What is "borghild"

In Norse mythology, Borghild was the first wife of Sigmund. She bore him two sons, Hamund and Helgi. She is the personification of the evening mist, or perhaps the moon, who kills the light of day.

Borghild (and versions like Burghild and Borghildur) is a female given name formed from "borg" (protection) and "hild" (battle).1

As of December 31, 2005, there were 585 persons in Sweden named Borghild. It is more common in Norway. In August 2006 there were 4213 women in Norway named Borghild. The name was at its top in 1905.

• Borghild, wife of Sigmund
• Borghild Arnér, composer
• Borghild Bondevik Haga (1906 - 1990), Norwegian politician
• Borghild Niskin (b. 1924), Norwegian alpine skier
• Borghild Tenden (b. 1951), Norwegian politician

• Borghildur Thors, actress
• Borghildur Indridadottir, actress

• Burghild Schreiber, actress