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At a Glance: Name: Fenrir – Meaning: fen-dweller – Origin: Old Norse – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: FEN-reer
Fenrir (pronounced FEN-reer) is an Old Norse name that means "fen-dweller." It's a name with a clear, earthy meaning behind it, and its sound is easy to say once you know the stress falls on the first syllable.
Meaning & Origin of Fenrir
Meaning: Fen-dweller.
Origin: Old Norse.
How to Pronounce Fenrir
Phonetic: FEN-reer IPA: /ˈfɛnrɪər/
Popularity of Fenrir
Fenrir is still rare in the U.S., ranking #5499 in 2024 with 17 babies given the name. It peaked one year earlier at #4935 in 2023 with 20 babies, so your child would be one of very few with this name.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2016–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Fenrir mean?
Fen-dweller.
How do you pronounce Fenrir?
Fenrir is pronounced FEN-reer (IPA: /ˈfɛnrɪər/).
Is Fenrir a popular name right now?
Fenrir is near its all-time peak (#4935 in 2023), ranked #5499 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2016–2024.)
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