* specifically: Eldrid is "fiery one" from the norse word for fire. Also it means a tempermental and sensitive person. "The name of Eldrid creates an overly-sensitive nature which causes you to sense and feel far more than you can understand or put into words. You have a deep, artistic, and creative side which shows through a love for music and literature. Writing is a more natural mode of expression for your deeper thoughts and feelings than the spoken word. You have an ability to concentrate and work intently on anything which holds your interest. However, you prefer to avoid routine, monotony, and mental tasks. You enjoy the out-of-doors and find your greatest peace and relaxation from the beauty and harmony of nature. You prefer to limit your friendships and associations to those who share your interests and appreciate your quiet, refined ways. Others often find it difficult to understand you. Sefa "calm, self-possessed, tranquil, gentle, leisurely This is the feminine equivalent to the masculine names Sefi or Siafi, which are from the Old Swedish adjectives sićver, sćver "calm, self-possessed, tranquil, gentle, leisurely". Runic examples include the nominative form sifa and the genitive form sifuR." Ríkuláta "the proud one Originally a by-name meaning "the proud one". A single instance of this is found as a by-name in West Scandinavia in the 800's. See also the name Ríkilát in Jarlmanns saga ok Hermanns. May occur in the Anglo-Scandinavian name Rikelot (1202)."