Sigurds

Sigurds is the plural form used in English to refer to individuals named Sigurd. Sigurd is a masculine given name of Norse origin that has appeared in Scandinavian history and literature for centuries. In English-language writing, Sigurd is the common form, while Sigurds may be used when speaking of multiple people who share the name.

Etymology and meaning

The name derives from Old Norse Sigurðr, typically analyzed as combining sigr meaning “victory” with varð or verð meaning “guardian” or “guardian of.” The combination is commonly interpreted as “guardian of victory” or “victory’s guardian.” The name has numerous regional variants, including Sigurður in Iceland, Sigurd in Norway and Denmark, and Sigurð in Icelandic and Old Norse sources.

Usage and culture

Sigurd has a long presence in Norse sagas, medieval chronicles, and royal lineages. In modern times, the name remains in use in Scandinavia and among diaspora communities, though its popularity fluctuates by country and era. Within literature and history, the plural Sigurds may appear when discussing multiple bearers of the name, whether legendary figures or real persons.

Notable figures

In myth and saga, legendary Sigurds include Sigurd Fáfnir’s bane, the dragon-slaying hero of the Volsunga saga. In historical records, Sigurd I of Norway, also known as Sigurd the Crusader, is a prominent example. The name also recurs in various medieval chronicles and Nordic royal genealogies, illustrating its enduring cultural resonance.

See also

Variants and cognates of Sigurd appear across Nordic languages, and the name has inspired broader literary and historical references in Scandinavian and Norse tradition.