Maximilian
mak-sih-MIL-ee-an
Boy · Latin
Meaning: Greatest
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Magnus
Boy · Scandinavian · Medium name
- Meaning
- Great, large
- Pronunciation
- MAG-nus
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From Latin 'magnus' meaning great; adopted into Scandinavian from Latin.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Nordic, Latin
Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Norway, United States
Alternate spellings
MagneNorwegian
Norwegian short form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Magnus Erlendsson
c. 1075–1115
Earl of Orkney revered as a saint in the Catholic tradition.
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Behind the Name, Scandinavian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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