At a Glance
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- LOO-keh
Loke is an Old Norse boy's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Loke
Origin: Old Norse.
A common claim: Tangle, knot Actually: Loke/Loki is sometimes said to mean 'tangle' or 'knot,' but that isn't a settled etymology — the name's true root has never been firmly established.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Loke
LOO-kehIPA /ˈluːkə/
Popularity of Loke
Loke doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Loke
- 200+ Classic Danish Boy Names That Are Seriously Scandi
- 200+ Scandinavian Baby Boy Names That Are Cool and Timeless
Similar Names
Storm · Máni · Bragi · Njord · Frej · Heimdall
