Gorm is a Danish masculine given name, a contracted form of the Old Norse names Guðþormr or Guðormr. The etymological components derive from Old Norse guð meaning "god" and þyrma meaning "to spare, respect" or "honour". Thus, the name carries the significance of divine honour or one who shows reverence to the gods. Historical Significance The most notable bearer is Gorm the Old (Danish: Gorm den Gamle), a 10th-century king who is traditionally regarded as the first historically recognized king of a unified Denmark. He reigned from approximately 936 until his death in 958 or 964 and was the father of Harald Bluetooth, who famously converted Denmark to Christianity. Gorm's burial under the North Mound at Jelling demonstrates his adherence to Norse pagan customs, as he and his wife Thyra were interred in a pagan barrow. Usage and Variants In modern Scandinavia, particularly Denmark and Greenland, Gorm remains in limited use as a given name, though it is relatively uncommon today. Related cognate forms include Guttorm, the descendant of the relevant root names in various North Germanic languages. Meaning: Divine honour, respect for god Origin: Old Norse via Danish contraction Type: Given name Usage regions: Denmark, Scandinavian diaspora