Trickster god; airy, knot, or break
In Norse mythology, Loki is a complex figure known as a shapeshifter and trickster. While the exact etymology is debated, it is often linked to the Old Norse word 'loka' meaning 'to close' or 'knot', or potentially related to 'logi' meaning 'fire'. It has transitioned from a mythological name to a modern choice popularized by pop culture.
About 85 boys were named Loki in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The God of Mischief and brother of Thor in Marvel comics and films · Marvel Cinematic Universe
A fallen angel and protagonist in the film Dogma · Dogma
German environmentalist and wife of Chancellor Helmut Schmidt
The same feel as Loki — far less common.
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