Vinter: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Vinter – Meaning: winter – Origin: Modern Scandinavian (Swedish/Norwegian/Danish), from Old Norse vetr – Gender: Unisex


Vinter is a Modern Scandinavian (Swedish/Norwegian/Danish), from Old Norse vetr unisex name meaning “winter”. It appears in our list of 100+ Norse Mythology Baby Names — Epic, Ancient, and Surprisingly Wearable.

Meaning & Origin of Vinter

Meaning: Winter.

Origin: Modern Scandinavian (Swedish/Norwegian/Danish), from Old Norse vetr.

Popularity of Vinter

Vinter 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.

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