To descend or flow down
Jordis is a modern Scandinavian variant of the Old Norse name Hjördis, which originally meant 'sword goddess'. In a broader context, it is often associated with the name Jordan, derived from the Hebrew 'Yarden', referring to the river that flows down into the Dead Sea.
Less common today
Jordis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,215 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American singer and performer on 'Rock Star: INXS'
Swedish model and actress, second wife of David Niven
