Scandinavian name
Baldur
Bold, brave or prince; the beloved Norse god of light, son of Odin and Frigg.
- Typical use
- male
- Syllables
- 2
- Regions
- Norway, Iceland, Sweden
- International spelling
- medium
Spellings & variants
Baldur · Baldr · Balder
About this name
Baldur is a Scandinavian boy name with ties to Norway, Iceland, Sweden. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
Bold, brave or prince; the beloved Norse god of light, son of Odin and Frigg.
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Themes
Related Scandinavian names
- Freya — Lady; linked to the Norse goddess of love and beauty.
- Odin — Fury, inspiration; chief god in Norse mythology.
- Ragnar — Warrior or judgment counsel (traditional compound readings).
- Runa — Secret lore; related to runes.
- Sigurd — Victory guardian; Old Norse sigr (victory) + varðr (guardian). Famous Norse saga hero.