Gissur
Gissur is a given name of Old Norse origin. It is derived from the element "geirr," meaning "spear," and "hrafn," meaning "raven." The name thus carries the meaning "raven spear" or "spear of the raven." It was a common name among Norse peoples during the Viking Age.
Historically, prominent figures named Gissur include Gissur Teitsson, an Icelandic chieftain and skald who lived in
The name Gissur has largely fallen out of common use in modern times, though it can still