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Gorm

Boy · Scandinavian · Short name

Meaning
Fierce, wild

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
GORM
Origin
Scandinavian

From Old Norse, possibly meaning fierce or wild; name of early Danish kings.

Popularity
Rare in Denmark (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Nordic, Danish, Old Norse

Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Denmark, United States

Alternate spellings

  • GormDanish

    Same spelling; no common variant.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Gorm the Old

    c. 900–958

    King of Denmark and the first historically recognized Danish monarch.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Scandinavian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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