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4/23/2024, 9:35 PM Mike C grimm added (from user-submitted name 114695)
7/22/2018, 5:31 AM Beautiful Victory 114695
1/13/2018, 3:36 PM Beautiful Victory 114695
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1/13/2018, 3:30 PM Beautiful Victory 114695
10/25/2014, 10:56 AM Beautiful Victory 114695
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10/25/2014, 8:27 AM anonymous 114695
6/20/2011, 1:05 PM Mike C 114695
6/4/2010, 2:05 PM Lokiman

Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage German

Meaning & History

From a nickname for a stern person, derived from Old High German grim "stern, severe, angry". Famous bearers include Jacob (1785-1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786-1859), known for compiling German folktales.