At a Glance
- Meaning
- Winter
- Origin
- Modern Scandinavian (Swedish/Norwegian/Danish), from Old Norse vetr
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- VIN-ter
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.
How to Pronounce Vinter
VIN-terIPA /ˈvɪntər/
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.
Lists That Include Vinter
Similar Names
Storm · Skye · Vetr · Stein · Reyna · Lind
