What origin is the name Fenris?

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

Is Fenris a popular name?

Fenris 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 Fenris?

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

Fenris

Q: Is Fenris a rare name?

Yes. Fenris 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 Fenris

Fenris

Boy

scandinavian

2 syllables

Fenris is a scandinavian boy's name meaning "In Scandinavian mythology, this name refers to the monstrous wolf who plays a significant role in Norse legends.".

With scandinavian roots, Fenris is a boy name that means "In Scandinavian mythology, this name refers to the monstrous wolf who plays a significant role in Norse legends.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Scandinavian mythology, this name refers to the monstrous wolf who plays a significant role in Norse legends.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Fenris

Very rare in US records

What does Fenris mean?

Fenris is a boy name of scandinavian origin meaning "In Scandinavian mythology, this name refers to the monstrous wolf who plays a significant role in Norse legends.".