Valdemar
Danish · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Valdemar
Valdemar derives from Old Norse elements "valdr" (ruler) and "mærr" (famous), meaning "famous ruler" or "renowned leader." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, with notable historical bearers including several Danish and Swedish kings, particularly Valdemar I and Valdemar II of Denmark in the 12th-13th centuries.
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Etymology
Valdemar derives from Old Norse elements "valdr" (ruler) and "mærr" (famous), meaning "famous ruler" or "renowned leader." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, with notable historical bearers including several Danish and Swedish kings, particularly Valdemar I and Valdemar II of Denmark in the 12th-13th centuries.
Valdemar currently ranks #13,750 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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