Grímr

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Mask, helmet; fierce, grim
Popularity
Grímr is a rare name outside of Scandinavia, where it has been in use for centuries. It does not feature in the top 1000 names in the United States, and data for other countries is not available.

cartoon of the name Grímr
Cartoon of Grímr

Grímr Name meanings & History

Mask, helmet; fierce, grim. Means "masked person" or "shape-changer" in Old Norse (derived from gríma "mask, helmet"). This was a byname of the god Odin, perhaps given to boys in an attempt to secure the protection of the god. Grímr is a masculine name and is typically used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Iceland. It may also be used as a character name in literature, film, and television.

Zodiac Sign of Grímr: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Grímr:

G: Go-getter,Goof-off,Gregarious,Genuine

R: Resourceful,Reason,Restless,Rational

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

M: Memory,Mother,Manipulative,Mushy,Maternal,Memorabilia,Mommy

Grímr is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Devious name
  • a Refined name

Related Names to Grímr

Gríma, Grímur, Grím

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