Brynhildur is an Icelandic feminine given name derived from a combination of the Germanic word elements brun, or armor, and hild, or battle. The Valkyrie Brunhild is a heroine of Germanic heroic legend.

Notable people with the name include:

Brynhildur Davíðsdóttir (born 1968), Icelandic professor Brynhildur Þórarinsdóttir (born 1970), Icelandic children's writer

See also Brynhild Brunhilde (given name) Brunhilda

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