Haldor
Norwegian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Haldor
Haldor is a Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements "hallr" (rock/stone) and "þórr" (Thor, the thunder god), meaning "rock of Thor" or "Thor's stone." The name is primarily used in Norse and Norwegian cultures, with roots in pre-Christian Norse mythology and Viking heritage.
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Etymology
Haldor is a Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements "hallr" (rock/stone) and "þórr" (Thor, the thunder god), meaning "rock of Thor" or "Thor's stone." The name is primarily used in Norse and Norwegian cultures, with roots in pre-Christian Norse mythology and Viking heritage.
Haldor currently ranks #3,546 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1925.
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