Baldur name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 10th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Norse, German and Scandinavian
Usage: English, German, Nordic, Faroese, Icelandic, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Baldur b(a)-ldur
Meaning: Bold, Courageous and Power
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What does Baldur mean?

Baldur means Light and Innocence, Courageous Army or Power is originated from Scandinavian, Old Norse and German and a baby boy name is predominantly used in Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, German, English, Swedish, Icelandic, Faroese and Nordic.

Baldur is variation of Balder. Balder is variant form of Baldr. Balder is Nordic cognate of Baldur. Balder means Courageous Army, Prince Ruler and Power has origin in Old Norse and Old High German.

Baldur is Icelandic cognate of Baldr.

How do I pronounce Baldur?

The two syllabled name Baldur is commonly pronounced as b(a)-ldur. It can also be pronounced as bal-dur.

Variants of Baldur

Balder, Baldr, Baldar

Names that rhyme with Baldur

How popular is the name Baldur?

Baldur is a common baby name in Germany while it is somewhat familiar in Iceland, Austria and Brazil. According to our research, at least 2000 people have been bestowed Baldur around the globe.

Facts

Baldur in Nordic countries

CountriesMen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands615
Sweden2918
Norway1930
Denmark780

Numerological aspects of Baldur

You love life and life loves you. Positive energy adores your spirit. You are dominant in your circle of friends. Your family and friends are the two most important things you care about. The rest is temporary and not worth your attention. You are the innovator, the one who organizes parties or sleepovers, and the initiator for doing unusual stuff. Small talks and gossip are things you can't stand in life.

Looking for a name like Baldur? Please go through the following names

  •  Alfre majorly is used in Finnish, English and Greenlandic has origin in Old English given to both sexes, meaning of Alfre is "Elf Power"
  •  Neetu - The offbeat girl name Neetu means "Earth or Similar to Nita Neeti Nita" is used particulary in Finnish, Hindi and Gujarati
  •  Saaga is Finnish form of Saga
  •  Dieter - The prevalent boy name Dieter is primarily used in German and Swedish is originated from Old High German and Gothic, Dieter means "People, Aspire To or Folk"
  •  Arista - Arista's meaning is Harvest or Best has origin in Latin, a gender-neutral name is used specifically in Danish, Swedish and Greek

Sibling Names for Baldur

Are you looking for the perfect name for your baby boy? Consider naming him Baldur, which means "prince" or "courageous" in Norse mythology. Here are some sibling names that would pair well with Baldur:

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Brother to Baldur

Famous people named Baldur

  • Baldur Preiml, Austrian former ski jumper
  • Baldur von Schirach, Nazi German politician
  • Baldur R. Stefansson, Canadian agricultural scientist and as one of the originators of canola
  • Baldur Sigurðsson, Icelandic footballer who plays for Stjarnan
  • In 1998 drama flick, Dansinn, Baldur T. Hreinsson played Ívar.

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