Nanna

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Pronounced NAH-nah /ˈnɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse Nanna, of uncertain meaning (variously 'brave; daring' or 'mother'); the Norse goddess of joy and peace, devoted wife of Baldur; routes uncertain; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Brave; daring; mother: Nanna is a Norse goddess, wife of Baldur. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NAH-nah'). We note the goddess.

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Origin LowNorse

MeaningFrom the Old Norse Nanna, of uncertain meaning (variously 'brave; daring' or 'mother'); the Norse goddess of joy and peace, devoted wife of Baldur; routes uncertain; we note the goddess

U.S. rank (1994)#15005 ↘ Falling

1994 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1925

Total births (all-time)≈ 241

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nanna comes from the Old Norse Nanna, of uncertain meaning (variously 'brave; daring' or 'mother'); the Norse goddess of joy and peace, wife of Baldur (routes uncertain, which we note the goddess). A crisp, classic name (there is also a Mesopotamian moon-god Nanna; here the Norse goddess; slug distinguished; said 'NAH-nah').

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

Did you know? Nanna is a Norse name of uncertain meaning (variously 'brave; daring' or 'mother') — the goddess of joy and peace, devoted wife of Baldur — a crisp, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the goddess; said 'NAH-nah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Nanna — Norse mythology; goddess; routes uncertain

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nanna mean?

Nanna is a Norse name of uncertain meaning (variously 'brave; daring' or 'mother'); the goddess wife of Baldur. The routes are uncertain. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Nanna?

It's said NAH-nah /ˈnɑ.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nanna a boy or girl name?

Nanna is a girl's name here (there is also a male Mesopotamian moon-god Nanna).

How popular is Nanna?

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