Érn

Örn is a masculine given name used in Iceland and Sweden, and it is also the word for eagle in several Nordic languages. As a proper noun, the name is capitalized Örn and carries associations with the bird of prey, such as strength, vision, and nobility.

Etymology and usage: Örn derives from the Old Norse word órn/örn meaning eagle. The modern Icelandic and Swedish forms retain this meaning, with the same root observed across related Germanic languages. In everyday Icelandic and Swedish, ö rn (lowercase) is the common noun for eagle, while Örn (uppercase) is used as a personal name.

Cultural significance: The eagle has long been a symbolic motif in Nordic traditions, appearing in heraldry, folklore, and literature as a representation of power, vigilance, and independence. As a given name, Örn may be chosen to evoke these qualities or a connection to Nordic heritage.

Usage and variants: Örn is primarily found in Icelandic and Swedish contexts. The name may appear with or without diacritics in non-Nordic settings, where spelling conventions vary. Related forms in other languages include names or terms for eagle that share the same symbolic association, though they are not direct equivalents.

See also: Eagle; orn/offshoots of Nordic names; Nordic given names.