"Simek notes that the second part of the valkyrie name "Geiravör" may be identical with the name of the goddess "Vör" (and would therefore mean "spear-goddess"), or simple be identical with a frequently found suffix appearing in personal names.Andy Orchard comments "Snorri's etymologizing interpretation is scarcely profound, and may imply that he had no access to further material" and notes that references to Vör are otherwise rare.