Meaning of Enigma: A nickname for someone mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Literal Meaning of Enigma: Literally, Enigma refers to something mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to explain.
Popularity: Moderate.
Origin: Greek, from “ainigma” meaning riddle.
Example:
Ryan: Have you figured out anything about the new guy in IT?
Mia: Not really. They call him Enigma for a reason. He’s brilliant but impossible to read.
Ryan: Sounds intriguing. I guess some people just prefer to keep us guessing.
Related Nicknames: Mystery, Puzzle, Cipher, Sphinx.