Vidar

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Pronounced VEE-dar /ˈvi.dɑr/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse Vidarr, variously 'the wide ruler' or 'the forest/wide warrior' (vidr, 'wide/forest'); the silent Norse god of vengeance who survives Ragnarok; routes layered; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The wide ruler; the forest warrior: Vidar is a Norse god. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'VEE-dar'). We note the god.

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Origin LowNorse

MeaningFrom the Old Norse Vidarr, variously 'the wide ruler' or 'the forest/wide warrior' (vidr, 'wide/forest'); the silent Norse god of vengeance who survives Ragnarok; routes layered; we note the god

U.S. rank (2024)#12206 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Vidar comes from the Old Norse Vidarr, variously 'the wide ruler' or 'the forest/wide warrior' (vidr, 'wide/forest'); the silent Norse god of vengeance who survives Ragnarok (routes layered, which we note the god). A crisp, classic name (said 'VEE-dar').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-wide-ruler at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Vidar is variously 'the wide ruler' or 'the forest warrior' in Old Norse — the silent god of vengeance who survives Ragnarok — a crisp, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note the god; said 'VEE-dar').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Vidar — Norse mythology; god; routes layered

Variations

VidarrVithar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vidar mean?

Vidar is Old Norse, variously 'the wide ruler' or 'the forest warrior'; the silent god of vengeance. The routes are layered. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Vidar?

It's said VEE-dar /ˈvi.dɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vidar a boy or girl name?

Vidar is a boy's name.

How popular is Vidar?

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