Rigmor
Danish · Girl
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About the name Rigmor
The name 'Rigmor' is a Scandinavian feminine given name derived from Old Norse *Rík-mǫr*, meaning "mighty maiden" or "powerful fame," combining *ríkr* (mighty, powerful) and *mǫr* (maiden, fame).
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Etymology
The name 'Rigmor' is a Scandinavian feminine given name derived from Old Norse *Rík-mǫr*, meaning "mighty maiden" or "powerful fame," combining *ríkr* (mighty, powerful) and *mǫr* (maiden, fame). It is primarily used in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, with historical roots in Norse mythology and medieval sagas, though it remains relatively rare in modern times.
Rigmor currently ranks #609 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1945.
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