Balder
Norse Mythology · Boy
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About the name Balder
Balder derives from Old Norse "baldr," meaning "bold" or "brave," with linguistic roots in Proto-Germanic *balduz.
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Etymology
Balder derives from Old Norse "baldr," meaning "bold" or "brave," with linguistic roots in Proto-Germanic *balduz. The name is primarily associated with Norse mythology as the god of light and beauty, and remains in use in Scandinavian countries; it also appears in Germanic and English traditions influenced by Norse culture.
Balder currently ranks #217 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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