Heimir

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Heimir is a derivative of the Old Norse word 'heimr,' which means 'world,' 'home,' or 'realm.' In Scandinavian mythology, Heimir was also the name of a mythical character who guarded the treasure of Sigurd Fafnir's in the poem 'Sigurðarkviða hin skamma.'
Popularity
The name Heimir is not in the list of top 1000 names in the US or any other country.

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Heimir Name meanings & History

The name Heimir has roots in Old Norse language and Scandinavian mythology. Heimir is a derivative of the Old Norse word 'heimr,' which means 'world,' 'home,' or 'realm.' In Scandinavian mythology, Heimir was also the name of a mythical character who guarded the treasure of Sigurd Fafnir's in the poem 'Sigurðarkviða hin skamma.'. From Old Norse heimr meaning "home" (a cognate of Hama). In the Völsungasaga he is a king of Hlymdalir. The name Heimir is a popular name in Scandinavian countries such as Iceland, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. It has also found its way to other parts of the world, including Germany and Austria.

Zodiac Sign of Heimir: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Heimir:

H: Hope,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Haggle,Hyper

E: Enlighten,Entertain,Enliven,Environment,Expressive,Exaggerate

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

M: Maternal,Memorabilia,Mommy,Memory,Mother,Mushy,Manipulative

R: Reason,Resourceful,Restless,Rational

Heimir is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Wholesome name

Related Names to Heimir

Variations of the name Heimir include Heimerey, Heimrek, and Heimirich.