Ásgeir

Ásgeir is a masculine given name of Icelandic origin. In Old Norse it appears as Ásgeirr, formed from ás meaning god and geirr meaning spear, yielding the meaning “god’s spear.” The Icelandic form Ásgeir is common today, while the older variant Ásgeirr is encountered in medieval sources. The name is primarily used in Iceland and among Icelandic communities, and it also appears in wider Nordic onomastic contexts.

Notable bearers include the Icelandic singer-songwriter Ásgeir Trausti Guðmundsson, who performs simply as Ásgeir. He gained international attention after the release of his self-titled debut album in 2012, followed by English-language releases and international tours.

In Norse-era studies, Ásgeirr is attested as a compound given name in medieval texts and sagas, reflecting the common Nordic tradition of combining divine and martial elements in personal names. The name continues to be used in Icelandic-speaking communities today.