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The first name Fenris is masculine and carries the meanings "the one coming from the swamp" and "the one living in the swamp." It has its roots in Old Norse and is derived from the Old Norse term fen, which means "the swamp."
What does the name Fenris mean?
Fenris is a masculine first name that can be translated as "the one coming from the swamp" or "the one living in the swamp." The name has Old Norse origins and is derived from the word fen, which means "the swamp." In Germanic mythology, Fenriswolf, who appears as a great wolf, is the trigger for the apocalypse (Ragnarök). In Norse mythology, he is referred to as Fenrir, with both names describing the same figure. An example of the differences between the mythological traditions is the thunder god, known as Thor in Norse mythology and as Donar in Germanic tradition. Fenriswolf is often translated as "swamp wolf" or "the wolf living in the swamp." Furthermore, Fenris is also seen as a kind of god of doom, as he announced Ragnarök and killed the father of the gods, Odin (in Norse mythology) or Wotan (in West Germanic mythology), before being killed himself by Wotan's son, Vidar.
Where does the name Fenris come from?
Fenris is a masculine first name of Old Norse origin that carries the meaning "the one coming from the swamp" or "the one living in the swamp." The term is composed of the Old Norse word fen for "the swamp." The languages in which Fenris appears are Danish, German, and Norwegian.
How do you pronounce Fenris?
Fenris is pronounced as 'Fen-ris'.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Fenris enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,655th on the list of the most common masculine first names. Its highest ranking was in 2020, when it reached 1,588th place. Over the past ten years, Fenris has been used as a first name approximately 110 times, placing it 2,305th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,491st.
Nicknames & pet names
Fen / Feni / Fenni
Famous people
- Fenris (character from the video game "Dragon Age")
- Fenriswolf (being of Norse mythology, whose release is said to begin Ragnarök)
Frequently asked questions about the name Fenris
What does the name Fenris mean?
Fenris means roughly 'the one coming from the swamp' or 'the one living in the swamp' and has Old Norse roots.
Where does the name Fenris come from?
Fenris is an Old Norse first name that appears in languages such as Danish, German, and Norwegian.
How popular is the name Fenris?
Fenris is a rather rare name and has gained popularity in recent years, especially among parents who appreciate mythological names.