Meaning: From Old Norse myth, Durin (Durinn) is a dwarf named in the Poetic Edda, possibly linked to a root for 'sleepy; the drowsy one.' Widely known as Tolkien's dwarf king in The Lord of the Rings.Low
In 30 seconds: A legendary name: Durin is a dwarf of Norse myth and Tolkien lore (said 'DUR-in'). Strong and storied.
MeaningFrom Old Norse myth, Durin (Durinn) is a dwarf named in the Poetic Edda, possibly linked to a root for 'sleepy; the drowsy one.' Widely known as Tolkien's dwarf king in The Lord of the Rings.
Durin (Durinn) appears in the Norse Poetic Edda as a dwarf, possibly from a root for 'sleepy.' J.R.R. Tolkien gave it new fame as a dwarf king, making it a pop-culture favorite — very rare in the U.S. (said 'DUR-in').
It appears only very rarely in the U.S., mostly among fantasy fans. Rare, mythic, and storied.
Did you know? Durin is a dwarf named in the Old Norse Poetic Edda, later made famous as Tolkien's dwarf king in The Lord of the Rings — a name rich in mythic and fantasy lore (said 'DUR-in').
