Regins

Regins is a term used in several distinct contexts, including Norse mythology, linguistics, and onomastics. In Old Norse sources, the singular form Reginn or Regin commonly refers to a dwarf smith who forges weapons and guides heroes. The plural form Regins may appear in discussions of multiple figures named Regin or in references to the Old Norse word regin, which is associated with divine or exalted beings in poetry.

In Norse myth, Regin (also rendered Reginn in some texts) is best known as a cunning dwarf smith who forges the sword Gram and mentors the hero Sigurd in his quest against the dragon Fafnir. The tale emphasizes Regin’s craft and his role as an advisor and manipulator within the saga traditions. In many tellings, after the quest reaches its conclusion, Regin’s fate varies by source, with some versions depicting a violent confrontation between Sigurd and Regin.

As a surname, Regins appears in genealogical and contemporary records in several countries. It is borne by individuals across different fields, though it does not correspond to a single widely recognized historical figure.

In modern usage, Regins can also appear as a place or character name in fantasy literature and media, often drawing on its mythic associations or its succinct, archaic-sounding phonetics. Because of its cross-context appearances, Regins is best understood through the specific source or discourse in which it is encountered.

Overall, Regins has multiple, loosely related usages: mythological, linguistic, and onomastic, with no single dominant reference. Context determines whether it refers to a Norse dwarf, a surname, or a fictional name in a given work. See also Regin.