What origin is the name Baldr?

Baldr comes from Scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Baldr?

Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Baldr — for example Mia, Elsa, Freya. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Baldr

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Baldr

Baldr

Boy

Scandinavian

1 syllable

Baldr is a Scandinavian boy's name meaning "Son of odin.".

The meaning of Baldr is "Son of odin." — a boy name of Scandinavian origin. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Son of odin.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Baldr

What does Baldr mean?

Baldr is a boy name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Son of odin.".

How popular is Baldr?

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