Órri

Órri is a given name of Norse origin. It is most famously associated with a character in Norse mythology. This Órri is a dwarf mentioned in the Prose Edda, specifically in the section Skáldskaparmál. He is one of the four dwarves who hold up the sky after the gods bind the wolf Fenrir. The sky is supported by the four dwarves Norðri, Suðri, Austri, and Vestri, whose names correspond to the four cardinal directions. Órri is the name given to the dwarf representing the North.

The dwarf Órri, along with his companions, plays a crucial role in the cosmic order. Their eternal task of supporting the sky is a testament to the dwarves' strength and their place in the mythological cosmology. While the Prose Edda provides this detail, information about Órri beyond his role in holding up the sky is scarce. He is one of many minor but significant figures within the vast tapestry of Norse mythology, contributing to the overall structure and narrative of the cosmos as understood by the ancient Scandinavians. The name Órri itself can also be found as a given name in modern Icelandic and Faroese cultures.