is Sindre a Pagan name?
Yes. Sindre is a boy name traditionally used in Pagan families, of Old Norse origin.
What does Sindre mean in Old Norse?
Sindre originates from Old Norse, where it means "From Old Norse Sindri, the name of a master dwarf craftsman in Norse mythology who, according to the Prose Edda, forged Mjolnir (Thor's hammer), the golden ring Draupnir, and the golden boar Gullinbursti. The name's etymology is uncertain — possibly related to sindur (embers, sparks) or to a root meaning glittering — giving it an association with fire, craft, and the transformative power of the forge.."
What are common nicknames for Sindre?
Common short forms of Sindre include Sini, Sind.
What is the numerology of Sindre?
Sindre has a Pythagorean destiny number of 33 — the master teacher — unconditional love in action.
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