Baldur
Proto-Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Baldur
The name 'Baldur' means "prince" or "bold" and derives from the Proto-Germanic *Balþraz, meaning "brave" or "strong." It is primarily used in Norse mythology and Germanic cultures, where Baldur is the beloved god of light, joy, and purity, famously killed by a mistletoe dart in the Prose Edda.
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Etymology
The name 'Baldur' means "prince" or "bold" and derives from the Proto-Germanic *Balþraz, meaning "brave" or "strong." It is primarily used in Norse mythology and Germanic cultures, where Baldur is the beloved god of light, joy, and purity, famously killed by a mistletoe dart in the Prose Edda.
Baldur currently ranks #11,115 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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