What origin is the name Baldur?

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

Is Baldur a popular name?

Baldur is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Baldur?

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

Baldur

Q: Is Baldur a rare name?

Yes. Baldur does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Baldur

Baldur

Boy

scandinavian

2 syllables

Baldur is a scandinavian boy's name meaning "Son of odin; variant of balder: brave warrior; bold army; one who comes from iceland".

Baldur is a boy name of scandinavian origin meaning "Son of odin; variant of balder: brave warrior; bold army; one who comes from iceland". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.