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Origin: Scandinavian

Meaning: Shelter; One who brings news

Shelter baby from any storm with the name Bodin! This snappy and effortlessly cool boy’s name has French origins, meaning “shelter” and “one who brings news.” Bodin was traditionally a surname, of Norman origin, deriving from the Germanic word bod, meaning “messenger.” The name may also be a derivative of Boden, which has French and Scandinavian roots. With a storied and timeless moniker such as this, your little one is sure to bring the joy as well as the news, and act as a safe space for all those around them!