Ymir

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Pronounced EE-meer /ˈiː.mɪr/Medium

Meaning: From Old Norse Ymir, the primordial being of Norse cosmology — a giant, and a male figure, from whose body the gods are said to have made the world. The name is sometimes connected to a root meaning 'twin' or 'hybrid'. Its use as a girl's given name is modern and rare, which we note honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: Straight out of Norse myth: Ymir is the primordial giant from whom the world was made — a male figure, which we note (said 'EE-meer').

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Origin MediumNorse

MeaningFrom Old Norse Ymir, the primordial being of Norse cosmology — a giant, and a male figure, from whose body the gods are said to have made the world. The name is sometimes connected to a root meaning 'twin' or 'hybrid'. Its use as a girl's given name is modern and rare, which we note honestly.

U.S. rank (2024)#13383 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Ymir is the name of the primordial giant of Norse cosmology, the first being, from whose body the gods shaped the world. Old Norse scholars sometimes link the name to a root meaning 'twin' or 'hybrid'. In the myths Ymir is male, and its use as a girl's given name is a modern, rare choice — we note that plainly rather than smooth it over (said 'EE-meer').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, mythic, and strikingly unusual.

Did you know? In Norse myth the world itself is made from Ymir: the earth from his flesh, the sea from his blood, the sky from his skull. Ymir is a male figure in the stories, and its use as a girl's name is modern, which we note (said 'EE-meer').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Ymir — Old Norse Ymir, primordial giant; male figure in myth

Variations

YmerImir

Nicknames

YmMira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ymir mean?

Ymir is the name of the primordial giant of Norse myth, from whose body the world was made; it is sometimes linked to a root meaning 'twin'.

How do you pronounce Ymir?

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

Is Ymir a boy or girl name?

In Norse myth Ymir is a male figure. It is used here for a girl, which we note honestly.

How popular is Ymir?

Ymir is a rare name for girls in the U.S.