The Full Name of Loki

The full name of loki is Loki Laufeyjarson and he appears in Norse mythology as the god of mischief and lies. The shape-shifting trickster is a blood brother of Odin and takes on many forms from salmon to seal to fly. He is a deceitful and dangerous god who plays the long game. His strategy often entraps the gods and humans in his schemes but he is also known as a good friend.

In modern contexts, Loki has portrayed in comic books and novels as either a malicious villain or a benevolent yet mischievous hero. He was also featured in Richard Wagner’s operas Das Rheingold and Gotterdammerung though he is not identified by his actual name.

He is also well known in video games and comics as a male hero. Loki’s etymology has been debated. Some have tried to connect it to Old Norse logi (flame) and Proto-Germanic *luka (“knot, hook, lock, closed”) or even to Indo-European leuk (light). Others suggest it could be derived from Old Norse lökke, meaning “spider,” which makes sense given the role he plays in Norse mythology as a weaver of webs of deceit.

Regardless of the exact etymology, we can all agree that this is one powerful and mystical god’s name. If you are thinking of giving your baby boy this Norse god’s name, we suggest breaking the word down into its sounds and practicing with your child so that you can perfect his pronunciation. Then, check out the acrostic poem below to see how each letter of his name paints together a story of strength, vitality, and sophistication.