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Nimue

OriginCeltic Mythology (one of the names of the Lady of the Lake in Arthurian legends)
GenderGirl

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The name Nimue peaked for girls at #6342 in 2021.

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  • Pronounced "NIM

    oo,ay" or "NIM,oo,ee"

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