What origin is the name Nimue?

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

Is Nimue a popular name?

Nimue 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 brother names for Nimue?

Names from the same scottish tradition pair naturally with Nimue — for example Rory, Malcolm, Lennox. You can browse more on our scottish names page.

Nimue

Q: Is Nimue a rare name?

Yes. Nimue 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 Nimue

Nimue

Girl

scottish

2 syllables

Nimue is a scottish girl's name meaning "This Scottish name refers to the Lady of the Lake from the legends of King Arthur. It carries a sense of mystery and enchantment.".

Parents who choose Nimue pick a girl name from the scottish tradition, meaning "This Scottish name refers to the Lady of the Lake from the legends of King Arthur. It carries a sense of mystery and enchantment.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: scottish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Scottish name refers to the Lady of the Lake from the legends of King Arthur. It carries a sense of mystery and enchantment.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Nimue

Very rare in US records

What does Nimue mean?

Nimue is a girl name of scottish origin meaning "This Scottish name refers to the Lady of the Lake from the legends of King Arthur. It carries a sense of mystery and enchantment.".

Is Nimue a rare name?

Yes. Nimue does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Nimue

Rory Malcolm Lennox Brodie Callum Lachlan

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Names with a similar meaning to Nimue

Nimue means "This Scottish name refers to the Lady of the Lake from the legends of King Arthur. It carries a sense of mystery and enchantment." — these names share that spirit.