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Baldur

♂ Boy

Pronounced BAWL-dur /ˈbɔl.dɚ/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse Baldr, variously 'the shining one; brave/bold; lord/prince'; the beloved Norse god of light, beauty, and goodness; routes layered; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The shining one; brave/bold: Baldur is the Norse god of light. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'BAWL-dur'). We note the god.
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Origin LowNorse
MeaningFrom the Old Norse Baldr, variously 'the shining one; brave/bold; lord/prince'; the beloved Norse god of light, beauty, and goodness; routes layered; we note the god
U.S. rank (2024)#11066
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Baldur comes from the Old Norse Baldr, variously 'the shining one; brave/bold; lord/prince'; the beloved Norse god of light, beauty, and goodness (routes layered, which we note the god). A bold, classic name (said 'BAWL-dur').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-shining-one at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Baldur is variously 'the shining one; brave/bold; lord' in Old Norse — the beloved Norse god of light, beauty, and goodness — a bold, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note the god; said 'BAWL-dur').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Baldur — Norse mythology; god; routes layered

Variations

BaldrBalder

Nicknames

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If you like Baldur…

Odin— his father
Thor— a fellow Norse god
Freyr— a companion Norse god
Baldr— a fellow Norse choice
Bragi— a fellow Norse choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Baldur mean?

Baldur is Old Norse, variously 'the shining one; brave/bold; lord'; the god of light and goodness. The routes are layered. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Baldur?

It's said BAWL-dur /ˈbɔl.dɚ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Baldur a boy or girl name?

Baldur is a boy's name.

How popular is Baldur?

Baldur is a very rare name in the U.S.

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