Scandinavian name
Magnus
Great; from Latin magnus, long used in Scandinavia.
- Typical use
- male
- Syllables
- 2
- Regions
- Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland
- International spelling
- high
About this name
Magnus is a Scandinavian boy name with ties to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
Great; from Latin magnus, long used in Scandinavia.
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Themes
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