What origin is the name Fafner?

Fafner comes from scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Fafner a popular name?

Fafner is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Fafner?

Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Fafner — for example Mia, Elsa, Freya. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

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Q: Is Fafner a rare name?

Yes. Fafner does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Fafner

Fafner

Boy

scandinavian

2 syllables

Fafner is a scandinavian boy's name meaning "In Scandinavian mythology, this name refers to a dragon, famously known for guarding a cursed treasure.".

Fafner is a boy name of scandinavian origin meaning "In Scandinavian mythology, this name refers to a dragon, famously known for guarding a cursed treasure.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Scandinavian mythology, this name refers to a dragon, famously known for guarding a cursed treasure.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Fafner

Very rare in US records

What does Fafner mean?

Fafner is a boy name of scandinavian origin meaning "In Scandinavian mythology, this name refers to a dragon, famously known for guarding a cursed treasure.".