flókr

Flókr is a given name of Old Norse origin. It is a masculine given name, and its exact etymology is not definitively known, but it is believed to be related to words describing a raven or a flock of birds. The name appears in historical and legendary sagas of Norse history.

One prominent figure bearing this name is Flóki Vilgerðarson, a Norwegian Viking explorer. He is famously known in the sagas for his attempt to settle Iceland. He set sail from Norway in the late 9th century, with the intention of finding new land to colonize. According to the Landnámabók (Book of Settlements), Flóki was accompanied by his family and livestock.

During his voyage, Flóki released three ravens to help him navigate. The first two returned to the ship, but the third flew westwards and did not return, leading Flóki and his crew to follow it. This led them to the western part of Iceland, which they subsequently named. Flóki spent a winter in Iceland, and during this time, he observed the harshness of the climate, particularly the ice that formed around his boat. This observation is said to be the origin of Iceland's name, Ísland.

While Flóki Vilgerðarson is the most well-known individual named Flókr, the name itself existed as a given name among Norse people. The stories surrounding Flóki Vilgerðarson have contributed to the historical and cultural significance associated with the name.