Grim

Grim Meaning & Origin

About Grim
The name "Grim" is of Old English origin and is derived from the word "grimm," meaning fierce or cruel. It is often associated with darkness, foreboding, and a sense of menace. As a name, Grim can symbolize strength, resilience, and a mysterious aura, making it suitable for characters in literature or mythology with a dark or powerful nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Grim are male.

Grim Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRM
🗽 NYSIIS
GAN
🔊 Soundex
G605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IH1 M
🌐 IPA
/grɪm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grim in Braille

Here's how to represent Grim in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Grim in braille

How to Spell the Name Grim in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Grim using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Grim in sign language

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