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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Mist/fog; also a Valkyrie name meaning 'cloud' in Norse myth
- Origin
- Old Norse / Old English
- Pronunciation
- MIST
Mist is a short, one-syllable name, pronounced MIST, that comes from Old Norse and Old English. It means mist or fog, and it's also the name of a Valkyrie in Norse myth, where it carries the meaning 'cloud'. If you like names that are brief and rooted in weather and old stories, it's worth a look.
Meaning & Origin of Mist
Meaning: Mist/fog; also a Valkyrie name meaning 'cloud' in Norse myth.
Origin: Old Norse / Old English.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Mist
MISTIPA /mɪst/
Popularity of Mist
Mist does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Mist mean?
Mist/fog; also a Valkyrie name meaning ‘cloud’ in Norse myth. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Mist?
Mist is pronounced MIST (IPA: /mɪst/).
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