Loki Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Loki is listed in our database as a boy name of Norse origin. Its recorded meaning is “God of destruction”.

Loki Name at a Glance

Name Loki
Meaning God of destruction.
Origin Norse
Gender Boy

What Does the Name Loki Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Loki means “God of destruction”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Loki Name Origin

Our database records Loki under Norse origin. Browse more Norse baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Loki a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Loki is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Loki

When considering Loki for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.

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