Hermod
Old Norse · Boy
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About the name Hermod
Hermod derives from Old Norse elements "herr" (army/warrior) and "móðr" (courage/spirit), meaning "warrior spirit" or "army courage." The name is used primarily in Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Denmark and Norway, with historical significance in Norse mythology as the name of Odin's messenger son.
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Etymology
Hermod derives from Old Norse elements "herr" (army/warrior) and "móðr" (courage/spirit), meaning "warrior spirit" or "army courage." The name is used primarily in Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Denmark and Norway, with historical significance in Norse mythology as the name of Odin's messenger son.
Hermod currently ranks #498 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1945.
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