Brimi

BRIH-mih

Icelandic, Norse

"surf, surge"

Brimi Origin and Meaning

The name Brimi is a boy's name meaning "surf, surge".

Gentle in sound and appearance but rugged and strong in meaning and feel, Brimi is likely derived from the Old Norse brim meaning "surf, surge", connecting it to the ocean. Also (and more popularly) appearing in the form Brimir, Brimi is a very quietly used name in Iceland, first approved as a given name in 2001.

Not to be confused with the similar looking Brími meaning "fire", Brimi is also used as a surname, as in the case of Norwegian chef, Arne Brimi, and folk musician Hans W. Brimi.