Aegir

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Pronounced AY-gheer /ˈeɪ.ɡɪr/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse Aegir, 'the sea' (variously 'the terrifier'); the Norse sea-giant/god who brews ale for the gods and personifies the ocean; routes layered; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The sea; the terrifier: Aegir is the Norse god of the sea. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'AY-gheer'). We note the god.

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Origin LowNorse

MeaningFrom the Old Norse Aegir, 'the sea' (variously 'the terrifier'); the Norse sea-giant/god who brews ale for the gods and personifies the ocean; routes layered; we note the god

History & Origin

Aegir comes from the Old Norse Aegir, 'the sea' (variously 'the terrifier'); the Norse sea-giant/god who brews ale for the gods (routes layered, which we note the god). A bold, classic name (said 'AY-gheer').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-sea at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Aegir is 'the sea' in Old Norse (variously 'the terrifier') — the sea-giant who brews ale for the gods and personifies the ocean — a bold, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note the god; said 'AY-gheer').

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References — Aegir — Norse mythology; god; routes layered

Variations

AegerÆgir

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aegir mean?

Aegir is Old Norse for 'the sea' (variously 'the terrifier'); the sea-giant who brews ale for the gods. The routes are layered. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Aegir?

It's said AY-gheer /ˈeɪ.ɡɪr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aegir a boy or girl name?

Aegir is a boy's name.

How popular is Aegir?

Aegir is a very rare name in the U.S.