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Sleipnir

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Pronounced SLAYP-neer /ˈsleɪp.nɪr/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse Sleipnir, 'the slipper; the gliding/sliding one'; Odin's eight-legged horse, the swiftest of all steeds; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: The slipper; the gliding one: Sleipnir is Odin's eight-legged horse. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'SLAYP-neer'). We note the myth.

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MeaningFrom the Old Norse Sleipnir, 'the slipper; the gliding/sliding one'; Odin's eight-legged horse, the swiftest of all steeds; we note the myth

History & Origin

Sleipnir comes from the Old Norse Sleipnir, 'the slipper; the gliding/sliding one'; Odin's eight-legged horse (we note the myth). A bold, classic name (said 'SLAYP-neer').

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

Did you know? Sleipnir is 'the slipper; the gliding one' in Old Norse — Odin's eight-legged horse, the swiftest of all steeds — a bold, storied name (we note the myth; said 'SLAYP-neer').

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References — Sleipnir — Norse mythology

Variations

Sleipner

Nicknames

Sleip

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sleipnir mean?

Sleipnir is Old Norse for 'the slipper; the gliding one'; Odin's eight-legged horse. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Sleipnir?

It's said SLAYP-neer /ˈsleɪp.nɪr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sleipnir a boy or girl name?

Sleipnir is a boy's name.

How popular is Sleipnir?

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