Valdimar
Scandinavian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Valdimar
The given name 'Valdimar' is derived from the Old Norse words 'valr' meaning 'choosers of the slain' and 'mar' meaning 'famous', making it a name associated with fame and battle prowess.
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Etymology
The given name 'Valdimar' is derived from the Old Norse words 'valr' meaning 'choosers of the slain' and 'mar' meaning 'famous', making it a name associated with fame and battle prowess. Valdimar is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Iceland and Norway, and has historical roots in the Viking Age, with notable examples including Icelandic chieftains and nobles.
Valdimar currently ranks #102 in the United States as a boy's name.
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