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Mimir

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Pronounced MEE-meer /ˈmi.mɪr/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse Mimir, 'the rememberer; the wise one' (linked to a root meaning 'memory/to think'); the wisest of the Norse gods, guardian of the well of wisdom; routes layered; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The rememberer; the wise one: Mimir is the Norse god of wisdom. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MEE-meer'). We note the god.
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Origin LowNorse
MeaningFrom the Old Norse Mimir, 'the rememberer; the wise one' (linked to a root meaning 'memory/to think'); the wisest of the Norse gods, guardian of the well of wisdom; routes layered; we note the god

History & Origin

Mimir comes from the Old Norse Mimir, 'the rememberer; the wise one' (linked to a root meaning 'memory/to think'); the wisest of the Norse gods, guardian of the well of wisdom (routes layered, which we note the god). A crisp, classic name (said 'MEE-meer').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-wise-one at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Mimir is 'the rememberer; the wise one' in Old Norse — the wisest of the gods, guardian of the well of wisdom, whom Odin consults — a crisp, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note the god; said 'MEE-meer').
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References — Mimir — Norse mythology; god; routes layered

Variations

MimMimr

Nicknames

Mim

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If you like Mimir…

Odin— the god who consults him
Kvasir— a fellow Norse wisdom-figure
Bragi— a companion Norse god of eloquence
Urd— a kin Norse well-of-fate figure

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mimir mean?

Mimir is Old Norse for 'the rememberer; the wise one'; the wisest of the gods, guardian of the well of wisdom. The routes are layered. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Mimir?

It's said MEE-meer /ˈmi.mɪr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mimir a boy or girl name?

Mimir is a boy's name.

How popular is Mimir?

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

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