What origin is the name Hodr?

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

Is Hodr a popular name?

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

Yes. Hodr 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.

What are good sister names for Hodr?

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

Hodr

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hodr

Hodr

Boy

scandinavian

1 syllable

Hodr is a scandinavian boy's name meaning "Hodr refers to 'a blind son of Odin,' suggesting a unique perspective and inner strength. A name with mythological depth and character.".

With scandinavian roots, Hodr is a boy name that means "Hodr refers to 'a blind son of Odin,' suggesting a unique perspective and inner strength. A name with mythological depth and character.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Hodr refers to 'a blind son of Odin,' suggesting a unique perspective and inner strength. A name with mythological depth and character.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Hodr

Very rare in US records

What does Hodr mean?

Hodr is a boy name of scandinavian origin meaning "Hodr refers to 'a blind son of Odin,' suggesting a unique perspective and inner strength. A name with mythological depth and character.".

Is Hodr a rare name?

Yes. Hodr does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Hodr

Mia Elsa Freya Ingrid Greta Liv

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Hodr means "Hodr refers to 'a blind son of Odin,' suggesting a unique perspective and inner strength. A name with mythological depth and character." — these names share that spirit.