Etymology
The men's name ''Gyrd'' has roots in the Norse ''Gyrðr'', which is a short form of ''Guðrøðr''. The name came from ''Guðfrøðr'' and ''Guðifriðr'', and ultimately from the Old High German name ''Godafrid'', from ''got'', "God", and ''fridu'', "peace". The name ''Gyrðr'' has also been associated with ''gyrða'', "farm".Popularity
''Guthfrith'' was a common name in England in the 600s. It was in use until the 1000s, but less frequently. ''Gyrðr'' is known to have been used in two rune inscriptions from Viking times, so the name was used, but was not common in Scandinavia at this time. ''Gyrd'' was a common name in Norway in the Middle Ages. Over 30 different people with the name are mentioned in Regesta Norvegica. In modern times, the name has been used since around 1920. The name is now most used in Iceland, in the form ''Gyrðir'', but this still not a common name. The women's name ''Gyrd'' is today used very rarely.People with the name
People are listed chronologically by birth. * Gyrd (fl. 900s), Danish king *References