Friðþjófur (variations: Fritiof, Frithiof, Fritjof, Frithjof, and Fridtjof) is a Scandinavian masculine given name derived from Old Norse friðr (“peace”) + þjófr (“thief”). Maybe a kenning (a metaphorical phrase used in Old Norse poetry) for a fighter. Bearers of the name include:

Iceland

Norway

Sweden

Denmark

Finland

Germany

Switzerland

United States

Norwegian descent

Swedish descent

Austrian descent

Antarctica

See also

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