Magnus

Latin, "greatest"

Charming, hearty, and literary, Magnus is an all-around champion of a name. It lives up to its meaning — literally, “greatest”, from Latin.

But despite its Roman roots, Magnus has a distinctly Scandinavian flavor. Charlemagne was called Carolus Magnus and was a popular namesake for European baby boys. Norwegian king Magnus I introduced it to the region, and it’s been a classic Scandinavian choice ever since.

At last count, Magnus only ranked Number 749 in the US, making it a familiar-yet-unusual alternative to names like Alexander, Theodore, and Miles.

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