Nimue
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nimue first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 103 babies have been named Nimue in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nimue is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #50,830 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #50,830
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nimue
Nimue is a girl name .
Nimue is currently ranked #50,830 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nimue include Nim, Niy, Niie, and Nimkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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